To Have a Chance: Nativity School pours resources, attention on the middle-school years
Photo by Dani Fresh It sounds simple in concept. Take middle-school boys from at-risk areas, provide specialized schooling, send them… Read More
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Plate Date: Feta, a knife cut and a star turn for Tanner Waxman
Photo by Waxman Photography. Tanner Waxman relaxes on the couch of his dad’s photography studio in Hershey, a lock of… Read More
Full STEAM Ahead: Getting creative at MakerShift
Photo by Dani Fresh. Ingenuity, technology and creativity descended on Midtown Harrisburg recently. The event, called MakerShift, brought area businesses,… Read More
Like Maestro, Like Son: Zev Malina is already an accomplished pianist and composer—and he’s just 15 years old.
Zev Mailina I’ve had a long-lasting musical love affair with Schubert’s “Trout Quintet” for piano and strings. So, I snatched… Read More
Greenbelt Getaway: Trips for Kids offers a break from the streets
Summer break can be tough on city kids. They’ve lost the structure of the school year and, with parents and… Read More
City to Country: Harrisburg kids escape the swelter
When outdoor enthusiasts Chase and Hillary Lyle moved to Swatara Township last year after finishing college, one of the first… Read More
Sit, Stay and More: Once your dog knows the basics, you can take training to the next level.
Dog training isn’t just for dogs. It can bring many moments of discovery and learning for both pet and owner.… Read More
Fresh Is Best: How a less processed diet can benefit you and your pets.
As humans, we understand why we should be eating a fresh diet and less processed food. But what about our… Read More
Pet Sounds: Susan Giblin’s life may have been short, but her impact has been huge.
There’s a famous children’s quote by teacher and scholar Forest E. Witcraft that’s been modified and expanded over time to… Read More
Cat Thyme: Buy a plant, save a kitty.
There’s something so grassroots about volunteers fundraising on the front lawn, especially a sale featuring plants and baked goods as… Read More