Student Harvest: At CCA–it’s a school, it’s a farm.
Joshua Cincotta, an incoming senior at Commonwealth Charter Academy, doesn’t seem to mind spending part of his summer tending to… Read More
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Cheer Up! Dynasty Harrisburg gives city youth a place to dance, learn, grow.
“How are you wearing your crown today?” Qwan McIntyre asks his kids this each day. This is the Dynasty family.… Read More
As in Life, As in School: A new book details the promise, the practice of democratic education.
“Let’s make schools look like the world.” So stated Jim Rietmulder as we sat down to talk about his new… Read More
STEAM Ahead: Through a camp this summer, Harrisburg students eye their futures.
Johntrae Williams remembers the feeling he got watching Beyoncé’s “Homecoming” Coachella performance on Netflix. The loud marching bands, the dancers,… Read More
Technically Speaking: Vocational education makes students job-ready, often debt-free.
“The world needs people who can do things.” So said David Wright, principal of Dauphin County Technical School. Wright bristles… Read More
A Penny Earned: Five local women believe they can “fix” the animal overpopulation problem. Now, they just need to get major pet food companies on board.
Pop quiz for cat and dog owners. How much did you spend on pet food this month? You’re not sure?… Read More
So, You Want a Puppy: With some knowledge and preparation, you can avoid puppy-buying pitfalls.
There’s no aroma quite like puppy breath. When a baby-sized, furry snuggler burrows into your chest and licks your face,… Read More
The Cat Saver: A Lebanon sanctuary has attracted a global following.
Kelly Shutter shares her Lebanon home with her husband, her son and her 122 cats. Shutter’s home, dubbed the 809th… Read More
Off Track: Greyhound adoptions buffeted by politics, changing tastes.
Bella and Tree are retired, livin’ the good life. The 7-year-old greyhounds, bright-eyed and curious, greeted me at the door… Read More
Ding Goes the Bell: All aboard the Rockhill Trolley Museum.
Learning to drive a trolley wasn’t exactly on my bucket list. And why would it be? We don’t see them… Read More