Grinding the Mill: Are PA’s efforts to combat puppy mills effective?
When we added our Labrador retriever puppy, Stella, to our family in 2002, we purchased from a licensed, first-time breeder… Read More
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No Kids? No Chocolate? No Problem! What’s a grown-up to do in Hershey?
It’s a town famous for children and chocolate. So, I asked myself, “What would a grown-up do for an entire… Read More
Dino Fun: Prehistoric beasts are invading downtown Harrisburg–bringing the humans with them.
Dinosaurs have taken over downtown! Don’t worry—it’s not “Jurassic Park” come true. It’s just a fun, artsy way to attract… Read More
The Simple Life: A visit with an Amish family puts a break on the rat race.
Over the last decade, I have lived among the Amish. That is—I’ve stayed at authentic Amish bed & breakfasts in… Read More
Water Music: Summer concerts return to Italian Lake.
Few things say “summer” more than an outdoor picnic with friends, reclining on lawn chairs as the sun goes down… Read More
Capital in Conflict: Civil War Days stresses Harrisburg’s role in the war.
Harrisburg’s relationship to the Civil War is a complicated one. The city was targeted, but never invaded. It played a… Read More
Craft Cuisine: Christian DeLutis leads a kitchen perfectly paired with Troegs’ beer artistry.
On Good Friday this past March, Troegs Independent Brewing in Hershey was bustling as families and friends embraced the beginning… Read More
A Growing Family: The Conklins complete a transition from finance to farming.
Looking at the father/son team, with their muddied hoodies and worn work pants, one would never guess that, just two… Read More
A Pasta Party: Bricco celebrates 10 years in downtown Harrisburg.
Restaurant years are similar to dog years—their age measured in a special way that goes beyond a mere accounting of… Read More
True Food: Vrai–healthy, tasty–and maybe a glass of wine.
For their first restaurant venture, Shelly and Mike Page had a plan. They wanted to offer healthy options to area… Read More