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Harrisburg School District slated to purchase new administration building amidst building reconfiguration

April 25, 2024 | by Maddie Gittens

The Harrisburg School District soon may have a new home base for operations. At a school board meeting on Wednesday,… Read More

Market Street Bridge to close for two nights next month as rehab project moves forward

April 25, 2024 | by Maddie Gittens

A Harrisburg bridge soon will be closed for two nights, as a roadway project moves forward. PennDOT announced on Thursday… Read More

Harrisburg to celebrate Bike Month in May with cycling events, Ride of Silence

April 25, 2024 | by Maddie Gittens

Upcoming cycle celebrations may have you ready to roll right into May. Harrisburg bicycling groups have lots of fun and… Read More

Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

April 25, 2024 | by Sara Bozich

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA! What you’ll find ⤵️… Read More

General election contest set for Harrisburg area, as races for Congress, statehouse take shape

April 23, 2024 | by Lawrance Binda

Democrat Janelle Stelson will face long-time incumbent Rep. Scott Perry in the Harrisburg area’s 10th congressional district race, as the… Read More

Harrisburg celebrates Earth Day, announces Lights Out initiative to save migrating birds

April 22, 2024 | by Maddie Gittens

On a crisp, sunny day in Reservoir Park, Harrisburg officials recognized the importance of caring for the earth. Mayor Wanda… Read More

The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

April 19, 2024 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

This week in Harrisburg, we covered news about new businesses coming to the city, updates from the art world, community… Read More

Scrap That: Volunteers needed to help clean up Harrisburg during city-wide event

April 19, 2024 | by Maddie Gittens

This weekend, residents from around the city will work to beautify their neighborhoods. On Saturday, April 20, Tri County Community… Read More

City Council questions selection of Broad Street Market construction manager, allots money for pools

April 18, 2024 | by Maddie Gittens

Harrisburg officials have identified their choice of a company to coordinate and manage the Broad Street Market rebuild, though City… Read More

Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

April 18, 2024 | by Sara Bozich

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA! What you’ll find ⤵️ … Read More

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Daily News

Harrisburg School District slated to purchase new administration building amidst building reconfiguration

April 25, 2024 | by Maddie Gittens

The Harrisburg School District soon may have a new home base for operations. At a school board meeting on Wednesday,… Read More

Market Street Bridge to close for two nights next month as rehab project moves forward

April 25, 2024 | by Maddie Gittens

A Harrisburg bridge soon will be closed for two nights, as a roadway project moves forward. PennDOT announced on Thursday… Read More

Harrisburg to celebrate Bike Month in May with cycling events, Ride of Silence

April 25, 2024 | by Maddie Gittens

Upcoming cycle celebrations may have you ready to roll right into May. Harrisburg bicycling groups have lots of fun and… Read More

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Burg Blog / Opinion

Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

April 25, 2024 | by Sara Bozich

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA! What you’ll find ⤵️… Read More

Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

April 18, 2024 | by Sara Bozich

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA! What you’ll find ⤵️ … Read More

Bob’s Art Blog: Millworks Milieu Ooh La La!

April 16, 2024 | by Bob MacGinnes

Suspend disbelief for a moment and join me in the lobby of the Millworks restaurant. Imagine a chorus line of… Read More

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Culture

Bob’s Art Blog: Millworks Milieu Ooh La La!

April 16, 2024 | by Bob MacGinnes

Suspend disbelief for a moment and join me in the lobby of the Millworks restaurant. Imagine a chorus line of… Read More

Harrisburg author, illustrator releases new children’s book featuring familiar city locations

April 9, 2024 | by Maddie Gittens

On the pages of a new children’s picture book, local readers may recognize some familiar places. Harrisburg artist and author… Read More

Korean-born artist to display work at Harrisburg church as part of cultural celebration

April 4, 2024 | by Maddie Gittens

An upcoming exhibit in Harrisburg will celebrate Korean culture locally and worldwide. Market Square Presbyterian Church recently announced that Korean-born… Read More

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Around The Burg

Harrisburg School District slated to purchase new administration building amidst building reconfiguration

April 25, 2024 | by Maddie Gittens

The Harrisburg School District soon may have a new home base for operations. At a school board meeting on Wednesday,… Read More

Market Street Bridge to close for two nights next month as rehab project moves forward

April 25, 2024 | by Maddie Gittens

A Harrisburg bridge soon will be closed for two nights, as a roadway project moves forward. PennDOT announced on Thursday… Read More

Harrisburg to celebrate Bike Month in May with cycling events, Ride of Silence

April 25, 2024 | by Maddie Gittens

Upcoming cycle celebrations may have you ready to roll right into May. Harrisburg bicycling groups have lots of fun and… Read More

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Home Front

Harrisburg School District slated to purchase new administration building amidst building reconfiguration

April 25, 2024 | by Maddie Gittens

The Harrisburg School District soon may have a new home base for operations. At a school board meeting on Wednesday,… Read More

Tri County Housing cuts the ribbon on new affordable homes in Allison Hill

April 10, 2024 | by Maddie Gittens

Several Harrisburg families will soon receive the keys to newly built affordable homes. On Wednesday, Harrisburg nonprofit Tri County Housing… Read More

Harrisburg area home sales steady, prices up, says latest report

April 10, 2024 | by Lawrance Binda

Harrisburg-area home sales were mostly steady while the median price rose significantly in March, according to the latest report on… Read More

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Business

Taylor Chip cookies, produce and homemade chocolate vendors to join Broad Street Market

April 15, 2024 | by Maddie Gittens

Three sweet and fresh new vendors will join the Broad Street Market in the coming weeks. Market officials shared on… Read More

Harrisburg area home sales steady, prices up, says latest report

April 10, 2024 | by Lawrance Binda

Harrisburg-area home sales were mostly steady while the median price rose significantly in March, according to the latest report on… Read More

Roses & Resilience: Palmyra Greenhouse owner launches children’s book, grows floral and flower truck business

March 28, 2024 | by Rachel Curry

If you’ve ever passed a red 1953 Ford F-100 oozing florals out of the truck bed in or around Palmyra,… Read More

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Sports & Health

In the Family: How youth mental health impacts the adult workforce

April 16, 2024 | by THINK Capital Blue Cross

A mental health crisis among America’s children might not seem like a workplace issue at first glance. But if your… Read More

Special Bond: Mike Strohl and Laura Woltz were neighbors and colleagues—then came a life-saving connection

March 28, 2024 | by Phyllis Zimmerman

There are good neighbors—and then there’s Laura Woltz. Woltz, of Silver Spring Township, is an exceptionally good neighbor. In September… Read More

Knowledge Is Power: Knowing your family’s health history can improve your wellness

March 28, 2024 | by Capital Blue Cross Staff

Family gatherings often are great times to make and share memories, but these get-togethers also provide an opportunity to share… Read More

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Food

Fragrant & Fabulous: Garlic adds flavor to many dishes, so give it a roast

April 2, 2024 | by Rosemary Ruggieri Baer

I love garlic. I use a lot of it, not just in Italian-inspired dishes but also in recipes for Asian… Read More

Grape Expectations: A trip to Lake Erie resulted in deeper appreciation for PA wines

April 2, 2024 | by M. Diane McCormick

“Let’s go taste the regent, and then we’ll go back and taste some wine.” Lovely words, heard in the very… Read More

Food, beverage event returns to downtown Harrisburg for the vegan curious, committed

March 13, 2024 | by Lawrance Binda

If you’re thinking of making a healthy change, you can start exploring your options at a major event next month… Read More

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Special Sections

Roses & Resilience: Palmyra Greenhouse owner launches children’s book, grows floral and flower truck business

March 28, 2024 | by Rachel Curry

If you’ve ever passed a red 1953 Ford F-100 oozing florals out of the truck bed in or around Palmyra,… Read More

Seeds of Change: Recently, the commonwealth entered a warmer growing zone, some citing climate change. What does that mean for local gardeners?

March 28, 2024 | by Maddie Gittens

For years, Harrisburg-area resident Cynthia Hogeman has led a group in a monthly bike ride on the Capital Area Greenbelt.… Read More

Little Tree Life: Jim Doyle has spent a lifetime dedicated to the art of Bonsai

March 28, 2024 | by Dan Miller

Spend a few hours with Jim Doyle, owner of Nature’s Way Nursery in Linglestown, and you may find yourself looking… Read More

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Community Comment

In the Family: How youth mental health impacts the adult workforce

April 16, 2024 | by THINK Capital Blue Cross

A mental health crisis among America’s children might not seem like a workplace issue at first glance. But if your… Read More

Get Going: Movement is the heart of health, says UPMC cardiologist

February 1, 2024 | by Dr. William Apollo

Thanks to the convenience of technology and our modern lifestyles, people in the U.S. are more inactive than ever. Whether… Read More

Not Just Surviving, but Thriving: A community approach to supporting families

January 29, 2024 | by Lindsay Knepp, MSW, LSW, HSV

Those of us who are privileged to have spent our careers working with children and families or toward enhancing communities… Read More

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Happenings

Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

April 25, 2024 | by Sara Bozich

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA! What you’ll find ⤵️… Read More

Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

April 18, 2024 | by Sara Bozich

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA! What you’ll find ⤵️ … Read More

Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

April 11, 2024 | by Sara Bozich

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA! What you’ll find ⤵️… Read More

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Community Announcements

Celebration of Dreams Honoring Harlem Globetrotter Chris “Handles” Franklin and Anne Deeter Gallaher, “Others Award” Recipient

April 16, 2024 | by Admin

The Salvation Army Harrisburg’s Annual Spring Event: Celebration of Dreams Honoring Harlem Globetrotter Chris “Handles” Franklin and Anne Deeter Gallaher,… Read More

Come Join Our Little League International Team in South Williamsport, PA!

March 7, 2024 | by Admin

Come Join Our Little League International Team in South Williamsport, PA! Full Time Executive Assistant to Executive Vice President, Chief… Read More

Tröegs holding first-ever summer job fair on March 9

March 5, 2024 | by Admin

HERSHEY, PA – Tröegs Independent Brewing announces its inaugural walk-in summer job fair to be held at the brewery on… Read More

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