TheBurg is Central Pennsylvania’s community news organization, offering a free monthly print publication and daily online coverage dedicated to the greater Harrisburg region. Through local storytelling, we capture the people who live, work, and travel here; the families who make this place home; and the merchants and institutions that shape the fabric of our community. Learn more about TheBurg | Support TheBurg
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Harrisburg Homeowners Can Now Get Multiple Lawn Care Quotes in Minutes with GreenPal
June 23, 2026 | by Admin
Finding reliable lawn care in Harrisburg, PA can be frustrating. Whether you’re looking for weekly lawn mowing, recurring grass cutting,… Read More
Walk Through History: Historic Harrisburg Association hosts downtown revitalization walking tour
June 23, 2026 | by Rosena Campana
Step into the past for a walking tour of downtown Harrisburg.
On Saturday, June 27, Historic Harrisburg Association Executive Director… Read More
Local small business owners awarded after pitch competition, accelerator program
June 22, 2026 | by Rosena Campana
Small business owners who won a local “Shark Tank” style competition will be swimming more easily thanks to awarded funding.… Read More
The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg
June 19, 2026 | by TheBurg Staff
Happy Juneteenth! If you missed any of the TheBurg’s daily coverage this week, we’ve wrapped it up neatly for you… Read More
Jewish Federation to list Grass Campus for $8.3 million, elect new board of trustees
June 19, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg is listing its 6.4-acre Alexander Grass Campus for $8.3 million, according to organization transition… Read More
Daily News
Walk Through History: Historic Harrisburg Association hosts downtown revitalization walking tour
June 23, 2026 | by Rosena Campana
Step into the past for a walking tour of downtown Harrisburg.
On Saturday, June 27, Historic Harrisburg Association Executive Director… Read More
Local small business owners awarded after pitch competition, accelerator program
June 22, 2026 | by Rosena Campana
Small business owners who won a local “Shark Tank” style competition will be swimming more easily thanks to awarded funding.… Read More
The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg
June 19, 2026 | by TheBurg Staff
Happy Juneteenth! If you missed any of the TheBurg’s daily coverage this week, we’ve wrapped it up neatly for you… Read More
Burg Blog / Opinion
Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich
June 18, 2026 | by Sara Bozich
Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!
What you’ll find below:… Read More
Burg Review: Enjoy a rom/com romp with Theatre Harrisburg’s fun, light “I Love You, You’re Perfect . . . Now Change”
June 14, 2026 | by Gina Napoli
Capping off their 100th year, Theatre Harrisburg brings us the off-Broadway romantic musical comedy “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now… Read More
Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich
June 11, 2026 | by Sara Bozich
Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!
What you’ll find below:… Read More
Culture
Local spaces will turn into stages as international music collaborative comes to Harrisburg
June 16, 2026 | by Rosena Campana
Community talent showcases are coming to Central Pennsylvania.
Sofar Sounds, a globally recognized community of artists that collaborate to showcase… Read More
Harrisburg-area LGBTQ elders are forming connections and community with monthly meetups
June 16, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
Tables of pizza, a disco ball, and live music set the scene for a Wednesday Pride Month luncheon with dozens… Read More
Burg Review: Enjoy a rom/com romp with Theatre Harrisburg’s fun, light “I Love You, You’re Perfect . . . Now Change”
June 14, 2026 | by Gina Napoli
Capping off their 100th year, Theatre Harrisburg brings us the off-Broadway romantic musical comedy “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now… Read More
Around The Burg
Walk Through History: Historic Harrisburg Association hosts downtown revitalization walking tour
June 23, 2026 | by Rosena Campana
Step into the past for a walking tour of downtown Harrisburg.
On Saturday, June 27, Historic Harrisburg Association Executive Director… Read More
Local small business owners awarded after pitch competition, accelerator program
June 22, 2026 | by Rosena Campana
Small business owners who won a local “Shark Tank” style competition will be swimming more easily thanks to awarded funding.… Read More
Harrisburg council hears proposals for police substation, apartment project, Reed artifact auction
June 17, 2026 | by Maddie Gittens
Tuesday’s City Council meeting was packed with discussions on new legislation. The most notable items included the creation of a… Read More
Family Time
Time Out: In a world where tech is unavoidable, parents can help their kids use it wisely
May 28, 2026 | by Susan Ryder
How much screen time is too much screen time? And how is all this screen time affecting children’s learning, attention… Read More
Adventure Together: Explore the west shore of the Susquehanna in June, while snacking, splashing and crafting the summer days away
May 28, 2026 | by Natalie diSanto
June is the month when children are freed from the classes and hallways of school.
They’re ready to roam about… Read More
Pitch Your Tent: Camping with your kids can create “magical,” core memories if you plan ahead and laugh through the mishaps
April 29, 2026 | by Gina Napoli
I have amazing memories of childhood camping trips.
Whenever I see pinecone birdfeeders or macrame anything, my inner child transports… Read More
Business
Jewish Federation to list Grass Campus for $8.3 million, elect new board of trustees
June 19, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg is listing its 6.4-acre Alexander Grass Campus for $8.3 million, according to organization transition… Read More
Asking for input: Public shares opinions on how to revitalize downtown Harrisburg
June 18, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
Soliciting input from the public on ways to revitalize downtown Harrisburg, the PA Downtown Center held its first workshop this… Read More
Got an idea for public art or a pop-up in downtown Harrisburg? These new, state-funded grants could help
June 18, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
Moving forward on a plan to revitalize downtown Harrisburg, local and state officials announced a new grant program Thursday designed… Read More
Sports & Health
Wing Thing: Last year, Harrisburg was named a “Bird Town.” Now, that’s something to chirp about.
May 28, 2026 | by M. Diane McCormick
“I just saw two geese going by with seven goslings,” Donna Opuszynski told me when we met at a prime… Read More
TFEC + TheBurg: Partners in Purpose: Beacon Clinic builds health through care, community and collaboration
May 28, 2026 | by Admin
Located in Uptown Harrisburg, Beacon Clinic for Health and Hope serves uninsured and underserved adults in Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry… Read More
Mr. Bicycle: Honoring Ross Willard, founder of Recycle Bicycle
May 28, 2026 | by Lawrance Binda
Last month, Harrisburg lost one of its most dedicated and charismatic public advocates, Ross Willard.
Ross, 75, was the founder… Read More
Food
Farm Show milkshake pop-ups to take place across PA for “Dairy Month”
May 29, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
Get ready for an udderly delicious month.
In celebration of June Dairy Month, the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association announced Friday that… Read More
Halal restaurant coming to downtown Harrisburg, slated to open next month
May 26, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
Harrisburg soon will welcome a new Halal restaurant downtown.
Crispy Halal, located at 209 N. 2nd St., will open as… Read More
Treat Yourself: In Harrisburg, bakeries seem to flourish while other businesses struggle. We wondered why
April 29, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
It’s the morning of the first-ever Harrisburg Bakery Crawl, and pastry fiends are buzzing up and down N. 3rd Street.… Read More
Special Sections
Everyone Is Welcome: This month, you’re invited to the 33rd Annual Free Shakespeare in the Park
May 28, 2026 | by Hope Mackenzie
Gather your picnic blanket, favorite snacks and best friends—Free Shakespeare in the Park is back for its 33rd year.
Since… Read More
A Harrisburg Holiday: Summer in Harrisburg can feel like a dreamy vacation, if you make the effort
May 28, 2026 | by Maddie Gittens
In April, my husband and I visited Paris for the first time and fell in love with the city.
Along… Read More
Hand-in-Hand: Juneteenth HBG continues to celebrate freedom, Black culture, confidently
May 28, 2026 | by Maddie Gittens
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary this year, it’s important to remember that July 4th was just the… Read More
Community Comment
Community Comment: Something Is Changing in Harrisburg—and It’s Happening in the Spaces Between
May 11, 2026 | by The Rimes Family
If you’ve spent any time in Harrisburg lately, you may have noticed it.
People are lingering a little longer.
Working… Read More
The Lowengard Building: A Blueprint and Call to Action for Harrisburg
November 24, 2025 | by Chris Dawson
What needs to be done to bring back Harrisburg’s thriving downtown?
Harrisburg is a beautiful, vibrant city that isn’t living… Read More
Making Healthcare More Affordable in Central PA
September 29, 2025 | by Todd Shamash
As a company founded in Harrisburg nearly 90 years ago, Capital Blue Cross has always had a vested interest in… Read More
Happenings
Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich
June 18, 2026 | by Sara Bozich
Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!
What you’ll find below:… Read More
Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich
June 11, 2026 | by Sara Bozich
Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!
What you’ll find below:… Read More
Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich
June 4, 2026 | by Sara Bozich
Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!
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Community Announcements
Harrisburg Homeowners Can Now Get Multiple Lawn Care Quotes in Minutes with GreenPal
June 23, 2026 | by Admin
Finding reliable lawn care in Harrisburg, PA can be frustrating. Whether you’re looking for weekly lawn mowing, recurring grass cutting,… Read More
Why Low-Commitment Digital Spending Appeals to Consumers in a Tighter Economy
June 5, 2026 | by Admin
As household budgets come under more pressure in Harrisburg and beyond, consumers are becoming more selective about how they spend… Read More
Looking for Affordable Pet Insurance Coverage Options? These Are the 4 Top Providers in Central PA
June 5, 2026 | by Admin
Keeping your pets healthy requires significant investments, from routine checkups to emergency care. Pet insurance provides a safety net by… Read More
TheBurg is Central Pennsylvania’s community news organization, offering a free monthly print publication and daily online coverage dedicated to the greater Harrisburg region. Through local storytelling, we capture the people who live, work, and travel here; the families who make this place home; and the merchants and institutions that shape the fabric of our community. Learn more about TheBurg | Support TheBurg