Daily News

Cooling centers open in Dauphin County as extreme heat expected this week

June 29, 2026 | by Lawrance Binda

Major heat is forecast for this week, prompting Dauphin County to urge residents to take advantage of area cooling stations.… Read More

Harrisburg soccer club to travel to China for international competition

June 29, 2026 | by Rosena Campana

The next goal for a local soccer club will take the team across the globe. Journey FC, a recently established… Read More

July News Digest: Downtown Survey Results Shared, Tree Inventory Begins, HACC to Sell or Lease Buildings

June 29, 2026 | by TheBurg Staff

Downtown Survey Results Shared The results of a recent survey show that community members are ready and excited for a… Read More

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Burg Blog / Opinion

Easter Eggs: Can you spot all the good stuff happening in Harrisburg?

June 29, 2026 | by Maddie Gittens

Looking from my desk out TheBurg’s office window, I have a straight vantage point to the front of a commercial… Read More

Neighborly Advice: Want to make a difference in your community? Join a neighborhood group

June 29, 2026 | by Lawrance Binda

In early May, I gave a short presentation to Strong Towns Harrisburg, the local affiliate of the national urbanist group.… Read More

July Publisher’s Note: Good, bad and in between

June 29, 2026 | by Lawrance Binda

Like most news outlets, we follow our social media feeds closely. We like to know which stories people are commenting… Read More

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Culture

Little Theatre, Big Success: Mechanicsburg’s local theatre celebrated its 75th season this year—and it’s ready for more to come

June 29, 2026 | by Rosena Campana

There are no bad seats at the Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg. Located in a former 1863 one-room schoolhouse, the venue… Read More

A Camp Classic: “Maddie’s Secret” blends comedy with harsh truths

June 29, 2026 | by Gabriel Brown

“Maddie’s Secret” stars writer-director John Early in drag as Maddie Ralph, an up-and-coming chef on the internet who dreams of sharing… Read More

Musical Notes: Hot Days, Hot Tunes

June 29, 2026 | by Skye Cadzow

Whether you stay local or hit the road to catch artists playing throughout the region, Harrisburg is in for a… Read More

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Around The Burg

Cooling centers open in Dauphin County as extreme heat expected this week

June 29, 2026 | by Lawrance Binda

Major heat is forecast for this week, prompting Dauphin County to urge residents to take advantage of area cooling stations.… Read More

Harrisburg soccer club to travel to China for international competition

June 29, 2026 | by Rosena Campana

The next goal for a local soccer club will take the team across the globe. Journey FC, a recently established… Read More

Wheel Keep Spinning: Recycle Bicycle pedals forward, without its founder, on firm footing

June 29, 2026 | by Maddie Gittens

On a warm Monday afternoon, 10-year-old Esteven zipped around the parking lot of Recycle Bicycle on his new green and… Read More

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Family Time

Peeper, Meet Baby Cakes: Introducing a second cat takes time, technique

June 29, 2026 | by Susan Ryder

“What are we going to do with this cat?” I thought. The cat in question was a dainty, little tiger-striped… Read More

Adventure Together: Learn all about moths and butterflies this month with hands-on activities and gardening

June 29, 2026 | by Natalie diSanto

While camping a few weekends ago, a tiny white moth crawled across our picnic table. It was a small action… Read More

New Kind of Play: The Harrisburg area has many one-of-a-kind playgrounds, perfect to get the wiggles out

June 29, 2026 | by Gina Napoli

When I was a younger mom, my boys would play anywhere. It was all about action, speed, who could slide… Read More

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Business

Downtown revitalization public workshops wrap; business owner focus group planned for next month

June 26, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones

The PA Downtown Center held its last day of public workshops for Harrisburg’s downtown revitalization plan Thursday, wrapping up a… Read More

Apothecary-themed bar with weekend tea service to open downtown this weekend

June 25, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones

Have an itch for something a bit different in downtown Harrisburg? Then good news: Madame Rochéle’s Apothecary, a new cocktail… 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

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Sports & Health

Harrisburg soccer club to travel to China for international competition

June 29, 2026 | by Rosena Campana

The next goal for a local soccer club will take the team across the globe. Journey FC, a recently established… Read More

Wheel Keep Spinning: Recycle Bicycle pedals forward, without its founder, on firm footing

June 29, 2026 | by Maddie Gittens

On a warm Monday afternoon, 10-year-old Esteven zipped around the parking lot of Recycle Bicycle on his new green and… Read More

Lifts & Licks: French bulldogs mix pets with reps at local fitness center

June 29, 2026 | by Colin McGuire

Like most college seniors, Noah Parsons didn’t have a lot of money. Still, he scraped together enough to do something… Read More

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Food

Flowery Fare: Zucchini blossoms make for a tasty summertime dish

June 29, 2026 | by Rosemary Ruggieri Baer

One of my favorite downtown Harrisburg summer dining memories is sitting outside Rubicon/Mangia Qui on North Street. We were there… Read More

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

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Special Sections

Kibble Assist: Groups, individuals make sure Fido gets fed

June 29, 2026 | by M. Diane McCormick

On a visit to Harrisburg Area Food Pantry, Wally Nieves of Steelton selected meat, bananas and a bag of dog… Read More

Lifts & Licks: French bulldogs mix pets with reps at local fitness center

June 29, 2026 | by Colin McGuire

Like most college seniors, Noah Parsons didn’t have a lot of money. Still, he scraped together enough to do something… Read More

Cat Comfort: Mechanicsburg Community Cats offers support, services for area strays

June 29, 2026 | by Ashley Andyshak Hayes

Marcy Domen is an animal lover. She had cats as a child growing up in central Pennsylvania, and says they… Read More

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Community Comment

Community Comment: Neighboring for Change

June 29, 2026 | by Chad Frey

There is a wise saying that “it takes a village.” If you haven’t heard this one before, the gist is… Read More

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

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Happenings

Passing of History: Salutes to the family, the flag mark July 4 weekend in Linglestown

June 29, 2026 | by Phyllis Zimmerman

For Michelle Zandome, the Independence Weekend Family Celebration is all about “Americanism and children and youth.” Zandome, a Linglestown American… Read More

Happenings: Our July calendar of events

June 29, 2026 | by Missy Smith

Museums & Art Spaces AACA Museum 161 Museum Dr., Hershey 717-566-7100; aacamuseum.org “Imperial: Chrysler’s Handcrafted Masterpiece,” through Oct. 18 “American… Read More

Community Corner: Notable July Events

June 29, 2026 | by Missy Smith

Community Corner Scavenger Hunt July 1-31: Kids are invited to New Cumberland Public Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza, to search for… Read More

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Community Announcements

Grammy Winners, Storied Bands, and Fraggle Rock: Whitaker Center Announces Diverse Fall Performance Lineup

June 29, 2026 | by Admin

From Grammy Award-winning musicians and legendary rock tributes to beloved family entertainment and cult-classic film experiences, Whitaker Center is bringing… Read More

Pennsylvania Leads Charge in Record-Setting Q1 for Online Casinos

June 24, 2026 | by Admin

America’s online casino revenue reached a record high in the first quarter of 2026. Pennsylvania was at the forefront. First,… Read More

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

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