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Harrisburg releases scathing email that criticized city officials; issues response to counter charges
July 24, 2026 | by Lawrance Binda
Harrisburg has publicly released a scathing email allegedly from the city’s former communications director that criticizes several key officials, as… Read More
Harrisburg board denies zoning relief for affordable housing project; approves roastery
July 24, 2026 | by Lawrance Binda
An affordable housing project proposed for Uptown Harrisburg has received the thumbs down from the city’s zoning board, mostly due… Read More
“No Idea What to Expect”: Neighbors of William Penn express concerns about next week’s planned demolition
July 24, 2026 | by Maddie Gittens
Neighbors of a school building slated for imminent demolition have many questions, as the structure is slated to come down… Read More
The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg
July 24, 2026 | by TheBurg Staff
It’s been a long week full of city news. If you missed any of our daily coverage this week, it’s… Read More
State press association names TheBurg 2026 “News Organization of the Year”
July 24, 2026 | by TheBurg Editor
TheBurg has been named “2026 News Organization of the Year,” a statewide honor presented annually by the state press association.… Read More
Daily News
Harrisburg releases scathing email that criticized city officials; issues response to counter charges
July 24, 2026 | by Lawrance Binda
Harrisburg has publicly released a scathing email allegedly from the city’s former communications director that criticizes several key officials, as… Read More
Harrisburg board denies zoning relief for affordable housing project; approves roastery
July 24, 2026 | by Lawrance Binda
An affordable housing project proposed for Uptown Harrisburg has received the thumbs down from the city’s zoning board, mostly due… Read More
“No Idea What to Expect”: Neighbors of William Penn express concerns about next week’s planned demolition
July 24, 2026 | by Maddie Gittens
Neighbors of a school building slated for imminent demolition have many questions, as the structure is slated to come down… Read More
Burg Blog / Opinion
Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich
July 23, 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
July 16, 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
Bob’s Art Blog: July’s Art Retrospective Sizzles (with a Dash of R76)
July 14, 2026 | by Bob MacGinnes
Happy Bastille Day! Wait—we are in Harrisburg, not France. July: the month usually associated with fireworks, vacations, summer camps and… Read More
Culture
Across Catholic, Protestant and Jewish congregations, area organist fuels faith through music
July 20, 2026 | by Rosena Campana
One local organist’s love of music is bridging the gap between area religious organizations.
Conrad Smith plays the organ for… Read More
Harrisburg Fringe Fest will bring four-day pop-up art infusion to the city this weekend
July 16, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
Two weeks after being handed the keys to their first-ever brick-and-mortar location, a volunteer-powered arts group has transformed the space… Read More
Bob’s Art Blog: July’s Art Retrospective Sizzles (with a Dash of R76)
July 14, 2026 | by Bob MacGinnes
Happy Bastille Day! Wait—we are in Harrisburg, not France. July: the month usually associated with fireworks, vacations, summer camps and… Read More
Around The Burg
Harrisburg releases scathing email that criticized city officials; issues response to counter charges
July 24, 2026 | by Lawrance Binda
Harrisburg has publicly released a scathing email allegedly from the city’s former communications director that criticizes several key officials, as… Read More
Harrisburg board denies zoning relief for affordable housing project; approves roastery
July 24, 2026 | by Lawrance Binda
An affordable housing project proposed for Uptown Harrisburg has received the thumbs down from the city’s zoning board, mostly due… Read More
“No Idea What to Expect”: Neighbors of William Penn express concerns about next week’s planned demolition
July 24, 2026 | by Maddie Gittens
Neighbors of a school building slated for imminent demolition have many questions, as the structure is slated to come down… Read More
Family Time
Back-to-School Block Party to distribute school supplies, resources, family fun
July 22, 2026 | by Rosena Campana
With the upcoming school year around the corner, an event this weekend will help students prepare.
Big Brothers Big Sisters… Read More
School supplies drive to fill backpacks for Harrisburg students
July 22, 2026 | by Rosena Campana
Changing children’s lives can start with a pencil and paper.
The Renewal Cares Back to School Drive, now through Aug.… Read More
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
Business
Mystery of the 15-minute sign: The short life of a free parking space outside Wake and Bake prompted inquiries
July 23, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
A local business owner is seeking answers about why a 15-minute parking sign was installed in front of her business… Read More
Gov. Shapiro taps new member for ICA board; city officials discuss PILOT program, Broad Street Market rebuild
July 9, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
Following at least a year with the minimum number of members for a quorum, Harrisburg’s Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (ICA) welcomed… Read More
Scooping Up Smiles: Local ice cream business is selected for PETA’s “Nice Cream Trail”
July 1, 2026 | by Rosena Campana
A new ice cream trail, with a local stop, will be the cherry on top of summer for sweet-toothed vegans.… Read More
Sports & Health
Harrisburg to host international ninja-style competitions
July 8, 2026 | by Rosena Campana
Get ready to conquer the course.
The Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center will host the Obstacle Sports Expo… 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
Food
BrewFest is back at Fort Hunter Park this weekend
July 15, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
Dauphin County BrewFest will return to the Susquehanna River this Saturday.
The event, now on its 14th year, will feature… Read More
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
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
Community Comment
A Capital City for All Ages: Why Harrisburg Should Become Pennsylvania’s Livable, Age-Friendly Demonstration City
July 8, 2026 | by Jessie Pierce and Kevin Hancock, PhD
Like all capital cities, Harrisburg has always carried more symbolic weight than its size might suggest. Decisions made in Harrisburg… Read More
Community Comment: Two Months of Pride in Central PA
July 1, 2026 | by Dr. Eric Selvey
International LGBTQ+ Pride Month may be over, but Harrisburg is still celebrating!
For 34 years, the Pride Festival of Central… Read More
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
Happenings
Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich
July 23, 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
July 16, 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
July 9, 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
Community Announcements
Lancaster’s Hot Housing Market Is Driving a Flooring Renovation Boom — Here’s Why
July 22, 2026 | by Eloise Badenhorst
Lancaster’s competitive housing market is motivating sellers, buyers and long-term residents to invest in home updates, with flooring emerging as… Read More
Looking to Save Money on Your Next Trip? These Are 5 Ways to Find Cheap Camping Spots for Families
July 17, 2026 | by Admin
Camping offers families a wonderful way to connect with nature and create lasting memories together. Whether you prefer pitching a… Read More
Why Central PA Homeowners Are Adding Sunrooms Right Now
July 16, 2026 | by Admin
Central Pennsylvania winters have a way of making cozy homes feel dim and small. If you’ve caught yourself daydreaming about… 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