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Home sales, prices higher last month in Harrisburg area, says report
February 11, 2025 | by Lawrance Binda
Harrisburg-area home sales and prices both rose in January, according to the latest report on previously owned houses.
For the… Read More
Strawberry Square Music Series to host free concerts downtown throughout the year
February 11, 2025 | by Maddie Gittens
It’s a dance party in the Square.
Harrisburg’s Strawberry Square recently announced the launch of its music series, which will… Read More
The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg
February 7, 2025 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens
This week’s featured stories and reporting covered community and arts events and news—which Harrisburg has a lot of. Learn more… Read More
Burg Review: Open Stage rocks a story of identity, love, struggle with the explosive “Hedwig and the Angry Inch”
February 7, 2025 | by Gina Napoli
Ladies and gentlemen, ready or not, Open Stage brings to Harrisburg “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” a volatile marriage of… Read More
Daily News
Home sales, prices higher last month in Harrisburg area, says report
February 11, 2025 | by Lawrance Binda
Harrisburg-area home sales and prices both rose in January, according to the latest report on previously owned houses.
For the… Read More
Strawberry Square Music Series to host free concerts downtown throughout the year
February 11, 2025 | by Maddie Gittens
It’s a dance party in the Square.
Harrisburg’s Strawberry Square recently announced the launch of its music series, which will… Read More
The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg
February 7, 2025 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens
This week’s featured stories and reporting covered community and arts events and news—which Harrisburg has a lot of. Learn more… Read More
Burg Blog / Opinion
Burg Review: Open Stage rocks a story of identity, love, struggle with the explosive “Hedwig and the Angry Inch”
February 7, 2025 | by Gina Napoli
Ladies and gentlemen, ready or not, Open Stage brings to Harrisburg “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” a volatile marriage of… Read More
Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich
February 6, 2025 | 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
January 30, 2025 | 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
Culture
Burg Review: Open Stage rocks a story of identity, love, struggle with the explosive “Hedwig and the Angry Inch”
February 7, 2025 | by Gina Napoli
Ladies and gentlemen, ready or not, Open Stage brings to Harrisburg “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” a volatile marriage of… Read More
The Painted Word: The ABC’s of R76 & Harrisburg Artists of Color
January 30, 2025 | by Bob MacGinnes
The artist Reina (R76) is a one-woman “Art Ambassador” and, someday, just may be given a key to the city.… Read More
Family & Fascism: “I’m Still Here” explores ordinary lives in turbulent times.
January 30, 2025 | by Gabriel Brown
In the real-life story of “I’m Still Here,” Eunice Paiva must find a new way to live after her family… Read More
Around The Burg
Home sales, prices higher last month in Harrisburg area, says report
February 11, 2025 | by Lawrance Binda
Harrisburg-area home sales and prices both rose in January, according to the latest report on previously owned houses.
For the… Read More
Strawberry Square Music Series to host free concerts downtown throughout the year
February 11, 2025 | by Maddie Gittens
It’s a dance party in the Square.
Harrisburg’s Strawberry Square recently announced the launch of its music series, which will… Read More
Planning Commission recommends approval of tiny home development for unhoused
February 6, 2025 | by Maddie Gittens
A tiny home development for homeless community members can move forward in the city approval process, after gaining planning commission… Read More
Family Time
Dinner and a Show: Our writer reminisces on her family’s attempt to brighten dark winter evenings with “theme nights”
January 30, 2025 | by Gina Napoli
One winter weekend over two decades ago, while slogging through our usual winter slump, my husband George pitched a tent… Read More
Adventure Together: Fall in love with nature and science in February while making family memories
January 30, 2025 | by Natalie diSanto
I’ve heard it said that, if February weren’t short, nobody would survive the winter. We go into this month with… Read More
No Family Is Homeless: Bridge of Hope offers vital connections, services for unhoused mothers
December 30, 2024 | by Phyllis Zimmerman
Brenda Strawbridge understands homelessness in a very personal way.
She’s director of development for Bridge of Hope Harrisburg Area, a… Read More
Business
New Chapter: Palmyra turns the page with Book Bar
January 30, 2025 | by Rachel Curry
Walk past the charming signs outside of Palmyra’s The Nerd Place and The Oldies Laundromat, and you’ll find a newer… Read More
Expanding the Market: Realtor Erica Rawls has a passion for helping underserved, first-time homebuyers
January 30, 2025 | by Maddie Gittens
When La-Nysa Ravenel decided she was ready to buy a house, she had no idea what she was looking for.… Read More
Sweat Equity: Instructor opens fitness studio in Harrisburg to build muscle and community
January 30, 2025 | by Maddie Gittens
Ten years ago, Steve Risner joined his friend, Sherri DelBiondo, to get trained and certified to teach “Insanity,” which was… Read More
Sports & Health
Site of Care: Knowing where to go for care can save time, money
February 3, 2025 | by Capital Blue Cross
When to go to urgent care vs. ER vs. family doctor
You twisted your back and the pain is growing… Read More
Sweat Equity: Instructor opens fitness studio in Harrisburg to build muscle and community
January 30, 2025 | by Maddie Gittens
Ten years ago, Steve Risner joined his friend, Sherri DelBiondo, to get trained and certified to teach “Insanity,” which was… Read More
Half of Parents Are ‘Completely Overwhelmed,’ but Help Is Out There
January 23, 2025 | by Capital Blue Cross
Saying that Hilary Baude has a few things going on is like calling Times Square sort of crowded.
Baude is… Read More
Food
A Sauce for All Seasons: Quality ingredients enhance this simple tomato sauce
January 30, 2025 | by Rosemary Ruggieri Baer
I have been making spaghetti sauce all my adult life. It is somewhat different than my mother’s and has evolved… Read More
Harrisburg’s Elementary Coffee Co. to return to Broad Street Market
January 9, 2025 | by Maddie Gittens
A former Broad Street Market vendor is returning, bringing coffee back to the market.
The market announced on Thursday that… Read More
Superfood Startup: Lancaster-based Oola Bowls extends its reach throughout central Pa.
December 30, 2024 | by Kylie Stoltzfus
Oola Bowls is a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit of founders Joe Ferderbar and Brock Snider.
“We were young bucks… Read More
Special Sections
The Painted Word: The ABC’s of R76 & Harrisburg Artists of Color
January 30, 2025 | by Bob MacGinnes
The artist Reina (R76) is a one-woman “Art Ambassador” and, someday, just may be given a key to the city.… Read More
A Better World: Harrisburg’s W. Justin Carter spent a lifetime fighting racial injustice
January 30, 2025 | by M. Diane McCormick
On a sunny September day in 1897, Harrisburg’s African American leaders led a crowd to a forested spot north of… Read More
A Walk to Freedom: Underground Railroad history comes alive with Boiling Springs walking tour
January 30, 2025 | by Stephanie Kalina-Metzger
Boiling Springs is a charming, scenic village that often flies under the radar—unless you’re a hiker, drawn to its location… Read More
Community Comment
Community Comment: Investing in Harrisburg’s Future–The Transformative Power of Whitaker Center
February 6, 2025 | by Mary Oliveira
When I was a little girl, I couldn’t wait to start any school project that let me tap into my… Read More
Community Comment: Pennsylvania’s housing crisis can’t wait for long-term solutions; mobile initiatives can bridge the gap
December 10, 2024 | by George Fernandez
If you drive 10 miles in any direction around the Greater Harrisburg region, you are likely to find new developments… Read More
Capital Blue Cross’ Push for Health Equity in Harrisburg
August 29, 2024 | by Todd Shamash
SPONSORED CONTENT: The Harrisburg region is a wonderful place to live and work, and Capital Blue Cross is proud to… Read More
Happenings
Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich
February 6, 2025 | 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
January 30, 2025 | 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
Pennsylvania State of the Union on Latino Health Planned for Feb. 20 in Harrisburg
January 30, 2025 | by George Fernandez
Sponsored Content: Latino Connection, a Color & Culture Catalyst, will host the annual Pennsylvania State of The Union on Latino… Read More
Community Announcements
Pennsylvania State of the Union on Latino Health Planned for Feb. 20 in Harrisburg
January 30, 2025 | by George Fernandez
Sponsored Content: Latino Connection, a Color & Culture Catalyst, will host the annual Pennsylvania State of The Union on Latino… Read More
Saint Margaret Mary School To Host Open House on February 2
January 29, 2025 | by Admin
St. Margaret Mary Catholic School invites the public to attend their open house on Sunday, Feb. 2 from 11:30am-1:30pm.
The… Read More
Members 1st Federal Credit Union Celebrates 75 Years and Serving 600,000 Members
January 8, 2025 | by Admin
Members 1st Federal Credit Union celebrates two significant milestones in 2025: reaching 600,000 members and celebrating their 75th anniversary! These… Read More
澳洲幸运5开奖官网开奖 TheBurg is a monthly magazine and daily online news site that begins to tell the stories that, put together, describe the community of greater Harrisburg: the people who live, work and travel here; the families that make their home here; the merchants who do business here. Learn more about TheBurg | Support TheBurg
Community Comment: Investing in Harrisburg’s Future–The Transformative Power of Whitaker Center
February 6, 2025 | by Mary Oliveira