Dinner and a Show: Our writer reminisces on her family’s attempt to brighten dark winter evenings with “theme nights”
One winter weekend over two decades ago, while slogging through our usual winter slump, my husband George pitched a tent… Read More
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Adventure Together: Fall in love with nature and science in February while making family memories
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
Brenda Strawbridge understands homelessness in a very personal way. She’s director of development for Bridge of Hope Harrisburg Area, a… Read More
Instilling Confidence: Local organizations empower girls through physical activity, education and mentoring
When my 9-year-old daughter signed up for Girls on the Run a decade ago, she wasn’t a runner. Or a… Read More
Adventure Together: Take a day trip to Lancaster County for wolves, birds and even a dragon
One of the most definable traits of central PA is its ruralness. On a recent day trip, the scent of… Read More
Harrisburg High School football player named as top student athlete for PA
One local student athlete has been recognized nationally for his talents. The Harrisburg School District on Friday shared that Gatorade… Read More
Harrisburg School District to hire police officers, create police station in high school
The Harrisburg School District will move forward with plans to hire police officers for its schools. On Tuesday, receiver Dr.… Read More
Wrapping Kindness: Local organizations play Santa for those in need, and your family can help too
Several Harrisburg area nonprofits believe that every child, no matter their family’s financial situation, deserves something special under the Christmas… Read More
Adventure Together: The holidays gift you extra family time for winter whimsy and new traditions
The December of my youth meant piles of snow, gloved hands and thick gray cloud cover. These past few Decembers… Read More
A Move, a Mission: HAPAL swings into new era of helping area youth
For years, the former Lower Paxton Youth Center sat abandoned with weeds and kudzu taking over the playground and buildings.… Read More