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What to Expect When You're Expecting a New Roof: Pet Edition
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (766+ words) If you share your home with a dog, a cat, or anything in between, the thought of a roof replacement probably raises one question before any other: just how crazy is this going to drive my animals? It's a fair…...
Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (69+ words) For something new: 4th of July Firecracker 40 at BAPS on Saturday Worth noting: Lots of America250 celebrations; Food Truck Festival + Fireworks in Harrisburg; Harrisburg Senators are in town Things on my agenda this weekend: maybe a drive-in movie, 4th of July parties, garage…...
Susquehanna Art Museum creates community space with Helen's Courtyard
18+ hour, 51+ min ago (362+ words) Helen's Courtyard at Susquehanna Art Museum A new gathering space will provide room for artsy events. The Susquehanna Art Museum unveiled a portion of Helen's Courtyard on June 25, marking a major step in expanding its community programming. Located outside the…...
Scooping Up Smiles: Local ice cream business is selected for PETA's "Nice Cream Trail"
22+ hour, 28+ min ago (342+ words) Honey Bear Ice Cream at Broad Street Market A new ice cream trail, with a local stop, will be the cherry on top of summer for sweet-toothed vegans. Harrisburg-based Honey Bear has been selected as one of ten vegan ice…...
Community Comment: Two Months of Pride in Central PA
23+ hour, 7+ min ago (562+ words) A past Pride Festival International LGBTQ+ Pride Month may be over, but Harrisburg is still celebrating! As president of PFCPA since late 2021, I have never tired of seeing the joy of those who come out every year to express the…...
Harrisburg school board passes 2026-27 budget with tax increase; holds off closing middle school building
1+ day, 28+ min ago (533+ words) The Harrisburg school board moved unanimously to adopt the district's 2026-27 budget with a real estate tax rate hike Tuesday. The $227. 1 million budget comes with a 1. 5% property tax increase, bringing the city's mill rate to 31. 871. This means an owner with a…...
butterflies Archives
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (299+ words) While camping a few weekends ago, a tiny white moth crawled across our picnic table. It was a small action that guided the course of our adventuring this month, highlighting how slowing down and allowing space for wonder can lead…...
Jimmy Schambach Jr. Archives
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (650+ words) Impact PA Day. Volunteers organized M28s House2 Home warehouse and delivered furniture and goods to people in need. Jimmy Schambach Jr. , executive director of M28 Ministry, witnesses each day how difficult addiction recovery is for his clients. The 12-month relapse rate for substance…...
Dauphin County Heroes Grove at Brightbill Park Archives
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (714+ words) For Michelle Zandome, the Independence Weekend Family Celebration is all about "Americanism and children and youth." Zandome, a Linglestown American Legion Post 272 trustee, is set to participate in the Lower Paxton Community Foundation's weekend activities, which include a "Salute to…...
Cooling centers open in Dauphin County as extreme heat expected this week
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (358+ words) The Heinz-Menaker Senior Center, one of the cooling stations, at 1824 N. 4th St. , Harrisburg Major heat is forecast for this week, prompting Dauphin County to urge residents to take advantage of area cooling stations. On Monday, the county stated that six organizations…...