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Ice & Fire Festival to return to Harrisburg with sculptures, food, music
March 2, 2026 | by Maddie Gittens
The weather may be unseasonably warm this weekend, but Harrisburg is prepping for a very cool event on Saturday.
The… Read More
The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg
February 27, 2026 | by TheBurg Staff
It’s starting to look a little like spring, isn’t it? The sunshine is melting away the last of our snow… Read More
Top 7 Corporate Event Branding Companies in Pennsylvania [2026 Guide]
February 27, 2026 | by Admin
When holding an event in central Pennsylvania, such as a local chamber of commerce gathering or a healthcare conference, it… Read More
From Renovation Inspiration to Celebrity Appearances: The 2026 Home + Garden Show Arrives in Harrisburg
February 27, 2026 | by Admin
With more than 200 of the area’s top home and garden professionals showcasing the latest products and trends, the 2026… Read More
With sloths and other slow movers, live animal exhibit opens at Whitaker Center this week
February 26, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
A new exhibit featuring live animals opens at Whitaker Center on Friday.
“Survival of the Slowest: Counterintuitive Adaptations” will teach… Read More
Daily News
Ice & Fire Festival to return to Harrisburg with sculptures, food, music
March 2, 2026 | by Maddie Gittens
The weather may be unseasonably warm this weekend, but Harrisburg is prepping for a very cool event on Saturday.
The… Read More
The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg
February 27, 2026 | by TheBurg Staff
It’s starting to look a little like spring, isn’t it? The sunshine is melting away the last of our snow… Read More
With sloths and other slow movers, live animal exhibit opens at Whitaker Center this week
February 26, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
A new exhibit featuring live animals opens at Whitaker Center on Friday.
“Survival of the Slowest: Counterintuitive Adaptations” will teach… Read More
Burg Blog / Opinion
Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich
February 26, 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
March Publisher’s Note
February 26, 2026 | by Lawrance Binda
Well, that’s finally over.
Sure, I know, in the Harrisburg area, March sometimes brings us yet more cold and snow,… Read More
Political Economy: Will “stuff” finally get done in Harrisburg?
February 26, 2026 | by Lawrance Binda
Last month, Gov. Josh Shapiro stood inside a cupcake shop in downtown Harrisburg and, before a bank of TV cameras,… Read More
Culture
With sloths and other slow movers, live animal exhibit opens at Whitaker Center this week
February 26, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
A new exhibit featuring live animals opens at Whitaker Center on Friday.
“Survival of the Slowest: Counterintuitive Adaptations” will teach… Read More
Poetry Buzz: A Columbia couple builds art, community through the power of verse
February 26, 2026 | by Phyllis Zimmerman
For Glinda Johnson-Medland, poetry is more than just words.
For her, it’s a chance for everyone to “breathe” in today’s… Read More
Die Laughing: “Andre Is an Idiot” is dark and funny—and true
February 26, 2026 | by Gabriel Brown
André Ricciardi is a dying ad exec with a killer sense of humor.
If that doesn’t make you want to… Read More
Around The Burg
Ice & Fire Festival to return to Harrisburg with sculptures, food, music
March 2, 2026 | by Maddie Gittens
The weather may be unseasonably warm this weekend, but Harrisburg is prepping for a very cool event on Saturday.
The… Read More
Harrisburg officials explore overlap between challenges facing the city, the schools
February 26, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
Harrisburg city and the school district share a unique set of challenges, including financial issues arising from past overspending… Read More
Safe Spaces, Familiar Faces: For queer and trans people of color, this LGBT Center program fosters social engagement and community
February 26, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
When Mav Atis-Valentine showed up for their first QTPOC Collective meetup, they weren’t sure what to expect—they didn’t know anyone… Read More
Family Time
Staying on Beat: New foundation honors friend while helping children explore music
February 26, 2026 | by Colin McGuire
All drummers have a shorthand. Time signatures. Tempos. Attack. Groove. “On the one.”
Walk into a room filled with anyone… Read More
Scouting Outing: Whitaker Center offers one-stop workshops for Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts
February 26, 2026 | by Ashley Andyshak Hayes
On select Sundays, Meghan Weible often brings her Girl Scouts to Whitaker Center in downtown Harrisburg.
Weible, of Biglerville, is… Read More
“So Beautiful:” A look behind the curtain of Harrisburg High’s revived theater program, helping students find their voice and a place to fit in
February 26, 2026 | by Maddie Gittens
Vocal warmups began promptly at 3:30 p.m. with the typical do-re-mis mixed with humming and buzzing exercises.
All 16 or… Read More
Business
Top 7 Corporate Event Branding Companies in Pennsylvania [2026 Guide]
February 27, 2026 | by Admin
When holding an event in central Pennsylvania, such as a local chamber of commerce gathering or a healthcare conference, it… Read More
Change Starts Now: A long-term plan for downtown Harrisburg begins with early wins
February 26, 2026 | by Ryan Unger
No one expects downtown Harrisburg to transform overnight. I understand the skepticism when you hear about “another plan” to help… Read More
A Family Affair: Hornung’s True Value hammers home the meaning of community
February 26, 2026 | by Colin McGuire
Power tools. Pet supplies. Lawn and garden items. Furniture. These are merely a handful of items that one can find… Read More
Sports & Health
Two of a Kind: Mother, daughter witness each other’s aerialist journeys
February 26, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
It’s safe to say that Jane and Itaya Bryan spend their time together differently than most mothers and daughters. For… Read More
Expert-Recommended Orthopedic Hospitals in Pennsylvania
February 24, 2026 | by Admin
Persistent pain in your bones, joints or muscles should never be something you simply learn to live with. Across Pennsylvania,… Read More
Green Dream: Newly formed, the Harrisburg Green Alliance seeks to improve, beautify the city’s public spaces
January 29, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
Back in 2018, National Geographic named Harrisburg one of the “top 10” greenest cities in America.
It now may get… Read More
Food
French Lesson: Rosemary shifts cuisines for a month
February 26, 2026 | by Rosemary Ruggieri Baer
Long-time readers know of my love and preference for Italian food. As a first-generation Italian, it is the heart and… Read More
What Are the Best Store-Bought Kits to Go With Any Meal? 5 Top Options
February 24, 2026 | by Admin
Modern home cooking no longer involves spending hours in the kitchen, thanks to store-bought kits. These options are shortcuts to… Read More
Love Birds: Cornish game hens might be right for Valentine’s Day
January 29, 2026 | by Rosemary Ruggieri Baer
In 1974 (certainly aging myself here), my husband and parents took a weekend trip to Williamsburg, Va. The weather was… Read More
Special Sections
Staying on Beat: New foundation honors friend while helping children explore music
February 26, 2026 | by Colin McGuire
All drummers have a shorthand. Time signatures. Tempos. Attack. Groove. “On the one.”
Walk into a room filled with anyone… Read More
Safe Spaces, Familiar Faces: For queer and trans people of color, this LGBT Center program fosters social engagement and community
February 26, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
When Mav Atis-Valentine showed up for their first QTPOC Collective meetup, they weren’t sure what to expect—they didn’t know anyone… Read More
Scouting Outing: Whitaker Center offers one-stop workshops for Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts
February 26, 2026 | by Ashley Andyshak Hayes
On select Sundays, Meghan Weible often brings her Girl Scouts to Whitaker Center in downtown Harrisburg.
Weible, of Biglerville, is… Read More
Community Comment
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
Making Healthcare More Affordable in Central PA
September 29, 2025 | by Todd Shamash
As a company founded in Harrisburg nearly 90 years ago, Capital Blue Cross has always had a vested interest in… Read More
Community Comment: Building for the Future at Crane Clean Energy Center
September 23, 2025 | by Dave Marcheskie
As we mark the one-year anniversary of Constellation’s announcement to launch the Crane Clean Energy Center, I can’t help but… Read More
Happenings
With sloths and other slow movers, live animal exhibit opens at Whitaker Center this week
February 26, 2026 | by Alexandra Jones
A new exhibit featuring live animals opens at Whitaker Center on Friday.
“Survival of the Slowest: Counterintuitive Adaptations” will teach… Read More
Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich
February 26, 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 Corner: Notable March Events
February 26, 2026 | by Missy Smith
Community Corner
Maple Sugar Fest
March 1: Explore the annual Maple Sugar Festival at Fort Hunter Park, 5300 N. Front… Read More
Community Announcements
From Renovation Inspiration to Celebrity Appearances: The 2026 Home + Garden Show Arrives in Harrisburg
February 27, 2026 | by Admin
With more than 200 of the area’s top home and garden professionals showcasing the latest products and trends, the 2026… Read More
Building Dreams in the Keystone State With Keystone Custom Homes
February 25, 2026 | by Admin
Your home is the foundation of your life — your castle, your pride and joy, your private retreat. It should… Read More