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News Value: Is local news worth paying for? - TheBurg
Nov 26, 2024 · When I was a kid, I had a paper route, like many boys did back then. Each day, I delivered the local newspaper to about 35 houses on surrounding blocks then, each Friday, knocked on their doors to “collect.” Knowing I was coming, most of my customers had the money—90 cents a week—at the ready. […]
Harrisburg proposes 2025 budget; no property tax increase planned
Nov 27, 2024 · Harrisburg has proposed a spending plan for the coming year. On Tuesday, Mayor Wanda Williams presented her $87 million general fund budget proposal for 2025, which includes funding infrastructure projects, the Broad Street Market rebuild and regular operational costs. The budget does not include a property tax increase. “As in previous years, this budget is […]
The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg
6 days ago · As 2024 winds down we want to thank our readers for your support this year. Before we head into the new year, make sure to catch up on all of this week’s news coverage, below. Consciousness Coffee in Lemoyne serves up locally sourced coffee, while promoting local businesses and artists, our magazine story reported. Owner […]
The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg
Nov 29, 2024 · It’s been a busy week around TheBurg, as the December issue dropped just before Thanksgiving. Pick up a copy of the new magazine and, while you’re at it, review our reporting from the past week, which is listed and linked below. TheBurg’s publisher welcomes readers to the December magazine with his introductory note, which offers […]
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December Publisher’s Note - TheBurg
Nov 26, 2024 · Are you ready for the holidays? With Thanksgiving so late this year, the holiday season may have dropped on you suddenly, as it did on me. A few parties, maybe some shopping and, boom, we’re already at Christmas and then New Year’s. Wait, where did the past year go anyway? Each December, I reflect both […]
The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg
Nov 15, 2024 · It seems like real fall weather has finally rolled into Harrisburg. Bundle up and cozy up with a copy of the magazine. Our November issue has lots of ways to enjoy the season. In the meantime, check out all of our news stories from this week, below. Affordable housing projects in Harrisburg are finishing up […]
The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg
Dec 6, 2024 · This week in Harrisburg we covered everything from milkshake announcements to art to city government happenings. If you missed any of our coverage, you can find it, below. Bethesda Mission will hold its annual Christmas at Italian Lake Festival on Dec. 14, our online story reported. The event will serve as a fundraiser for the […]
As Harris comes to Harrisburg for rally, local supporters line up ...
Oct 30, 2024 · The sun was shining Wednesday as people lined up outside the PA Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg for a rally to support U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’s bid for president. Around noon, shortly before doors officially opened to the venue, supporters lined up outside, many sporting “Harris Walz” T-shirts and gear, waiting to hear Harris […]