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Larry Binda’s coverage primarily revolves around local government and politics, entertainment news, and culture & society in the Harrisburg area. He's also interested in community events, art, eating habits, mental health, homelessness issues as well as local economic indicators such as home sales and water/sewer rates.
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The local housing market had a solid showing in August, according to the latest report on previously owned homes. For the three-county region, 580 houses sold in August versus 549 in the year-ago period, as the median sales price edged up to $310,000 from $300,000, stated the Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors (GHAR). In Dauphin […]
September 17, 2026 | by Sara Bozich What you'll find below
Editor’s Note: We just learned of the recent passing of Jim Warner, who, as then-CEO of LCSWMA, led the acquisition of the former Harrisburg incinerator in 2013. Afterwards, Jim became a good friend of TheBurg, a supporter of our work and an occasional contributor. We would like to express our greatest condolences to his family, […]
By: Larry Binda
Seven people and organizations will receive one of the Harrisburg area’s most prestigious annual awards, as the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC announced its 2026 Catalyst Award winners. Harristown Development Corp. won the Catalyst Award for its contributions in redeveloping downtown Harrisburg. Over the past decade, Harristown has redeveloped and repurposed numerous buildings downtown, adding […]
By: Larry Binda
If you know me, you know my affinity for sports analogies, especially one that says something useful about leadership. Tim Grover, a performance coach for athletes including Michael Jordan, Dwayne Wade, Kobe Bryant, describes three kinds of competitors: “Coolers,” “Closers and “Cleaners.” “Coolers” contribute. “Closers” deliver when the big moment arrives. But “Cleaners”—they operate differently. […]
By: Larry Binda
With its Season 34 opener, still taking risks to present stories in new and different ways, Gamut Theatre waves its magical scepter to whisk us away for a Latino-flavored rendition of Shakespeare’s politically charged dramatic comedy “The Tempest,” with themes of control, colonialism, and forgiveness. Through Director Diego Sandino’s vision, the Gamut cast and crew […]
By: Larry Binda
Open Stage is coming to get you this Halloween with George A. Romero’s “Night of the Living Dead Live!” a hilarious parody of the post-apocalyptic 1968 creature feature film of the same name. Director Stuart Landon and Assistant Director TJ Creedon not only pack a ri-dickle-less amount of messy, comedic nonsense into this play, but […]
“Art is in the air, Everywhere I look around… Art is in the air, Every sight and every sound.” (With a nod to John Paul Young) From Harrisburg to York and Carlisle to Lancaster even Zelienople, part of our solar system near Pittsburgh. Art and artists are everywhere in October! Starting at the AAH with Pamela […]
October 15, 2026 | by Sara Bozich Sara's Top Picks For something new Purr'd in the Burg Friday – a mini cat cafe experience at
By: Larry Binda
Harrisburg-area home sales and prices were largely unchanged in September, according to the latest report on previously owned houses. For the three-county area, 581 homes sold in September, a dip of four house sales compared to September 2025, as the median sales price rose slightly to $300,000 versus $297,495, stated the Greater Harrisburg Association of […]
