Harrisburg, United States (Local)
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Maddie Conley's coverage focuses on local news, with a significant emphasis on government announcements and event coverage. She frequently covers topics related to entertainment news, family & relationships, government & politics, and house & home within the context of Harrisburg.
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By: Maddie Conley
Curtis Smith helps young writers find their voices, even as he continues to pursue his own. This fall, the longtime educator and prolific independent author will release two books simultaneously: the novel, “(step)sisters” and the story collection, “this heart.” Smith, of Hershey, has seen writing from many angles. As an instructor at Elizabethtown College, he […]
By: Maddie Conley
This year, Safe Harbour celebrates 40 years of service to the community. The Carlisle-based nonprofit organization, comprised of eight full time and four part-time employees, provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, permanent affordable housing and supportive services for unhoused adults and families. Its programs operate year-round and frequently run at, or near, full capacity, reflecting the […]
I’m not proud of this, but I let my watch boss me around. My Apple Watch tells me when I need to stand, how many steps I should take, when to go to sleep. Each afternoon, it guilts me into ungluing myself from my office chair and heading out for a long walk. Sometimes, I […]
If I were in charge of Harrisburg, I would dub September “arts month.” To me, it’s an obvious choice. September is the month of Gallery Walk, of Kipona, of Jazz Walk, of many theater and concert season openings. That’s why, each September, TheBurg turns the arts coverage all the way up to “11,” or, as […]
By: Maddie Conley
It’s a Thursday on Derry Street, and Allison Hill is buzzing with the promise of the weekend ahead. It’s summer, so some kids are outside. The Mount Pleasant Plaza benches are full. Patrons pop in and out of businesses. Neighbors greet one another. Abdel Karim Ouard and his 16-year-old son, Anas, walk down the street […]
By: Maddie Conley
He grew up attending a large church with a sizable music program, inspired by the organist there. He began playing the piano at age 7 and transitioned to the organ at 12, when he was finally tall enough to reach the instrument's pedals.
Downtown has a new spot to grab a tasty, hot bite. Strawberry Square on Tuesday announced that a Krispy Krunchy Chicken franchise has opened in the Market on Market convenience store. The franchise is open inside of the store at 322 Market St. and currently has other city locations on Maclay and N. 6th Streets. […]
Harrisburg has taken the next step toward selling Reed-era artifacts. City Council on Tuesday approved a short-term lease of an empty downtown commercial space to store and catalogue artifacts, acquired by former Mayor Steve Reed, that will be auctioned off. The city will lease space at 221-223 Market St., a former CVS, to move over […]
By: Maddie Conley
Harrisburg officials paused construction to lead reporters through the Broad Street Market on Wednesday. Mayor Wanda Williams and Facilities Director Dave Baker shared that they were pleased with the progress of reconstruction, which is slated to be completed next summer. “Today, you’ll see firsthand the scale of what we are building together and the tangible […]
Business-minded youth can get real-life experience at an upcoming event. The fourth annual Kidpreneurs Fair PA will take place on Sept. 19, offering over 150 young people a chance to set up shop for a day. “I wanted to help kids in the community gain entrepreneurship skills,” said founder Ashruta Shettar. “The earlier kids can […]
