LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
We're green!
Well, most of us are anyway.
As I write this introductory note, nearly the entire
Harrisburg area has entered the "green phase"
of reopening, which means that most businesses
can open back up, though, in many cases, under
certain restrictions and at reduced capacity.
So, where were we when all this started anyway?
Oh, yes, I remember now. It seems like such a
long time ago, in another reality, though it actually
was just a few months back, in early March.
At that time, many of us were planning for a
blockbuster year full of events, new projects and
full-speed-ahead momentum. That, obviously,
didn't happen, but we are trying to oil the gears
and get back to some sense of normalcy.
For us at TheBurg, this means a few things.
First of all, we're returning to near-full distribution
of our print magazine. For the past few months,
we've had to scale back as most of our pickup spots
closed, leaving some of you desperately searching
for a hard copy. Most have now reopened, so we're
restarting the old printing press.
Secondly, we expect to revive our event sections,
probably with the next issue. That said—these
sections may be relatively slim until events around
the area begin to get scheduled again.
Thirdly, we're revving 3rd in the Burg back
up. Each month, we organize and promote the
monthly evening of arts, culture and nightlife.
However, it is up to each venue to plan and run
their individual events. So, please check with them
to learn what they're up to and to understand their
restrictions and limitations.
I saved the best for last.
For nearly a year, we've been holding open a
reporting position so that our summer intern
from last year could fill it. So, please welcome
Maddie Conley to our staff full-time. Maddie is
local, a Messiah College graduate who grew up
in Lancaster County. With Maddie on board, we
hope to do a better job covering this community.
We want to thank the greater Harrisburg area
for supporting us over the past few months. Like
so many small businesses, it's been an extremely
difficult time for TheBurg. Our ad revenue dropped
enormously, while the demands on our tiny staff were
stressed like never before. Truly, we are here today
only because of our community publishers and our
sponsors—and because more than 200 of you joined
our new membership program, Friends of TheBurg.
Thank you, Harrisburg!
LAWRANCE BINDA
Co-Publisher/Editor-in-Chief
lbinda@theburgnews.com
For our cover this month, we're proud to feature this image of
unity and solidarity with the movement for civil rights and
racial justice, illustrated by Harrisburg artist Shane Patrick
Gallup. Visit his Facebook page, "Artist Shane Gallup," to
view his work.
GENERAL AND LETTERS
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NEWS
7. NEWS DIGEST
10. BLM NEWS
12. CITY VIEW
AROUND THE BURG
14. AROUND TOWN
16. DOING GOOD
18. COMMUNITY VOICES
22. SUMMER FUN
24. PAST TENSE
24. CELEBRATIONS
BUSINESS
26. GOING UP
28. SHOP WINDOW
30. ARTISANS
GOOD EATS
32. HOME COOKING
HOMEFRONT
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CULTURE
36. PET FRIENDS
38. ARTIST IN FOCUS
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SPORTS & HEALTH
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