LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Last month marked an important milestone.
No, I don't mean Harrisburg's primary
election, which had its own sense of
importance.
In early May, I received my second dose
of coronavirus vaccine, as many of you
may have, as well.
Afterwards, I texted my sister, "Look out,
world!"
In all honesty, my world hasn't changed
that much.
I once again feel confident dining
indoors and have begun to do so. But,
as of this writing, I still haven't boarded a
plane, gone to a ballgame or attended a
concert—though I expect I will soon.
In other words, my life is beginning to
return to normal.
Normalcy—what a concept.
A year ago, in this space, I bemoaned
our lost way of life as I sat at my desk
and looked out my window at an
empty landscape, half-expecting to see
tumbleweeds roll down 3rd Street. No
more. Today, traffic is humming, people
are out and about, and some restaurants
seem as busy as ever.
Therefore, I believe it's an excellent
time for our June issue, which, each
year, focuses on fun things to do around
Harrisburg during the summer months.
Correction: each year except last year,
when the pandemic robbed us of summer
and every other kind of fun.
Sure, we still need to be careful and take
precautions. I won't toss away my large
collection of facemasks any time soon
and will continue to keep my distance in
crowded places.
However, I'm willing to make these small
sacrifices if it means that I can safely
return to doing the things that I enjoy,
which give my life texture and worth.
So, look out, world—I'm armed with the
June issue of TheBurg, and it's packed
full of enjoyable, entertaining things to do
this summer.
LAWRANCE BINDA
Co-Publisher/Editor-in-Chief
lbinda@theburgnews.com
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CONTENTS
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NEWS
7. NEWS DIGEST
10. CITY VIEW
AROUND THE BURG
12. STREET CORNERS
14. CITY FOLKS
16. BURG BOOKS
BUSINESS
18. CELEBRATIONS
SUMMER FUN
20. FLAVOR-FILLED FUN
22. STEPPING STONES
24. IN THE HEART OF HISTORY
26. NATURAL CONNECTIONS
28. FAST, FLAVORFUL, FUN
30. HISTORY OF HOSPITALITY
GOOD EATS
32. CHEF'S KITCHEN
34. AT THE MARKET
36. HOME COOKING
38. WINE TIME
CULTURE
40. CREATORS
42. CURTAIN CALL
44. CITY CINEMA
HAPPENINGS, 46
SPORTS & HEALTH
48. GREAT OUTDOORS
50. GOING PRO
52. YOUR HEALTH
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