LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER
Fourteen years ago, on a cold winter's night, we
distributed the first issue of TheBurg.
A lot has changed for us since then, and I'd like
to use this month—our anniversary month—to
announce another big change.
As the calendar flips to a new year, we have new
leadership. Well, more correctly, we have new old
leadership.
With the January issue, I am TheBurg's majority
owner and full publisher, an upgrade from minority
owner and co-publisher. I'll also continue as editor,
so readers shouldn't expect any radical departures
in our content or operations.
But that's not the real excitement.
For me, the real excitement is TheBurg's two new
co-owners—our long-time sales director, Lauren
Maurer, and equally long-time creative director,
Meg Caruso.
For 10 years, Lauren, Meg and I have been "TheBurg
team," and I couldn't be more thrilled now also to
call them my business partners. With this, TheBurg
truly has become an employee-owned company.
There's a good chance you already know these
two incredibly talented people. So, if you see them
around town, feel free to give a quick "congrats."
But not too long please—we have work to do!
Also, I want to offer my greatest thanks to
TheBurg's former publisher—and my former
co-publisher—Alex Hartzler.
A decade ago, Alex saved TheBurg from imminent
extinction and then helped us build a sustainable
business, a Herculean feat these days for a small,
independent publication. Alex has promised to
continue offering his wise business counsel, which
we certainly will take him up on.
Well, enough of this navel-gazing—I have swag
to sell!
Last month, for the first time ever, TheBurg began
to offer branded merch—T-shirts and sweatshirts.
You can choose from two designs: our logo or a
unique, Harrisburg-themed design featuring the
Walnut Street Bridge.
What a great way to celebrate our new ownership—
or just demonstrate your love of TheBurg and of
Harrisburg. Please visit our website if you'd like to
make a purchase.
With that sales pitch complete, I present you our
January issue. Happy New Year, everyone!
Lawrance Binda
Publisher/Editor
lbinda@theburgnews.com
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PROGRAM COORDINATOR: KELSEY TATGE
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REPORTER: MADDIE GITTENS
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BUSINESS ADVISOR: J. ALEX HARTZLER
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REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS:
ROSEMARY RUGGIERI BAER
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JEFF FALK
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KAREN HENDRICKS: THEBURG PODCAST HOST
WRITERKARENHENDRICKS@GMAIL.COM
STEPHANIE KALINA-METZGER
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RACHEL LINDSLEY
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DEB LYNCH
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M. DIANE MCCORMICK
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BOB MACGINNES: BOB'S ART BLOG
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GINA NAPOLI
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SUSAN RYDER
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MISSY SMITH: EVENTS EDITOR
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PHYLLIS ZIMMERMAN
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DESIGN:
CREATIVE DIRECTION & DESIGN: MEGAN CARUSO
HELLO@MEGANCARUSO.COM
CARTOON ILLUSTRATION: BRADLEY GEBHART
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TheBurg is a free monthly community magazine and
daily online news site for the greater Harrisburg, PA
area. We distribute copies of TheBurg to more than
500 locations in the greater Harrisburg area, including
in Dauphin, Cumberland, York, Lancaster, Lebanon,
Adams, and Perry counties. Go to theburgnews.com
for more information.
CONTENTS
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NEWS
9. NEWS DIGEST
12. CITY VIEW
AROUND THE BURG
14. AROUND TOWN
16. PAST TENSE
CLIMATE CHANGE
18. CHANGE AGENT
BUSINESS
20. START UP
22. SHOP WINDOW
HEALTHY YOU!
24. SWEAT & SISTERHOOD
26. TRAINING, FOR LIFE
28. ROLL, KICK, POSE
30. MIND, IN THE GAME
32. TAKING FLIGHT
GOOD EATS
34. HOME COOKING
CULTURE
36. CREATOR
38. MUSICAL NOTES
40. CITY CINEMA
HAPPENINGS, 42
SPORTS & HEALTH
48. YOUR HEALTH
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