LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER
Recently, a friend told me that March was her
least favorite month.
The damp. The fog. The cold rain.
Sure, I get it. March can be all those things, but
it also is a first step in the long slog to spring and
summer. The days lengthen, the flowers begin to
bloom, and, amid the chill and clouds, we usually
get a preview of the warm days ahead.
Count me in—I'm a fan.
In Harrisburg, March also is noteworthy as the
only month with two major festivals.
The first one is the family-friendly, city-
sponsored Ice & Fire Festival, which is slated
for March 4. Actually, this year, a first-ever chili
cook-off at the Broad Street Market will bring
the heat the day before, followed, on Saturday,
by a host of winter-themed activities downtown.
My favorite part of Ice & Fire may be the ice
sculptures placed throughout the city, including
right in front of TheBurg's office. Heed my wise
counsel—plan to get an early start on your
sculpture tour, as they may begin to lose their
shape in the mild afternoon sun.
The second big March event is the annual
bacchanal known as St. Patrick's Day, and you
old-timers know how this goes down. It's a party
twofer—first on March 17 then again over the
weekend, whenever the parade is held.
This year, actual St. Patrick's Day lands on a
Friday, which is also 3rd in the Burg. The parade
is the next day, on March 18. Can downtown
Harrisburg survive so much merriment? Of
course it can, though a thorough, post-party
scrubbing may be in order.
March also is the month of—well, our March
issue, of course.
This month, we feature a variety of nonprofit
organizations—and highlight the good works
they do. We also have the second installment in
our yearlong examination of climate change in
the Harrisburg area. Otherwise, you'll discover
our usual monthly mix of news, opinion, features
and events, and the price is right, too (free!).
Have a great March, everyone. I'll catch you
soon in downtown Harrisburg!
Lawrance Binda
Publisher/Editor
lbinda@theburgnews.com
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CONTENTS
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NEWS
7. NEWS DIGEST
10. CITY VIEW
CLIMATE CHANGE
12. A CHANGE IN THE WEATHER
AROUND THE BURG
14. PAST TENSE
16. CITY FOLK
BUSINESS
20. CORNER OFFICE
22. SHOP WINDOW
GOOD EATS
26. HOME COOKING
HOMEFRONT
28. YOUNG BURGERS
30. HALL PASS
CULTURE
32. BURG BOOKS
34. CREATOR
36. SOUND SCAPES
38. MUSICAL NOTES
40. CURTAIN CALL
42. STAGE DOOR
44. CITY CINEMA
HAPPENINGS, 46
SPORTS & HEALTH
56. YOUR HEALTH
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