2017

Once Upon a Reykjavik

WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY CASSIE MILLE Staring at the sky, I waited for the glow of green light that brought me to this remote part of the world where no street lights or headlights illuminate […]

2017

Old-School Glam in Acapulco

WORDS BY JILL GLEESON, PHOTOS COURTESY OF LAS BRISAS ACAPULCO Of course Acapulco has sun, surf and sand – basically all of the usual pleasures travelers demand of Mexican resort towns. But this bustling city […]

2017

Did You Know: Morse

The First Digital Network BY RICK DAPP When Samuel F.B. Morse created the code that bears his name and the device with which it would be used, he was one of the few who probably […]

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2017

Bookmarks: Favorite Books of 2016

Favorite Books of 2016 BY HARVEY FREEDENBERG Fiction 1.  Colson Whitehead, The Underground Railroad (Doubleday) Colson Whitehead’s vivid and disturbing story about the horrors of slavery and racism has already won the National Book Award […]

2017

Gallery Space: AAH

New Curator Brings Changes to Art Association Sales Gallery BY SCOTT CAMPBELL With this issue, the “Gallery Space” column marks its 10th anniversary in Harrisburg Magazine. And, after a decade of various art-related subjects, the […]

2017

On the Trail

Shenandoah’s Sweet Slice of the A.T. WORDS BY JILL GLEESON <p>You sense history&rsquo;s weight almost with your first step onto the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Each stride forward comes with the knowledge that you are […]

2017

Taste: Roots Eatery

For nearly 30 years, Peachtree Restaurant & Lounge has been a Harrisburg staple known well for home-style comfort food and neighborhood charm. In mid-November, the restaurateurs of Peachtree (husband and wife Nick and Jackie Giannakopoulos […]

2017

Be Well: Breathing and Exercise

Breathing & Exercise BY BENTZ P. TOZER, JR., B.S., CPT As we all know, proper exercise form is the key to maximizing results and safety during a workout, but proper breathing is just as important. […]

2017

Press Box: Treading Watters

Treading Watters BY ANDREW LINKER The first announcement came in February 2007, and Ricky Watters – in his first year on the ballot – was not selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. No […]