January 2026 Digital Issue

Harrisburg’s Reader’s Poll Simply the Best 2026 has begun! Did you know that you can CLICK the ads that promote themselves and go directly to their category on the ballot? Once there, type in the company’s name along with your email address and submit it!

In this issue:

  • Roundtop Mountain Resort: The General Manager, Ted McDowell, discusses Roundtop Mountain Resort place in the region’s winter rhythm.
  • Penn State Harrisburg professor John R. Haddad’s new book, “Thrill Ride,” explores how Hersheypark transformed from a community amenity rooted in Milton Hershey’s vision to a modern theme park.
  • AARP’s Staying Sharp guidance highlights everyday habits that support brain health as people age.
  • Mentoring Matters: This is the third installment in a series on Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA. It profiles Angela Wiley, a Big Sister who mentors three young girls and emphasizes the importance of consistency and presence.
  • The “After the Beat” column profiles Le Ghast, a Harrisburg-based trio that blends trip-hop, beatbox, and psychedelic textures.
  • And more!