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Planting the Seeds of a Dream

Planting the Seeds of a Dream

Call it a case of four guys planting the seeds of a dream – a dream that’s coming true. And how lucky that is for local wine lovers. Check out the story of how The Vineyard at Hershey came about and what it has to offer.

May 2013
The Electric Feel of Live Comedy in Central Pa

The Electric Feel of Live Comedy in Central Pa

While stand-up comedy is something that can be viewed on television, there's nothing quite like seeing it live. Check out Harrisburg Magazine's local comedy tour and see the variety of comedic acts and venues that this area has to offer so that you can get the electric feel of live comedy right here in Central Pa.

May 2013
The Big Day on a Plan

The Big Day on a Plan

The idea of planning a wedding is enough to make one’s head spin. Where do you start? The flowers, the food, the dresses, the venue, the guest list, the music, the seating chart – each is part and parcel of making that big day one to be remembered and cherished for a lifetime. All of those variables must come together like a puzzle, and who is better to put those pieces together than a wedding planner. Niki Lannigan of Manheim, owner of Niki Lannigan Weddings, Events & Design, has been overseeing weddings and events in Pa. and Cape May, N.J. for more than 15 years.

April 2013
No Babysitter Necessary: Six Locally Owned Restaurant That Are Surprisingly Family -Friendly

No Babysitter Necessary: Six Locally Owned Restaurant That Are Surprisingly Family -Friendly

Contributing writer Jen Merrill's 3-year-old daughter, Audrey, proved to be a real trooper during the six photo shoots at six separate restaurants for April's feature "No Babysitter Necessary: Six Locally Owned Restaurants That Are Surprisingly Family-Friendly.

April 2013
Life is One Never-Ending Party

Life is One Never-Ending Party

This disc jockey followed his passion for music which now led him to operating one of the best known disc jockey companies in the Central PA wedding and corporate industries.

April 2013
A League of Their Own

A League of Their Own

The Junior League of Harrisburg is reaching its goals of giving back the Harrisburg community through events, fundraisers and more. Going on its 85th anniversary, the president of the organization describes it as a "truly historical organization."

April 2013
Ramblin’ Woman:  The Story of a  Traveling Photojournalist

Ramblin’ Woman: The Story of a Traveling Photojournalist

Amanda Mustard, 22, knows the true meaning beyond Tolkien’s famed phrase. In fact, no words could be truer for this vagabond photographer.

April 2013
Presidential Pups

Presidential Pups

John Quincy Adams had an alligator, Martin Van Buren had two tiger cubs and Teddy Roosevelt had a menagerie of animals that included a rat and a black bear. Recent studies (UCLA, State University of New York at Buffalo) show that dogs take a big bite out of stress – their unconditional support calms and clarifies the minds of their owners.

March 2013
Home Towne Square: A New Definition In Retirement

Home Towne Square: A New Definition In Retirement

When you think of terms such as 55-plus and retirement community, certain images come to mind: apartments and cottage-style homes clustered around a golf course, shuffleboard and bridge games. But truth be told, 55-plus isn’t what it used to be. And retirement doesn’t mean putting your feet up on the front porch. Well, that is unless you want to.

March 2013
Changing the Lives of Veterans One Service Dog At A Time

Changing the Lives of Veterans One Service Dog At A Time

Chris Kurtonic, 29, refuses to talk about his three tours in Iraq as a corporal in the Marines. He won’t even talk to his wife and stay-at-home caregiver, Melissa, about his time in the Middle East. For a decade, he suffered. Then came along Samee Mae, a 2-year-old Labrador retriever from Susquehanna Service Dogs, who changed his life.

March 2013
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