Feb 14 2022
The Hidden Gems of HBG
What are the hidden gems of Harrisburg? And where are these sparkling treasures? That’s what we asked nearly all of our podcast guests over the past year. But—surprise, surprise—we saved these audio treasures for this bonus Valentine’s Day episode. This special Valentine’s Day edition of TheBurg Podcast is sponsored by Explore HBG. Nearly 25 guests reveal their favorite, go-to places they consider unique to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. And some of the answers may surprise you: They range from sparkling gems of nature to the capital city’s cultural gems, outstanding restaurants and businesses, iconic architectural gems, plus even a few quirky local gems. Some are truly hidden, off-the-beaten-path gems. Discover the hidden gems of the Burg, on TheBurg Podcast: Hosted by Lawrance Binda, editor of TheBurg; and Karen Hendricks, TheBurg Podcast’s host and producer. Guests, sharing their hidden gems, include: Melissa Brown, UPMC Central PAFred Burton, Harrisburg-based writerGeorge Conrad, president, Standing Stone Trail ClubKaren Cullings, executive director of the Daphin County Library SystemSeth Dellinger, Animal Advocates of Central PAJenifer Donnelly of Recycle Bicycle HarrisburgClare Flannery, Harrisburg runnerMonica Gould, DEI expert, of Strategic Consulting Partners,Rich Hauck, TheBurg illustratorBrad Jones, Harristown president and CEOKasey Jordan, Harrisburg native and ice skater with Revolution Ice UnityKevin Kulp, president, Harrisburg Senators Maestro Stuart Malina of the Harrisburg Symphony OrchestraMaureen Marks of Maureen Marks ArtsDiane McCormick, freelance writer for TheBurgSammi Leigh Melville, TheBurg’s resident film writerRod Mortel, High Hopes for HaitiMelissa Nicholson of Gamut TheatreSteph Perez, Harrisburg artistIan Potter, muralist and Harrisburg nativePeter Sirotin of the Harrisburg Symphony and Market Square ConcertsCrystal Skotedis, Harrisburg resident, principal with Boyer & Ritter LLCTodd Vander Woude, executive director of the Harrisburg Downtown Improvement District Andrew Williams, music teacher, Reach Cyber Charter School TheBurg Podcast introduces you to some of the Harrisburg area’s most fascinating people, through their own authentic stories, expanded from every month’s magazine–because there’s always “more to the story.” TheBurg Podcast is released monthly on the second Friday of every month. It is hosted and produced by Karen Hendricks, an award-winning journalist and PR professional. Visit her website here. TheBurg Podcast received two prestigious awards in 2021: First place, Excellence in Journalism, Society of Professional Journalists, Keystone Chapter; and Honorable mention, Keystone Media Award, Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Foundation. To sponsor a future episode of TheBurg Podcast, contact Lauren (lmills@theburgnews.com). TheBurg is a monthly community magazine based in Harrisburg, Pa.; Lawrance Binda, co-publisher/editor.