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Aquaponically grown lettuce from AgWorks at CCA will feed area families this Thanksgiving
Students from Commonwealth Charter Academy are supporting local communities by growing and harvesting produce and donating it to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank.
Jenna Bush Hager found a Christmas present from Barbara Bush, her late grandmother
Before her death, Barbara Bush hand-crafted Christmas stockings for her future great-grandchildren—including Hal, Jenna’s newborn. Continue reading.
Celebrate the season with holiday shows in Central PA
There are plenty of options to delight families this season, from ballet performances of the Nutcracker to seasonal musicals and plays.
24 celebrities who’ve opened up about having miscarriages
These stars have shared their experiences in an effort to end the stigma over pregnancy loss. Continue reading.
Movie review: ‘Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ is one big group hug
This is not the life and times of Fred Rogers. Instead, it’s a tribute to Rogers’ core beliefs: Be patient. Be kind. Be present. It’s empathy and love put in action.
Hersheypark to bring VR experience to its Hershey’s Chocolatetown next summer
After a successful trial run in late summer 2019, the amusement park decided to bring two Hyperdecks--with full-motion floor and multi-sensory effects like strong winds, heat and earth-rattling movements--to Hershey's Chocolatetown.
Bode Miller’s wife Morgan says dramatic home birth of twins ‘was honestly a dream for me’
“To me, it didn’t feel like it was going to be any different than any of my other births. But again, it’s the same thing as going into your first […]
Where to find Santa in Central PA this holiday season!
Central Penn Parent is happy to present this guide to special Santa events and celebrations throughout our region this holiday season!
Why your child needs an IHP
Chronic mental and physical health conditions or disabilities can interfere with school participation and achievement; but many of these students do not require an IHP.
Select varieties of Breakstone’s cottage cheese being recalled
The voluntary recall is due to the potential presence of pieces of red plastic and metal that may have been introduced during production.
When babies hiccup, study says it helps them in a crucial, fascinating way
While researchers and medical professionals know how a hiccup happens (it begins with an involuntary contraction of the diaphragm that leads the epiglottis to snap shut, causing a hiccup’s tell-tale […]
Harrisburg presents annual holiday parade this Saturday
In addition to the parade, there will be food trucks and carnival games. And after the parade, families can see Santa and enjoy complimentary cookies and hot cocoa at Strawberry Square.
