At 78, the Hummelstown resident has been portraying Santa Claus for about a decade. But “portraying” might not be the right ...

For the past two years Lewis Dillard, a senior at John Harris High School, has been matched up with Ronaldo Davis, media and sponsorship coordinator at Capital Blue Cross. Dillard wanted a mentor to ...

When a loved one passes, they leave behind more than memories. They often bequeath financial assets – a house, investments ...

Random Banners are Category Banners that are not reserved. Instead, they are placed in a random category on the ballot. They ...

Using her own money, Frost purchased crumbling homes in the city’s lower peninsula, especially in what is now Rainbow Row, restoring them with care and conviction. She fought tirelessly for zoning ...

Long-time participants in Simply the Best may notice that the ballot has a new look to it. Instead of having over a dozen categories listed on a single page, each category has it’s own dedicated page.

As the holidays draw near, the Harrisburg region transforms into a glowing landscape of twinkling displays, festive trails, and immersive winter attractions. From dazzling drive-through spectacles in ...

Check out Chloe and Maddie Sheehan on the cover of the December 2025 issue of Harrisburg Magazine. In this issue are articles about Big Brothers, Big Sisters, how seniors can downsize with dignity, ...

Below is a list of categories for the 2026 Simply the Best Ballot. Please note that changes may be made to this list prior to the start of the nominations, January 1, 2026. We also have a list of ...

As pet parents, we play a lot of guessing games when it comes to our furry (and not so furry) family members. When our pets do things out of the ordinary, we often wish they could talk to us. Sadly, ...