Image of the Midtown Scholar sign, photo courtesy of Jess Branche Growing up in my snobby hometown on Long Island, there was only one bookstore near me. My town fondly nicknamed “The Playground of the Rich and Famous,” does not allow chain stores (besides a...
branche | Nov 1, 2023
Image from Uncovering PA In 1719, John Harris, an English trader, settled in a place along the beautiful Susquehanna River. This place would later be known as Harrisburg, and become the capital of the state of Pennsylvania, beating out the historical giants of...
branche | Oct 8, 2023
Midtown Scholar: A Sense of Place in Harrisburg Since it was named the state capital of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg has had a rich history. From being a stop on the Underground Railroad to the yearly Great American Outdoor Show to the accident on Three Mile Island,...
branche | Sep 19, 2023