About Our Local 717
Our Local 717 is Central Pennsylvania’s modern local companion, a free email newsletter delivering stories, events, jobs, and small-business spotlights from across the Harrisburg–Carlisle area.
We’re here to make it easy, and enjoyable, to stay connected to the place you call home. No endless scrolling, no negative spin. Just the stories that make you feel proud to live in the 717.
What You’ll Find in Every Issue
- Local stories that inspire. Meet the people, entrepreneurs, and organizations shaping our community.
- Events worth your time. Hand-picked happenings so you never miss what’s going on nearby.
- Opportunities close to home. From job openings to real estate listings and local deals, we help you discover what’s possible right where you live.
- Small business love. We spotlight local restaurants, shops, and services that make our neighborhoods thrive.
Our Promise
We keep things positive, practical, and people-first.
No politics. No paywalls. No clutter.
Just a simple way to reconnect with your community, one story at a time.
Part of a Bigger Vision
Our Local 717 is part of Our Local Chronicles, a growing network of city-based newsletters across the U.S. working to rebuild local connection through storytelling and local value.
Each city has its own local team, its own flavor, and the same mission:
To make local news something you actually look forward to reading.
Join Us
Be part of the 717’s most positive local movement.
Subscribe for free, share it with a friend, or send us your story, because this newsletter belongs to all of us.
