HARRISBURG, Pa., May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In its first year, Direct Energy and The Patriot-News' 2012 Harrisburg Volunteer Citizen of the Year award is honoring Nancy Chavez

By David Wenner, The Patriot-News, Harrisburg, Pa. Aug. 4--So many goods come from China. Now central Pennsylvania has something China needs -- a medical clinic for people with ALS. And the need is great.

By David Wenner, The Patriot-News, Harrisburg, Pa. Jul. 29--With high fares, airport security hassles and a poor economy, it wouldn't seem wise to expand a business that caters to international travelers. But Paul Judith of Monroeville is expanding his chain of Passport Health franchises.

By Garry Lenton, The Patriot-News, Harrisburg, Pa. Jul. 21--Looking closely at the state's $28 billion budget, homeowners could find some financial opportunities to help them save on their electric and heating-oil bills.

By Dan Miller, The Patriot-News, Harrisburg, Pa. Jul. 8--Harrisburg International Airport is getting one of its biggest service boosts in recent history at a most unlikely time.