I first laid eyes on Harrisburg, driving from Washington, D.C., over the South Bridge and into the city. Taking in the long strip of green of Riverfront Park, my first impression was, in a word, “Wow.

Pa. — Nearly 200 people started the new year by taking a dip in the chilly Susquehanna River on Wednesday. The 28th annual Penguin Plunge took place just off City Island in Harrisburg.

Soccer is back on the roster in Harrisburg. The Capital City Islanders, a recently formed professional men’s soccer team, is ...