Comments on: Swing And A Miss

By: Josh

Josh — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:11:15 +0000

I love my hometown, but Harrisburg was, is, and always will be the “special kid” who tries really hard in the race, but never can quite catch up. The excuse used to be old money–now it is not enough money. The commercial space is there, but downtown will unfortunately always be just not quite ready for prime time.

I have to admit, it peaked in its infancy, around 2002-2003. Overhaul is key. In the words of my close buddy (who just sold off arguably a pretty “significant” part of downtown nightlife), “it just ain’t what it used to be.”

Move to Palm Beach. It’s what I did.

By: Greg

Greg — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 03:00:52 +0000

I have read the other sites and am in agreement with everything I have read so far. This is a stupid idea. I hope they keep the outdoor areas open because I have had a lot of enjoyable summer afternoons out there this year. My only question is, why not just make it a late-night diner and be done with it? It sounds like someone got tired of people complaining about the poor quality and poor service and gave up.

By: emilee

emilee — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 04:34:03 +0000

Ok I know there’s some hostility downtown, that being said I can honestly say this place will not last. Who here has ever said “Mmmm I could sure go for some asian-Italian-Greek right about now”. Ok maybe gyros. Gyros at 2. Mmm, nom nom nom…

By: dskillz

dskillz — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 23:24:25 +0000

LOL Harrisburg…

Dave, your ideas are GREAT and exactly what a successful city needs…key word there being “city”. Harrisburg is a small town and is only so because the mindset there keeps it that way. It could EASILY take off and become a real big [mid-size] city, as all of the right ingredients are in place (e.g. a dense, historic DT, great urban neighborhoods, an awesome riverfront…just to name a few). But the stupid decisions and short-sighted ideas keep it exactly where it is: 10 years ago.

I dunno, a very sarcastic “Keep waiting, and let me know when it gets there,” is all I can say when the subject of great ideas (like yours) in Harrisburg is brought up.