Harrisburg School Board elects president, vice president for the new year
The Harrisburg School District Board of Directors on Tuesday voted to maintain its current president, while electing a new second-in-command… Read More
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State, local officials to cut the ribbon on new federal courthouse in Harrisburg this week
After a years-long planning and construction project, the federal courthouse in Harrisburg appears to be nearing an opening. Officials will… Read More
Project to make Harrisburg’s MulDer Square safer, greener nears completion
A project to make a Harrisburg neighborhood safer and greener is getting closer to completion. Harrisburg announced on Monday that… Read More
New flavor celebrates 70 years of Farm Show milkshakes
If you live in the Harrisburg area, there’s a good chance you’re a fan of Farm Show milkshakes. Well, the… Read More
2023 utility bills to rise average of $2.55 monthly for Harrisburg customers
Harrisburg utility customers will see their wastewater rates rise in 2023, though drinking water and stormwater rates will be unchanged.… Read More
Santa Claus coming to Harrisburg’s Reservoir park to meet families, accept wish lists
Santa Claus is coming to town. Harrisburg announced on Thursday its plans for the annual “Santa In The Park” event… Read More
Dauphin County Library System eliminates late fees in effort to decrease burden, increase access
Overdue library book? With Dauphin County Library System’s new fine-free policy, you don’t need to sweat it. The system announced… Read More
Committee Commitment: Harrisburg community members work long hours, for no pay, on important city boards and commissions. What motivates these volunteers?
When Ausha Green first joined the Harrisburg Planning Commission in 2015, she questioned whether she belonged. “Everyone here is either… Read More
A Real Joy: Pastor of Market Square Presbyterian Church, Thomas Sweet, retires after years of inspiring inclusivity and service
There have been plenty of big, defining moments during Thomas Sweet’s time as pastor of Market Square Presbyterian Church. Renovating… Read More
Party Like It’s 1899: Long an escape for Harrisburgers, the Omni Bedford Springs Resort is decked out for the holiday season
Once upon a time, the Harrisburg elite planned summer escapes from the sweltering city. Mid-July usually brought “the exodus to… Read More