PA Steam Academy charter renewed, school approved for K-8 expansion
A Midtown-based charter school’s contract has been renewed for five more years. The Harrisburg School Board voted 7-1 Tuesday to… Read More
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Top Harrisburg school official will remain in her position following show of community support, board vote
A Harrisburg school district top official will serve in her role for another school year, following a failed board vote… Read More
Harrisburg shares update on Broad Street Market construction, finances
The Broad Street Market rebuild continues to slowly progress as Harrisburg stabilizes the shell of the fire-burned brick building. Harrisburg… Read More
Harrisburg to pay thousands to former public works director who claimed to be unfairly fired
Harrisburg has agreed to pay former Public Works director Nate Spriggs $150,000 to settle a civil rights case in which… Read More
Case dismissed as Harrisburg mayor and former public works director agree to settle employment dispute
Just one month before a scheduled trial, a former public works director agreed to settle with Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams… Read More
State presents Harrisburg organizations with funds to kickstart downtown revitalization
Plans to revitalize downtown Harrisburg got a boost of funding from the state on Tuesday. Pennsylvania lawmakers announced two state… Read More
Broad Street Market courtyard closes during construction; surrounding streets stay closed
Harrisburg has closed the Broad Street Market courtyard and will keep several roads around the market blocked off as construction… Read More
St. Patrick’s Day parade, Lucky Charm race return to downtown Harrisburg
Harrisburg will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this weekend with a parade downtown. The Saturday event will start at 2 p.m.… Read More
Harrisburg council moves to withdraw contempt motion against mayor, following Tuesday meeting
Harrisburg City Council has withdrawn a motion attempting to hold Mayor Wanda Williams in contempt of court. On Wednesday, council… Read More
Harrisburg school officials discuss William Penn demo process, tax abatement
Harrisburg school officials discussed demolition contractor search options for William Penn at a meeting Tuesday night, after voting to demolish… Read More