Peyton Walker Foundation, UPMC Pinnacle donate life-saving devices to Harrisburg Police Bureau
In 2013, Julie Walker lost her 19-year-old daughter, Peyton, to sudden cardiac arrest. Now, she’s helping to make sure that… Read More
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Harrisburg organizations seek state grants for large-scale development projects
Several Harrisburg companies and organizations soon will find out if they will receive state grant money for their large-scale redevelopment… Read More
Reservoir Park Greenhouse Project members offer update, encourage community involvement
The Reservoir Park Greenhouse Project continues to blossom in Harrisburg, as the working group steering the restoration seeks community input… Read More
Voter registration event “by young people, for young people” to be held in Reservoir Park
Election Day is coming up, and one group plans to get young adults in Harrisburg ready to vote. On Oct.… Read More
Harrisburg Fire Bureau continues to grow, officers sworn in, awards given
On Monday afternoon, the Harrisburg Fire Bureau swore in new firefighters, setting a record high for the number of personnel… Read More
Harrisburg applies for grant to extend Urban Meadow, add parking on Reily Street
A strip of green space in Midtown Harrisburg would be lengthened under a plan to extend the “Urban Meadow” to… Read More
Harrisburg Holiday Parade will be a drive-through, due to COVID-19
Most of us are already anticipating a non-traditional holiday season. So, it may come as no surprise that Harrisburg has… Read More
Power to the People: Allison Hill group encourages civic engagement, voting
Wanda Chenault never thought much about voting. Her voice didn’t matter, she thought. There was much more pulling at her… Read More
On the Side of the Angels: Braver Angels flies into the political divide to bridge polarization
Nov. 4, the day after the presidential election, could be the most divisive day in modern U.S. history. That’s according… Read More
Roll Call, Role Model: Tyrai Anderson sets his eyes on his next goal—becoming a Harrisburg police officer and inspiring city youth
Tyrai Anderson was always running. As a high school student at Bishop McDevitt in Harrisburg, Anderson played football, basketball and… Read More