Harrisburg City Council overrides mayor’s budget vetoes; several top positions to lose funding
The future of several of Harrisburg’s top administrative positions is unknown, as council has slashed salaries. At a special meeting… Read More
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Harrisburg mayor vetoes council’s changes to 2026 budget; council to weigh overriding vetoes
Harrisburg’s 2026 budget is in flux as officials disagree on salaries for several top city positions. Mayor Wanda Williams last… Read More
Year in Review: The most popular stories of 2025, click by click
Has another news year already passed us by in Harrisburg? Indeed, it’s the annual slow holiday week between Christmas and… Read More
Initial funding to kickstart downtown Harrisburg revitalization plan; more funds promised
The first steps towards a redevelopment strategy for downtown Harrisburg are beginning to take shape. On Monday, Harrisburg-area officials announced… Read More
Sober Ride Home program to offer free Uber vouchers over the New Year’s Eve holiday
A local organization will help people ring in the new year safely. Tri-County Regional Planning Commission will bring back its… Read More
SusqueCycle ridership up this year, 41% of rides from City Island
SusqueCycle saw a significant increase in ridership this year. At the Harrisburg Area Transportation Study’s last meeting of the year… Read More
Review board urges Harrisburg mayor to restore top officials’ salaries in 2026 city budget
A financial oversight panel for Harrisburg is urging Mayor Wanda Williams to restore funding for several city positions that City… Read More
Financial oversight board assigns $50K for downtown Harrisburg revitalization plan
A state-created panel that oversees Harrisburg’s finances wants to put $50,000 of its own money toward revitalizing downtown Harrisburg. “It… Read More
Governor says Harrisburg has “got to get moving” on Broad Street Market rebuild
Pennsylvania’s governor has weighed in on the reconstruction of the Broad Street Market. During a press conference in Uptown Harrisburg… Read More
Gov. Shapiro recognizes Harrisburg Fire Bureau, highlights $2 million boost to city funding
Gov. Josh Shapiro visited the Harrisburg Fire Bureau to recognize their critical role in the arson fire at his home,… Read More