Midtown apartment proposal gets zoning change; council makes appointments to water utility, law enforcement boards
A project to construct a large apartment building in Midtown has faced several delays and setbacks, but took a step… Read More
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Proposed pay-what-you-can restaurant concept for Midtown revived under new owner
A Harrisburg housing organization plans to expand their mission to include another basic necessity—food. Thrive Housing Services told TheBurg that… Read More
Harrisburg poet to teach young writers to tell their stories through free library workshops
A local poet will help students put pen to paper to tell a story this summer. The Dauphin County Library… Read More
Juneteenth celebrations to return to Harrisburg with first-ever parade honoring the holiday
Juneteenth celebrations in Harrisburg just keep getting bigger. This year, the organizers of Juneteenth HBG are introducing the city’s first-ever… Read More
State, local officials announce effort to forge, fund revitalization plan for downtown Harrisburg
State and local officials are combining forces to fund and lead a planning effort designed to help revitalize downtown Harrisburg.… Read More
Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams wins re-nomination in a tight race; general election ballot set
Harrisburg voted to retain its leadership in city hall on Tuesday, as incumbent Mayor Wanda Williams narrowly claimed the Democratic… Read More
Voters trickle to polls; cast ballots for Harrisburg mayor, council, informed by issues like crime, finances
Harrisburg polling places were quiet Tuesday morning, with those voters who did trickle in saying they cast their ballot based… Read More
Broad Street Market awarded large grant for stone building upgrades
The Broad Street Market has received a significant grant to support building improvements. The market’s board announced on Thursday that… Read More
Harrisburg’s Artsfest to return to riverfront for Memorial Day weekend
Harrisburg’s big celebration of the arts will return this Memorial Day weekend. The city announced the details of Artsfest on… Read More
Harrisburg School District proposes budget; weighs potential tax hike while facing “fiscal cliff,” receivership decision
Harrisburg property owners may see a tax increase in the coming year, as the school district seeks to make up… Read More