Harrisburg University announces resignation of long-time president, launches search for new leader
Dr. Eric Darr, the long-time president of Harrisburg University, has resigned his post. On Friday night, the university announced Darr’s… Read More
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Around The Burg
Officials cut the ribbon on new affordable housing development in Allison Hill
On Friday, developer Tarik Casteel stood on a once-blighted Allison Hill block that’s in the midst of a radical transformation.… Read More
Several Harrisburg projects chosen for state redevelopment grants
Three Harrisburg projects have been selected to receive redevelopment grants, in the latest round of funding by the commonwealth. On… Read More
As Harris comes to Harrisburg for rally, local supporters line up, share feelings, opinions
The sun was shining Wednesday as people lined up outside the PA Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg for a rally… Read More
New Digs: Developers finish up long-awaited, much-needed affordable housing in Harrisburg
Tarik Casteel has a vision for his city. His vision includes quality, but accessible housing, and neighborhoods that are vibrant… Read More
A Move, a Mission: HAPAL swings into new era of helping area youth
For years, the former Lower Paxton Youth Center sat abandoned with weeds and kudzu taking over the playground and buildings.… Read More
Past & Present: LGBT Center looks back—and forward—at civil rights advocacy
Fifty-five years ago, a teenage Mark Segal used a piece of chalk to rally people for what would, in retrospect,… Read More
From Unhoused to Home: Off The Streets assists those seeking permanent shelter
Sam Dunklau of Harrisburg was looking for a way to put his faith beliefs into practice. He found it with… Read More
Owners of Governor’s Square apartments will seek to have court-appointed receiver take control
A beleaguered affordable housing development in Harrisburg still doesn’t have a buyer, but has a plan to move a step… Read More
Regional Big Brothers Big Sisters expands service area to additional counties, rebrands
A local mentorship organization is expanding its reach. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region announced on Thursday that… Read More