Downtown Harrisburg “pocket park” now open, will host Earth Day plant swap tonight
Downtown Harrisburg’s Coronet Park opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday after being revitalized from a deteriorating parcel to a fresh… Read More
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Proposed police contract would bump salaries significantly, bureau says would help with recruitment
Harrisburg’s Police Bureau is proposing bolstering tactics to recruit officers. Capt. Kyle Gautsch, during a Monday media briefing, said… Read More
Latino Connection Foundation announces first director, plans for growth
Harrisburg’s Latino Connection Foundation has a new top official. The organization named Shalawn James as its new executive director on… Read More
Harrisburg tiny home community for unhoused gets financial boost, seeks additional funding
A recent donation will help build housing in Harrisburg for the homeless. Eden Village Harrisburg announced Thursday that the Greater… Read More
State, county politicians draw attention to ICE detention reports within Bhutanese community
Harrisburg-area state and county representatives spoke out against federal government action on Thursday following reports that several Bhutanese community members… Read More
Two downtown Harrisburg projects win historic preservation awards
Historic Harrisburg Association has awarded two downtown preservation projects. The nonprofit announced on Wednesday that it would recognize developers of… Read More
Dauphin County awards gaming grants with slight changes to original list
Dauphin County Commissioners on Wednesday approved the awarding of $10.4 million worth of gaming grants as they were put forth… Read More
Harrisburg School District considers $6.5 million quote to demolish William Penn
The Harrisburg school district could end up spending around $6.5 million to demolish William Penn, according to a Tuesday night… Read More
Harrisburg appoints new business administrator; council concerned with his experience, hasty vote
Harrisburg has a new chief of staff. At a meeting Tuesday, City Council approved Antonio Megna as the new business… Read More
Ride of Silence, bike display next month to honor cyclists killed while riding
Several upcoming events will bring awareness to bicyclist safety, while honoring those who’ve lost their lives. Harrisburg’s annual Ride of… Read More