Harrisburg swears in new deputy police chief, promotes officer
The Harrisburg Police Bureau has a new second in command. Mayor Wanda Williams on Thursday officially swore in Kenny Young… Read More
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Broad Street Market receives large donation, seeks additional ways to make up deficit
The Broad Street Market received a financial boost on Thursday from a local organization. At a press conference, the William… Read More
Broad Street Market director to resign, cites health issues
The Broad Street Market’s top official will resign from his post. On Thursday, Executive Director Tanis Monroy told TheBurg that… Read More
Harrisburg objects to proposed Governor’s Square sale, court decision postponed
While the owners of a blighted, bankrupt affordable housing development in Harrisburg zero in on a buyer, the potential sale… Read More
William Penn task force recommends restoring, using building for career training
The William Penn building should be preserved and returned to educational use, says a task force formed to suggest a… Read More
PennDOT proposes safety improvements to Lemoyne bottleneck, seeks public input
PennDOT is asking the public for input on an upcoming multimodal-focused project. Planned construction on the Lemoyne bottleneck, a section… Read More
A buyer identified for bankrupt Governor’s Square development
A blighted and bankrupt affordable housing development in Harrisburg may soon be under new ownership. Uptown Partners, the owner of… Read More
Historic preservation priorities announced for 2024, William Penn tops list
A Harrisburg school building tops a list of local “preservation priorities,” as an area historic preservation group has unveiled its… Read More
Broad Street Market to hold bake-off event this weekend to help raise funds
The Broad Street Market will hold a fundraiser this weekend as it attempts to plug a hole in its operational… Read More
Harrisburg area homes sales slip, prices steady, says report
Harrisburg-area home sales slipped while the median sales price inched higher in December, according to the latest monthly report on… Read More