Harrisburg tells people living in Riverfront Park to vacate; service providers work on long-term homelessness plan
Harrisburg is urging people living in tents along the riverfront to move on. To address a recent increase of unhoused… Read More
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Organization for homeless veterans has new leadership as “tiny home village” progresses
A local nonprofit has new day-to-day leadership as it prepares to open a long-planned facility for homeless veterans in Harrisburg.… Read More
New Style: JoJo’s Barbershop to open in downtown Harrisburg
Harrisburg will soon have a new place to get a fresh cut. JoJo’s Barbershop is slated to open downtown, offering… Read More
Dauphin County proposes 2024 budget, contains no tax increase
Dauphin County announced on Wednesday its proposed spending plan for the coming year. The proposed 2024 general budget is about… Read More
Harrisburg water/sewer rates to increase in 2024, bills will rise less than $5 per month for average user
Harrisburg utility customers will see their rates rise in 2024, with the average bill increasing by about 5.2%. On Tuesday,… Read More
Harrisburg receives one of the highest scores in PA for LGBTQ inclusivity
According to a new study, Harrisburg is one of the most welcoming places in the state for LGBTQ residents. At… Read More
Democrats flip Dauphin County commissioner board as Douglas vote lead grows
It’s all but official—Dauphin County will have a Democratic-controlled board of commissioners starting next year. On Monday evening, the county… Read More
Harrisburg-area home sales dip, prices rise in October, says report
Home sales in the Harrisburg area slipped in October, but prices went up, in the latest report on previously owned… Read More
Rise and Roast: Harrisburg coffee companies unite to create “Phoenix” blend to support Broad Street Market
You’ve heard of music collaborations and craft beer collabs, but what about coffee? For the first time ever, Harrisburg-based roasters… Read More
Lemoyne council member declares for Harrisburg-area Assembly seat
A Lemoyne council member has joined a quickly growing field seeking to become a state representative in the Harrisburg area.… Read More