The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg
Making Harrisburg a better place to live was a common thread running through the news this week. Residents spoke up… Read More
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City introduces “Choose Harrisburg” campaign to encourage shopping local
Empty that Amazon shopping cart and put down that Starbucks. It’s time to go local. Jamal Jones, Harrisburg’s director of… Read More
New COVID-19 cases rise over past week in PA, especially around Philly, Pittsburgh
New COVID-19 cases in PA were up again this past week, with the state reporting an average of more than… Read More
Electric bike shop set to cruise into Strawberry Square
You lose a bike, you get a bike. Recently, Harrisburg lost its three-year-old bicycle-sharing program, but it’s now poised to… Read More
Activist group to hold Unity Festival this weekend in Reservoir Park
Throughout recent Harrisburg Black Lives Matter protests, activist Kevin Maxson always emphasized unity. On Saturday, Maxson, leader of the group… Read More
At Broad Street Market, Gov. Wolf rolls out funding for food providers, focused on access and security
The smell of freshly grilled meat wafted through the Broad Street Market courtyard today, tempting Pennsylvania officials visiting with good… Read More
Residents urge Harrisburg Council to empower proposed citizen’s police board
Harrisburg City Council on Tuesday held its final regular session of the summer, but council plans to interrupt its seven-week… Read More
Harrisburg University switches gears following federal mandate on foreign students, online instruction
Harrisburg University had planned for an online-only start to the school year. However, facing the loss of most of its… Read More
Harrisburg Council OKs agreement with Swatara Township as city continues quest for permanent composting site
Harrisburg’s leaves, grass and branches are headed to Swatara Township, as the city continues a longstanding quest to find a… Read More
The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg
The coronavirus pandemic continued to have a major impact on local news this past week. Some stories showed progress in… Read More