Local group Strong Towns to host community discussion this week, part of its ongoing speakers series
With a series of planned community Q&As, local group Strong Towns Harrisburg is hoping to inspire positive change in the… Read More
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Harrisburg City Council slated to clarify “acting” director appointments, weighs requiring trash cans at corner stores
Harrisburg city council discussed on Tuesday a resolution that would stop the mayor from appointing department heads without their approval.… Read More
Ice & Fire Festival to return to Harrisburg with sculptures, food, music
The weather may be unseasonably warm this weekend, but Harrisburg is prepping for a very cool event on Saturday. The… Read More
The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg
It’s starting to look a little like spring, isn’t it? The sunshine is melting away the last of our snow… Read More
With sloths and other slow movers, live animal exhibit opens at Whitaker Center this week
A new exhibit featuring live animals opens at Whitaker Center on Friday. “Survival of the Slowest: Counterintuitive Adaptations” will teach… Read More
Harrisburg officials explore overlap between challenges facing the city, the schools
Harrisburg city and the school district share a unique set of challenges, including financial issues arising from past overspending… Read More
March News Digest
Harrisburg Mayor, Council Reach Agreement Harrisburg City Council has re-funded several previously defunded top city positions following an agreement between… Read More
Council passes legislation to limit city involvement with ICE
Harrisburg City Council passed legislation last night that limits the city police bureau’s ability to work with U.S. Immigration and… Read More
Harrisburg School District moves to demolish William Penn, ending years of debate
The Harrisburg School Board voted Tuesday night to demolish William Penn and use the 27-acre property for district needs. The… Read More
Homicides down for 2025, officer vacancies high, Harrisburg police annual report says
An annual report released Tuesday by the Harrisburg police showed the number of homicides in the city dropped last year.… Read More