The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg
There was plenty of national news this week, including the presidential inauguration, threats of violent protests at state capitals and,… Read More
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Harrisburg’s rent, small business relief programs flooded with applications; city begins to distribute money
In November, Harrisburg announced a new rental relief program for residents in response to a national and local rise in… Read More
New COVID-19 cases fall in PA, fatalities still high, says health department
New COVID-19 case rates have begun to decline in Pennsylvania, though the fatality rate remains high. Since last Friday, the… Read More
Harrisburg School District may return elementary, special education students to the classroom in March
Harrisburg School District officials may be closer to welcoming students back into school buildings. If COVID-19 cases continue to decrease… Read More
Central PA MLK Day group celebrates the day virtually, provides community resources
Typically Martin Luther King Jr. day is full of celebratory events, trash clean-ups and other projects around Harrisburg, but this… Read More
Lots of police, few protestors at PA Capitol, despite security concerns
Thomas Duran walked over to the PA Capitol on Sunday to see what was going on. His assessment: “Not much.”… Read More
The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg
Much of the news lately has been stressful and, honestly, just a downer. But not all of it has been… Read More
Harrisburg residents brace for possible protests, some fearful for their community
When Kevin Maxson led a Black Lives Matter rally in June at the state Capitol, it was important to him… Read More
PA National Guard to deploy troops to Harrisburg, local, state police prepare
The FBI recently released a memo stating that there were plans for protests in all 50 states this weekend, with… Read More
Prominent race educator Jane Elliott to speak at Sankofa film festival
Sankofa African American Theatre Company is ready to discuss how to move forward as a country, and they’ve landed a… Read More