Take 2: HBG mayor issues CDBG veto, council to reconsider allocation
For the second time in his administration, Harrisburg Mayor Eric Papenfuse has vetoed City Council’s allocation of federal housing grants.… Read More
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Line Men (and Women): Thousands brave the heat to meet Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles
They came to Harrisburg from throughout central PA: Annville, Manheim, Perry County. Every borough and township on the West Shore… Read More
Taste of Freedom: Harrisburg sets riverfront food truck fest, fireworks for July 4
Last year’s “Taste of Independence” Food Truck Festival brought in 35,000 attendees to Harrisburg’s riverfront. Even with the forthcoming heatwave,… Read More
No Money, Big Problems: Newspapers don’t need more readers. They need cold, hard cash.
“What are you doing about readership?” Recently, I spoke at the annual meeting of the Harrisburg chapter of the League… Read More
June News Digest
HUD Grants Proposed The annual process of disbursing federal housing funds began last month, as Harrisburg City Council introduced an… Read More
“I’m done:” School board members threaten walk out, exchange barbs over spontaneous action on superintendent contract.
The Harrisburg School Board reached new heights of dysfunction on Thursday night when a surprise vote on the superintendent’s contract… Read More
Harristown to purchase, renovate historic property that once housed iconic Harrisburg hotel, restaurant
A small but historically important project. That’s how CEO Brad Jones describes the plan by his company, Harristown Enterprises, to… Read More
“Rapid Response” measures proposed, meant to improve pedestrian safety on State Street
The 17,000 drivers who traverse Harrisburg’s State Street every weekday could soon see changes to the busy thoroughfare. Harrisburg’s Planning… Read More
Harrisburg Council disburses federal development funds, approves apartment projects
Harrisburg City Council approved its annual allocation of federal development grants to local service groups on Tuesday night, but not… Read More
Mayor’s communication on Act 47 “irresponsible,” HBG councilman says, as 14 jobs affected by hiring freeze.
A Harrisburg City Council member had stern words for Harrisburg’s mayor on Tuesday night. Ben Allatt, council vice president and… Read More