Harrisburg City Council President Danielle Bowers was sworn in to office on Tuesday.
Making any goals for the new year? How about reading more community news in 2024? That’s one resolution we can help you out with. You can even start right now by catching up on the first stories of the year, below.
Alvin Q. Taylor, a Harrisburg pastor, said that he would run as a Democrat for the 15th Senate district, our online story reported. In his announcement, Taylor said that his campaign would focus on healthcare issues and school equity and choice, among other issues.
Breadcoin has made its way to Harrisburg, offering the community a way to help those who are hungry. In our magazine story, read about how the coin works and which local restaurants accept it.
Broad Street Market vendors reacted to notice that their rents would nearly double in the coming month, our online story reported. Some vendors shared that they may have to close down, while market management said that they need the extra revenue to survive.
Concerts will bring indie, R&B and rock ‘n’ roll music to the Harrisburg area this month. Read our Musical Notes column to find out which bands are headed this way.
Harrisburg City Council members were sworn in to office at a ceremony on Tuesday, our online story reported. Dauphin County also swore in and welcomed several new and returning officials, including a new county commissioner.
The Harrisburg Police Bureau swore in two new police officers and promoted five others at a ceremony this week, our reporting found.
Lamont Jones was sworn in as a Harrisburg City Council member at a ceremony at the Dauphin County courthouse last week, our online story reported. In the summer, Jones was taken to court over his eligibility to run for office due to past criminal convictions but ultimately was allowed to remain on the ballot.
The Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children (PennAEYC) has moved into the fourth floor of the Lerner Tower in Strawberry Square, our online story reported. The association is a membership-based advocacy organization of early care and education professionals in the commonwealth.
Sara Bozich has a list of events for you to check out this weekend, if the snow doesn’t keep you at home. Click here to find her recommendations.
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