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“This is the first time I’ve been on a bike in 50 years”: Mayor Williams encourages bicycling at inaugural kids’ ride
HARRISBURG -- Before beginning her inaugural kids' bike ride, Mayor Wanda Williams had a startling admission. "This is the first time I've been on a bike in 50 years!" she exclaimed. The news was surprising to even her closest advisors. Mayor Williams announced plans...
“Text to Pay” option now available on all Harrisburg parking meters
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Matt MaiselDirector of Communications, City of Harrisburg(717) [email protected] May 4, 2023 HARRISBURG – Park Harrisburg, operated by SP Plus, the organization which operates meters for more than 1,300 parking spaces in...
Mayor Williams to host inaugural “Kids’ Ride with the Mayor” bicycle event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Matt MaiselDirector of Communications, City of Harrisburg(717) [email protected] May 4, 2023 HARRISBURG – The City of Harrisburg and Mayor Wanda Williams are marking National Bike Month with the inaugural Kids’ Ride with...
City of Harrisburg accepts $2.3 million grant with county, advocates to address homelessness
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Matt MaiselDirector of Communications, City of Harrisburg(717) [email protected] May 2, 2023 HARRISBURG – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) presented Harrisburg and Dauphin County officials with a...
Harrisburg Senators to host City of Harrisburg Family Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Matt MaiselDirector of Communications, City of Harrisburg(717) [email protected] May 2, 2023 HARRISBURG – Showing their commitment to the City of Harrisburg like never before, the Harrisburg Senators are offering thousands...
Mayor Williams declares Jewish American Heritage Month in the City of Harrisburg
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Matt MaiselDirector of Communications, City of Harrisburg(717) [email protected] May 1, 2023 HARRISBURG – Mayor Wanda R.D. Williams has issued a proclamation marking the beginning of Jewish American Heritage Month in the...
City of Harrisburg, HUD to make major funding announcement to address homelessness
Matt Maisel, Director of Communications, City of [email protected](717) 255-7295 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HARRISBURG - OnMonday, May 1, 2023, the City of Harrisburg will welcome U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Regional...
Meet the City of Harrisburg women breaking down barriers in Public Works
https://youtu.be/gjWYasqgXjU FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Matt MaiselDirector of Communications, City of Harrisburg(717) [email protected] April 26, 2023 HARRISBURG – There is a saying that goes something like, “The best man for a job is a woman.” In...
Free Movie Fridays are back at Reservoir Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Matt MaiselDirector of Communications, City of Harrisburg(717) [email protected] April 26, 2023 HARRISBURG – One of Harrisburg’s most popular family events will return this summer at Reservoir Park. Free Movie Friday Nights...
Mayor Williams marks Eid al-Fitr, celebrating the end of Ramadan
https://youtu.be/T8x8rGopIfc Asalam-alaykum! Peace be upon you, my brothers and sisters. It is my tremendous honor, as mayor of this great city, to welcome you once again to Harrisburg – and to celebrate with you this holy day of Eid-al Fitr as we together mark the...