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City Council to honor Harrisburg’s “Unsung Heroes” at September 27 meeting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Matt MaiselDirector of Communications, City of Harrisburg(717) [email protected] September 27, 2022 HARRISBURG – Four city residents who have devoted countless hours to volunteerism and community service will be honored at...
Lois Lehrman Grass Day proclaimed on September 23 to celebrate one of Harrisburg’s greatest philanthropists
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Matt MaiselDirector of Communications, City of Harrisburg(717) [email protected] September 23, 2022 HARRISBURG – Lois Lehrman Grass was a visionary, a cultural leader, and a selfless philanthropist whose fingerprints are...
Parks and Recreation Department receives more than $2 million in grants to beautify, liven up Harrisburg
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Matt MaiselDirector of Communications, City of Harrisburg(717) [email protected] September 21, 2022 HARRISBURG – In the coming years, Harrisburg’s parks will be safer, prettier, and more fun for children, thanks in large...
Second Street paving to resume and complete by end of September
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Matt MaiselDirector of Communications, City of Harrisburg(717) [email protected] September 20, 2022 HARRISBURG – The southern half of the two-way 2nd Street conversion will undergo its final round of paving, beginning this...
Mayor Williams proclaims “Harrisburg Navy Day” on visit from U.S. naval officials
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Matt MaiselDirector of Communications, City of Harrisburg(717) [email protected] September 19, 2022 HARRISBURG – The City of Harrisburg will soon be recognized worldwide thanks to the United States Navy. The U.S. Navy is in...
Construction to resume to remove damaged beam on Paxton Street Bridge over Interstate 83
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Matt Maisel, Director of Communications(717) [email protected] HARRISBURG -- From PennDOT and their construction partners at Lobar Site Development: Construction work will resume on Tuesday, September 20 to remove a damaged...
City of Harrisburg plans fun, educational, and delicious Hispanic Heritage Month
https://youtu.be/jpPoZKI75aI FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Melissa Mesones-Ortiz, Deputy Communications Director(717) [email protected] September 14, 2022 HARRISBURG – Fascinating feature stories, in-depth interviews, and a chance to have a meal...
Interstate 83 through city to experience lane closures due to resurfacing project
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Matt Maisel, Communications Director(717) [email protected] HARRISBURG -- A five-mile stretch along Interstate 83 through Harrisburg and its neighboring municipalities will experience lane closures this Fall and upcoming...
City of Harrisburg pays off its historic 25-year, $125M debt
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Matt MaiselDirector of Communications, City of Harrisburg(717) [email protected] September 9, 2022 HARRISBURG – Fulfilling a pledge that the City of Harrisburg would soon be debt-free, the city signed off on the final...
Mayor Williams, Commissioner Carter swear-in seven new officers into Harrisburg Bureau of Police
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Matt Maisel, Communications [email protected](717) 255-7295 HARRISBURG -- In front of friends, families, and their future colleagues, seven men took the oath to serve and protect City of Harrisburg citizens and join the...