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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...
Statement from the City of Harrisburg regarding the Kipona laser light show
Mayor Wanda R.D. Williams and the City of Harrisburg is just as disappointed as our residents and neighbors at the laser light show which took place at Riverfront Park on Sunday, September 4. When we awarded the contract to the Laser Light Company in August to perform...
106th Kipona Festival returns to Harrisburg celebrating the end of Summer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Matt MaiselDirector of Communications, City of Harrisburg(717) [email protected] September 1, 2022 HARRISBURG – The city’s first-ever laser light show will highlight Harrisburg’s longest running annual festivals this Labor...
City of Harrisburg, Comcast team up to make the internet more affordable for families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matt MaiselCommunications Director, City of Harrisburg [email protected] Contact: Josephine PostiDirector of Public...
UPDATE: Second Street paving schedule to continue with side streets; north section expected two-ways early September
HARRISBURG – The city's project to make Second Street a two-way thoroughfare hopes to reach its first major milestone in the coming weeks. The north portion of the Second Street project, from Maclay Street to Division Street, is nearing completion. Construction...
Parade planned to celebrate Harrisburg RBI Softball World Series Champions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Matt MaiselDirector of Communications, City of Harrisburg(717) [email protected] August 22, 2022 HARRISBURG – The party is on down Second Street to celebrate a group of Harrisburg-area world champions. The Michael Stepp RBI...
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Harrisburg Civil Service Commission will hold a Public Meeting on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, in The Public Safety Auditorium, which is located on the 2nd floor of The McCormick Public Services Center, Room 213, 123 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, commencing at...
Free backpacks, supplies, and snacks highlight city’s final free movie night of summer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Matt MaiselDirector of Communications, City of Harrisburg(717) [email protected] August 18, 2022 HARRISBURG – The first 100 children to come to Friday’s final free movie night of the summer at the Reservoir Park bandshell...
WHBG-TV 20 debuts new series, “What’s The Word? Harrisburg!” on multiple platforms
HARRISBURG -- Weeknights at 7 p.m. is about to become appointment television time in the City of Harrisburg. The city's public access channel, WHBG-TV 20, recently debuted a new show called What's The Word? Harrisburg! The program is a 30-minute talk show format, and...
City of Harrisburg accepting applications for “Youth Commission” to help advise government on youth issues
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Michael ParkerCity Clerk, City of Harrisburg [email protected] August 15, 2022 HARRISBURG – Harrisburg City Council wants children’s voices to be heard. Council, in partnership with the Harrisburg School...