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Mayor Williams Op/Ed on State Street construction: “The lack of civility towards others must stop.”
“If we lose love and self-respect for each other, this is how we finally die.” The great Maya Angelou may have passed eight years ago, yet I am reminded of these words every time I hear or read the...
Traffic Alert: Chestnut Street to close from Aug. 1 to Aug. 5
Chestnut Street will close for a crane working on the Harrisburg University building from Monday, August 1 at 5:00 a.m. to Friday, August 5 at 7:00 p.m. Construction crews will be erecting steel exterior skin panels left out at buck hoist. There will be no thru...
Public Hearing & Public Comment Period Update
Due to technical issues during last night's First Public Hearing, we will continue the meeting Wednesday, July 20 at 2 pm with the login information listed below. DCED CDBG-CV (Covid) Grant Application: PUBLIC HEARING & PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Join Zoom Meeting...
Mayor Williams remarks to Harrisburg Rotary Club luncheon – July 18, 2022
Mayor Wanda R.D. Williams was the featured speaker at the Harrisburg Rotary Club monthly luncheon meeting at the Harrisburg Hilton, where she laid out her vision for the city, discussed how she put the City of Harrisburg above herself when she ran for Mayor, and her...
Parks and Recreation Appreciation Day
HARRISBURG – The City of Harrisburg recognizes the work of Parks, Recreation and facilities staff, who build strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of providing a place for children and families to connect with nature. On July 15th, the Department...
PUBLIC NOTICE DCED CDBG-CV (Covid) Grant Application
CITY OF HARRISBURG PUBLIC HEARING & PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Notice is given by the City of Harrisburg that it will hold two Public Hearings (a First and a Second Public Hearing), on Monday, July 18th, 2022 and Tuesday, July 19th, 2022, from 6pm to 7pm, via Zoom....
“Phenomenal” Harrisburg High basketball coach Larry Moore honored in retirement ceremony
HARRISBURG – The City of Harrisburg wishes to send congratulations to Larry Moore, who retired Wednesday after 30 years of coaching the Harrisburg High School Lady Cougars basketball team. Moore, a public servant and youth mentor, was honored at a ceremony at the John...
Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps take to Reservoir Park to highlight work of youth this summer
July 6, 2022 HARRISBURG – Young adults in the City of Harrisburg are invited to get a first-hand look at a potential future summer program where they can earn money while taking care of the environment. City leaders are partnering with the Pennsylvania Department of...
Statement from Mayor Wanda R.D. Williams on the passing of former CBS21 news anchor Robb Hanrahan
Robb Hanrahan was a trusted voice for the City of Harrisburg for years. A tremendous journalist, Robb represented CBS21 and the region with class, professionalism, and a devotion to the truth. We were sad when he left news a year ago and are devastated upon hearing...
Harrisburg Fire Bureau offers river safety tips on busiest boating weekend of the year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTzBbdpDeYY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Matt MaiselDirector of Communications, City of Harrisburg(717) [email protected] HARRISBURG – More people are expected to hit the Susquehanna River for some water fun on the...