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CITY OF HARRISBURG PARKS & RECREATION AWARDED $5,000 GRANT FOR RAIN GARDEN PROJECT AT ITALIAN LAKE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 29, 2022Contact: Melissa Mesones-Ortiz, Deputy Communications [email protected], (717) 255-6584 HARRISBURG – One of Harrisburg's most beautiful settings is about to become more environmentally friendly. On Tuesday, June...
State Street construction design unveiled to Harrisburg residents
HARRISBURG -- City engineers showed off their plans to make State Street a safer street Wednesday night. The stretch of road in Allison Hill between 13th Street and 20th Street, considered by the National Association of City Transportation to be one of the most...
City of Harrisburg seeks greater business diversity with disparity study survey
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Matt Maisel, Director of Communications, City of Harrisburg(717) [email protected] June 21, 2022 Harrisburg is one of the most diverse cities in Pennsylvania. The businesses used by the city should reflect the people who...
City of Harrisburg leaders meet with student interns from World Affairs Council of Harrisburg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8APO4CD_AA June 16, 2022 HARRISBURG -- Some of the brightest young minds in Central Pennsylvania had the chance to speak with city government leaders on Thursday at the Martin Luther King Jr. City Government Center. Seven interns from...
Juneteenth Celebration to highlight Black culture, heritage, and unity
https://youtu.be/yXRZB1obuZk June 15, 2022 HARRISBURG – For the first time, City of Harrisburg leaders will join Dauphin County officials to celebrate Juneteenth, the federally and state-recognized holiday which marks the end of slavery in America. Harrisburg Mayor...
Harrisburg City Council approves nearly $16 million in first batch of American Rescue Plan funds
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Matt Maisel, Director of Communications, City of Harrisburg(717) [email protected] June 14, 2022 HARRISBURG – City Council approved more than $15.6 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds at a legislative session on...
Harrisburg residents share input on State Street construction at second public meeting
https://youtu.be/WblkiPiEc0M June 6, 2022 HARRISBURG -- City residents continued to have the opportunity to share their ideas and solutions on ways to make State Street safer at the second of three public meetings Monday evening. The meeting, held at the Kappa Omega...
City residents speak up about State Street safety at first of three public meetings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN5pkIsH5Po HARRISBURG -- Dozens of city residents showed up to the Harrisburg School District administration building on Thursday night to discuss ideas and solutions on ways to fix one of the region's most dangerous roads. This was...
Harrisburg Bureau of Police swears-in five new officers, honors heroic actions of dozens in ceremony
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYVZO2g1E84 HARRISBURG – Dozens of City of Harrisburg police officers were recognized by their community and peers on Thursday for their heroic actions over the past year. The annual ceremony, held at the State Museum, honored more than...
Capital Region Water issued Boil Water Advisory
On Tuesday, May 24, 2022, Capital Region water alerted residents at 1245, 1243 & 1222 Mulberry St, 201 & 215 Hummel St. and 215 Evergreen St. in Harrisburg for main water shutoff. This issue could allow contamination and an increased chance of the water...