Harrisburg passes 2025 budget; no tax increase in plan
Dec 18, 2024 · Harrisburg has solidified a spending plan for the new year. City Council on Tuesday approved a 2025 general fund budget of $86.9 million, which does not include a property tax increase. The total budget equals $142 million, including a $21.7 million neighborhood services fund budget, among other budget categories. Some of the largest expenditures in […]
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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg
Jan 3, 2025 · Happy New Year! As we head into 2025, we are continuing to cover Harrisburg area news. To stay informed, make sure you subscribe to our daily and weekly newsletters, delivered right to your inbox. While you’re here, catch up on this week’s reporting, below. Community Corner brings you this month’s special events happening in and […]
Harrisburg council member announces bid for mayor - TheBurg
Dec 19, 2024 · A Harrisburg legislator has thrown his hat into the ring for next year’s mayoral election. City Council member Lamont Jones announced on Thursday that he would run for mayor on a platform of “change” and “progressive leadership.” “Today, as I declare my intention to run for mayor, I do so with the utmost gratitude for […]
Harrisburg School District appoints new board member to fill …
Dec 11, 2024 · The Harrisburg School District has a new board member. At a meeting on Tuesday, Receiver Dr. Lori Suski appointed city resident Annie Hughes to fill a board seat left vacant by former director Jim Thompson, who recently passed away. During the meeting, district officials and the board weighed two candidates who submitted letters of interest: […]
Harrisburg District swears in new superintendent; high school …
Oct 22, 2024 · The Harrisburg School District has officially sworn in its new superintendent. At a school board meeting on Tuesday, Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas Judge William Tully administered the oath of office to Dr. Benjamin Henry, the new superintendent, who said he “can’t wait to get to work.”. Henry was approved as superintendent by receiver Dr. Lori Suski in August and will officially ...
The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg
Dec 13, 2024 · This week’s news brought several hyper-local stories, delivering readers information about water bills, budgets, city government, real estate and events. That’s what we love to do here at TheBurg—share with our readers everything they need to know about their community. If you missed any of it, we’ve gathered our stories, below. Affordable housing is …
The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg
Nov 8, 2024 · We don’t blame you if you missed out on local news coverage this week, as there may have been national news claiming your attention. Don’t worry, we’ve wrapped the past week up for you, below. Central Pennsylvania Food Bank named Shila Ulrich as its new president, our online story reported. The appointment begins a long-term […]
Her Favorite Things: Sara Bozich shops local for one-of-a-kind finds
Oct 30, 2024 · Found Collab. Found Collab is hands down the area’s best vintage shop. It is a collaboration between Stash Vintage and The Midtown Dandy, two highly regarded vintage sellers (Stash focuses mostly on women’s clothes, The Midtown Dandy on menswear—and some of the sickest vintage tees around).
Maker Place: 32nd Street Mercantile celebrates artists, community
Oct 30, 2024 · Tucked away in a residential area in Camp Hill, a building bursts with creativity, celebrating community and allowing local artisans to highlight and cultivate their talents. The business, known as 32nd Street Mercantile, is comprised of 43 makers, all of whom have carved out individual niches in the building. The small, attractively decorated stalls show […]