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Harrisburg City Council approves veteran’s housing project ...
Nov 26, 2024 · A project to construct affordable housing for veterans in south Harrisburg can move forward to a groundbreaking. On Tuesday night, City Council approved the land development plan for New York-based Tunnel to Towers’ 64-unit apartment building and 20 small “comfort homes” for veterans along the Susquehanna River, near the PennDOT building. Originally, the proposal generated […]
Harrisburg School District to hire police officers, create police ...
Nov 27, 2024 · The Harrisburg School District will move forward with plans to hire police officers for its schools. On Tuesday, receiver Dr. Lori Suski approved a new safety plan that will bring four police officers and a police station into the district, due to a recent increase in violent incidents. “Looking at some of the positive factors […]
Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich - TheBurg
Nov 27, 2024 · Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA! What you’ll find ⤵️ For something new: Rubicon/Mangia Qui is hosting Thanksgiving Dinner if you need a spot to dine on Thursday! Also serving Thanksgiving Dinner: Mad Moose, The Hotel Hershey, Luna Italian Restaurant Worth noting: SoMa Christmas Market […]
Kringle’s Town in Linglestown: Hitch up the sleigh for the Lower …
Nov 26, 2024 · For John Hanks Jr., event manager of Lower Paxton Christkindlmarkt, it’s all about community. This year marks the sixth annual Christkindlmarkt, which takes place, rain or shine, in the heart of Linglestown. The outdoor German Christmas market, hosted by the Lower Paxton Community Foundation, features more than 100 juried …
Harrisburg nonprofit cuts the ribbon on affordable housing for …
Nov 18, 2024 · An apartment building in Harrisburg will now exclusively offer housing for homeless youth. Thrive Housing Services on Monday cut the ribbon on its new affordable units for 18- to 24-year-olds in Allison Hill. The Harrisburg-based nonprofit has provided housing and resources to unhoused young adults, especially those who have aged out of the foster care […]
December News Digest - TheBurg
Nov 26, 2024 · Apartment Projects Get Approvals Several housing projects in Harrisburg can move forward after gaining city approvals last month. First, Harrisburg City Council unanimously approved a land development plan to construct around 60 units across multiple buildings in the Capitol Heights area of the city. Midtown Redevelopment LLC plans to build seven apartment buildings. Under the […]
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 ...
Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich - TheBurg
Nov 21, 2024 · Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA! What you’ll find ⤵️ For something new: Karma’s Grand Opening on Saturday; Holiday Pop-Up Bar opens tonight in York for the season Worth noting: More Holiday Markets, including Camp Hill’s Candy Cane Walk on Sunday; Harrisburg Holiday Parade […]
Burg View: Market on the Mend - TheBurg - theburgnews.com
Dec 18, 2024 · What a difference a year can make. At this time last year, Harrisburg residents were rightfully outraged by the state of the Broad Street Market. The gutted brick building sat as a charred shell, untouched since the July fire. Work on the temporary market crept along at a snail’s pace. The market board was in […]