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Educational, Historical & Cultural Activities Mark City's Observances Of King Holiday & Black History Month
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced that an expanded schedule of events and activities commemorating the birthday anniversary of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month will be offered by the city in coming weeks.
City Special Events Sponsorships Now Being Sought: Significant Marketing And Promotional Opportunities Offered
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced that the City of Harrisburg’s 2005 Corporate Event Sponsorship Book is now available for review by local businesses interested in partnering with the city on its many annual special events and other recreational programming. The book lists the many different events annually produced by the city and the various sponsorship levels and opportunities being offered.
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Competition Winners Announced
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced the winners of the City’s Twenty-first Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Essay Competition. The successful young authors were recognized at a special ceremony in their honor at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. City Government Center, the only government headquarters in the world to be named after the heroic civil rights leader. It was so named by an Executive Order issued by the Mayor in 1982.
Minority Business Development Further Bolstered With New Mentoring Protege Program
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced that minority contracting and minority-owned business development efforts are now being bolstered by the establishment of a new Mentoring Protégé Program.
Mayor Urges Residents & Businesses To Obtain Flood Insurance
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today urged city residents to obtain flood insurance for their properties if they do not currently have such coverage. Harrisburg’s extensive flood preparation and emergency management activities have resulted in a 15% reduction in base flood insurance premiums for city businesses and residents from what would otherwise be normally charged.
Mayor Urges Citizens To Respond To Upcoming Federal Census Survey
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced that the U.S. Bureau of Census will be conducting the new American Community Survey in coming months, and urged citizens who receive the confidential form to promptly answer and return it. Local residents are also being sought for part time employment to conduct follow-up on the surveys.
Suspect Arrested In Christmas Weekend robberies & Sexual Assault
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced that Harrisburg Police have arrested 19-year old Reginald Paul Thomas Jr. in connection with two robberies and a sexual assault that occurred on Sunday, December 26 in the midtown area. Thomas was released from Dauphin County Prison in October, 2004 after serving 2 ½ months for a drug possession conviction, and was again arrested on December 30, 2004, by Lower Paxton Township Police on unrelated robbery charges. He was being held in the Dauphin County Prison on those charges when city police officers arrested him today in connection with his Harrisburg crimes.
4-ALARM BLAZE ON RADNOR STREET CAUSED BY ELECTRIC PANEL SHORT AT 627 RADNOR STREET
Mayor Stephen R. Reed this morning reported that a major four- alarm blaze that damaged seven homes in the 600 block of Radnor Street last night was caused by an electrical short in a basement panel box at 627 Radnor Street, and not as a result of an earlier fire at 623 Radnor Street. The fire, one of the largest to strike the city in years, brought nearly 20 fire companies and 100 firefighters to the Uptown Harrisburg location.
Dunkin Donuts Opens On Restaurant Row
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today cut the ribbon during grand opening ceremonies for the new Dunkin Donuts Restaurant, located at 107 N. Second Street in the heart of downtown’s Restaurant Row. It is the first major national chain eatery to open along the busy dining and entertainment district.
Local Help For Earthquake-Tsunami Disaster Urged
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today urged area citizens, businesses and foundations to help in the urgently needed relief response to the massive earthquake and tsunami disaster that has struck nine countries in the Indian Ocean yesterday.
Neapolitan Style Seafood Restaurant Opens In Downtown
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today cut the ribbon on another new restaurant in downtown Harrisburg as Sophia’s Seafood Restaurant officially opened at 405 Walnut Street. The elegant new dining attraction features an Italian seafood menu and Mediterranean décor.
Emergency Search & Rescue Team Dispatched To Williamsport Area
Mayor Stephen R. Reed this afternoon announced that a special emergency search and rescue team, comprised of ten personnel and four tracking dogs, is being dispatched to the Williamsport area of Lycoming County to accelerate and enhance the search for a 9-year old boy who has been missing from his home since Saturday evening.
Holden Announces over $2.4 Million in Federal Earmarks for Dauphin County
At a press conference and check presentation held today, Congressman Tim Holden announced $2,468,250 million in earmarked federal funds. Congressman Holden presented checks to Mayor Stephen R. Reed, City of Harrisburg for four projects in Dauphin County.
DeLeon’s Deli Grocery and Restaurant
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today cut the ribbon at grand opening ceremonies for the new DeLeon’s Deli Grocery and Restaurant at 1347 Vernon Street in the heart of Allison Hill. The new combination grocery retailer and dining venue offers an array of unique services and conveniences for neighborhood residents and visitors.
Mayor Reed’s Statement on the Passing of John O. Vartan
“John Vartan was a quintessential American success story. Through hard work and dogged determination, he rose from humble beginnings to become one of Central Pennsylvania’s most admired and respected business and civic leaders.”
Replacement Land Identified Dehart Dam Acreage Not Needed For Military Training Area Expansion At Ft.Indiantown Gap
– Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced that replacement land has been identified to allow the Pennsylvania National Guard to expand its military training buffer zone at Fort Indiantown Gap and that land initially sought by the military at the DeHart Dam will no longer be needed.
Mayor Annouces Free 7th Annual Youth Performing Artist Showcase Set For Wednesday March 16 At The Forum
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced that the Seventh Annual Youth Performing Artist Showcase will be held on Wednesday, March 16, at the Forum Building at Fifth and Walnut Streets. Two free performances are scheduled with the evening 7:30 performance free to the ticketed public. A morning performance is reserved for students and senior citizens.
11- Year Old Donates Hair To "Locks Of Love" Program
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said Valentine’s Day has special meaning this year for 11-year old Victoria Heaney, who is donating her 14-inch long hair to the national “Locks of Love” program to benefit children stricken by cancer.
Fundraising for World-Cup Flag Football Team Underway
– Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced that fundraising efforts are underway to cover the costs for a local team to attend the Flag Football World Cup Championship Games in Miami Beach, Florida.
Mayor's Black History Gala Set For 7 p.m This Saturday, Feb.12 At Hilton Hotel: Bet Comedian Kenny Rob & The Panama Band Featured
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said there are still a few seats left for the Sixth Annual Mayor’s Black History Gala, set for this Saturday, Feb.12, at the Harrisburg Hilton and Towers. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. and tickets cost $50.00 per person, or $500 for a table of ten. There are a limited number of tickets still available for the normally sold-out event.
Reed Provides Flood Safety Tips & Urges Purchase Of Flood Insurance
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today reminded city and area residents to be prepared for flooding that can occur at any time of the year, and particularly during Spring thaws of the snowpack in the northern watersheds of the Susquehanna River.
Reed Proposes Tax Reduction,Hiring Additional Police Officers And Firefighters
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced a plan to reduce property taxes for all property owners in the city.
Turbine Airfoil Designs Inc. Takes Over Former Chromalloy American Manufacturing Plant In Harrisburg
Mayor Stephen R. Reed and officials from Turbine Airfoil Designs Inc. and its parent company of the Walton Johnson Group today Announced the company’s recent purchase of the Chromalloy American Manufacturing plant at 1400 N. Cameron Street. The plant will operate as Turbine Airfoil Designs Inc. and employs more than 100 highly-skilled workers who manufacture engine components for the aerospace, airplane, land and marine turbine industries
Fire Critically Injures Citizen; 2 Rescuers To Receive Awards
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today reported that a one-alarm fire at 634 Boyd Street has left one man in critical condition with second and third degree burns over much of his body.
City Tv Show Takes Top Honors In International Competition
Harrisburg’s WHBG Cable Channel 20 has taken top honors in international competition, Mayor Stephen R. Reed said today in announcing the city’s receipt of the prestigious Award of Distinction from the international Communicator Awards-2004 Video Competition. The award was presented for a telemarketing fraud episode of the city-produced “The Smart Consumer” public affairs show, which is hosted by Harrisburg attorney Rick Hicks.
General Alarm Fire Sunday Night Displaces Nine : Two Accidents Involving Responders
Mayor Stephen R. Reed tonight reported that a general alarm fire the second in Harrisburg in a 24-hour period did over $25,000 damage to 1512-1514 S. 12th Street.
City 2005 Special Events Calendar
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today unveiled Harrisburg’s 2005 Special Events Calendar, which includes everything from major waterfront festivals to Farm Show Complex events, popular concert series, walkathons and running events and cultural activities. The events draw in excess of 3.5 million visitors to the city each year and provide substantial economic benefit to city and regional businesses.
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