PRESS RELEASES
The City of Harrisburg and the Office of Mayor Stephen R. Reed provides news information from time to time to all media outlets.
Recent Press Releases
2008 STATE OF THE CITY ONLINE NOW!
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MAYOR PROPOSES MAJOR TAX REBATES, TAX RATE CUTS; ELIMINATION OF MOST CITY DEBT, HIRING OF ADDITIONAL POLICE OFFICERS, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, CODES INSPECTORS AND LAUNCH OF FIRST-EVER NEIGHBORHOOD BLIGHT SQUAD
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today unveiled an additional comprehensive financial plan that would have sweeping benefits for the City’s financial picture and municipal service operations.
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May 15 2008
MEMORIAL FUND ESTABLISHED, DETAILS OF DROWNING REPORTEED
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said a memorial fund has been established to cover the funeral costs for a 7-year-old who drowned in a closed, City-owned pool Wednesday night.
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May 15 2008
CITY RESTAURANT INSPECTION REPORTS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said that the City has partnered with the PA State Department of Agriculture in an effort to publicize all restaurant and food codes inspections via the internet.
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May 15 2008
NATION’S MILITARY FORCES TO BE SALUTED AT 7th ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY, SET FOR SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2008, ON HARRISBURG’S CITY ISLAND
Mayor Stephen R. Reed and U.S. Navy Captain Jim Naber, the 2008 military host chair, invite the public to participate in the largest Armed Forces Day Celebration in Central Pennsylvania, scheduled for May 17th on Harrisburg’s City Island.
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May 14 2008
MAYOR PRESENTS 2008 POLICE AWARDS
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today presented official recognition for the outstanding efforts of more than 100 city police officers, citizens, public employees and others for actions ranging from saving lives to the capture of armed and dangerous criminals. The awards program was begun by the Mayor in the 1980s as a way for the city to recognize the many contributions to public safety of the city’s police officers, private citizens and others.
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May 14 2008
MAYOR ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR INITIAL NORTHERN GATEWAY MULTI-USE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Mayor Stephen R. Reed and officials from the Vartan Group today announced plans for the development and construction of a five-story, $13 million multi-use project to be located at 1500 North 6th Street in the City’s Uptown.
May 14 2008
HARRISBURG POLICE SEEK HELP IN FINDING MISSING CHILD
Mayor Stephen R. Reed this morning said that Harrisburg Police are actively searching for a boy who went missing from his home last night at around 11:30 p.m.
Reed said Harrisburg Police are currently looking for 9-year-old Jimmie Mason, III, who resides in the 2600 block of North 4th Street. He is described as approximately 4’ tall and weights 96 pounds.
Reed said Mason was last seen wearing boxer shorts and a white shirt with the word ‘Adidas’ on the front. He also has a cast on his right arm. A very recent photo is attached to this release.
Police have no reason to believe there is any foul play associated with the missing child. However, they do urge anyone that may have seen someone fitting the above description to immediately call (717) 255-3131.
As of May 14, 2008, 12:30 PM, the missing child, Jimmie Mason, III, has been found and returned to his home.
May 9 2008
NEW ‘TAJ PALACE INDIAN CUISINE’ RESTAURANT OPENS IN THE CITY
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today cut the ribbon to officially dedicate the new Taj Palace Indian Cuisine restaurant located at 403 Walnut Street in the downtown.
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May 9 2008
‘OLDE UPTOWN’ RESIDENTIAL PROJECT ADDS OVER 100 NEW AND RENOVATED HOMES TO THE CITY
Mayor Stephen R. Reed and officials from WCI Partners, LP, and Green Street Properties, today cut the ribbon to officially dedicate the ‘Olde Uptown’ townhouse project at one of the project’s model homes located at 1947 Green Street.
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May 8 2008
MULTIPLE ARRESTS MADE IN CONNECTION WITH SEVERAL ROBBERIES
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said that three individuals have been arrested in connection with several robberies that have occurred within the last two months. In each of the robberies, a food delivery person was targeted.
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May 7 2008
POSTAL WORKERS TO COLLECT DONATED FOODSTUFFS DOOR-TO-DOOR ON SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2008
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today joined members of the Harrisburg Branch 500 of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) and the U.S. Postal Service in kicking off the 2008 National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive, which encourages the donation of non-perishable foodstuffs to the South Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and other regional food banks. The Harrisburg Area Drive is being conducted on Saturday, May 10, 2008, in association with the U.S. Postal Service, the United Way of the Capital Region, the AFL-CIO and America’s Second Harvest.
May 7 2008
MAYOR HONORS HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF DURING NATIONAL TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Mayor Stephen R. Reed and officials from the Harrisburg School District today presented 14 District teachers with "Teacher of the Year" certificates of recognition for their outstanding service at a luncheon held at the Goodwin Family Life Center at 2430 N. Third Street in the Uptown to celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week.
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May 5 2008
MAYOR STEPHEN REED RECEIVES AWARD FROM THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS OF PENNSYLVANIA (AIA Pennsylvania)
In a ceremony held today, the American Institute of Architects of Pennsylvania (AIA Pennsylvania) presented Mayor Stephen Reed with its top state award for Contribution to the Profession by a Government Official. The award is given by the AIA Pennsylvania Board of Directors in recognition of significant contributions to, or in particular support of, the role of the architectural profession and/or the built environment. State or local government officials are eligible for the award.
May 5 2008
NEW ART STUDIO AND GALLERY DEDICATED IN CITY’S MIDTOWN
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today cut the ribbon to officially dedicate the new ‘Brass Monkey Studio and Art Gallery’ located at 202 North Street in the City’s Midtown.
April 25 2008
HARRISBURG RECEIVES ‘GROWTH AWARD’ AND IS NAMED TREE CITY USA FOR 21st CONSECUTIVE YEAR
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today accepted the Tree City USA award for Harrisburg, marking the 21st consecutive year that the City has received the nation’s highest community conservation recognition.
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April 25 2008
HARRISBURG BUREAU OF POLICE SEEKS RE-ACCREDITATION
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said that a team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), will arrive on April 26, 2008 to determine how well the Harrisburg Bureau of Police continues to meet national law enforcement standards. Part of the process involves a public hearing, where members of the community are invited to offer comments on the Bureau’s ability to comply with the CALEA Standards.
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April 24 2008
ARREST MADE IN AFTERNOON SHOOTING
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said a shooting that occurred this afternoon in the area of North 19th and Park Streets has left one man injured and another in custody.
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April 23 2008
WORK BEGINS ON MIDTOWN ARTS CENTER AT FORMER ‘PAL BUILDING’
Mayor Stephen R. Reed and developer Bartlett, Traynor and London, LLC, today announced that work has begun on the conversion of the former PAL (Police Athletic League) Building located at 1110 North 3rd Street to be the new Midtown Arts Center.
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April 22 2008
MULTIPLE ARRESTS MADE IN SEVERAL UNRELATED CRIMES
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced that Harrisburg Police have arrested multiple individuals in connection with several unrelated crimes.
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April 21 2008
CITY EARNS DESIGNATION AS ‘KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL’ AFFILIATE
Mayor Stephen R. Reed was today presented with an official certification designating the City of Harrisburg as an affiliate of the national Keep America Beautiful (KAB) organization. In earning the designation, deemed locally as the ‘Keep Harrisburg Beautiful’ campaign, the City of Harrisburg joins 1,000 other affiliates nationwide to receive such certification this year.
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April 18 2008
GROUND BROKEN ON ‘ZERO ENERGY’ HOME IN SOUTH ALLISON HILL
Mayor Stephen R. Reed, Tri-County HDC, Ltd. and a host of local officials today broke ground on an innovative ‘zero energy’ home to be built at 340 S. 16th Street in the City’s South Allison Hill neighborhood. The ‘zero energy’ home is a model home that will be built in the Mount Pleasant Homes development as part of a 25-home, $5 million housing development project in the neighborhood. The remaining traditional homes, each of which will have more conventional energy efficiency features, will be built in the 1400 and 1500 blocks of Swatara Street and the 300 block of South 16th Street.
April 15 2008
INDIVIDUAL WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH APRIL 9 SHOOTING
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said that Harrisburg Police are searching for a suspect involved in a shooting incident that occurred on Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at 12:09 p.m. in the 1300 block of Howard Street.
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April 14 2008
‘THE SPOT’ TO REOPEN IN COMMERCE BANK PARK ON CITY ISLAND
Mayor Stephen R. Reed, the Harrisburg Senators baseball club, and Billy Kaldes – owner of The SPOT restaurant formerly located at the corner of N. 2nd and Walnut Streets – today announced plans to open ‘The SPOT at the Park’, a hot dog stand in Commerce Bank Park on Harrisburg’s City Island which will serve fans attending home games of the Harrisburg Senators.
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April 11 2008
MAN ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH AFTERNOON SHOOTING
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said a male individual has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred around 2:15 p.m. in the 1600 block of N. 3rd Street.
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April 9 2008
MAJOR GAINS REGISTERED IN CITY OVER THE PAST YEAR
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today reported that in 2007 the City issued 1,840 building permits representing $266,433,000.00 in new economic development, which is a 68% increase in the level of investment over the preceding year. It puts 2007 into one of the top five years in the volume of new economic development. Since 1982, there have now been a total of 37,971 permits issued for $4,405,000,000.00, continuing to reverse three decades of previous decline that caused Harrisburg to be listed as the second most distressed city in the nation.
April 8 2008
SUSPECT WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH ROBBERY
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said Harrisburg Police are searching for a male suspect who they believe assaulted and robbed an individual on Friday, April 4, 2008, around 5:50 p.m. at the Polyclinic Hospital located in the 2500 block of N. 3rd Street.
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April 4 2008
MURAL PROJECT DEDICATED IN CAFETERIA OF BEN FRANKLIN SCHOOL
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today unveiled a new mural in the cafeteria at Ben Franklin School, located at 1205 N. 6th Street, which was created through a partnership between the Harrisburg School District and BARAK, Inc.
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April 3 2008
HARRISBURG POLICE MAKE MULTIPLE ARRESTS IN UNRELATED CRIMES
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said that Harrisburg Police yesterday arrested three individuals associated with three unrelated crimes.
April 2 2008
RESCHEDULED BLACK HISTORY ENRICHMENT SERIES EVENT TO TAKE PLACE THIS WEEKEND
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said the City of Harrisburg’s Department of Parks and Recreation’s Black History Month Tours and Program, originally scheduled for Saturday, February 23, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at The National Civil War Museum, will take place this Saturday, April 5th, 2008, from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the same location.
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March 28 2008
MULTIPLE PERSONS ARRESTED ON SEPARATE AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AND BURGLARY CHARGES
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said that Harrisburg Police have arrested several individuals on separate burglary and aggravated assault charges.
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March 28 2008
PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY MOTOR VEHICLE LAST NIGHT IN CRITICAL CONDITION
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle around 10:00 p.m. last night in the 1600 block of State Street.
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March 27 2008
MULTIPLE JUVENILES ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH TWO SEPARATE ROBBERIES
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said that five City juveniles have been arrested in connection with two separate robberies that both occurred on Wednesday, March 12, 2008.
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March 26 2008
HARRISBURG BUREAU OF POLICE SEEKS RE-ACCREDITATION
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said that a team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), will arrive on April 26, 2008 to determine how well the Harrisburg Bureau of Police continues to meet national law enforcement standards. Part of the process involves a public hearing, where members of the community are invited to offer comments on the Bureau’s ability to comply with the CALEA Standards.
March 24 2008
BRINJAC ENGINEERING FOSTERS START-UP OF NEW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
Harrisburg’s growing roster of advanced technology companies has been further bolstered today with the launch of Digital Samba USA, announced Mayor Stephen R. Reed and officials from Brinjac Engineering and Access Fiber Solutions Inc. Digital Samba USA is a state-of-the-art information technology company whose signature product is the OnSync webconferencing solution.
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March 24 2008
NEW DIGITAL SAMBA TECHNOLOGY COMPANY HELPS BRING WORLD TO HARRISBURG-BASED ACADEMIC FACILITIES
The world just got smaller for students in the Harrisburg public school system and Harrisburg University as Digital Samba today announced it is donating its state-of-the-art OnSync online communication, collaboration and distance learning solution to the schools. The new service allows users to communicate instantly via the Internet with anyone in the world via video, voice, chat and file sharing.
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March 22 2008
HARRISBURG POLICE INVESTIGATING AFTERNOON SHOOTING
Mayor Stephen R. Reed this afternoon said Harrisburg Police are investigating a shooting that occurred around 3:30 p.m. in the area of N. 16th and Walnut Streets.
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March 20 2008
MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS TO CAPITAL AREA GREENBELT UNDERWAY IN CITY’S UPTOWN
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said that a major project to enhance the Capital Area Greenbelt will soon commence in the City’s uptown.
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March 19 2008
DOWNTOWN HAIR SALON REOPENS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today cut the ribbon to officially dedicate the newly-improved Cobalt Salon located at the corner of N. 2nd and Locust Streets in the downtown. The Cobalt Salon is now owned and operated by Clark Resources, Inc., of Harrisburg, which acquired the business at the beginning of the year.
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March 19 2008
NEWLY IMPROVED ORGANIC FARM PLOT OFFICIALLY DEDICATED ON S. 18th STREET
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today joined representatives from Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation, The Joshua Group and the Harrisburg School District to dedicate a newly improved urban organic farm plot known as the Joshua Farm.
March 14 2008
INDIVIDUAL SOUGHT IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MORNING’S ATTEMPTED CHILD ABDUCTION
Mayor Stephen R. Reed this afternoon said Harrisburg Police now have more details on the individual that attempted to lure a 13-year-old Harrisburg School District student into his car as the student walked to school in the area of 18th and Berryhill Streets around 8:05 a.m.
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March 13 2008
ENTERPRISE SPRING EGG HUNT TO BE HELD SATURDAY, MARCH 15 AT DOWNEY SCHOOL
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today reminded residents that the City’s popular Spring Egg Hunt Extravaganza, once again co-sponsored with the City by Enterprise, will be held on Saturday, March 15, at the Downey School located at 1313 Monroe Street. Festivities will run from 9:30 a.m. until noon. The popular family-oriented event features free egg hunts, children’s entertainment, Easter Bunny photos, and other treats for children under the age of ten.
March 12 2008
HARRISBURG POLICE INVESTIGATE OVERNIGHT HOMICIDE
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said that an overnight shooting in the first block of North 18th Street has left one man dead.
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March 10 2008
PARKING AVAILABLE AT STATE FARM SHOW COMPLEX FOR TUESDAY’S HILLARY CLINTON VISIT; SHUTTLE BUSES TO THE FORUM TO RUN BEGINNING AT 9:00 A.M.
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said that parking will be available at the State Farm Show Complex on Tuesday, March 11, 2008, in anticipation of U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton’s visit to Harrisburg.
March 7 2008
BAYOU RESTAURANT REOPENS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today cut the ribbon to officially dedicate the Bayou Restaurant located at 1530 N. 2nd Street. The Bayou Restaurant is now owned and operated by Clark Resources, Inc. of Harrisburg, which acquired the building and restaurant in January.
March 7 2008
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE KICKS-OFF AT 2:00 P.M. ON SATURDAY, MARCH 15 IN DOWNTOWN HARRISBURG; WELL OVER 2,000 MARCHERS EXPECTED
Mayor Stephen R. Reed and officials from the Harrisburg St. Patrick’s Day Parade Association today announced that the 2008 Harrisburg St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Saturday, March 15, beginning at 2 p.m. Well over 2,000 marchers in nearly 90 parade units will participate in the free event and all are invited to attend.
March 5 2008
NEW GRAPHICS AND SCREEN-PRINTING BUSINESS OPENS ON STATE STREET
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today cut the ribbon to officially dedicate the new Nth Graphics, LLC business located at 2050 State Street in Harrisburg.
March 3 2008
MAYOR REED WELCOMES INTERNATIONAL HOUSE STUDENTS TO HARRISBURG
Mayor Stephen R. Reed and the International House today officially welcomed the residential complex’s spring class of nearly 60 students from over a dozen countries around the world.
March 5 2008
FURTHER REVISED FLOOD FORECAST PUTS RIVER ABOVE FLOOD STAGE THURSDAY MORNING, CITY ISLAND PARKING CLOSED TONIGHT
Mayor Stephen R. Reed reported this afternoon that further revised flood forecasts now project the Susquehanna River to reach and exceed flood stage late morning Thursday (tomorrow), cresting Thursday evening near 18 feet.
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March 5 2008
RIVER TO RISE NEAR OR ABOVE FLOOD STAGE BY THURSDAY EVENING, CITY ISLAND PARKING TO BE RELOCATED THURSDAY TO FRIDAY
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today reported that further revised flood forecasts project that the Susquehanna River will reach just slightly below flood stage Thursday night, cresting slowly into Friday and then dropping.
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March 3 2008
CITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLACED ON ALERT FOR FLOOD WATCH
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today reported that the City’s Emergency Management Team has been placed on alert status for the possibility of both localized and river and stream flooding that could occur later this week.
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February 29 2008
CITY’S DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION RECEIVES DUAL AWARDS
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today reported that the City has received two awards from the Pennsylvania Recreation & Park Society (PRPS) for excellence in programming.
February 27 2008
$1.25 MILLION IN FEDERAL GRANT MONIES TO ENHANCE CITY AND COUNTY HOMELESS PROGRAMS
Mayor Stephen R. Reed and the Capital Area Coalition on Homelessness (CACH) today announced federal approval of $1,252,024 in grant funds that will allow the continuance of major programs started in the city and county to end chronic homelessness in less than 10 years.
February 14 2008
CITY CHOSEN AS LOCATION FOR ‘2008 WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE CONFERENCE’
Audree Ashe, President of the Victorious Christian Women (VCA) organization, will today officially announce that the Harrisburg Hilton and Towers has been chosen as the site for the ‘2008 Women of Excellence Conference’ slated to take place from July 18-20, 2008.
February 13 2008
SEVERAL INDIVIDUALS WANTED BY HARRISBURG POLICE ON VARIOUS CRIMES
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said that Harrisburg Police are looking for three different suspects in connection with several unrelated crimes.
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February 8 2008
CAMERON AND INTERSECTING STREETS REOPENED
Mayor Stephen R. Reed has announced that North Cameron Street and the intersecting streets of Elmerton Avenue and Wildwood Drive have reopened to regular traffic.
February 5 2008
HUNDREDS OF TEACHER, STUDENT COMPUTERS TO ENHANCE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH "CLASSROOMS FOR THE FUTURE" GRANT PROGRAM
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced that students at the John Harris and William Penn campuses of Harrisburg High School will now benefit from a new program that is transforming their classrooms from the traditional textbook, chalk, and blackboard experience to one that utilizes computers, the Internet, and enhanced technology.
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February 5 2008
HARRISBURG RECEIVES TOP NATIONAL AWARD FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ACCOUNTING – AGAIN
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has conferred the highest form of recognition for governmental financial reporting and accounting to the City of Harrisburg.
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Jan 30 2008
POLICE PROSTITUTION STING NETS ELEVEN ARRESTS
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced that Harrisburg Police have arrested 11 suspects on a variety of prostitution-related charges stemming from a police sting using the popular website www.craigslist.com.
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Jan 29 2008
ARREST MADE IN RECENT HOMICIDE
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said an arrest has been made in connection with a homicide that occurred in the 2100 block of Penn Street on January 6, 2008.
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Jan 25 2008
FOUR CITY-BASED ATHLETES SELECTED TO PLAY IN THE ‘BIG 33 CLASSIC’ FOOTBALL GAME
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today honored four high school football players from City-based high schools, each of whom was selected to play in this year’s 51st Annual Big 33 Classic football game.
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Jan 24 2008
SUSPECT IDENTIFIED AND ARRESTED IN YESTERDAY’S HIGH-SPEED CHASE
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said Harrisburg Police have arrested a female suspect in connection with a high speed chase that began within the City of Harrisburg and ended in York County.
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Jan 24 2008
BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTED
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced that the Boil Water Advisory in effect for the 3000 block of North 2nd Street is now lifted and consumers may use water for all purposes without boiling.
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Jan 22 2008
MAN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED HOMICIDE AFTER STABBING; LIFESAVING AWARD TO BE PRESENTED
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today reported that a man has been arrested on charges of Criminal Attempted Homicide, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of an Instrument of Crime after an overnight stabbing occurred in the 300 block of Market Street.
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Jan 22 2008
SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT ACCELERATION PLAN IN EFFECT
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced that the Harrisburg School District Achievement Acceleration Plan has been completed and that implementation will begin immediately. The primary focus of the Plan is to increase the pace of test score improvement by students.
Jan 22 2008
BOIL WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today reported that a break in a water main in the 3000 Block of N. 2nd Street in Harrisburg has resulted in a boil water advisory for that block. All affected customers have received a written notice at their door.
Jan 18 2008
REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. ESSAY COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced the winners of the City’s 24th 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 governmental 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 the early 1980s.
Jan 16 2008
STATE GRANT MONIES TO ENHANCE CITY’S YARD WASTE RECYCLING EFFORTS
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced that a state Department of Environmental Protection grant just awarded in the amount of $220,500.00 will go towards the enhancement of the City’s yard waste recycling efforts.
Jan 15 2008
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 2008 Corporate Event Sponsorship Kit is now available for review by local businesses interested in partnering with the City on its many annual special events and other recreational programming activities.
Jan 15 2008
TWO ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH LAST WEEK’S HOMICIDE
Mayor Stephen R. Reed this afternoon said that two individuals have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of Quenton Robinson, 20, of the 1300 block of Penn Street. The incident occurred on Monday, January 7, 2008, at approximately 1:00pm next to 42 Hall Manor in Allison Hill.
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Jan 14 2008
MAYOR’S BLACK HISTORY GALA SET FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, AT HILTON; DINNER/DANCE FEATURES EMCEE VALERIE PRITCHETT, NAYO YOUTH DRUMMERS, AND DR. K’S MOTOWN REVUE
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced that tickets are now available for the Mayor’s Ninth Annual Black History Gala to be held at the Hilton Harrisburg on February 2, 2008. Tickets are available at $50.00 per person for the event which begins promptly at 6:30 p.m.
Jan 09 2008
ARRESTS MADE IN RECENT UNRELATED ROBBERY AND BURGLARY CRIMES
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today reported that multiple persons have been arrested on charges related to several unrelated robberies and burglaries.
Jan 09 2008
DISCARDED CHRISTMAS TREES TO BE COLLECTED BY CITY
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced that the City will again provide free pick-up services for discarded Christmas trees throughout the month of January.
Jan 06 2008
MAN WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH OVERNIGHT HOMICIDE
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said that an overnight shooting in the 2100 block of Penn Street has left one man dead.
Dec 28 2007
CITY ISSUES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR 350-UNIT STUDENT HOUSING PROJECT
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced that the City of Harrisburg has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of up to 350 units of student housing in the Midtown.
Dec 19 2007
TWO ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH YESTERDAY’S HOMICIDE
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today reported that two suspects involved in yesterday’s homicide have both been arrested and were first taken into custody last night.
Dec 18 2007
CITY POLICE SEARCHING FOR SUSPECT IN TODAY’S HOMICIDE
Mayor Stephen R. Reed this afternoon said that Harrisburg Police are actively investigating a daytime shooting that occurred at the first block of North Summit Street in Allison Hill. The shooting incident left one dead.
Dec 4 2007
SUSPECT SOUGHT IN CONNECTION WITH ROBBERY ON 11/30
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said that Harrisburg Police are looking for a suspect in connection with a robbery that occurred at the Rite Aid at 1941 Derry Street at about 10:20 p.m. on Friday, November 30, 2007.
Nov 26 2007
THREE WEEKEND SHOOTING INCIDENTS LEAVE FIVE WOUNDED
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said that three separate shooting incidents this weekend left five wounded. One shooting occurred late Friday night (11/23), one occurred early Saturday morning (11/24) and one occurred Sunday night (11/25)
Nov 19 2007
SUNDAY MORNING SHOOTING UNDER INVESTIGATION
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said that Harrisburg Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning.
Nov 6 2007
TWO ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH LARGE DRUG SHIPMENT
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced that Harrisburg City Police have arrested two suspects on multiple drug, gun, assault, and stalking charges in connection with the receipt of a mailed package containing drugs.
Oct 30 2007
TWO SUSPECTS SOUGHT IN OVERNIGHT ROBBERIES; POLICE ALSO SEEK HELP IN IDENTIFYING VEHICLE IN UNRELATED CRIME
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said that Harrisburg Police are seeking information on two individuals involved in a pair of related overnight robberies.
Oct 26 2007
ARREST MADE IN WEDNESDAY’S HOMICIDE
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced that an arrest has been made in connection with Wednesday night’s homicide in the 1800 block of Brookwood Street. Bobbie Brown, 29, of the 600 block of S. Arlington Avenue in Lower Paxton Township, turned himself in to Harrisburg Police at around 5:15p.m. without incident.
Oct 25 2007
TWO UNRELATED OVERNIGHT SHOOTINGS LEAVE ONE MAN DEAD, ONE INJURED
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said that Harrisburg Police are investigating two unrelated overnight shootings, one that left a man dead and another that resulted in minor injuries.
Oct 15 2007
TWO UNRELATED OVERNIGHT SHOOTINGS BEING INVESTIGATED
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said that Harrisburg Police are investigating two shootings, one occurring Sunday night and the second early Monday morning.
Oct 11 2007
MISSING PERSON SOUGHT BY CITY POLICE
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said that Harrisburg Police are searching for a man who was reported missing on August 29, 2007.
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