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. For further news information, contact Randy King at 717.255.3040.
Recent Press Releases
February 28, 2003 — Harrisburg Polytechnic Institute Receives Federal Grant From Cong. Tim Holden
Harrisburg’s Polytechnic Institute (HPI) received another major boost today as Congressman Tim Holden and Mayor Stephen R. Reed announced the award of a $262,000 federal grant to the planned city-based university. The grant monies will be used for operating expenses and information technology infrastructure development.
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February 26, 2003 — Harrisburg Polytechnic Prep School and High-Tech Business Incubator To Be Located In Former Downtown YWCA Site
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced that the former YWCA building at 215 Market Street will soon house the Harrisburg Polytechnic Institute’s high school-level Preparatory School and the separate Institute Business Incubator. More than $7 million in rehabilitation work will now get underway at the historic site, with a completion date of Spring, 2004 anticipated.
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February 24, 2003 — Award Winning 5th Annual Black History Month Youth Performing Artist Showcase Set for Friday, March 14 at the Forum
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced that the City of Harrisburg’s 5th Annual Black History Month Youth Performing Artist Showcase is set for Friday, March 14, at the Forum Building at Fifth and Walnut Streets in downtown. Two performances will be held, with the 7:30 p.m. evening presentation free and open to the public. A 9:00 a.m. performance, also free, is open only to city school students and senior citizens.
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February 21, 2003 — Statement By Mayor Reed On The Recent Nightclub Disasters In Chicago And Rhode Island
“Last week, 21 people died as a result of what apparently was an illegal nightclub operation—where victims attempted to escape through the only available exit. Other exits were blocked or locked, a clear violation of fire and building codes.
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February 19, 2003 — Harrisburg Snow Operations Continue—Biggest Problem Remains Illegal Snow Dumping On Already Plowed Streets
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today reported on snow storm-related activities of the City of Harrisburg.
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February 19, 2003 — No Residential Trash Collection This Week In Harrisburg
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today reported and reminded residents that there will be no residential trash collection this week in the city of Harrisburg.
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February 17, 2003 — Harrisburg Snow Operations In Full Gear; Tips For Citizens Offered
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today reported on Harrisburg snow-related operations and provided tips to citizens for dealing with the current massive snow accumulation.
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February 17, 2003 — City Streetsweeping Schedule To Be Followed To Allow Snow Plowing In Parking Areas Along Streets; City Schools Closed
Mayor Stephen R. Reed late this afternoon issued the additional information related to snowstorm operations in Harrisburg.
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