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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 […]
New Year’s Eve strawberry drop, fireworks planned for Harrisburg
Dec 20, 2024 · It’s almost time to ring in the new year. Harrisburg will hold its annual New Year’s Eve celebration on Dec. 31 downtown, featuring the traditional strawberry drop and fireworks display. The free event, which runs from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m., will take place in the MLK City Government Center and on N. 2nd Street, […]
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: […]
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 […]
Dauphin County passes budget with first tax increase in 20 years
Dec 18, 2024 · Dauphin County has a budget for the new year, which includes a tax increase for the first time in two decades. The county commissioners on Wednesday approved a $222 million general fund budget for 2025, including a 21.8% property tax hike to address a budget deficit. This is the first increase in the county portion […]
Harrisburg mayor vetoes council's budget changes, reversing …
Dec 30, 2024 · Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams has reversed many of City Council’s changes to the city’s 2025 budget, amendments that she says were “targeting the administration.” At a press conference on Monday, Williams announced that she had vetoed most of council’s budget amendments, most of which would have eliminated or lowered raises for …
Millworks owner to open neighborhood cocktail “dive bar” in …
Nov 21, 2024 · Harrisburgers soon can toast to a new life for a longtime neighborhood watering hole. High Dive is slated to open in mid to late December on N. 3 rd Street in Harrisburg, bringing a neighborhood dive/cocktail bar hybrid to the area. “It’s kind of like a dive bar, but goes high on product,” said owner Josh Kesler, who also owns Millworks …
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 ...
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 […]