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Income cap for reduced vehicle registration fees for retirees raised
HARRISBURG, JULY 16 – Retirees can now renew their vehicle registrations for only $11. A proposal championed by State Rep. Bob Merski (D-Erie) to raise the annual income threshold for retirees to qualify for a reduced vehicle registration fee was signed by Gov. Shapiro. The legislation, which increases the...
Pride parade returns to Harrisburg LGBT festival after 12-year absence
After over a decade of absence, the Pride Festival of Central Pa. is bringing back the Pride parade as a part of its annual celebration. The parade debuted in 2006 and quickly became an important staple in the festival’s lineup. In 2011, however, it was canceled due to permit issues with the city of Harrisburg, according to the festival’s website.
Harrisburg expected to fund expansion of two winter overnight shelters to operate year-round
Two Harrisburg nonprofits may soon receive thousands of dollars to expand their homelessness services. Harrisburg officials said that the city would give $1 million of its federal COVID-relief funds to Downtown Daily Bread (DDB) and Christian Churches United of the Tri County Area (CCU) to begin offering year-round overnight shelters.
PennDOT holding public hiring event for mechanics and CDL operators
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that it will host a hiring event for CDL operators and diesel mechanics. According to PennDOT, the hiring event for job seekers will held at the offices of PennDOT Engineering District 8, at 2140 Herr Street, Harrisburg from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on […]
Neighborhoods in Pa. cities can get up to 13 degrees hotter due to urban environment
On hot days, it can feel hotter in some Pennsylvania cities, according to a new analysis by Climate Central, a non-profit science communications group. That’s because of the urban heat-island index – additional heat absorbed and released by buildings, roads, and pavement. The study showed that Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Wilkes-Barre all felt at least 8 degrees hotter, with some regions of the cities feeling up to 13 degrees hotter.
Shapiro hosts disabled Pennsylvanians to celebrate funding boost with brunch and bocce
Disabled athletes and their advocates came to the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg on Thursday to celebrate a boost in funding for support services with a brunch and a few rounds of the Italian ball game, bocce. Gov. Josh Shapiro, who hosted the event with Special Olympics Pennsylvania, also held...
Central Pennsylvania organizations impacted by Microsoft outage
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Organizations across the world are scrambling to recover from a Microsoft outage that rendered many systems inoperable Friday morning. The outage has been traced back to a cybersecurity company called CrowdStrike, which provides anti-cyberattack services to Microsoft and other large companies. Central Pennsylvania was hit just...
Sidewalk, lane closure planned next week on Market Street Bridge: PennDOT
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that there will be a daytime sidewalk and right lane closure next week on the Market Street Bridge spanning the Susquehanna River between the City of Harrisburg and City Island so an inspection can be performed. Weather permitting, this work will be...
Pennsylvania to receive $500M for I-83 bridge repair
On Wednesday, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) would receive $500 million to fund replacing the I-83 South Bridge in Harrisburg. The grant, part of the Large Bridge Project program through the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Bridge Investment Program, will replace the bridge that connects Harrisburg to the west shore […] The post Pennsylvania to receive $500M for I-83 bridge repair appeared first on Transportation Today.
'Tenty McTentFace,' The Broad Street Market temporary tent gets new name
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — The Broad Street Market has announced the new name of the temporary tent will be "Tenty McTentFace." Officials with the Broad Street Market Alliance made the announcement on Friday. The name was picked in a fundraising contest that ran through the months of June and July.
Scenes from the 43rd annual Harrisburg Mile
Hundreds gathered along Front Street in Harrisburg on Wednesday evening to participate in the First National Bank YMCA Harrisburg Mile. The event officially began at 5 p.m., with an open time/fun run/walk/half pint on the schedule from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Thomas West Threatened To US Gov't Over Money Owed: Usdoj
Thomas West, 44, of Harrisburg, has been in custody for more than five months after being ruled a flight risk, according to federal court documents obtained by Daily Voice. He was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Christopher C. Conner to time served and one year of supervised release, starting on Tuesday, July 16, as detailed in the release.
Trends in remote, hybrid, and return to office mandates
Philadelphia has mandated all city employees to return to their offices if employed full-time, as of July 15. Mayor Cherelle Parker made the announcement, saying she wants to create a more visible and accessible government. The decision ends the city’s virtual work policy that was put in place in 2021 and essentially returns employees to pre-pandemic scheduling. Ryan Unger the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC President and CEO, stopped by The Spark to speak with host Asia Tabb about how the City of Harrisburg is looking from a hybrid, remote, and return to office setting overall.
The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg
Friday night brings a special 3rd in the Burg event at the Broad Street Market, with kids activities, music and food. Some of TheBurg staff will be there to say “hello” and hand you a copy of our July magazine, if you haven’t gotten one yet. Before you head out, catch up on our news reporting from this week, below.
Harrisburg searches for architect, engineer to head Broad Street Market rebuild
Harrisburg is on the hunt for contractors to lead the design of the Broad Street Market rebuild. The city announced on Friday that it is seeking expressions of interest for architectural and engineering services for the market’s brick building, which was devastated by fire a year ago. According to...
First Read PA – July 18, 2024
WEATHER: Philadelphia: slight chance of thunderstorms, high of 87; Harrisburg: mostly sunny, high of 87; Pittsburgh: mostly sunny, high of 82. * A home repair program once passed as a landmark bipartisan initiative failed to receive funding in this year’s state budget, disappointing many county officials and housing and energy advocates.
Pa. among nations highest in wildlife-vehicle collisions, report offers solutions
HARRISBURG, Pa. — It’s a dangerous situation that could turn deadly for drivers and deer. "Pennsylvania every year is always among the top states for wildlife-vehicle collisions," said Stephanie Wein, a clean water and conservation advocate for PennEnvironment. 2023 was no different. PennDOT data shows more than 4,800...
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