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The 2008 Proposed Budget is now on line.....Read more
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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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August 13 2008
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA STUDY GIVES HSD REFORM EFFORT
HIGH MARKS; MORE SCHOOLS IN DISTRICT ATTAIN STATE PROGRESS
BENCHMARKS – FEWER STUDENTS NOW TESTING BELOW BASIC LEVEL
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said that a recent University of Pennsylvania study hailed the reform efforts underway in the Harrisburg School District, with the District’s highest ever levels of progress now being registered according to state proficiency guidelines. Five city schools attained Average Yearly Progress (AYP) levels this year with another barely missing the state-mandated benchmark. Only three city schools attained the ranking last year.
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August 8 2008
BOIL WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today reported that a break in a water main in the 1800 block of Boas Street in Harrisburg has resulted in a boil water advisory for that block. All affected customers have received a written notice at their door.
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August 8 2008
PHONE OUTAGE UPDATE
Mayor Stephen R. Reed this evening reported that ambulances from Community Life Team have been moved from their central headquarters on South Cameron Street to stand-by at city fire stations because of the loss of telephone system throughout most of the city and areas north of the city.
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August 6 2008
HARRISBURG PARKS PARTNERSHIP’S 13th ANNUAL MAYOR’S GOLF OUTING SET
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced that the Harrisburg Parks Partnership’s 13th Annual Mayor’s Golf Outing is set for this Friday, August 9, 2008, at the Sunset Golf Course at 783 South Geyers Church Road near Middletown.
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August 6 2008
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE PRESENTS OPENING CEREMONIES ON HILTON PLAZA
Mayor Stephen R. Reed and the International House today officially announced that an "Opening Ceremonies" reception will be held from 6-8pm August 8th on the Plaza of the Hilton Harrisburg. Admission is free and open to the public and cultural performances, entertainment, and traditional appetizers will be provided. Featured activities and performances will include the Olympic Flames (Greek dancers) , John Zhong (musician), ASAP Gymnastics performance, the Sunshine Chinese Dance Club, a special torch lighting, and televised coverage of the "Opening Ceremonies."
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July 25 2008
Harrisburg Joins 2010 Census Effort to Promote Employment Opportunities
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today reported the City of Harrisburg is partnering with the U.S. Census Bureau to promote employment opportunities with the 2010 Census.
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July 21 2008
CITY FIREFIGHTERS TO "FILL THE BOOT" IN FIGHT AGAINST MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
Mayor Stephen R. Reed, joined by officials from the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the International Association of Firefighters Local #428, today announced that City firefighters will again conduct the "Fill-the-Boot" campaign this Summer, during which City firefighters voluntarily staff busy City intersections seeking donations for the fight against Muscular Dystrophy.
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July 16 2008
CITY CHOSEN AS SITE FOR THE NATIONAL 2008 ‘WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE’ CONFERENCE
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said that the national 2008 ‘Women of Excellence’ Conference will be held at the Hilton Harrisburg & Towers in the downtown on Friday, July 18, and will run through Sunday, July 20, 2008.
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July 11 2008
MAYOR AGAIN CAUTIONS RESIDENTS OF POSSIBLE DOOR-TO-DOOR SALES SCAM, INDICATES SEVERAL LEGITIMATE DOOR-TO-DOOR SALES BUSINESSES DO EXIST
Mayor Stephen R. Reed again cautioned residents today of a potential sales scam throughout the City where an unknown man reportedly has been walking door-to-door with no company information asking residents to purchase an alarm or security system, but also indicated that there are at least three such sales teams that are legitimately selling their products within the City.
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July 9 2008
SECOND ANNUAL HARRISBURG STREET FESTIVAL TO BE HELD ON JULY 12th FROM NOON TO 6:00 PM IN THE DOWNTOWN
Mayor Stephen R. Reed and officials from the Harrisburg Downtown Improvement District today invited area residents and visitors to the 2nd Annual Harrisburg Street Festival being held this Saturday, July 12, 2008, from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Walnut Street from N. 4th to Court Streets and on N. 3rd Street from Market to Pine Streets. The event is free to the public and comes on the heels of the three-day American MusicFest this past weekend and all are invited to participate.
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July 9 2008
PUBLIC HOUSING TO GET SPECIAL POLICE UNIT; FOUR NEW OFFICERS SWORN-IN
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced that, effective this week, a Public Housing Unit of the Harrisburg Police Bureau has been established and is in operation.
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July 7 2008
CITY’S SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM BEGINS AT 12 CITY PLAYGROUNDS AND TWO SWIMMING FACILITIES
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced that the City’s Summer Recreation Program, which offers daily activities, free lunches, field trips and more for City youth, is in full operation and will run through August 15, 2008, at 12 City playgrounds and two City swimming facilities. The program serves an estimated 5,000 City children and adults each day.
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July 2 2008
ARTS ORGANIZATION ‘JUMP STREET’ MOVES TO NEW CITY HEADQUARTERS
Mayor Reed and other public officials today cut the ribbon to officially dedicate the new headquarters of Jump Street, the community service organization that employs the arts. The organization, which previously occupied the building at 1703 N. Front Street, has moved to a more spacious suite at 100 N. Cameron Street.
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July 2 2008
CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON MAJOR NEW MIDTOWN OFFICE & RETAIL CENTER
Campus Square Building to House New Midtown Cinema
Mayor Stephen R. Reed, Congressman Tim Holden, State Senator Jeff Piccola, State Representative Ron Buxton, and officials from Powers & Associates LLC today conducted groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Campus Square office and retail complex, located at N. 3rd and Reily Streets in the heart of Midtown.
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June 30 2008
AMERICAN MUSICFEST 2008 TO FEATURE OVER 180 HOURS OF FREE LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT OVER THREE DAYS; MAJOR FIREWORKS DISPLAYS SET FOR FRIDAY, JULY 4 AND SUNDAY, JULY 6
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today invited area residents and visitors to the City of Harrisburg’s 2008 American MusicFest Independence Weekend Celebration, which promises to be the most incredible music-oriented event of the summer. There will be three days of free live musical, theatrical, children’s and creative performances on six stages throughout Riverfront Park, as well as Harrisburg Senators baseball games, martial arts and volleyball tournaments on City Island, festival amusements, foods, international crafts and fireworks displays. Attendance at the festival and all events are free.
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June 30 2008
THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS ENROLL IN LARGEST SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM EVER CONDUCTED
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today reported that nearly 3,000 city school students will participate in a wide array of summer educational programs offered by the Harrisburg School District, ranging from literacy courses and English as a Second Language classes to graduation credit courses, Pre-K Summer School and high school preparatory work. It is the largest summer school program ever conducted in the City.
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June 23 2008
MAYOR DEDICATES NEW GOVERNOR’S SQUARE DEVELOPMENT MODEL HOME
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today officially dedicated the first of 72 new single-family townhomes that will make up the new Towns at Governor’s Square neighborhood in the City’s historic Uptown. The Governor’s Square model home is located at 415 Maclay Street.
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June 20 2008
CITY SCHOOL STUDENTS RAISE $7,000 FOR AFRICAN ORPHANS
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said that an enterprising group of students from the Harrisburg School District, working in partnership with students from Messiah College, this year raised more than $7,000 for an international organization that rescues abandoned babies in Kenya.
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June 20 2008
‘TROUT IN THE CLASSROOM’ PROGRAM TO ENHANCE LEARNING AT CITY SCHOOL’S MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced a ‘Trout in the Classroom’ (TIC) grant that will provide unique opportunities to nearly two-hundred 5th through 8th grade students at the Harrisburg School District’s Math and Science Academy.
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June 18 2008
OVER $4.1 MILLION SAVED ON NATURAL GAS PURCHASES AND BILLINGS REVIEWS
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today reported that at least $4,127,000.00 in savings on natural gas purchases and review of natural gas and electric billings have been achieved in the past eight years through the City’s Central Energy Program started by the Mayor in 2000.
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