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Harrisburg Newsmakers
Harrisburg continues to receive exciting and positive coverage in the press and other publications focusing on the city's continued growth and economic expansion. Links, articles and publications below cover Harrisburg's increased presence as the economic capital of central Pennsylvania and increasingly popular tourism destination.
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   01. City’s Summer Line-Up  
 


 
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   02. STREET FEST  
  2007 saw the first Harrisburg Street Festival sponsored by the Harrisburg Downtown Improvement District and Strawberry Square. The Street Festival attracted over 10,000 visitors for the all day FREE outside festival which included dozens of activities, demonstrations, events for families, and live entertainment.
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   03. PA Hometown Heroes Banners Gain Exposure  
  Jeff Murison, Executive Director of the DID, made an appearance on Comcast Newsmakers to discuss the Hometown Heroes Banners placed throughout Downtown Harrisburg. Over 128 banners lined the streets of Harrisburg representing fallen soldiers from all over the state of Pennsylvania .
To watch Jeff Murison's interview with Janelle Wolf, please click below. 		 
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   04. WITF Special: Our Town Harrisburg  
  Take a look at the heart and soul of Harrisburg through the eyes of the residents.  
 
 
 

Watch an overview of the Our Town Harrisburg Project and a brief history of the early beginnings of Harrisburg . You will also get a sneak peek into the sights and sounds of the theatres in Harrisburg , such as the Capital Dinner Theatre, Open Stage and Gamut Theatre.

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Step into a delightful view of the sights and sounds of Harrisburg and take a look at the community and activities going on in the neighborhood.
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Postcards from Harrisburg : a deeper look at the Susquehanna River and a history of happenings around the river from floods to various events on the river.

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Postcards from Harrisburg : Take a closer look at Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts. The Whitaker Center houses the Select Medical IMAX Theater, the Harsco Science Center , and the Sunoco Performance Theater. There is something for everyone at this state of the art facility.

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Postcards from Harrisburg : Our Town Harrisburg takes a look at Harrisburg Area Community College , the first community college in Pennsylvania . HACC currently has 4 campuses throughout the midstate.

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Postcards from Harrisburg : Enjoy the musical stylings of local pianist Steve Rudolph and cellist Steve Meashey.

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Sleepy old Harrisburg a happenin’ place today  
Harrisburg is alive. At one time Harrisburg was a city alive only during daytime hours, with the hustle and bustle of elected officials, lawyers, government officials and lobbyist. Things have since changed and now Harrisburg is a vibrant, thriving city all hours of the day.
Article courtesy of Tracie Mauriello of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Harrisburg Bureau.
  
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Kiplinger’s recognizes Harrisburg as a Best City  
Kiplinger Magazine recognizes Harrisburg, PA as one of the best cities for retired folks to settle down.
Article courtesy of Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine, June 2007.
  
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Some Cities Better than Others at Attracting Night Life  
Jason Brudereck, David Mekeel and Darrin Youker explore the inner workings of the night life in Pennsylvania.
Article courtesy of Reading Eagle.
  
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Harrisburg has a capital idea to revive Downtown  
Harrisburg has an abundance of restaurants and bars on restaurant row in Downtown Harrisburg. Read about the Reading Eagle’s look into the night life in Downtown Harrisburg.
Article courtesy of Reading Eagle.
  
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Tour of PA Rides Through Harrisburg