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Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced that Harrisburg Police have arrested 19-year old Reginald Paul Thomas Jr. in connection with two robberies and a sexual assault that occurred on Sunday, December 26 in the midtown area. Thomas was released from Dauphin County Prison in October, 2004 after serving 2 ½ months for a drug possession conviction, and was again arrested on December 30, 2004, by Lower Paxton Township Police on unrelated robbery charges. He was being held in the Dauphin County Prison on those charges when city police officers arrested him today in connection with his Harrisburg crimes. ... [Read More]

HarrisburgPA.gov—Economic Profile : Hotels, Restaurants & Nightlife
“The Golden Sheaf,” a full-course, sit-down formal restaurant of fine food, wines and spirits. The restaurant is only one of several in Pennsylvania to have received its own Four-Diamond designation by AAA. The Restaurant also operates an outdoor café on the Hotel’s front plaza during clement weather. ...

An abundant selection of restaurants and entertainment spots are available in Harrisburg. Additional establishments are opening soon. A listing of some of the current places to visit, many featuring live music from jazz, to bluegrass, to rhythm and blues, includes: ... [Read More]

Welcome to HarrisburgPA.gov—The Official Web Portal for the City of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
The State of the City address by the Honorable Stephen R. Reed, Mayor of Harrisburg, was delivered on Wednesday, March 26 at noon at the Harrisburg Hilton Hotel and Towers before the Harrisburg Region Chamber of Commerce and dignitaries from the State. ...

The State of the City address by the Honorable Stephen R. Reed, Mayor of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, delivered at noon, Friday, April 2, 2004 at The Harrisburg Hilton Hotel and Towers, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. ... [Read More]

HarrisburgPA.gov—Government : Mayor’s Office of Economic Development
McGrath’s PubMcGrath’s Pub opened in September 2002 at 202 Locust Street in downtown Harrisburg. The owners, Tom and Amy Scott, bring 15 years experience and success from their former restaurant Scotts Grille two doors down to McGrath’s Pub. Specializing in Irish fare, the menu holds traditional favorites such as boxty, shepherd’s pie and bangers with mashed as well as contemporary favorites. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. For more information, please contact McGrath’s Pub at 717-232-9914. ... [Read More]

Press Office, Press Release: AG Fisher Issues Warning About Nigerian Counterfeit Cashier's Check Scheme; Victims Include PA Residents
Harrisburg, PA 17120 ...

HARRISBURG — Attorney General Mike Fisher today warned Pennsylvania residents about a suspected Nigerian-based money scheme involving the use of counterfeit U.S. bank cashier's checks to buy merchandise from consumers selling goods on the Internet. Two victims from Southeastern Pennsylvania reported losses of $9,800 and $12,500. A third victim from Centre County said she lost $4,200, and a fourth Pennsylvania resident from Bucks County was contacted by one of the suspects, however, the phony check did not clear. "This particular money scheme is extremely dangerous because consumers consider cashier's checks to be the same as cash and would have no reason to doubt the check's authenticity," Fisher said. "Even worse, these counterfeit checks are impressive replicas that are difficult to spot, even by the banks that are clearing and cashing the checks." ... [Read More]

HarrisburgPA.gov—Recent Press Releases
The City of Harrisburg website at www.harrisburgcity.com has been selected as Pennsylvania’s Web Destination of the Day by the About Pennsylvania Internet site run by Kessler Freedman Inc., Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced. Considered one of the most extensive municipal websites in the nation, Harrisburg’s internet site has had more than 455,000 visits since its official launch in mid-2002. ...

Downtown’s popular Restaurant Row today welcomed another distinctive eatery as Mayor Stephen R. Reed conducted an official ‘cookie cutting’ for Alice Anne’s Kitchen at 322 N. Second Street. The new restaurant features health-conscious American cuisine and the signature “Good Morning Harrisburg Muffin.” ... [Read More]

HarrisburgPA.gov—Government : Office of Mayor : State of the City 2003
Fifteen new restaurants opened in Harrisburg last year and the venerable Alva Restaurant—one of the oldest in the region—underwent an upgrade and opened the Fourth Street Market next door. ...

Additional places will also be opening. The Irish-themed restaurant in the first block of North 2nd Street is nearing completion. The City is working with a development team on the prospect of a major restaurant complex to be situated on the southeastern quadrant of City Island. The Market Square Plaza will include restaurant space, as will the National Sports Hall of Fame. ... [Read More]

HarrisburgPA.gov—Economic Profile : Recreation & Environment
The Harrisburg Parks Partnership (HPP). Formed by the City and comprised of a group of dedicated citizens, HPP seeks private funding to support City government’s efforts in keeping Harrisburg’s parks and playgrounds a model system for the entire state. Proceeds from multiple activities, including the sale of a limited edition print of one of Harrisburg’s parks, are used to help complete ongoing improvement projects within the park and playground system. HPP collaborates with the Art Association of Harrisburg, Allied Arts and the Opera Association of Harrisburg for the purpose of using the city’s parks and playgrounds as outdoor centers for art and culture. HPP also works closely with the City to provide instructional materials and equipment for Reservoir Park’s Brownstone Building, which was recently converted into a learning center. ... [Read More]

HarrisburgPA.gov—Economic Profile : Economic Development
With the support of over 300 companies and organizations, CREDC addresses issues that affect the development future of the area ranging from re-zoning alternatives to long range highway studies. Several accomplishments with which CREDC has been involved include holding seminars concerning export trade opportunities with Mexico and Europe; engaging in national and international marketing and promotion activities on behalf of the region, and administering a low-interest loan program for area businesses. The City of Harrisburg is a founding member of CREDC and provides annual financial support. CREDC is a division of the broader Harrisburg Regional Chamber, which as an umbrella organization, houses affiliated agencies at its headquarters at 3211 N. Front Street, Harrisburg, including Leadership Harrisburg, the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania, the Capital Area Minority Development Corporation (CAMCO) and Envision Capital Region. As the local chamber of commerce agency, the Harr ... [Read More]

HarrisburgPA.gov—Recent Press Releases
Governor Edward G. Rendell today presented $15 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) funds to the City of Harrisburg for the construction of the first permanent location that will house the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. The 100,000-square-foot facility will serve as a one-of-a-kind educational institution, as well as an important economic development resource for the Capitol Region and the Commonwealth. ...

Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced that Harrisburg Police have arrested 40 drug sales suspects on more than 112 counts as a result of an intensive undercover drug sales enforcement operation that has been underway since March of this year. The operation was highlighted by the arrests of several New York and Philadelphia dealers who controlled the flow of heroin into South Harrisburg. ... [Read More]