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$400K pledged to plan revitalization of downtown Harrisburg | How will the money be used?

For years, people have been leaving downtown Harrisburg, and businesses have closed, but now a plan is being made to revitalize the capital city…

Harrisburg YMCA takes over Strawberry Square boutique fitness space

Harrisburg fitness enthusiasts can get their sweat on at a new YMCA location. The Harrisburg YMCA on Thursday announced that it has taken over operations of the former “Fit on Market” fitness studio in Strawberry Square downtown…

CREDC offers first look of downtown Harrisburg revitalization survey results, outlines next steps

The survey received more than 4,000 responses, according to a key leader in revitalization plans for the city’s struggling downtown…

Downtown Harrisburg “pocket park” now open, will host Earth Day plant swap tonight

Coronet Park opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday after being revitalized into a new events space…

Shapiro Administration Invests $425,000 to Support the Growth and Revitalization of Downtown Harrisburg

Earlier this year, Governor Shapiro brought together Harrisburg city leaders, Harrisburg’s legislative delegation in the General Assembly, city and state police, and local business owners for a meeting at the Governor’s office to chart a path for Harrisburg’s future…

Change Starts Now: A long-term plan for downtown Harrisburg begins with early wins

Belief is also shaped by how we talk about downtown, and how we consume the stories around it…

Harrisburg, CREDC ask for stakeholder input on survey to kick off downtown revitalization plan

A group of state and local leaders is looking to Harrisburg residents, business owners, workers and visitors for help with a revitalization plan for downtown Harrisburg…

Gov. Shapiro visits downtown businesses, vocalizes support for Harrisburg revitalization plan

The event followed Shapiro’s recent meeting in January with city leaders over what to do about Harrisburg’s struggling central business district…

Initial funding to kickstart downtown Harrisburg revitalization plan; more funds promised

The first steps towards a redevelopment strategy for downtown Harrisburg are beginning to take shape…

Financial oversight board assigns $50K for downtown Harrisburg revitalization plan

A state-created panel that oversees Harrisburg’s finances wants to put $50,000 of its own money toward revitalizing downtown Harrisburg…