Crime Stats for the City of Harrisburg January 28th Through February 3rd

• 12 criminal mischief/vandalism
• 27 thefts
• 1 robberies
  • 1/28 Basin & Susquehanna Sts, 9:35 AM
• 2 burglaries
• 25 assaults: one rape, one propulsion of missiles into an occupied vehicle
• 3 shootings
• 4 prostitution arrests
• 1 arson

Notes: Reports of shots fired. Reports of hit and run. Report of kids throwing rocks at cars.

Compiled by Jan Konkle

The Court Affirms the Order to Harrisburg City Controller to Sign the Contract

On the matter of the contract to auction off the City of Harrisburg’s artifacts using Guernsy’s Auction House, the Mayor of Harrisburg won this one.

On February 7th, Commonwealth Court Judge James G. Colins issued a 4 page opinion affirming the Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas November 15, 2012 Order to City Controller Dan Miller to sign the contract that’s been an issue of dispute since the Spring of 2012. (more…)

Dauphin County Conservation District Seedling Sale

As released by the Dauphin County Conservation District:

Dauphin County Conservation District Announces 2013 Seedling Sale

HARRISBURG, PA (February 7, 2013) – The Dauphin County Conservation District is conducting its annual Spring Seedling Sale and offering residents the opportunity to beautify their properties while improving the environment by planting trees and shrubs.

The sale features evergreen and deciduous seedlings; fruit trees; strawberry, blueberry and raspberry plants; and six types of potted perennials. Evergreens are three- and four-year-old bareroot seedlings. Deciduous trees and shrubs are two- and three-year-old bareroot seedlings. Fruit trees are bareroot, approximately four to six feet tall.

Proceeds from the sale will help to support conservation projects in Dauphin County. (more…)

Former City of Harrisburg Communications Director Gets a Job at CAT

As released by Capital Area Transit (CAT) on February 06, 2013:

CAT Names Philbin Marketing Communications Officer

(Harrisburg) – Capital Area Transit (CAT) has named Robert J. Philbin Marketing & Communications Officer for the authority that provides public transportation services to Cumberland and Dauphin Counties and the City of Harrisburg , William A. Jones, CAT General Manager, announced today.

“We welcome Bob to CAT,” Jones said. “His background and experience make him an important member of our CAT team as we navigate the challenges facing transportation in our region and state today.” (more…)

City of Harrisburg Entrepreneur Eric Papenfuse Kicksoff a Run for Mayor

As released by the Papenfuse for Mayor campaign:

Successful business and community leader Eric Papenfuse will formally announce his candidacy for Mayor of Harrisburg at a reception at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013 at the Midtown Scholar Book Store, 1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, PA 17102.

The announcement comes after widespread speculation about his candidacy and after a diverse coalition of community leaders pledged its support. Papenfuse will use the occasion to hear from Harrisburg residents about their concerns for the city. He also will introduce members of his campaign team and lay out his election platform in the mayor’s race.

“I am running for Mayor of Harrisburg because I am dedicated to making our capital city a welcoming, vibrant and progressive place to live, work and play,” Papenfuse said. “I believe the city needs competent, committed and caring leadership now more than ever. (more…)

Harrisburg City Councilor Announces Run for Lieutenant Governor of PA

As released by Brad Koplinski:

Brad Koplinski To Announce Candidacy For Lieutenant Governor

Will Be A Voice For Pennsylvania’s Municipalities

On Monday, February 4th at Noon, Harrisburg City Councilman Brad Koplinski will announce his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor.

The platform of his campaign will be to help Pennsylvania’s municipalities make their own decisions without being dictated to by the Governor and the State Legislature. (more…)

R.O.S.E / P.U.S.H / G.I.F.T Monthly Local Food Drive

As released by R.O.S.E: The Re-Introduction Of The Successful Entrepreneur:

Harrisburg, Join In The Efforts With The Community Organizations: R.O.S.E / P.U.S.H / G.I.F.T for a Monthly Local Food Drive Collection

• Starts 1st of the Month
• Donations Given To Chosen Family End of Month

(more…)

Crime Stats for the City of Harrisburg January 21st through January 27th

• 16 criminal mischief/vandalism
• 15 thefts
• 9 robberies
  • 1/22 1200 Derry St, 12:30 AM
  • 1/22 1600 North St, 4:26 PM
  • 1/23 1900 N 3rd St, 4:15 PM
  • 1/23 4th & Market St, 7:55 PM
  • 1/25 2000 Briggs St, 8:10 PM
  • 1/26 2000 Mulberry St, 10:00 PM
  • 1/26 2400 Parkway Blvd, 9:26 PM
  • 1/26 1800 Briggs St, 10:45 PM
  • 1/26 2300 Derry St, 4:07 AM
• 8 burglaries
• 22 assaults
• 1 arson
• 5 prostitution (2 Uptown, 1 Downtown, 1 Midtown, 1 Allison Hill)

Notes: Usual reports of shots fired. One of the shots fired calls (reckless endangerment) was reported at 3:35 in the afternoon at 19th and Market Streets and reported to be shots fired from a shotgun. One of the assaults was a rape. One of the criminal mischief calls was a report of a brick and bottle thrown through a window.

As compiled by Jan Konkle

The IMC of Harrisburg Receives Funding for Neighborhood Revitalization Project

As released by The Interdenominational Ministers Conference of Greater Harrisburg, January 28, 2013:

The Interdenominational Ministers Conference of Greater Harrisburg Receives Funding for Harrisburg African American Churches Neighborhood Revitalization Preservation Planning Project

Harrisburg – In conjunction with the National Park Service’s Preserve America program, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Partners for Sacred Places, the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, ARCH Preservation Consulting and PDP Architects, The Interdenominational Ministers Conference of Greater Harrisburg (IMC) is sponsoring an exciting training program for African American congregations in Harrisburg. The purpose of the program is to help congregations develop new resources for their community and buildings. (more…)

Opportunity: Various Positions In City of Harrisburg Government

These are employment opportunities posted by the City of Harrisburg. Click title for job description: 

• Deputy Director of Economic Development (32409)
  • $65,000 to $70,000 depending on qualifications, plus excellent fringe benefits