De-Independence Day?

Excuse the cynicism, but as a City of Harrisburg resident and taxpayer, it’s a challenge not to ponder the City’s growing lack of options, sovereignty, and equity this 4th of July.

Still, it’s a day off for the beautiful city along the river.

This mural reigns free on a side of building on Market Street, Allison Hill, City of Harrisburg.

photo by Ammon Perry

Read:

today’s the day Harrisburg:

• The PA Legislature Extended the Chapter 9
• The Judge Rules on the The Trial: THA vs CIT
• Receiver William Lynch’s Latest Status Report on the City of Harrisburg

Roxbury News:

• Governor Corbett______Why extend Chapter 9 Prohibition?
• Majority Leader Mike Turzai_____Chapter 9 Prohibition
• A House Appropriations Committee passes bill to restrict Harrisburg as well as all 3rd class cities from filing Chapter 9 Bankruptcy until November 2012
•  Appropriations Chairman William Adolph on Chapter 9 Bankruptcy Prohibition_____”This what our legal counsel has recommended.”
• Representative Ron Buxton on Chapter 9 Municipal Bankruptcy Prohibition _______Because a certain individual