City of Harrisburg offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.
Election Day is November 3rd! More information here.
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Grab & Go Treat Night Rescheduled Due to the Forecast of Inclement Weather
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Health Office
Food Safety Tips for the Holidays
Follow these simple tips to help prevent food poisoning, or foodborne illness, during the holidays.
- Cook food thoroughly. Meat, chicken, turkey, seafood, and eggs can carry germs that cause food poisoning. Use a food thermometer to ensure these foods have been cooked to a safe internal temperature. Roasts, chops, steaks, and fresh ham should rest for 3 minutes after you remove them from the oven or grill.
- Keep food out of the “danger zone.” Bacteria can grow rapidly in the danger zone between 40°F and 140°F. After food is cooked, keep hot food hot and cold food cold. Refrigerate or freeze any perishable food within 2 hours. The temperature in your refrigerator should be set at or below 40°F and the freezer at or below 0°F.
- Use pasteurized eggs for dishes containing raw eggs. Salmonella and other harmful germs can live on both the outside and inside of normal-looking eggs. Many holiday favorites contain raw eggs, including eggnog, tiramisu, hollandaise sauce, and Caesar dressing. Always use pasteurized eggs when making these and other foods made with raw eggs.
Do not eat raw dough or batter. Dough and batter made with flour or eggs can contain harmful germs, such as E. coli and Salmonella. Do not taste or eat raw dough or batter that is meant to be baked or cooked.
Learn More
"Danger Zone" (40 °F - 140 °F)
Leaving food out too long at room temperature can cause bacteria (such as Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella Enteritidis, Escherichia coli O157:H7, and Campylobacter) to grow to dangerous levels that can cause illness. Bacteria grow most rapidly in the range of temperatures between 40 °F and 140 °F, doubling in number in as little as 20 minutes. This range of temperatures is often called the "Danger Zone."
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Virus Spread Risk at Holiday Celebrations
Celebrating virtually or with members of your own household poses low risk for spread. In-person gatherings pose varying levels of risk. Event organizers and attendees should consider the risk of virus spread based on event size and use of mitigation strategies, as outlined in the Considerations for Events and Gatherings. There are several factors that contribute to the risk of getting infected or infecting others with the virus that causes COVID-19 at a holiday celebration. In combination, these factors will create various amounts of risk, so it is important to consider them individually and together. Learn More
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Bureau of Planning
PA Chapter of the American Planning Association Recognizes Riverfront Park as a "2020 Great Place in Pennsylvania"
Details
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Events
Reverse Holiday Parade | City Island | November 21 | 10 am - 12 pm
Join the City of Harrisburg and TMobile for the annual Holiday Parade with a new twist! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the parade will be modified to a reverse parade held on City Island. In a reverse parade, the parade entrants are stationary and spectators drive by in their vehicles rather than gathering in large groups along the street. After driving through the parade route, spectators will receive complimentary goodie bags filled with candy and other items (limited to first 150 cars). You will not be able to drive the parade route if you arrive after 12pm, so please arrive early.
This year’s parade theme is “Hometown Holiday” – show us what makes holidays in the Harrisburg area special to you! A “Best in Theme” award ($100 Amazon gift card) will be presented to the entry that receives the highest score from our panel of local celebrity judges. We also encourage spectators to get in the holiday spirit by decorating their vehicles (just be sure you can travel safely with any decorations you use).
Visit our website or Facebook event for continuous updates and details.
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Mayor's Office
COVID-19 Bonus Check Distribution
In September, City Council approved a budget reallocation which included about $800,000 from the City’s 2020 budget going towards a one-time “COVID-19 bonus.” The bonus checks were distributed to any City employee who worked each day without being able to work from home or adjusted hours.
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Bureau of Fire
Request to Install Smoke Alarms
Who: Any owner-occupied home in the City. Landlords are responsible for all rental properties.
Cost: FREE!
Link: Click here to fill out the application.
Or Call: 717-255-6464
Fire Awards
The Harrisburg Bureau of Fire hosted its Annual Fire Awards Ceremony. The awards ceremony is held every year to pay tribute to firefighters and citizens who have performed heroic acts or have gone above the call of duty. Mayor Papenfuse also administer the oath of office to new firefighters.
Awards include recognitions for merit, CPR saves, unit citations, citizen commendations, years of service, retirements, military service, and PA Task Force 1 deployments.
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Watch Ceremony
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Parks & Recreation
Parks Rec Desk
For programs and park facility updates, please visit our Rec Desk at
https://harrisburg.recdesk.com/Community/Home. This site can also be used to apply for park permits.
City Offers Assistance with Dead or Dangerous Street Trees
Recognizing that tree care can be costly, this fall for a limited time, the City is offering STREET TREE removal and pruning assistance to low-income property owners. The primary purpose of the program is to address street trees that pose an imminent threat to public safety.
Details can be found on our Trees page under the "Financial Assistance" Tab
New Street Trees for use in Camp Curtin
On November 13-16, community volunteers and Camp Curtin property owners will be planting 30 new street trees in that neighborhood. In September, residents were offered the opportunity to receive a new street tree at no charge, with funding provided to the City through a grant from Covenant Community Corporation. A contractor will be cutting openings in the concrete at nine locations where no space for planting a tree was previously available. The remaining trees will be planted in an existing tree pit or grassy strip between the sidewalk and the curb.
Each planting location was carefully assessed to determine site limitations and tree species suitable for each address were selected.
Residents are asked to help plant if they are able. If successful, the hope is that similar plantings can be organized in other neighborhoods throughout the city. For further information, contact the City Forester, Ellen Roane at earoane@harrisburgpa.gov.
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Public Works
Fall Leaf Collection Reminder
Important Street Sweeping Message
Please ensure your vehicle has been moved the night before street sweeping to ensure streets can be cleared.
Adhering to all parking regulations and signage will guarantee streets can be cleared and other routine maintenance can be conducted. Thank you for your cooperation!
The Great Harrisburg Litter Cleanup
Organized by Tri County Community Action, this annual community effort brings together volunteers to beautify neighborhoods throughout the city. The event is an initiative of the coalition Clean & Green Harrisburg and Keep Harrisburg/Dauphin County Beautiful.
The Public Works Department provided 7 one-ton dump trucks and 6 operators to help with the event. The trucks were used for the disposal of tires and electrical equipment.
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City Council
*There is no session on Tuesday November 3rd due to Election Day*
Harrisburg City Council is holding meetings as live-streamed video conferences. To submit comments that will be read into the record during the public comment period, residents are encouraged to email publiccomment@harrisburgpa.gov prior to 4 p.m. the day of the meeting. Comments should follow the same criteria as in-person sessions, including the following:
- Must include the resident’s name and address
- When read aloud, the comments should be under 2 minutes
- One comment per resident
For meeting agendas, calendar, and other materials, visit harrisburgpa.gov/city-council
Watch the live-stream at Youtube.com/whbg20
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Watch the latest City Council Legislative Session
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Bureau of Police
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Communications
Follow us on Social Media!
Don't forget to follow the City of Harrisburg on social media and to check out our NextDoor postings to get the latest City updates!
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Upcoming Virtual Meetings
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Harrisburg Architectural Review Board
Harrisburg Environmental Advisory Council
Harrisburg Human Relations Commission
Harrisburg Planning Commission
Harrisburg Zoning Hearing Board
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Mayor Papenfuse Leads Facebook Live Conversations Fridays at Noon
Mayor Eric Papenfuse is hosting community conversations live on Facebook and Channel 20 each Friday at noon during the coronavirus (COVID-19) disaster emergency.
The public is encouraged to submit questions and concerns in advance, which can be done as comments on the City of Harrisburg Facebook posts about the announcements.
WHAT: Facebook Live Community Conversations on Current Issues and Topics of Interest
WHERE: facebook.com/thecityofhbg, simulcast on WHBG-TV Channel 20
WHEN: Fridays at 12:00 p.m.
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Latest Facebook Live Videos
We want your input!
Let us know what topics/issues you want to see discussed on our weekly Community Conversations with Mayor Papenfuse. Please fill out our online form and let us know!
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October 13
UPMC Donated 18 AEDs to Harrisburg Bureau of Police
In partnership with The Peyton Walker Foundation, UPMC donated 18 AEDs, automated external defibrillators, to the Harrisburg Bureau of Police in recognition of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness (SCA) Month.
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October 22
Ribbon Cutting: Nativity School
Congratulations to the Nativity School of Harrisburg for opening their new location at 2101 North 5th Street!
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Capital Region Water
English & Spanish
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Updates
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Assistance During COVID-19
Several unemployment compensation programs are available for Pennsylvanians.
Use Commonwealth or Pennsylvania's guide for more info: pa.gov/guides/unemployment-benefits/.
Pennsylvanians financially hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic have until November 4 to apply for rent and mortgage assistance through Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency.
New repayment options are also available for monthly payments above the program's threshold.
 Apply today at http://phfa.org/pacares.
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