As the state capitol, Harrisburg is teeming with activity inherent to its role as a center of government. But these days it's teeming with other activities as well, having undergone a dramatic economic transformation in recent years that's made it an exemplar of urban renewal.
A concentration of national corporate headquarters, hi-tech companies and financial firms call Harrisburg home, making it the economic hub of the Central Pennsylvania region.
A thriving downtown and cultural life accompany the city's buzzing industry. In addition to a gallery walk and restaurant row, Harrisburg boasts the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, the State Museum of Pennsylvania, and the annual Pennsylvania Farm Show, the largest agricultural exhibition of its kind in the U.S.
By: Sara Bozich, 4/9/2009
Over the last decade, downtown Harrisburg has gradually come to life as
a destination spot for dining and drinking, and it now boasts an active
nightlife centered on a true "Restaurant Row" that's held together by a
handful of hearty restaurateurs.
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By: John Davidson, 2/26/2009
On Wednesday, Harrisburg University dedicated its brand new,
$73-million Academic Center in downtown Harrisburg. We spoke with HU
President Dr. Mel Schiavelli about the ultramodern facility and how
schools like HU can help revitalize a city and make a region
competitive in the global economy.
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By: Abby Mendelson, 2/19/2009
Across Pennsylvania, companies that rely on creativity are crafting new
kinds of work environments--and in the process reshaping the way
employees think and work
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By: Sarah Cooper Bobersky, 12/4/2008
Only three years after opening its doors, Harrisburg University of
Science and Technology is changing the capital region. Not only is the
school adding a $73 million, 16-story academic center to the Harrisburg
skyline, its also building bridges between the ivory tower and the new
economy.
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By: John Steele, 10/16/2008
As Pennsylvania communities become increasingly engaged with development projects, they are beginning to grapple with the question of brownfield redevelopment--and are making their voices heard.
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