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.

 

Crafting Capital Nightlife: An Exercise in Personality and Consistency

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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Q&A: Dr. Mel Schiavelli, President of Harrisburg University

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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Rethinking Office Space: A Different Way to Work

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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Harrisburg University Looks to Bolster Regional Economy by Linking Academia and Industry

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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Urban Renewal and The Promise Of PA's Brownfields

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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