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PRESS RELEASES

The City of Harrisburg and the Office of Mayor Stephen R. Reed provides news information from time to time to all media outlets. For further news information, contact Randy King at 717.255.3040.

Recent Press Release

October 24 2005

$1.7 MILLION IN NEW UPGRADES AND RENOVATIONS CELEBRATED AT CAMP CURTIN YMCA IN UPTOWN HARRISBURG

Mayor Stephen R. Reed and State Representative Ronald I. Buxton(D-103rd) today joined officials from the Camp Curtin YMCA to dedicate nearly $1.7 million in renovations and upgrades at the landmark Uptown recreational facility at 2135 N. 6th Street. The work has been underway since 1997.

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October 24 2005

HURRICANE WILMA PREPARATIONS ARE UNDERWAY

Mayor Stephen R. Reed today said that while Hurricane Wilma remains to the extreme South, preparations here have nonetheless occurred. The City is the statewide administrator of Pennsylvania Task Force One, one of the 28 federally certified national response teams, and the City has been in continuous contact with FEMA regarding the impending storm

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October 24 2005

UNIQUE NEW FINE FURNITURE GALLERY & DESIGN STUDIO OPENS IN DOWNTOWN

Mayor Stephen R. Reed today conducted ribbon cutting services to officially open the unique new Choquette Gallery and Design Studio at 421 N. 2nd Street in downtown Harrisburg. Choquette’s offers fine and antique furniture restoration and design services, with specialties in leather and fabric restoration projects and interior design consulting.

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October 24 2005

“SHEAR INSANITY” BEAUTY SALON OPENS UPTOWN

Mayor Stephen R. Reed today cut the ribbon to officially open the new “Shear Insanity” beauty salon at 2200 North 6th Street in Uptown Harrisburg. The full-service hair and beauty salon offers a wide array of services and products for the discerning beauty consumer.

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October 24 2005

HOWARD TIRE CO. SERVICE FACILITY OPENS ON CAMERON STREET

Mayor Stephen R. Reed today cut the ribbon during dedication services for the new Howard Tire Company Inc., at 203-205 S. Cameron Street. The new automotive service center offers a full range of tire and automotive care services to the public.

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October 13 2005

America’s Promise Alliance Names Harrisburg One of 100 Best Communities for Young People

America’s Promise – The Alliance for Youth today announced that Harrisburg is a winner of a first-ever national competition to identify 100 Best Communities for Young People. The winning communities – ranging from small towns to urban neighborhoods across America – are being celebrated for their commitment to provide healthy, safe and caring environments for young people.

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October 13 2005

NEW PALUMBO’S ITALIAN EATERY ADDS TO RESTAURANT ROW OFFERINGS

Mayor Stephen R. Reed today cut the ribbon to officially dedicate the new Palumbo’s Italian Eatery in the heart of downtown’s Restaurant Row at 104 N. 2nd Street. The new culinary attraction features the venerable Palumbo’s famous pizzas and Italian cuisine.

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October 13 2005

POWERS & ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE OPENS NEW HEADQUARTERS IN CITY

Mayor Stephen R. Reed today cut the ribbon to officially dedicate the new Powers & Associates LLC real estate development headquarters in the city, at 1703 N. Front Street.

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October 13 2005

SAFE HAVEN QUALITY CARE OPENS ON ALLISON HILL; INNOVATIVE COMPANY PROVIDES PERSONAL HOME CARE

Mayor Stephen R. Reed today dedicated the new Safe Haven Quality Care LLC company at 1319 Derry Street in Allison Hill. The innovative new personal care business provides non-medical in-home services to the elderly and disabled.

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