PRESS RELEASE ARCHIVE

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.

Press Releases for September 2002

September 26, 2002 — New Law Firm Locates In Downtown; Kelly, Hoffman & Goduto LLP Now Housed At Commerce Towers
A new law firm has located in Harrisburg, Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced during ribbon cutting ceremonies for the expansive new offices of Kelly, Hoffman and Goduto, LLP, at 300 N. Second Street in the Commerce Towers Building.
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September 26, 2002 — City Food Service Businesses Offered Free Health Code Seminars; Safe Food Service Sessions Slated For Sept. 30 On City Island
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced that the City will offer a free Safe Food Service training session to city-based restaurateurs and their employees on Monday, September 30, at Carousel Pavilion on City Island. For attendee convenience the free city Health Code training session will be held twice, at 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to allow more employees to attend without disrupting daily business operations.
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September 25, 2002 — Task Force On Racial Equality & Equity Formed
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced the establishment of a Task Force on Racial Equality and Equity, which is being commissioned to a twelve month effort to identify and undertake action steps to assure full access and opportunity for persons of all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
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September 23, 2002 — Lawson Hotel Contents & Salvage Rights To Be Auctioned On Monday, Sept. 30, 2002
The contents and salvage rights to the Lawson Hotel at 1602 N. 7th Street will be auctioned off on Monday, September 30, 2002, Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced. The auction and salvaging work are part of the city’s Gateway North Project, which involves the widening of N. 7th Street between Reily and Maclay Streets to alleviate commuter congestion along the heavily traveled N. Second and N. Front Streets commuter routes.
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September 17, 2002 — McGrath’s Pub Adds To Downtown Dining And Entertainment Options
Harrisburg’s Restaurant Row patrons have yet another unique dining and entertainment attraction to visit with the Grand Opening of McGrath’s Pub at 202 Locust Street, Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced during ribbon cutting ceremonies for the strategically located Pub and Restaurant.
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September 17, 2002 — Top Hirings Announced For Harrisburg School District
Mayor Stephen R. Reed today announced the selection of two new educators for senior vacancies in the Harrisburg School District, as well as the hiring of two consulting specialists who will provide targeted services to the District.
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September 16, 2002 — County Attractions To Conduct Cross-Promotion Campaign; Effort To Feature Hershey Bears, Harrisburg Senators & The National Civil War Museum
A unique new cross-promotion campaign that highlights Central Pennsylvania’s top sports and entertainment attractions will be undertaken by the HERSHEY Bears, Harrisburg Senators and The National Civil War Museum, Mayor Stephen R. Reed and Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company (HE&R) Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Newkam today announced. The innovative new regional partnership was first proposed by John Payne, Chairman of the Dauphin County Board of Commissioners.
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