Category: Harrisburg
Director of Finance responds to allegations against City of Harrisburg in federal lawsuit
Bruce Weber, Director of Finance & Budget for the City of Harrisburg, quickly dismissed any hint of a looming settlement by the city. “I’d rather have the courts adjudicate. That’s what they are there for. Due process.”
FBI investigating evidence against Harrisburg Mayor in real estate, abuse of power scandal: Federal Lawsuit
An FBI investigation related to corruption of Harrisburg officials has hamstrung the efforts of the city’s legal team to have the lawsuit dismissed.
Trump-hating mayor uses codes enforcement to attack republican voter in Harrisburg, PA: Lawsuit
The city resident at the center of the federal lawsuit who had his life threatened by the senior advisor to Mayor Papenfuse was repeatedly targeted and excessively fined by city codes enforcement for politically motivated reasons, the lawsuit alleges.
Private property rights violated by Harrisburg Bureau of Codes, allegedly directed by Mayor: Federal Lawsuit
Former Codes Official Arden Emerick testified under oath to Magisterial District Justice Margeram that he was specifically directed by the mayor to cite the owner of 333 S. 18th Street for codes violations. This tactic was used in conjunction with the scheme to undervalue real estate in Allison Hill.
Harrisburg Mayor Papenfuse named in federal lawsuit for alleged real estate scheme involving tax sale
HRA initiated neighborhood rezoning which created land use restrictions, increased taxes, and other financial burdens, with the end goal to eventually take over real estate parcels at a fraction of market value through tax sales using straw buyers.
Harrisburg officials named in federal lawsuit for alleged real estate scheme
Several high profile figures are named in the lawsuit including Harrisburg Mayor Eric Papenfuse, and Dauphin County Commissioner George Hartwick.
The plaintiffs claim that the defendants targeted private property owners as part of an illegal rezoning plan coordinated by the Harrisburg Redevelopment Authority.
Harrisburg Rising: Federal Courthouse, HU Tower, Transportation Center, & Riverfront Walk
Construction is booming in the capital city. Spurred by government grant money and a large federal infrastructure investment, Harrisburg is entering a renaissance period of development.
VIDEO: New Kierra Luv Freestyle – “The mood swings no period” #actupchallenge
The up-and-coming young rap star has put Harrisburg on the hip-hop map. This weekend Kierra Luv dropped another freestyle that showcases her intricate lyrical flow, raw artistic emotion, and displays wisdom beyond her years.
Mega-producer Scott Storch records with Harrisburg native Kierra Luv – “We killed it and this girl is mad talent.”
Following the recording session, Storch posted their picture on Instagram with the caption, “We killed it and this girl is mad talent!”
Kierra tweeted, “Only Hits never missing,” and posted photos from the studio on Instagram.
Social justice warriors call for violence against ‘Identity Evropa’ to combat racist stickers – Harrisburg, PA
In response to the local controversy of stickers being posted around town, one person said, “Oh, I’m ready. I wrote my master thesis about the Alt-Right and I’m serious about combating them.” Another said, “We should always punch a Nazi… we already gave peace a chance… I will not tolerate intolerance..”
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