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Learn Web skills, get better story assignments

Reporters ought to be learning Web skills for self-preservation and for the betterment of the community. But if that’s not enough, how about getting better story assignments? That was my experience during the Pennsylvania primaries, when I was often dispatched to some of the bigger events in the state. And believe me, I’m no ace reporter at the paper. It wasn’t because of my storytelling skills (we have a fairly large ...

Harrisburg Young Professionals Presidential Debate

HYP has just announced that on April 3rd at the Hilton Harrisburg they will host an educational presidential debate to raise awareness about the candidates before the PA primary on April 23rd. The event will take place in the Pennsylvania Ballroom at 6:30 and is being sponsored by Harrisburg University for Science and Technology and Greenlee Partners, LLC. [...]

Messiah College to Host McCain, Clinton, & Obama April 13th

Messiah College has been selected to host the Compassion Forum, an event in which the leading presidential candidates of both political parties have been invited to discuss compassion issues that bridge the theological spectrum. The Compassion Forum is scheduled for the evening of April 13.President Kim S. Phipps sent this announcement to campus on March 13, 2008: [...]

Campaign signs appear as primary nears

Campaign signs have sprouted throughout the Linglestown area for the May 15 primary election.Signs placed at the flagpole island at the village square caused a stir on the Linglestown forum on PennLive.com. (See item #99.) I walked to the square tonight, and the signs had been removed.This election cycle features races for county and township offices, school board seats and some statewide judicial posts. Also, all registered voters ...

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blogHarrisburg is going to be undergoing some cosmetic changes over these next few days. We're looking for a clean, well-organized theme that's news-worthy, but still easy on the eyes. Although we already have a few favorites lined up to try out, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Head over to the blogHarrisburg Forums and give us your feedback or suggestions.


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