Harrisburg: Quick Facts

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How Democrats flipped the Pa. Senate and Congress to take control in Harrisburg and Washington • Nov. 4, 2026, 10:58 AM ET (The Colorado Springs Gazette)

Democrats win enough seats to gain full control in Harrisburg, Gov. Josh Shapiro says • Nov. 4, 2026, 12:22 AM ET (The Colorado Springs Gazette)

New Kensington-Arnold superintendent to voice concerns on teacher shortage at Harrisburg summit • Oct. 20, 2026, 2:36 PM ET (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)

Harrisburg, SF Christian & James Valley Christian also win state titles • Oct. 18, 2026, 1:08 AM ET (The Sioux Falls Argus Leader)

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downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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Aerial view of Three Mile Island nuclear power station near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with four cooling towers; damaged reactor number two is in the foreground. Steam rises from one tower.

Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra

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Political map of Pennsylvania showing county boundaries, county names, and major cities, including state capital Harrisburg and other cities like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. The map also features neighboring states-New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, and Ohio-and includes a small locator map highlighting Pennsylvania's position in the eastern United States.

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