Bookbags and PPE are preferred, but all school supplies are welcome. Author: Jermaine Rowley (FOX43) Updated: 10:56 PM EDT July 8, 2021
HARRISBURG, Pa. All You Can Inc. is hosting its annual school supply donation drive at Good Brotha s Cafe and Boost Mobile, Giant Food Stores and Texas Roadhouse locations in Harrisburg.
Organizers say donors must drop off new items at the locations. Bookbags and PPE are preferred, but all school supplies are welcome.
Donations are accepted from July 12 through Sept. 12. Volunteers will sort the items and take them to the Harrisburg School District to ensure every school has the bulk of supplies to begin the academic year.
For the 2nd year in a row, a march will kick off at the Capitol and make its way to 3rd Street. Last year, the Governor, Police Commissioner, and Mayor all took part
Here’s what Harrisburg City Council’s 13 Democratic candidates say about 3 of its key issues
Updated May 11, 2021;
When Democrats head to the polls for the May 18 primary, they will have to narrow the selection of 13 candidates down to four.
The candidates are Vishal Bajpai, Lori Ann Beamer-Saulisbury, Roy Christ, Shamaine Daniels, Crystal Davis, Carrie Fowler, Sarah Gethers, Ausha N. Green, Lavet Henderson, Jennie Jenkins-Dallas, Robert Lawson, Jocelyn Rawls and Ralph Rodriguez.
PennLive asked each candidate the same three questions about issues facing the city. Here’s what they had to say:
Question 1: Many residents are interested in more affordable housing in the city. What do you believe the biggest issues are with housing in the city and how would you address the issue of affordable, quality housing?