Harrisburg
Americannoun
noun
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A number of cities in Pennsylvania, including Harrisburg and Allentown, have used higher tax rates on land than on buildings, with evidence of increased development and reduced vacancy.
From Barron's ● Apr. 17, 2026
Three Mile Island was located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, just a few hours’ drive from Asbury Park, making it also just a few hours’ drive from multiple major population centers.
From Salon ● Feb. 10, 2026
In central Pennsylvania, an “intergenerational schism” shadows the restart, said Eric Epstein, 66, of Harrisburg, who joined “Three Mile Island Alert,” a watchdog group, in 1984.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 1, 2025
When Audrey was 15 years old, her family made the trip from their home in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, one of the best in the country.
From Slate ● Sep. 15, 2025
At an Army base in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, an elite helicopter squadron waited on high alert with one assignment.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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