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Harrisburg

American  
[har-is-burg] / ˈhær ɪsˌbɜrg /

noun

  1. a city in and the capital of Pennsylvania, in the S part, on the Susquehanna River.


Harrisburg British  
/ ˈhærɪsˌbɜːɡ /

noun

  1. a city in S Pennsylvania, on the Susquehanna River: the state capital. Pop: 48 322 (2003 est)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The man who became Buddy Bradley was born Clarence Bradley Epps in 1905 in Clarkesville, Ga. Orphaned at 14, he moved to Harrisburg, Pa., and soon went to work as a busboy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

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

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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