Harrisburg
Americannoun
noun
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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
The Harrisburg Bureau of Fire said it had worked to put out the blaze while police focused on evacuating Shapiro and his family.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2025
By the end of the month they are closing on Harrisburg, having spread panic and rage and despair through the North.
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
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