Harrisburg City Council unanimously passed Bill 13, transferring dog licensing from the city to Dauphin County and removing feline licensing requirements described in the committee report as unused since the 1990s.

Harrisburg — Nov 11, 2026

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Standouts compare Harrisburg with communities in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2023, Harrisburg's violent crime rate was 1,070 per 100,000 residents; Polco's model expected 803. It fell short of expectations.

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Nov 11Harrisburg City Council Legislative SessionBill 13 passed 6-0.Nov 9Harrisburg City Council Policy Work SessionProphet requested side-by-side maps, plain-language explanations, copies residents could review and a reliable contact and response timeline.Nov 5Harrisburg City Planning Commission MeetingLDP approved with conditions.Nov 2Harrisburg City Council Work SessionBill 13 added to legislative agenda (motion by President Hill).

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Council approves application for up to $1 million for Reservoir Park garden

Council approves 2026 budget reallocations and city property disposal

Harrisburg sends tax, budget, safety and service proposals to committees

Harrisburg budget proposal relies on new streetlight fund, rate increases

Harrisburg approves transfer of dog licensing to Dauphin County

Midtown resident urges coordination on proposed data center rules

Council approves plan for 138-room hotel at 333 Market Street

Council authorizes settlement negotiations tied to 1549 Walnut Street

Council approves 38-apartment plan for 110-112 North Second Street

PA Business Assistance Center describes support for small businesses

Council approves closeout of city parks and open-space planning grant

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Harrisburg sends tax, budget, safety and service proposals to committees

Harrisburg budget proposal relies on new streetlight fund, rate increases