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Dauphin County Commissioners Award Over $2.3 Million in Tourism Grants to 77 Recipients
May 24, 2022The Dauphin County Commissioners recently awarded over $2.3 million in tourism industry grants to nearly 80 programs, projects and associations that will attract visitors to the area.Full story -
Dauphin County to Host Public Meeting May 25 on 2022 Emergency Solutions Grant Program
May 18, 2022Dauphin County is hosting a public meeting May 25 for public input into the 2022 Emergency Solutions Grant Program and application. The virtual meeting starts at 9 a.m.Full story -
2022 NACo Achievement Award: Dauphin County Earns National Recognition for Mental Health Diversion Network
May 12, 2022Dauphin County has been awarded a National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Award for efforts to divert individuals to mental health services.Full story -
Message to Voters: VPC Mailings are Not Affiliated with Dauphin County Elections Office
Apr 26, 2022The Dauphin County Bureau of Registration and Elections is alerting residents of a mailing being distributed by Voter Participation Center (VPC) that has no connection to the county’s official office.Full story -
Dauphin County Coroner’s Annual Report for 2021 Now Available Online
Apr 5, 2022The Dauphin County Coroner’s Annual Report for 2021 has been completed and is available online.Full story -
Dauphin County Commissioners Invest Over $600K to Improve Voter Accessibility; 4 Poll Place Location Changes Announced
Mar 23, 2022The Dauphin County Commissioners recently approved the relocation of four polling places to achieve ADA compliance and accommodate a new property owner.Full story -
Dauphin County Commissioners Pass Resolution in Strong Opposition of Tolling I-83 South Bridge – as Area Legislators Also Speak in Opposition
Mar 16, 2022The Dauphin County Commissioners passed a resolution Wednesday strongly opposing a proposal to toll the I-83 South Bridge as means to fund replacement, asking that funding sources more considerate of taxpayers be pursued.Full story -
Three Participants Set to Graduate from Dauphin County Drug Court on May 24; Watch it Virtually
Mar 15, 2022Three individuals set to graduate from Dauphin County Drug Court will put the total number of program graduates to 127 since launch of the intense rehabilitation program.Full story -
8 Participants to Graduate at Dauphin County Drug Court Ceremony on March 15
Mar 14, 2022Dauphin County Drug Court will hold its 28th graduation ceremony on Tuesday, March 15 to honor eight (8) participants for successfully completing the intense rehabilitation program.Full story -
Ladies’ Night Out Mardi Gras Event Set for March 18 in Northern Dauphin County
Mar 11, 2022Dauphin County’s annual Ladies’ Night Out event in northern Dauphin County is set for March 18. The day-long event promotes self-care and wellness in northern Dauphin County communities.Full story -
Social Work Month: Dauphin County Commissioners Honor Children & Youth Services Staff Award Winners
Mar 9, 2022The Dauphin County Commissioners recognized county social workers this week – and awarded several Children & Youth Services staffers – in honor of Social Work Month.Full story -
Dauphin County Emergency Rental Assistance Program Will Pause Receiving New Applications on March 4
Mar 1, 2022Dauphin County is pausing acceptance of new applications to the Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program, to be effective at the end of the March 4 business day.Full story -
Dauphin County Commissioners Approve $8 Million in Gaming Grants for Infrastructure, Emergency and Human Services, Parks Projects
Feb 25, 2022The Dauphin County Commissioners awarded gaming dollars from Hollywood Casino to provide for emergency services, food bank and shelter resources, park improvements, and infrastructure projects – among many other initiatives.Full story -
Dauphin County Offers Recruitment and Retention Bonuses to Crisis Intervention Workers
Feb 24, 2022Dauphin County has obtained funding that will provide financial bonuses to crisis intervention workers. The incentive comes at a time when Dauphin County is working to recruit and retain employees for positions that provide essential services.Full story -
"A New Day" of Collaboration Between Dauphin County and City of Harrisburg as Commissioners Announce Disparity Study Funding
Feb 16, 2022Dauphin County Commissioners announce a funding partnership with City of Harrisburg to launch a disparity study aimed at presenting more work opportunities for diverse business vendors and contractors in the city.Full story -
Dauphin County Commissioners Extend Interest-Free Grace Period for Property Owners with Delinquent Taxes
Feb 15, 2022Dauphin County Commissioners Mike Pries, Chad Saylor, and George P. Hartwick, III are extending an interest-free grace period to all property owners with 2021 delinquent property taxes. Property owners now have until April 1, 2022, to pay their taxes in full and take advantage of the program.Full story -
Magisterial District Reestablishment Plan for Dauphin County Now Open to Public Review and Comment
Feb 4, 2022The Twelfth Judicial District of Pennsylvania – which encompasses Dauphin County – is announcing that its Decennial Magisterial District Reestablishment plan is now available for public inspection and comment.Full story -
Dauphin County Prison Inmate Pronounced Dead after Being Found Unresponsive
Jan 31, 2022An inmate at Dauphin County Prison died Monday after staff found him unresponsive in his cell. Jamal K. Crummel was pronounced dead at the prison at 10:12 a.m. by a Dauphin County deputy coroner.Full story -
Dauphin County Emergency Rental Assistance Program Set to Launch New Online Application Platform
Jan 28, 2022The application window remains open for applicants to the Dauphin County Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program. Dauphin County is transitioning to a new online application platform that will prioritize those applicants with the highest level of risk while decreasing overall processing time.Full story -
Dauphin County Hosting Open Interviews for Emergency Dispatcher Positions
Jan 28, 2022Dauphin County is hosting open interview sessions the week of Jan. 31 for emergency 9-1-1 telecommunicator positions.Full story