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HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The State Museum will host another edition of its popular Artists Conversations series from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15. Susquehanna Art Museum exhibits manager Amy Hammond and artist/photographer Kevyn Bashore will discuss Bashore's 365 day iPhone photography journal project. The project is featured in the exhibit "Where There is Light," on display through Feb. 17. This free program is being held in conjunction with 3(rd)...

Event slated for February 2-10 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania was officially postponed today by event producer Reed Exhibitions, costing local economy $80 million in lost revenue. HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The producers of the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show, a longstanding tradition at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania dating back to 1951, announced today that the event was being postponed due to the...

HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The State Museum of Pennsylvania will host an installment of its popular Artists Conversations series at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18, including an insiders' tour of the Pennsylvania Watercolor International Exhibit by featured artists Deb Watson and Richard P. Ressel. The program is being held in conjunction with 3(rd) in the Burg which is a partnership of galleries and businesses celebrating local artists and their...

HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Tom Corbett today opened the 97(th) Pennsylvania Farm Show by welcoming visitors to celebrate the state's agriculture industry. "Pennsylvania has a rich agricultural tradition, and the Pennsylvania Farm Show honors our oldest and largest industry," Corbett said. "There are almost 13 million people in Pennsylvania, and every one of them depends on 62,000 farm families. To all of our farmers, thank you." The 2013...

HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Visitors to the 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show can enter their photographs capturing the spirit of this year's show in the annual photo contest and win prizes. "When you go to the Farm Show, you're capturing a lot of memories, so be on the lookout for the perfect snapshot," Agriculture Secretary George Greig said. "Share your Farm Show experience and compete for bragging rights, cash and a VIP parking space." Anyone visiting...

HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The State Museum of Pennsylvania today announced its program schedule for January 2013: Emancipation Proclamation Exhibit and Lecture: In honor of the 150(th) anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, a rare copy of the document signed by President Abraham Lincoln will be on display at The State Museum of Pennsylvania from Jan. 12 to Feb. 3, 2013. The proclamation copy is on loan to the museum by the Union League of...

HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Tom Corbett recently announced the following confirmations: Advisory Council for Delaware Valley Veterans' Home Benjamin A. Mastridge Sr., Trevose (reappointment) William McManus, West Chester Advisory Council for Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center Ronald W. Faust, West Pittston (reappointment) Advisory Council for Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home Robert Sembower, Somerset Advisory Council for Pennsylvania Soldiers' and...

Normal traffic patterns to resume HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The North Seventh Street Bypass in downtown Harrisburg will re-open today at noon after an 18-month closure during construction to replace the 40-year-old electrical substation that powered the state Capitol Complex. Normal traffic patterns will resume meaning all through-traffic turning right from Fifth Street onto Walnut Street will no longer be redirected eastbound across the State Street...

Culinary Connection Stage to Feature Live Demos, 'Battle of the Burg' HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- An all-star lineup of chefs, local celebrities and commodity producers will entertain visitors at the 2013 Pennsylvania Farm Show as they create dishes from Pennsylvania-sourced products on the PA Preferred® Culinary Connection Stage. "The Farm Show proudly displays our state's diverse agriculture industry through every step from farm to fork," said...

HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- PennDOT has extended the deadline for elementary school students to submit entries for its aviation art contest until Wednesday, Dec. 19, recognizing that Hurricane Sandy resulted in school closings in some regions of the state. Sponsored by PennDOT's Bureau of Aviation, the contest encourages students to display their talents and learn about aviation. This year's contest theme is "50 Years of American Space Flight."...