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      	  <title> When you want PIZZA at your DOOR, call PIZZA POR FAVOR!!!</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ Pizza Por Favor, for some of you that's Pizza Please in Spanish.  Opened for business since late August 2011, Pizza Por Favor, owned and operated by Miguel and Esmeralda Andujar is Harrisburg's proud new Latino owned business.  Pizza Por Favor is located at 98 N. 17th Street between 17th&#38;Walnut]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1622/when-you-want-pizza-at-your-door-call-pizza-por-favor]]></link> 
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      	  <title> Aprenda Ingles en el 2012</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ CEEED – Center for Employment, Education&#38;Entrepreneurial Development
1301 Derry Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104 
Phone: 717-724-4834 
Fax: 717-724-4841
                                                  Horas de operacion:  
Lunes - Viernes 
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  
12 – 1 p.m. Closed for]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1620/aprenda-ingles-en-el-2012]]></link> 
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      	  <title> Harrisburg Takeover: What Was the Governor Thinking?</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ As citizens in Harrisburg and surrounding areas were desperate for leadership from Governor Corbett to help solve the City’s fiscal dilemma, I can’t help but believe he fell far short of the mark. Case in point:

There are some items that are fairly obvious even to the most casual observer -

1.]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1614/harrisburg-takeover-what-was-the-governor-thinking]]></link> 
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      	  <title> The First Three Days After an Emergency</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ Local officials and relief workers will respond after a disaster, but they may not be able to reach everyone right away. That's why it's critical to be prepared to survive on your own for a minimum of three days in the event of an emergency. This may mean providing your own shelter, food, water,]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1590/the-first-three-days-after-an-emergency]]></link> 
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      	  <title> Latinos Grow In Numbers claim many newspapers
throughout the USA</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ The Census recently confirmed to the rest of the USA what we Latinos already knew...THERE ARE MORE OF US TODAY THAN 10 YEARS AGO!!!  As my kids would say...DUH!!  I ask myself, why is everyone so shocked?  

When I was a kid in the Sunshine State Latinos were confined to Miami, in NY to Brooklyn]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1546/latinos-grow-in-numbers-claim-many-newspapers-throughout-the]]></link> 
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      	  <title> Meeting Farmers Market in South Harrisburg</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ A community forum will be held on Monday, February 28 2011 starting promptly at 5:30pm - 7:00pm.   The goal of such a forum will be to establish framework and dialogue in the development of a second year round farmers market in the South Harrisburg area.  Within our community our food safety and]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1536/meeting-farmers-market-in-south-harrisburg]]></link> 
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      	  <title> Seeking community input on Harrisburg’s financial recovery</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ As the Act 47 Coordinator for the City of Harrisburg we are seeking community input on Harrisburg’s financial recovery.  We are conducting two public meetings to answer questions and get input from residents and businesses.  

·Meeting 1: Monday, Feb. 28; 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.                     ]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1535/seeking-community-input-on-harrisburg-s-financial-recovery]]></link> 
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      	  <title> An invitation to the next Latin Music Meetup from Dj Juanito</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ We meet up for classes (some free, some with fee), Salsa meetups mingling&#38;social dancing. Our group provides a warm and friendly atmosphere for everyone to hang - beginners and all level dancers. No matter what level and what style of 
dancing, everyone is welcome to join. No need to bring]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1489/an-invitation-to-the-next-latin-music-meetup-from-dj-juanito]]></link> 
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      	  <title> Norman Bristol Col&amp;#243;n</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ Norman Bristol Col&#243;n, born and raised in Guayama, Puerto Rico, was appointed in 2003 by Governor Edward G. Rendell as the youngest Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Governor’s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs, the Commonwealth’s advocate agency f...or its more than 645,000 Latino]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1504/norman-bristol-col-amp-243-n]]></link> 
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      	  <title> Local Harrisburg and York Family in Need of Financial Support</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ Please all out there, you may have seen in the news. Luis Cruz from York, PA was... shot and killed outside him home. Young 37 years old and father was shot and killed. Family is in need of financial support to help with funeral cost and are taking donations, please every little bit helps. $1, $5,]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1499/local-harrisburg-and-york-family-in-need-of-financial-support]]></link> 
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      	  <title> Governor Rendell Opens 2011 Pennsylvania Farm Show</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ Harrisburg – Governor Edward G. Rendell today kicked off the 2011 Pennsylvania Farm Show by welcoming visitors to celebrate the time-honored tradition and its thousands of exhibitors and volunteers.

“In the past eight years, we have accomplished a great deal to ensure this vital sector of our]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1497/governor-rendell-opens-2011-pennsylvania-farm-show]]></link> 
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      	  <title> S.T.R.I.V.E., Inc. (Steering Teens Right In Virtuous Excellence, Inc.)</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ The time is coming near for S.T.R.I.V.E., Inc. (Steering Teens Right In Virtuous Excellence, Inc.) to begin its services to youth within the Dauphin County area.  I have secured a few locations for us to tutor, mentor, and a computer lab for any computer-related services we want to provide to the]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1467/s-t-r-i-v-e-inc-steering-teens-right-in-virtuous-excellence]]></link> 
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      	  <title> New Meetup Group: York Salsa Caliente Meetup</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole; that is why I dance. "Hot Salsa Caliente" 
Hans Bos 

This groups first Meetup is already scheduled!

** York Salsa Caliente Meetup ** — Wednesday, January 26,]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1466/new-meetup-group-york-salsa-caliente-meetup]]></link> 
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      	  <title> Money In Your Pocket Campaign</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ This program is for low to moderate income families. (generally those with a yearly income of $49,000 or less)

Tax preparation will begin on February 1, 2010.

Taxes are prepared by trained volunteers.
Be sure to bring the following information to have your taxes prepared:
*Valid picture]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1452/money-in-your-pocket-campaign]]></link> 
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      	  <title> Christmas Trees Still Available!
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          <description><![CDATA[ Douglas fir trees from St. Judes Tree Farm in Juniata County will be arriving at Joshua Farm on Saturdays, December 4th, 11th, and 18th between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.  Fresh cut, 5-7 trees are $25 each, with proceeds benefitting our youth employment program.  Walk up sales are welcome, but pre-ordering]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1447/christmas-trees-still-available]]></link> 
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      	  <title> From Tweet to Table: Susquehanna Bank Conducts 
Virtual Food Drive with #Tweet2Feed on Twitter
</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ This holiday season, Susquehanna Bank is taking the traditional food drive and putting it online by launching its first-ever #Tweet2Feed campaign. The campaign, which taps into the ever-growing community of Twitter users, supports area food banks in the communities that Susquehanna serves. All]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1429/from-tweet-to-table-susquehanna-bank-conducts-virtual-food]]></link> 
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      	  <title> National CBS Celebrity Comes to Harrisburg for good cause.</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ Dave Price, meterologist for the early Show on CBS made a stop though Harrisburg.  

A viewer challenged him and he would pay $600 if he had his own personal coat drive.

What a great and huge success this has been.   ]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1428/national-cbs-celebrity-comes-to-harrisburg-for-good-cause]]></link> 
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      	  <title> SOUTH ALLISON HILL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, CHURCHES AND BUSINESSES 
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          <description><![CDATA[ As you all know, “Trick or Treat” night in the City of Harrisburg is Thursday, October 28th from 6-8pm. Due to the radical increase of violent crimes and deviant behavior occurring throughout the city, we are compelled to respond as a unified community in order to protect our young, candy bag-toting]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1400/south-allison-hill-community-organizations-churches-and]]></link> 
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      	  <title> UNCLAIMED PROPERTY NOW SUBJECT TO CHILD SUPPORT SEIZURE</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ The stash of unclaimed property held by the Pennsylvania Treasury will now be subject to seizure for unpaid child support, under an arrangement finalized between DPW’s Bureau of Child Support Enforcement and the Treasurer Rob McCord.

The bureau’s county-level offices will now be able to seek]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1355/unclaimed-property-now-subject-to-child-support-seizure]]></link> 
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      	  <title> RECALL NOTICE
CHUCK E. CHEESE LIGHT-UP RING AND STAR GLASSES</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ Chuck E. Cheeses* is voluntarily recalling its Light-Up Ring and Star Glasses. The ring comes in blue, green, purple, yellow, and pink colors, and the glasses come in a red color. The Light-Up Ring was either sold as part of a promotional treasure chest cup from August 2009 through June 25, 2010 or]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1352/recall-notice-chuck-e-cheese-light-up-ring-and-star-glasses]]></link> 
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      	  <title> Joanna Otero-Cruz first sit down interview with
Diego Castellanos on Puerto Rican Panorama
</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ PHILADELPHIA--- The Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations presents their newly appointed Executive Director Joanna Otero-Cruz to the community with the help of Puerto Rican Panorama and Diego Castellanos.

During the interview Otero-Cruz presents the value of the organization to the community,]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1308/joanna-otero-cruz-first-sit-down-interview-with-diego]]></link> 
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      	  <title> New State Budget Invests in Pennsylvania’s Future</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ The new state budget signed this week by Governor Edward G. Rendell continues to invest in Pennsylvania’s future, despite challenging economic times. While not increasing taxes, the budget makes substantial new investments in education and job creation programs that are critical to our state’s]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1293/new-state-budget-invests-in-pennsylvania-s-future]]></link> 
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      	  <title> Latino Hispanic American Community Center Opens Doors July 12, 2010</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ 
Everyone is welcome to stop by for help finding jobs, and for referrals of neighborhood businesses and social service agencies. 

Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and located at 1319 Derry Street. 

The new excutive director was introduced to the community at the grand opening event on]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1292/latino-hispanic-american-community-center-opens-doors-july-12]]></link> 
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      	  <title> You Are Invited!
The Creative Energy of POSITIVE thinking
</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ It is a great honor to extend a personal invitation to you, to a special evening of fellowship, networking and a private presentation of my book “The Creative Energy of Positive Thinking: A Basic Approach to the Genuine Concept of Happiness”<p><p>HACC, Rose Lehrman Arts Center<p>One HACC Drive.]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1265/you-are-invited-the-creative-energy-of-positive-thinking]]></link> 
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      	  <title> Dauphin County Warns Seniors of Heat Threat  </title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ With heat and humidity pushing temperatures to a 
heat index over 100 degrees, Dauphin County Commissioners and their Area Agency 
on Aging are reaching out to at-risk senior citizens and making fans and air 
conditioning units available to those in need.  

As part of Dauphin County’s heat]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1284/dauphin-county-warns-seniors-of-heat-threat]]></link> 
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      	  <title> Governor Rendell Announces Resignation of Secretary of the Commonwealth Pedro A. Cort&amp;#233;s

</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ Harrisburg –Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced that Secretary of the Commonwealth Pedro A. Cort&#233;s will resign June 11 to become the executive vice president of Everyone Counts, a company specializing in military and overseas voting technology. He will be responsible for strategic business]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1255/governor-rendell-announces-resignation-of-secretary-of-the]]></link> 
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      	  <title> Governor Rendell Opens Tax Amnesty Program</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ Governor Edward G. Rendell today opened Pennsylvania’s new Tax Amnesty program, which gives delinquent taxpayers an incentive to pay what they owe. For a limited time, the Department of Revenue will waive 100 percent of penalties and half the interest for anyone who applies for tax amnesty online at]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1241/governor-rendell-opens-tax-amnesty-program]]></link> 
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      	  <title> Jefferson Awards for Public Service presented to Highmark employees for outstanding volunteerism</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ Esmeralda Hetrick of Camp Hill, Pa. has been influential among the Harrisburg Hispanic Community by helping create opportunities for children to develop leadership skills. President of Estamos Unidos de Pennsylvania, Esmeralda coordinates volunteer activities, assists with education functions and]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1240/jefferson-awards-for-public-service-presented-to-highmark]]></link> 
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      	  <title> Latino Hispanic American Community Center Executive Director Search</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ We are thrilled to announce that the Board of Directors of the newly established Latino Hispanic American Community Center of Harrisburg is seeking applicants for the position of Executive Director.  Attached for your review please find the job posting and other related information.
<p>
<p>The]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1212/latino-hispanic-american-community-center-executive-director]]></link> 
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      	  <title> Have you received and mailed back your Census forms?</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ In order to get funds for the next decade for our community, schools, programs we need to complete the census forms so we are all counted. Spread the word to complete the form and mail back as soon as possible.<p><p><a>www.census.gov</a>]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1213/have-you-received-and-mailed-back-your-census-forms]]></link> 
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      	  <title> Enginuity Energy to hold briefing on new alternative energy technology.</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ Enginuity Energy LLC will hold a briefing to discuss potential plans for the introduction of new renewable energy technology in the Borough of Steelton, Pennsylvania. Members of the media and key stakeholders from within the local and regional community are invited to attend. The briefing will]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1183/enginuity-energy-to-hold-briefing-on-new-alternative-energy]]></link> 
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      	  <title> Latino Hispanic American Community Center (LHACC) to Hold Two Big Events This Month

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          <description><![CDATA[ For Immediate Release<p><p>Contact: Dr. Hector Ortiz, President, LHACC Board of Directors, 717-608-0444, richie1166@msn.com; or Ellen Roberts, LHACC Board, 717-514-6733, ewrreport@comcast.net<p><p>Harrisburg, March 11, 2010—The new Latino Hispanic American Community Center (LHACC) will host two]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1200/latino-hispanic-american-community-center-lhacc-to-hold-two]]></link> 
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      	  <title> Online survey to determine the extent to which immigrants with disabilities are being served by</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ The Governor’s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs (GACLA), in partnership with Diversity Dynamics, LLC, and the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council, is sponsoring an online survey to determine the extent to which immigrants with disabilities are being served by mainstream institutions]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1155/online-survey-to-determine-the-extent-to-which-immigrants-with]]></link> 
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      	  <title> Wake Forest where you can get a FREE education and get PAID while you're doing</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ Greetings, I wanted to let you know about a great opportunity here at Wake Forest where you can get a FREE education and get PAID while you're doing 
it. Our Dean of the Schools of Business is the former CEO of PepsiCo and very committed to diversity. He's gone around to his CEO friends, who have]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1154/wake-forest-where-you-can-get-a-free-education-and-get-paid]]></link> 
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      	  <title> GACLA Head Serves as 2010 Chair of Inter-State Migrant Education Council</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ Harrisburg – Norman Bristol Col&#243;n, executive director of the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs (GACLA), is serving as national chair of the Interstate Migrant Education Council, or IMEC, during 2010.
<p>Based in Washington, D.C., IMEC’s mission is to advocate policies that ensure the]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1151/gacla-head-serves-as-2010-chair-of-inter-state-migrant-education]]></link> 
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      	  <title> OYE NENE PUT THAT CELL PHONE DOWN!!!</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ After numerous deaths on our roads due to inattentive drivers Harrisburg City Council has proposed a new cell phone ban.  Harrisburg City Residents consider this your warning to beware.  No more texting, emailing, playing solitaire, surfing the web, or commenting on your friend's Facebook wall WHILE]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1142/oye-nene-put-that-cell-phone-down]]></link> 
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      	  <title> Boy Scout Troop 710 is currently looking to recruit adult volunteers!</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ BOY SCOUT TROOP 710<p>VFW POST 710<p>STEELTON, PA<p><p>Many positions are open within the troop!  <p><p>Volunteer your time to help our youth of today grow into fine citizens of tomorrow!<p><p>Examples of some volunteer positions we are looking to fill:<p>Assistant Scout Master]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1118/boy-scout-troop-710-is-currently-looking-to-recruit-adult]]></link> 
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      	  <title> TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR MAYOR-ELECT THOMPSON’S INAUGURAL BALL </title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ HARRISBURG: Mayor-elect Linda Thompson and Susan Simms Marsh, chairperson of the Inaugural Committee, today announced that tickets for the Inaugural Ball on Jan. 4, 2010, are now available.  
<p>The Inaugural Ball will be held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center on Cameron St.,]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1092/tickets-available-for-mayor-elect-thompson-s-inaugural-ball]]></link> 
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      	  <title> Media Advisory for 12.22.09: CENSUS TO OPEN LOCAL OFFICE TO SERVE LANCASTER AND BERKS COUNTIES</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ <p>CENSUS TO OPEN LOCAL OFFICE TO SERVE LANCASTER AND BERKS COUNTIES<p>Hundreds will be recruited for temporary positions<p><p>WHAT:      Local Census office to open in Lancaster.  The office will serve Lancaster and Berks Counties.<p><p>WHEN:      Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 10]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1098/media-advisory-for-12-22-09-census-to-open-local-office-to]]></link> 
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      	  <title> TWO SHENANDOAH, PENNSYLVANIA, MEN AND FOUR POLICE OFFICERS INDICTED FOR HATE CRIME AND RELATED</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ A federal grand jury has returned multiple indictments arising out of a fatal racially motivated beating and related police corruption in Shenandoah, Pa., the Justice Department announced.  The first indictment charges Derrick Donchak and Brandon Piekarsky with a federal hate crime for fatally]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1087/two-shenandoah-pennsylvania-men-and-four-police-officers]]></link> 
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      	  <title> PennDOT will make photo identification (ID) cards available to Pennsylvania residents ages 10 and</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ Harrisburg – Beginning today, PennDOT will make photo identification (ID) cards available to Pennsylvania residents ages 10 and older. The previous minimum age requirement to obtain a photo ID card was 16. <p><p>Act 159 of 2006 lowered the minimum age requirement for a Pennsylvania photo ID card]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1076/penndot-will-make-photo-identification-id-cards-available-to]]></link> 
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      	  <title> Harrisburg City Man Missing</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ 27 year old Harrisburg City man, Marlon Giovanny Villeda-Moreno, has been missing since November 19, 2009. On the afternoon of November 18, 2009, Marlon, who worked for Brickforce Staffing, got on the agency van to go to work.  He worked in Lancaster for a chocolate factory.  He returned home around]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1074/harrisburg-city-man-missing]]></link> 
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      	  <title> UFINANCIAL OFFERS FREE LIFE INSURANCE FOR WORKING PARENTS IN PENNSYLVANIA</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ (Camp Hill, PA – November 2, 2009) – uFinancial, a local financial services firm and MassMutual agency, is offering a totally free term life insurance program for working parents in Pennsylvania as part of their commitment to the local community. Under MassMutual’s LifeBridge Free Life Insurance]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1065/ufinancial-offers-free-life-insurance-for-working-parents-in]]></link> 
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      	  <title> Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging Providing Flu Shots for Senior Citizens 65 and Older</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging Providing Flu Shots for Senior Citizens 65 and Older.<p><p>On, Sunday, November 8, 2009, flu shots will be available for senior citizens 65 and older at St. Francis of Assisi.  Located at 1439 Market St, Harrisburg, PA 17103 from 8:30 am to 12 noon. <p><p>The]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/977/dauphin-county-area-agency-on-aging-providing-flu-shots-for]]></link> 
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      	  <title> Free Seminar for Small Business...Making It Happen</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ The Harrisburg Regional Chamber&#38;CREDC is partnering with the South Allison Hill Business Association to host the first ever “Making It Happen!” series. 
<p>“Making It Happen!” is an effort to bring resources, education and information to 
<p>diverse businesses in the area.
<p>]]></description> 
      	  <link><![CDATA[http://hablanews.com/news/1024/free-seminar-for-small-business-making-it-happen]]></link> 
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      	  <title> Victim/Witness Assistance Program Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Gala and Silent Auction</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ HARRISBURG (Oct. 8, 2009) – The Victim/Witness Assistance Program (VWAP) honored its 25th anniversary last week by holding a gala and silent auction.  For 25 years, the nonprofit organization has been helping and empowering victims, witnesses, and family members of those affected by violent]]></description> 
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      	  <title> CELEBRITY ENCOURAGEMENT INSPIRES COMMUNITY DURING TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ HARRISBURG, Pa. – He shared his journey against seemingly insurmountable odds to leap from the grandstands to the NFL gridiron.  And inspired all to survive difficult economic times by seizing opportunities and staying the course with nothing more than raw determination, if necessary.<p>    This]]></description> 
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      	  <title> Need help paying for your prescriptions? The PPA bus is coming to Harrisburg to help you.</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ Need help paying for your prescriptions? The PPA bus is coming to Harrisburg to help you. You may qualify for programs that provide free, or nearly free, prescriptions. The Help-Is-Here Express bus and our helpful counselors will be on hand to help you find out if you, or members of your family, are]]></description> 
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      	  <title> Candy Not the Only Halloween Safety Concern</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ Harrisburg Pa— The Tri-County Association for the Blind’s (TCAB) Halloween Safety Tips<p>Every Halloween there are several hundred eye injuries related to costumes, masks and other Halloween related activities.  These helpful tips for making Halloween safe will allow your children to slither and]]></description> 
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      	  <title> Harrisburg Doctor to Run Marathon</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ HARRISBURG, PA Dr. Steve Remillard of Capital Chiropractic in harrisburg is currently training to run the race of his life- the Marine Marathon- on October 25 to raise money for the Semper Fi Fund, which covers health care expenses for critically wounded Marines.<p><p>The 43-year old chiropractor]]></description> 
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      	  <title> Car Wash to Support New Beginnings Enrichment Program</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ Car Wash will be held at Eisenhower Blvd at the Swatara Police Staion Parking Lot.<p><p>Car Washes are $5.00<p><p>Come out and support a great cause to help help the children, adults, and community at large]]></description> 
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      	  <title> Kaplan Career Institute Harrisburg Campus to Host Graduation Ceremony June 15, 2009 </title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ HARRISBURG, Pa., June 15, 2009—The Kaplan Career Institute Harrisburg campus will hold a graduation ceremony on Monday, June 15, for 193 students.  The ceremony will take place at 7:00 p.m. at the Forum at Fifth and Walnut Street, Harrisburg, Pa.  <p><p>The Harrisburg-based school will recognize]]></description> 
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      	  <title> HAMILTON HEALTH CENTER EXPANDS HOURS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO CARE</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ May 28, 2009   Effective June 1st, Hamilton Health Center will begin offering early morning and evening medical services on Mondays through Thursdays at its 1821 Fulton Street site. Friday’s current 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. schedule will not change. Hamilton added early morning and evening dental]]></description> 
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      	  <title> DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LAUNCHES SPANISH LANGUAGE
SMOKING CESSATION RESOURCE WEB SITE</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Everette James today announced<p>the launch of Estoydecidido.com, a resource tool to help Latino residents of Pennsylvania go<p>tobacco free.<p>Estoydecidido.com – which translates to “I am determined” – is the Spanish version<p>of the state’s]]></description> 
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      	  <title> GOV. RENDELL ASKS U.S. ATTORNEY GENERAL TO FILE CIVIL RIGHTS CHARGES IN SHENANDOAH BEATING DEATH</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ HARRISBURG – In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, Governor Edward G. Rendell<p>has recommended that the Department of Justice pursue civil rights charges against two Schuylkill<p>County individuals involved in the beating of Mexican immigrant Luis Ramirez in Shenandoah on<p>July 12,]]></description> 
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      	  <title> The Best Tasting Food is Right 
From Your Local Farmer
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          <description><![CDATA[ Ngozi Eco-Village Natural&#38;Organic Farmers’ Market<p>Open Wednesday June 17, 2009<p> <p>1233 N. 3rd Street<p> Harrisburg, Pa. 17102<p> Broad St. Market Plaza<p>Open Every Wednesday <p>2:00 PM - 7:00 PM<p><p><p>Seasonal Open Air Natural&#38;Organic <p>Producers Only Farmers’]]></description> 
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      	  <title> New Latino Restaurant in Steelton
"Toluque&amp;#241;o Mexican Restaurant"</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ On, May 11, 2009, Brenda and Benito Alvarez opened up "Toluque&#241;o Mexican Restaurant" in Steelton, PA.  They are new to the area coming from York, PA.  

I had the opportunity to taste the food at Toluque&#241;o Mexican Restaurant on Saturday, May 9th.  The food and service was delicous.  They even]]></description> 
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      	  <title> GREENING Our Community</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ Greetings NEV Urban Gardeners,<p><p>So many have shown much interest in our project that we now have 4 sites and over 100 of youth.  With so much input from community and out side of Dauphin county this became some what over whelming.  <p>This shown us that there is a large interest for GREENING]]></description> 
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      	  <title> Young Latina Teen from Harrisburg Completes One Year in Mentoring Program</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ Mariah Cruz, 15, of Harrisburg, PA, received a Certificate of Completion on Friday, April 24, 2009. She completed a year in the Across Ages Program for At Risk Youth.  The program is ran by Community Action Commission and has volunteer mentors, their goal is to prevent youth from getting into]]></description> 
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      	  <title> Did You File Your Taxes Yet?</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ Are you one of the millions of Americans that wait to the last mintue to file your taxes?<p><p>Why do you wait last minute?  Got lazy? Forgot? Owed money so you want to prolong sending it in? Didn't have time?  <p><p>Well today is the last day or you will get pentatlized so get them done as soon]]></description> 
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      	  <title> Don’t Run From Your Income Tax Woes </title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ Running from the IRS is like the postman running from a big dog. You can run, but eventually it will catch up to you and bite you on the leg. <p><p>But it doesn’t have to be that way. Michael Brewster, certified tax professional and author of the book The Ultimate Straight Shooters Guide To]]></description> 
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      	  <title> Feed Your Spring “FREE-ver” With Free Italian Ice from Rita’s
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          <description><![CDATA[ Trevose, Pa. (February 27, 2009)— Friday, March 20 will mark a “sweet” date for Italian Ice lovers – and those looking for a free dose of happiness in today’s troubled economy!  Rita’s Franchise Company, the nation’s largest Italian Ice chain, will hold its 17th annual First Day of Spring Italian]]></description> 
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      	  <title> It's That Time Again To Spring Forward</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ Another great sign that Spring is near and more hours of daylight. I am so excited.<p><p>Remember to set your clocks ahead an hour before you go to sleep or you may be late for church, work, event.<p><p>Enjoy......]]></description> 
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      	  <title> 2007 PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH SURVEY RESULTS AVAILABLE</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[  Lancaster, PA.  Since 1989, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has conducted a survey of secondary school students on their behavior, attitudes and knowledge concerning alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD) and violence.  For the past six years, the survey that PA has used is the Pennsylvania]]></description> 
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      	  <title> HACC’s Midtown Touts Programs at Home Show
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          <description><![CDATA[ #1: HVAC student Tim Campbell puts the finishing touches on a booth created by HACC’s Midtown students at the Pennsylvania Farm Show on Friday. Handymen, do-it-yourselfers and career-seekers can find out about the more than a dozen technology and trade programs by visiting HACC’s Midtown’s booth at]]></description> 
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      	  <title> 2009 Klubhouse Kids Selected
Over 50 Tryout for the Two Coveted Spots
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          <description><![CDATA[ Harrisburg, PA – Flowers, candy and romantic dinners were all the rage on Valentines Day, but that wasn’t all you’d find in Harrisburg. If you were anywhere near the Harrisburg Mall on February 14, you might have thought a baseball game was happening. Over 50 youngsters were singing Take Me Out to]]></description> 
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      	  <title> CHIP LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE SERVING PENNSYLVANIA’S FAST-GROWING LATINO POPULATION</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program -- also known as CHIP -- has launched a new Spanish-language site, www.chipysusalud.com, to better serve Latinos, who are the state’s fastest growing ethnic group. “According to our most recent study of the uninsured, there are more]]></description> 
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      	  <title> Red Cross to open office in Lewistown, March 5th</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ Harrisburg PA (February 20, 2009) The Susquehanna Valley Chapter is pleased to announce that the American Red Cross is opening a new home in the ComPASS Building, 31 S. Dorcas Street, Lewistown, PA. from which Red Cross disaster and preparedness teams, instructors, and staff can best serve the]]></description> 
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      	  <title> Milk Recall</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ If you have purchased milk from Swiss Villa Dairy Farm, you should get rid of it right away.<p><p>The Agricultural Secretary says routine testing showed positive traces of Listeria contamination.<p><p>Listeriosis symptoms include fever, nausea, diarrhea, and loss of balance. If you are pregnant]]></description> 
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      	  <title> HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ We,at Hablanews.com, want to wish everyone a Happy Valentines Day! <p><p>Your special someone can be your husband, boyfriend, girlfriend, wife, mom, dad, child, pet. It's about love and friendship.<p><p>Have a great weekend!]]></description> 
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      	  <title> Dutch Wonderland Grand Opening Set for May 2 and 3</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ (Lancaster, PA) – On Saturday, May 2, 2009, Dutch Wonderland, A Kingdom for Kids! will open its castle doors for its 46th season of “Making Firsts Happen.” From first roller coaster rides to first tastes of cotton candy to first times “driving” a car, Dutch Wonderland provides many of the first and]]></description> 
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      	  <title> Press Conference to be Held on Tuesday, March 3 at 10:30 am to to Publicize This Year's Income Tax</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ Pat Halpin-Murphy cordially invites you to a press conference on Tuesday, March 3 at 10:30 am to publicize this year's Income Tax Check-Off for Breast and CerviPress Conference to be Held on Tuesday, March 3 at 10:30 am to to Publicize This Year's Income Tax Check-Off for Breast and Cervical Cancer]]></description> 
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      	  <title> UTZ INTRODUCES NEW PRETZELS – WITH EVERYTHING!
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          <description><![CDATA[ HANOVER, Pa. (February 3, 2009) – Utz Quality Foods of Hanover, Pa., is introducing a new flavor to its Select Pretzel line of artisan deli-style snacks. The Everything Pretzels are bursting with the same robust flavors found in<p>“everything” bagels, but are in pretzels for the first time, which]]></description> 
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      	  <title> NEW LAW ELIMINATES NEED FOR PENNDOT TO REPLACE
LICENSE PLATES EVERY TEN YEARS</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ HARRISBURG – A state law that takes effect today will save the commonwealth $59<p>million over the next three years by eliminating a mandate requiring PennDOT to replace license<p>plates every 10 years, Transportation Secretary Allen D. Biehler, P.E. said. The last time license<p>plates were]]></description> 
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      	  <title> Punxsutawney Phil Says 6 More Weeks of Winter</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ The first legendary trek to Gobbler’s Knob was in 1887. In early observances, the groundhog’s predictions were conducted in private wooded areas that neighbor the town. Presently, Phil makes his prediction in Gobbler’s Knob in front of tens of thousands of visitors and a global audience via the]]></description> 
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      	  <title> Employers looking to hire invited to participate in HACC job fair




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          <description><![CDATA[ LANCASTER – If you’re looking for a few good women – and men – for your company, mark March 25 and 26 for the ninth annual Partnering for Success Job Fair at the Lancaster Campus of HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College.<p><p>The job fair is a great way for employers to tap into Lancaster]]></description> 
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      	  <title> Steelton Three Row Homes Destroyed in Fire</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ On Tuesday night around 9:00 pm, fire trucks started to arrive from Steelton, Oberlin, Harrisburg and Middletown to assist with the fire that destroyed three row homes.  The fire took almost 3 hours to stop. Firemen fought the fire in the cold, snowy, and icy weather.
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      	  <title> Allison Hill Community in Harrisburg has new Authentic Hispanic American Cuisine Family Restaurant</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ On January 2, 2009 Edwin, originally from Santo Domingo and Christina, originally from Chicago who is Cuban American, became the owners of Alexander's Restaurant located at 325 S. 17th Street in Harrisburg. You may be familiar with the name Emilios, as it was called prior to Edwin and Christina]]></description> 
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      	  <title> Harrisburg Senators are looking for two kids and Holding Auditions February 14 from 11 a.m. to 2</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ The Harrisburg Senators are looking for two kids, one boy and one girl, who are the biggest Senators fans in Harrisburg to be this year's Klubhouse Kids! <p><p>Auditions are being held on Saturday, February 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Harrisburg Mall. Each contestant will have to sing Take Me]]></description> 
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      	  <title> The Census Bureau is Hiring</title> 
          <description><![CDATA[ The Census Bureau is hiring and looking for the following positions to be filled for office staff:<p>Office Clerk<p>Administrative Assistant<p>Office Operations Supervisor<p><p><b>Field Staff:</b><p>Enumerator<p>Crew Leader<p>Assistant Crew Leader<p>Field Operations Supervisor<p>Recruiting]]></description> 
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