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Dauphin County Comprehensive Plan – Public Outreach

The DAUPHIN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION will hold two virtual “Listening Sessions” in September and October to help create the county’s 10-YEAR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.

Now’s your chance to share your thoughts on Dauphin County — from the great to the not-so-great — and let us know how it can be improved.

Please join us on Thursday, September 10 at 6:00 PM or Thursday, October 1 at 6:00 PM. Scan the QR code on the attached flyer or click the links below to register:

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR 9/10: https://tinyurl.com/DCoListenSept10

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR 10/1: https://tinyurl.com/DCoListenOct1

*CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT A BRIEF QUESTIONNAIRE: https://1c086c62-1dd1-484c-8219-9eac284b4117.usrfiles.com/ugd/1c086c_7d754fb69aef499982e17e4f5dc560f9.pdf

*You can also print the attached questionnaire and return it via mail.

Comp Plan QuestionnaireDownload

Tree Cutting on 8/10 & 8/11

The Steelton Borough Public Works crew will be cutting down trees on South 2nd Street between Chestnut Street & Strawberry Alley on Monday, August 10 & Tuesday, August 11, between the hours of 7:00 AM & 2:00 PM.

1 WEEK UNTIL NATIONAL NIGHT OUT – TUE, 8/4 @ 6PM

We are just one (1) week away from National Night Out! This year’s event will be held at the IW Abel Hall (located at 200 Gibson Street) from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, August 4. The following vendors will be attending: 

AT&T

Central Penn College

Dauphin County Coroner’s Office

Dauphin County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services

Dauphin County Juvenile Probation Department

Dauphin County Library System (DCLS) – Mobile Adult Reader/Children’s Outreach (MARCO) Van

DJ Flem  

“El Campirano” Mexican Food Truck

ElureLinx  

Enterprise Car Sales

Friends of Midland

HACC

Hamilton Health Center

Harrisburg Keystone Rotary

HRG (Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc.)

Keller Williams of Central PA  

Lambda Kappa Omega Sorority Inc. Alpha Omicron Chapter  

Little Rollers Cheerleading Team (Performance)

Mid Penn Bank

Morgan Smoker Photography

Mrs. Paint Party

New Life Academy

PA American Water

Penn State Health

Pennsylvania Office of State Inspector General

Reach Cyber Charter School

REJUUV Wellness

Reworld Waste

Ryan Miller Entertainment (Photo Booth)

Steelton American Legion Post 420  

Steelton-Highspire HS Varsity Cheerleaders

The Chapel Church

US Army SSG Kenneth Sims 

SEEKING VENDORS FOR NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

🎉 Join Us for National Night Out 2026! 🚔🤝🎈 

The Steelton Borough Police Department is excited to invite our community to celebrate National Night Out 2026 on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the I.W. Abel Hall! 

National Night Out is an annual community-building event that strengthens the partnership between law enforcement and the residents we proudly serve. It is an evening dedicated to fellowship, community engagement, family fun, and building stronger relationships that make Steelton a safer place to live, work, and raise a family. 

This year’s event will feature activities for children and families, opportunities to meet local first responders, community organizations, and much more. We are continuing to finalize our lineup of activities, and your support will help make this year’s event our best yet! 

We Are Looking For: 

🎪 Community Vendors (all items must given away for free)
🤝 Nonprofit and Civic Organizations 
🍔 Food Vendors 
🎁 Donations (door prizes, school supplies, giveaways, refreshments, or monetary contributions) 
🙋 Volunteers to help make the event a success 

Whether you’re a local business, community organization, or resident looking to give back, we’d love to have you join us. 

Together, we can continue building a stronger, safer, and more connected Steelton. 

If you’re interested in becoming a vendor, making a donation, or volunteering, please contact the Steelton Borough Police Department for more information. 

📅 National Night Out 
🗓 Tuesday, August 4, 2026 
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 
📍 Abel Hall (200 Gibson Street)

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” — Helen Keller 

We look forward to seeing everyone on August 4th as we celebrate community, strengthen partnerships, and make lasting memories together! 

Dauphin County Local Share Municipal Grant Program Boosts Community Projects in Steelton Borough

Steelton, Pennsylvania – The Dauphin County Local Share Municipal Grant Program opens on July 1, 2026, and is a vital resource for community and infrastructure projects in Steelton Borough and its neighboring areas. This program provides critical funding to support initiatives that enhance the quality of life for residents and promote economic development.

Eligibility Guidelines for Entities Requesting Co-Applicant Status from Steelton Borough for a Dauphin County Local Share Municipal Grant Application:

  1. Project for which the application is being submitted must be located within the municipal boundaries of Steelton Borough or directly benefit the Borough and/or its residents.
  2. Applicant must request co-application in writing to Steelton Borough Council by Friday, July 10, 2026.  Please email request letter to Myneca Ojo at mojo@steeltonpa.com.
  3. Requestor must appear before the Steelton Borough Neighborhood and Economic Development Committee at a regularly scheduled meeting to discuss their co-application request on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building; and
  4. Requestor must prove project is deliverable and provides a tangible community, economic, or public safety benefit to the Borough of Steelton.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Dauphin County Gaming Advisory Board web page at Gaming Advisory Board for more information, important deadlines and dates, general application process and application package information.