Dauphin County, PA

Dauphin County, PA PA's capital county and home to the magnificent state Capitol Complex, Hershey's chocolate, and more! Hartwick, III.

For more than 225 years, Dauphin County has been physically linked to one of the great rivers of North America – the Susquehanna – and is located in the heart of Central Pennsylvania. Its strategic location, within less than a day’s driving time of over half the population of the United States and Canada, makes it a perfect place to move or expand a business. More than 268,000 citizens call Dauphi

n County home, with the state and federal government, Hershey Entertainment and Resorts, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, PinnacleHealth, Capital Blue Cross and Tyco as a few of the area’s largest employers. From rural farms to scenic suburbs and bustling city streets to historic parks, Dauphin County has it all. Dauphin County is governed by Board of Commissioners Mike Pries, Chad Saylor, and George P. The Commissioners manage a work force of approximately 1,700 employees in more than 40 departments, administer a complex annual budget of $230.6 million and maintain the vital services residents depend upon, such as 9-1-1 services, voter registration and elections, human services, economic development, parks and recreation, veterans’ affairs and more.

06/10/2026

Dauphin County Commissioners' meeting 6/10/2026

06/03/2026

Dauphin County Commissioners' meeting 6/3/2026

Dauphin County Veterans Court celebrated its 33rd graduation ceremony on Friday, May 29th. Four veterans successfully co...
06/02/2026

Dauphin County Veterans Court celebrated its 33rd graduation ceremony on Friday, May 29th. Four veterans successfully completed the intensive court program. Veterans Court is specifically designed for veterans involved in the criminal justice system. Veterans in the program received individualized behavioral health treatment, coupled with intensive court supervision and intervention to help them return to productive, law-abiding, and healthy lifestyles upon graduation from the program.

The graduates shared speeches of resiliency, hope, and how their lives changed for the better while enrolled in the Veterans Court. Each accomplished both personal and recovery-related goals and milestones while in the program.

The Honorable William T. Tully is the Presiding Veterans Court Judge. The Veterans Court Team also welcomed back Retired Veterans Court Adult Probation Officer Brian Wagner as the Keynote Speaker for the graduation ceremony.

05/27/2026

Dauphin County 2026/27 Fiscal Budget Hearing

05/27/2026

Dauphin County Commissioners' meeting 5/27/2026

05/21/2026
05/20/2026

Dauphin County Commissioners' meeting 5/20/2026

05/13/2026

Dauphin County Commissioners' meeting 5/13/2026

05/06/2026

Dauphin County Commissioners meeting 5/6/2026

05/04/2026

Dauphin County Prison Town Hall meeting 5/4/2026

Address

2 S. 2nd Street
Harrisburg, PA
17101

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+17177806300

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