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    "content": "<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\">Why Harrisburg: Living and Learning in the Capital Region</h1>\r\n<h4>Widener Law Commonwealth&rsquo;s location as the only law school in the capital of the nation&rsquo;s fifth most populous state presents a world of opportunities for our students. Harrisburg offers the best of two worlds&mdash;the energy and convenience of an urban center with all the advantages of a small town.</h4>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Learning in Harrisburg<br /><br /></h3>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n<div class=\"wu-profile\">\r\n<div class=\"wu-profile-image\" style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<img src=\"irl://1928//\" alt=\"Picture of Capitol \" width=\"200\" /></div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">The PA Capitol</h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Widener Law Commonwealth's campus lies just six miles from the heart of Pennsylvania&rsquo;s Capitol Complex, which includes the houses of the legislature, many state agencies, state courts, and federal courts.</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"wu-profile\">\r\n<div class=\"wu-profile-image\" style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<img src=\"irl://1650//\" alt=\"alumnus Patrick Murphy and his student fellows\" height=\"\" width=\"200\" /></div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Networking</h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Our graduates work in every branch of state government, practice with firms and corporations of every description, and look for opportunities to open doors for fellow&mdash;and future&mdash;Widener Law Commonwealth alumni.</p>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"wu-profile\">\r\n<div class=\"wu-profile-image\" style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<img src=\"irl://1929//\" alt=\"photo of an event inside the PA Capitol\" height=\"\" width=\"200\" /></div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Law and Government</h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Harrisburg is particularly ideal for our Law and Government Institute and students completing its certificate programs. They enjoy access to the processes of legislation and policymaking that no other school in the capital region can match.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Living in Harrisburg<br /><br /></h3>\r\n<div class=\"wu-profile\">\r\n<div class=\"wu-profile-image\" style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<img src=\"irl://1926//\" alt=\"photo of students at a baseball game\" height=\"\" width=\"200\" /></div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Nearby Attractions</h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">There is so much to discover&mdash;educational and nightlife options abound! Harrisburg's vibrant downtown boasts great restaurants, theaters, museums, and bars. Hershey, famous for its amusement park and chocolate, and historic Gettysburg are a short drive away.</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"ipl://14//W10=////\">&nbsp;</a></p>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"wu-profile\">\r\n<div class=\"wu-profile-image\" style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<img src=\"irl://1927//\" alt=\"outdoor recreation photo \" height=\"\" width=\"200\" /></div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Outdoor Recreation</h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">When you are ready to escape the urban environment, nature is minutes away. Take your choice of <a title=\"Click to view a list of the many outdoor recreational activities close to campus.\" href=\"//commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/prospective-students/why-widener/why-capital-region/outdoor-recreation/\">outdoor recreational activities</a> on the Susquehanna River and nearby Appalachian Trail or explore Riverfront Park, one of the most scenic inland waterfronts in the nation.</p>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"wu-profile\">\r\n<div class=\"wu-profile-image\" style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<img src=\"irl://1312//\" alt=\"map of the Harrisburg and surrounding areas\" height=\"302\" width=\"300\" /></div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Cost of Living</h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">With approximately 600,000 people, Central Pennsylvania features the attractions of a major population center: cultural institutions, plentiful shopping, and fabulous eateries. However, the cost of living is much lower than in New York City, Philadelphia, or Washington D.C.</p>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">#1</h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img src=\"irl://2587//\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" /></p>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Harrisburg is ranked as the #1 <a href=\"https://realestate.usnews.com/places/pennsylvania/harrisburg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Place to Live in Pennsylvania</a>.<br /><br /></h3>\r\n<hr />\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><br /><br /><a title=\"Click here to request more information about Widener Law Commonwealth.\" href=\"//commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/prospective-students/admissions/law-school-information-request-form/\"><img src=\"irl://1865//\" alt=\"Request Information\" width=\"197\" /></a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a title=\"Click here to apply to Widener Law Commonwealth.\" href=\"//commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/prospective-students/admissions/apply/\"><img src=\"irl://1864//\" alt=\"Apply Today\" width=\"185\" /></a> &nbsp; &nbsp;<a title=\"Click here to schedule a visit to Widener Law Commonwealth.\" href=\"//commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/prospective-students/meet-us/schedule-a-visit/\"><img src=\"irl://1863//\" alt=\"Schedule a Visit\" width=\"185\" /></a></div>",
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    "box_content": "<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Click here to watch a video of our students answering the question 'Why Harrisburg?'.\" href=\"https://youtu.be/REW9y7fFNPI?list=PLlsqV38Nn05IN5Bl1pxkXr1BYWlqxUdW-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VIDEO: Becoming a Lawyer and a Leader in Harrisburg</a></h5>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Widener Law Commonwealth students share how learning the law in Harrisburg has shaped their futures.</p>\r\n<hr />\r\n<h5><br />TOP AREA ATTRACTIONS&nbsp;<br /><br /></h5>\r\n<h6><strong>Nightlife</strong></h6>\r\n<p><strong><br />Harrisburg<br /></strong><a href=\"https://abcbrew.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Appalachian Brewing Company</a><strong><br /></strong><a href=\"http://www.midstatedistillery.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Midstate Distillery</a><br /><a href=\"http://mcgrathspub.net/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">McGrath's Pub</a><br /><a href=\"https://www.lancasterbrewing.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lancaster Brewing Company</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.zerodaybrewing.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zeroday Brewing Co</a><br /><a href=\"https://millworksharrisburg.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Millworks</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.springgatevineyard.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spring Gate Vineyard &amp; Brewery</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.hbgimprov.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harrisburg Improv Theatre</a><br /><a href=\"https://www.carleysristorante.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carly&rsquo;s Ristorante and Piano Bar</a><br /><a href=\"https://www.harrisburgsymphony.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra</a><br /><a href=\"https://www.openstagehbg.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open Stage Theatre</a><br /><a href=\"https://www.milb.com/harrisburg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harrisburg Senators Baseball Team</a></p>\r\n<p><strong>Camp Hill</strong><br /><a href=\"http://oystermill.com/wp/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oyster Mill Playhouse</a><br /><a href=\"https://www.daveandbusters.com/locations/camp-hill-harrisburg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dave and Buster's</a><br /><a href=\"https://www.coliseumfun.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Coliseum</a></p>\r\n<p><strong>New Cumberland</strong><br /><a href=\"http://www.harrisburgcomedyzone.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harrisburg Comedy Zone</a></p>\r\n<p><strong>Hershey<br /></strong><a href=\"https://www.thepennhotel.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Penn Hotel Sports Bar</a><br /><a href=\"https://troegs.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Troegs Independent Brewery</a><br /><a href=\"https://www.ironhillbrewery.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iron Hill Brewery</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.hersheyentertainment.com/hershey-theatre/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hershey Theatre</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.hersheyentertainment.com/hersheypark-stadium/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hersheypark Stadium</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.hersheybears.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hershey Bears Hockey Team</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.hersheyareaplayhouse.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hershey Area Playhouse</a></p>\r\n<h6><strong>Family Friendly</strong></h6>\r\n<p><strong><br />Harrisburg<br /></strong><a href=\"http://www.pacapitol.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Capitol Complex</a><br /><a href=\"http://pafarmshowcomplex.pa.gov/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex<br /></a><a href=\"http://www.cityislandfun.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">City Island</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Civil War Museum</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.broadstreetmarket.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Broad Street Market</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.whitakercenter.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whitaker Center</a><br /><a href=\"https://www.midtowncinema.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Midtown Cinema</a><br /><a href=\"http://statemuseumpa.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The State Museum of Pennsylvania</a><br /><a href=\"https://www.openstagehbg.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open Stage Theatre</a><br /><a href=\"https://www.milb.com/harrisburg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harrisburg Senators Baseball Team</a><br /><a href=\"https://www.harrisburgsymphony.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.susquehannaartmuseum.org/visits/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Susquehanna Art Museum</a><br /><a href=\"https://forthunter.org/\">Fort Hunter Mansion and Park</a>&nbsp;<br /><a href=\"https://www.dauphincounty.org/government/departments/parks_and_recreation/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dauphin County Parks and Recreation</a><br /><a href=\"https://www.kta-hike.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keystone Trails Association</a></p>\r\n<p><strong>Camp Hill</strong><br /><a href=\"http://oystermill.com/wp/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oyster Mill Playhouse</a><br /><a href=\"https://www.coliseumfun.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Coliseum</a><br /><strong><br />Hershey<br /></strong><a href=\"http://www.hersheypark.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hersheypark/ Chocolate World</a><br /><a href=\"https://troegs.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Troegs Independent Brewing</a><br /><a href=\"https://www.hersheygardens.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hershey Gardens</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.zooamerica.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zoo America</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.hersheybears.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hershey Bears Hockey Team</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.hersheyentertainment.com/hershey-theatre/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hershey Theatre</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.hersheyentertainment.com/hersheypark-stadium/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hersheypark Stadium</a><br /><a href=\"https://www.aacamuseum.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Antique Automobile Club of America Museum</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.hersheyareaplayhouse.com\">Hershey Area Playhouse</a><br /><a href=\"https://www.adventurehershey.com/%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adventure Sports</a><br /><br /><strong>Carlisle<br /></strong><a href=\"http://www.carlisletheatre.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carlisle Theatre</a><strong><br /></strong><a href=\"http://www.carlisle.army.mil/ahec/index.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center</a><br /><a href=\"https://www.carlisleevents.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carlisle Events</a>&nbsp;<br /><br /><strong>Gettysburg<br /></strong><a href=\"https://destinationgettysburg.com/things-to-do/gettysburg-pa-events/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Destination Gettysburg</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.nps.gov/gett/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gettysburg National Park</a><br /><strong><br />Lancaster<br /></strong><a href=\"http://www.centralmarketlancaster.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lancaster Central Market<br /></a><a href=\"https://www.sight-sound.com/WebSite/home.do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sight and Sound Theatre</a><br /><a href=\"https://thefulton.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Fulton Theatre</a><br /><a href=\"https://www.discoverlancaster.com/activities/amish-activities.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amish Country</a></p>",
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