Originally from Reading, PA, he has considered Harrisburg home for many years, and is related, according to family folklore, to John Harris, founder of Harrisburg. One day he'll get around to tracking down the family tree.
RJ's full name is Richard John Harris; named after Phillies legend Richie Ashburn because his older twin brothers insisted on it. John for "The" John Harris.
He has worked in New York City for NBC. Also Chicago, Philadelphia, Nashville, and Sacramento. Married to Bonnie since 1972. Three children: Mike, Eric, and Christi, and two grand children: Lydia and Leah.
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- Distinguished Service - Marine Corp League - NAIFA- National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors "PA Humanitarian of the Year" 2008 - Capital Area SERTOMA Club- Sertoman of the Year 2008 - Special Olympics PA "Personality of the Year 1999" - Chapel of the Four Chaplains- Inducted 2003 - UNICEF- Humanitarian Citation from Huge Downs for Earthquake relief - Governor Robert Casey - Citation for fund raising for flood relief - Named "Harrisburg's Official Humorist" by Mayor Reed - Named "The Morning Mayor" by Harrisburg Mayor Reed
RJ speaks or emcees in excess of 100 events per year and donates any honorarium received to his favorite charity, "Area M Special Olympics" , raising thousands of dollars to date.
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