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Further talks yield another partial deal for WellSpan, health insurer

After extending negotiations for a month, WellSpan Health and UnitedHealthcare have reached a deal affecting patients in certain Medicaid and Medicare plans.The deal preserves in-network access to WellSpan providers for about 3,500 patients enrolled in Medicaid plans for children and in Medicare plans for people with special needs, according to WellSpan spokesperson Ryan Coyle.In-network coverage had been slated to […]

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Court tosses developer’s lawsuit over township fees

Plenty of developers have likely wondered how cities and townships calculate the fees they charge for construction permits.Harrisburg-area developer Triple Crown Corp. took its questions all the way to Commonwealth Court, where it argued that fees charged by Lower Allen Township in Cumberland County for two apartment projects were unreasonable and unconstitutional.The case was thrown out […]

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Childcare providers seeing impact of York County grant program

By Ashley Donahue, contributing writerShelly Russell, a childcare provider for nearly three decades, has been reading up recently on the benefits of outdoor play.Now, thanks to an innovative grant program for childcare providers in York County, Russell has funding to put words into action.A grant of $48,000 helped her furnish an outdoor classroom at her […]

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The Giant Co.

Will Regan has been named CFO of Carlisle-based grocery chain The Giant Co. He succeeds Rebecca Lupfer, who was promoted to chief merchant in August.Regan has held a variety of roles over two decades at Giant parent company Ahold Delhaize USA. He joined Giant in 2018 as director of commercial finance and has been the company’s director […]

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Hourglass

Lea Zikmund has been named executive director of Hourglass, a nonprofit focused on quality of life issues in Lancaster County. She succeeds Diana Martin, who left earlier this month to take a job with the High Foundation, a Lancaster County philanthropy.A Lancaster native, Zikmund worked most recently as a mobile tour director for StoryCorps, a national nonprofit that […]

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Controversial hydro project clears early hurdle

Brushing aside a flood of objections from neighbors, environmentalists and elected officials in Central Pennsylvania, federal regulators cleared the way yesterday for further work on a controversial hydroelectric project along the Susquehanna River in York County.At a meeting yesterday morning, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission granted a preliminary permit for the $2.3 billion project, giving developers […]

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Former assisted-living facility poised to change hands

Luke Drayer, the Harrisburg-area entrepreneur who founded Drayer Physical Therapy, has contracted to buy a former assisted living facility at 3251 Butler St. in Harrisburg. He plans to donate the building to a nonprofit he co-founded alongside the company he started last year, LHM Physical Therapy Institute.The nonprofit, LHM Hospice & Social Services Foundation, is looking to raise $10 […]

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WellSpan Health

Cindy Fruitrail and Kasey Paulus have moved into new leadership roles at WellSpan Health, the regional health system based in York.Fruitrail has been promoted to chief strategy officer and executive vice president. She joined WellSpan in 2020 as chief of staff and senior vice president.In her new role, Fruitrail will work with CEO Roxanna Gapstur and the […]

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High court reverses ruling in tax-refund case

Pennsylvania is dodging a fiscal bullet thanks to a ruling handed down yesterday by the state’s highest court.At issue was a corporate taxpayer’s demand for a $2 million refund after a tax structure was declared unconstitutional.The Commonwealth Court ruled last year that the state should pay the refund. But a divided Supreme Court reversed the decision.Justices argued, […]

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Demolition begins at Lancaster outlet mall

Fernmoor Homes, the New Jersey-based developer planning to revitalize the Shops @ Rockvale outlet mall in East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County, marked the start of demolition for some of the existing retail space at the complex. It is slated to be replaced by a 15-building, 480-unit apartment complex.Fernmoor plans to raze about 45% of the existing retail space, […]

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School board denies tax abatement for York-area sports complex

A York-area school board turned down a request by developer Inch & Co. to secure tax relief for a $35 million sports complex the company is building in North York. York-based company Inch & Co. was asking the Central York School District for relief through the Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance program, which phases in property tax […]

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Guv aims to speed permits for ‘complex and impactful’ projects

Gov. Josh Shapiro is hoping to ensure ambitious developers have a friend in Pennsylvania — or at least an easier time securing permits for construction.At an event in Philadelphia yesterday, the governor signed an executive order creating a transparent, fast-track permitting program for what are being described as “complex and impactful economic development and infrastructure projects.”State officials […]

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Deal would transfer control of beleaguered Harrisburg apartments

Under a proposed settlement filed in court last week, the owner of an embattled Harrisburg apartment complex is agreeing to cede control of the property to an independent receiver and to convert its bankruptcy case to a liquidation.The deal, which requires court approval, would end a festering dispute between the city and the apartment owner, […]

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McNees Government Relations

Brittney Baker Shurr has been hired as a government affairs and business development consultant for McNees Government Relations. Based in Reading, she will work with clients throughout the Lehigh Valley and greater Philadelphia region.Baker Shurr most recently worked as director of government affairs and public policy for the Greater Philadelphia Association of Realtors. She previously […]

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Court shoots down overtime expansion

In a ruling Friday, a Texas judge scuttled an expansion of overtime pay that took effect in July.The decision sinks a Biden administration regulation that lifted the salary threshold for determining who is eligible for overtime pay.Another increase was slated to take effect in January, but that is now off the table, pending any potential […]

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Former Camp Hill Friendly’s, other West Shore spaces leased

Turning Point Restaurant has leased a former Friendly’s location at 3125 Market St. in Camp Hill. The roughly 4,400 square-foot building will be the first Turning Point location in Cumberland County with an anticipated opening in the summer of 2025. Larry Kostelac of Campbell Commercial Partners facilitated the lease.Bling Box is relocating from the Harrisburg […]

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Harrisburg-area investment properties change hands

Harrisburg Paxton St Investment LLC purchased an investment property at 2741-2771 Paxton St. from Murphy Rentals for $1.95 million, according to county deed records. The new owners are occupying one of the 6,000 square foot suites as a tobacco distributor alongside existing tenants: Hertz, New Life Church, Hose Help LLC, CBN Enterprise and Horizon America […]

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Herbert Rowland & Grubic

Adrienne Vicari has been promoted to vice president of growth at Herbert Rowland & Grubic, a new position designed to drive new client development across the Harrisburg-based engineering firm.Vicari has more than 20 years of experience at HRG, serving clients across every industry and geographic region served by the company. She previously worked as practice […]

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