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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 […]

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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.” […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Studies see benefit in state-run retirement savings

State-backed retirement plans, which have been proliferating around the U.S., appear to boost savings among workers, according to a study released yesterday. Workers are 20% more likely to contribute to a retirement savings account if they work at a business in a state that has an auto IRA program, according to the study, undertaken by […]

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Barley Snyder

Thomas T. Platts has joined the York office of law firm Barley Snyder as part of its business and real estate practice groups. Platts has a bachelor’s degree from Temple University and a law degree from Penn State Law, where he worked as an associate in the Penn State Law Entrepreneurship clinic. Platts is a […]

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Investment Real Estate Group of Companies

Kathleen O’Neill joined the Investment Real Estate Group of Companies as director of marketing. She will lead the strategic direction and marketing vision for the York-based company and its chief brand, Moove In Storage. O’Neill has over 13 years of experience with digital marketing, e-commerce, content creation and branding, including in consumer packaged goods, direct […]

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Winery sale closes

Spring Gate Winery in Lower Paxton Township, Dauphin County changed hands on Oct. 29 at a price of $2.35 million, according to county deed records. The buyer, a partnership called JNN LLC, plans to operate the winery as is, according to Nik Sgagias of Lemoyne-based real estate firm NAI CIR. Sgagias represented the seller, Martin Schoffstall.  JNN LLC […]

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Regional consulting firm finds buyer

A Harrisburg-area environmental consulting firm is under new ownership. Groundwater Sciences Corp. in Susquehanna Township has been acquired by Verdantas, a Tampa-based consulting firm active in the environmental, water and energy sectors Verdantas was attracted by Groundwater Sciences’ expertise in environmental site assessment and remediation, as well as its location. “Together, we look forward to building […]

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Manufacturer adds space in Steelton

Stewart-Amos Sweeper Co, a Harrisburg-based manufacturer of street sweepers, purchased a 30,000 square-foot industrial property at 102 W. Franklin St. in Steelton. The price was $701,000, according to county deed records.  The company has assembly and repair/service operations at its headquarters at 2700 Paxton St. in Harrisburg. But both have been growing, according to company […]

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York-area manufacturer sued over alleged retaliation

Federal regulators filed a lawsuit against a York-area manufacturer for allegedly firing an employee who had raised concerns about safety. In a lawsuit filed in late October, the U.S. Department of Labor accuses Red Lion Controls of terminating the employee after he refused to carry out a task that he felt was unsafe. The agency is seeking […]

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Trout CPA

Nikelle Druck has been promoted to partner at Lancaster-based accounting and advisory firm Trout CPA effective Dec. 1. Druck joined the firm in 2019 and has worked as director of client accounting services. “Nikelle’s talent for building relationships and finding solutions for our clients has led to significant growth in our outsourced accounting solutions practice,” Trout managing […]

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