Dauphin County will hold a news conference today to announce new federal brownfield funding to support redevelopment. The county used a portion of its last allocation for an environmental assessment of the former Hummelstown municipal complex, which is now slated to house Rubber Soul Brewing.
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Former Hummelstown municipal complex expected to house Rubber Soul craft brewery
Historic Accomac back on the market for $530K 
The new owner of the historic Accomac in Hellam Township has decided to sell the property due to some recent health issues. Rock Commercial is listing the property for $530,000, which does not include the liquor license.
Read More »Pa. casinos seek court injunction to stop iLottery games 
A group of seven Pennsylvania casinos have filed a motion with Commonwealth Court to stop the Pennsylvania Lottery's iLottery games.
Read More »Community First Fund expanding executive team 
Lancaster-based Community First Fund is bolstering its executive team and growing staff to prepare for greater lending growth across the communities it serves in Central Pennsylvania, the Lehigh Valley and suburban Philadelphia.
Read More »HB Global division snaps up Montgomery County mechanical contractor 
Harrisburg-based HB Global, the parent company of H.B. McClure, is growing in the Philadelphia region following a new acquisition.
Read More »Former Bon-Ton, Borders face wrecking ball 
The Lower Allen Township Development Authority has conditionally awarded a demolition contract to a Steelton-based contractor to tear down the former Bon-Ton and Borders stores on Gettysburg Road. The plan is to redevelop the site with a hotel and retail tenants.
Read More »Rand-Whitney Container buying Red Lion manufacturer, resulting in 220 layoffs 
Massachusetts-based Rand-Whitney Container is buying corrugated products maker Specialty Finance and Consulting Corp. in Windsor Township, York County, for an undisclosed sum. The sale will result in 220 layoffs, according to a notice sent to the state.
Read More »Trucking services firm in Lancaster County plans to relocate, expand 
Compliance Navigation Specialists plans to relocate the bulk of its operations from its facility in Warwick Township to a new facility in Manheim Township by the end of 2020.
Read More »Homesale Realty opens 29th office 
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty, the midstate's largest residential brokerage, is expanding its footprint in Maryland. The Lancaster County-based company has opened a new office in Bel Air, Maryland.
Read More »CAEDC board hires Keener as new CEO 
The Cumberland Area Economic Development Corp. has a new leader starting in June. County officials said Jamie Keener has been hired to fill the role of CEO, effective June 10.
Read More »Royal Farms, Burger King, Mattress Warehouse to lead Springettsbury development 
A new commercial development is taking shape at Mt. Zion and Concord Roads near Route 30 in Springettsbury Township. Royal Farms and Burger King will be the first tenants to open.
Read More »High Real Estate building $30M luxury apartment complex 
Lancaster County-based High Real Estate Group is breaking ground Wednesday on a $30 million luxury apartment complex in Chester County.
Read More »Jury finds Atlanta business owner not guilty in Rite Aid kickback scheme 
A federal jury exonerated an Atlanta business owner of all charges connected to a vendor kickback scheme at Rite Aid. Two other men have already pleaded guilty and are awaiting sentencing.
Read More »Forging a franchise: Fast-growing Iron Valley Real Estate builds up franchise model 
Iron Valley Real Estate has grown to 11 offices over the last three years. The Lebanon County-based real estate company recently turned to franchising, hoping to expand its footprint across the Mid-Atlantic region.
Read More »Bobby Rahal building Lexus dealership in Lancaster County 
Bobby Rahal Lexus is expanding east to Lancaster County. The luxury car dealer will open its third location next year on the Oregon Pike in West Earl Township.
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