Preserving farmland for agricultural purposes might seem to contradict growth, development and progress. But in Pennsylvania's fastest-growing county, leaders don't see it that way.

When the Hershey Harrisburg Sports & Events Authority made its debut two years ago as a team dedicated to sports tourism, the goal was simple: expand the sports and large-scale public events business in Dauphin County.

The Central Penn Business Journal and its index partner, Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC, are looking for your input on third-quarter construction activity in Central Pennsylvania.

Earlier this month, it was reported that the number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose less than expected.

Ahead of the new academic year, Dickinson College has opened a new $19 million residence hall that will house 130 students.

Strong buyer demand pushed Harrisburg-area home sales up in July, but prices soared higher as fewer people have been putting their homes on the market this year.

The country's seventh-largest hotel company has purchased a Marriott-branded hotel in Central Pa., its first foray into the midstate.

A New York-based RV company is looking to open its first store in Pennsylvania this month.

A Lebanon County apartment complex has changed hands for the second time in a year.

Harrisburg-area leaders jumped at the chance to participate when Amazon started searching last fall for a site for its second headquarters, dubbed HQ2.

More construction-related businesses are flying drones every day, but not every owner is eager to spend the money to put employees behind the controls.

Iron Valley Real Estate is taking a bigger leap into the Lancaster County residential brokerage market.

A West Manchester Township emergency restoration business has expanded into Joppa, Maryland through a merger.

On Aug. 8, the Central Penn Business Journal hosted its 14th annual Real Estate & Development Symposium at the Hershey Lodge.

A Cumberland County apartment complex overlooking the Susquehanna River was recently sold as part of a $137.5 million portfolio deal.