Some developers in Central Pennsylvania follow the urban school of thought.

Rather than building on open, rural tracts, these firms concentrate on the reuse of buildings and space.

Should a government agency take land from a development group to benefit another developer?

Gov. Ed Rendell signed two bills into law today, one of which will affect the rates employers pay to the Pennsylvania State Employees Retirement System and one that amends the state Uniform Construction Code.

Harrisburg-based Powers & Associates is purchasing the former Mellon Bank building at the corner of Locust and Front streets in Steelton.

The state Department of Community and Economic Development gave the Cumberland County Redevelopment Authority a $460,000 grant to renovate three downtown buildings in Newville.

PennDOT has decided to split its road-improvement project along routes 15 and 581 in Cumberland County into two contracts with the hope of receiving more competitive bids.

Smart Business Advisory and Consulting is a new second-floor tenant in downtown Harrisburg’s Strawberry Square.

Loft and townhouse-style apartments are going up across the street from York’s Sovereign Bank Stadium, home of the city’s new professional baseball team, the York Revolution.

Lancaster County-based Armstrong World Industries Inc. has turned green into platinum.

The second floor of Ceoltas Irish Pub in Harrisburg is under renovation and will open as a 3,000-square-foot banquet hall in September.

The leaders of eight rural Cumberland County municipalities have approved a joint comprehensive plan to diversify and strengthen their commercial sectors through targeted development and improved services, such as sewer and water.

Construction involves heavy-duty machinery, steel, wood, nails and grit.

It’s normally considered a man’s job. But more women in Central Pennsylvania are dispelling that myth.

The former Emerald supermarket at 2304 N. Third St. in Harrisburg will open as a different supermarket.

Harrisburg’s Colonial Building will serve up Starbucks coffee come September.

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