Harsco Corp. today declared a quarterly cash dividend of more than 17 cents per share.

Railroad operator Genesee & Wyoming Inc. has accepted York Redevelopment Authority's offer to buy three rail properties in the city for $600,000, according to the authority.

Hersha Hospitality Trust today announced a cash dividend of 50 cents per "Series A" preferred share, payable Oct. 15 to shareholders of record Oct. 1.

Real Estate News: openings, contracts, transactions, relocations

In your Fall Construction and Real Estate Report, staff writer David Dagan did an excellent job explaining the importance of sewage capacity to the future of home development in Central Pennsylvania and calling attention to the impact of the Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategy being developed by the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

LAST WEEK’S QUESTION: Virtual tours of homes and buildings are gaining popularity in the midstate. Do you use the Internet to shop for residential or commercial real estate? Why or why not?

At times, it didn’t seem possible.

The Workflow cooling system looks like an abnormal growth on the back of a construction helmet.

Editor’s note: On May 31, at the Hershey Lodge & Convention Center, S. Dale High spoke at the Pennsylvania Dutch Council Boy Scouts of America dinner for the group’s presentation of its Distinguished Citizen of the Year award. High is chairman of The High Cos. of East Lampeter Township. His speech conveys the vision that we hope many business leaders would aspire to in supporting their local communities. The Business Journal received permission to reprint the speech, which has been edited...