Youth Curfew Enforced
The Harrisburg Police Bureau has pledged to strengthen enforcement of a longstanding curfew for youth in the city.
Last month, the city announced that it would reinforce a 2007 ordinance that mandates a curfew for people until 18 years of age.
“We need to do a better job by our kids. This ordinance is to benefit them,” said Mayor Wanda Williams. “There is no reason why children should be out at night, disrupting neighborhoods and getting involved in fights.”
Over the years, enforcement of the curfew has fluctuated considerably.
The “after hours” curfew states that youth under the age of 18 may not be in a public place between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. from Sunday through Thursday nights, and 12 a.m. midnight and 6 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Curfew regulations will not apply to youth attending an event, like a concert, school or religious function, or game, according to the city. It will also not affect people coming home from work or traveling through the city.
Harrisburg Police officers will pick up any youth caught violating the ordinance and return them to their home or place of residence, at which point they will only be released to a parent, guardian or responsible adult, the city stated.
If someone is picked up who does not live in Harrisburg, they will be held at the Public Safety Building, located at 123 Walnut St., until a parent, guardian or responsible adult arrives to pick them up, according to the city.
“We plan on having additional enforcement details downtown during these times,” said police Commissioner Thomas Carter. “The goal is not to be the bad guy here. We just want our kids to be safe.”
Development Projects to Proceed
A plan to construct an apartment building on N. Front Street in Harrisburg is permitted to move forward.
A land development plan for the 2700-block of N. Front St. was automatically approved by Harrisburg City Council, after the deadline to vote on the apartment project expired in mid-September.
The project, proposed by New Jersey-based EI Realty, includes demolishing two office buildings on the property and constructing a 21-unit, modern-style apartment building.
In May, council voted 5-2 against the proposal, with several members voicing concern with the project’s lack of affordable housing. However, a week later, council approved a motion to reconsider the proposal, which essentially erased the previous vote.
Council members then took no further action on the plan, so the project was deemed approved.
The building plan consists of two-bedroom and one-bedroom units located at 2709 and 2717 N. Front St., according to Adam Kerr, vice president of the Harrisburg-based architect EI Associates, an entity affiliated with the developer. The units will rent at market rate.
Also last month, council has approved a land use plan for a new gas station and convenience store near the city line, allowing that project to proceed.
Council voted unanimously to approve the land development plan for the project, located on the 1900-block of Herr Street.
Nirmal Singh Gill and Mohinder Kaur Gill with Mechanicsburg-based M&N, Inc., plan to build a 2,400-square-foot convenience store, with four gas pumps, on the site that housed a diner and a smaller convenience store.
Council members discussed the project during a previous work session, asking specifically about security and safety improvements in the area.
Nirmal’s daughter and partner on the project, Aman Gill, has said that the new convenience store would also offer hot food and beer, with indoor seating. They are considering keeping it open 24 hours, as well.
Aman previously told TheBurg that someone had purchased the diner, which last operated as Harry’s Bistro and, before that, the American Dream Diner.
Homes Sales Slower, Prices Up
The Harrisburg area’s housing market cooled a bit in August, but prices remained robust, according to the most recent report on previously owned homes.
For the three-county region, 604 houses sold compared to 734 houses in August 2022, as the median sales price jumped to $284,298 versus $260,000 a year ago, according to the Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors (GHAR).
In Dauphin County, 299 homes sold in August versus 341 in the year-ago period, as the median price rose to $255,000 from $230,000 last year, said GHAR.
Cumberland County had 279 home sales compared to 358 the prior August, while the median sales price increased slightly to $308,000 from $300,000, GHAR stated.
In Perry County, sales totaled 25 homes, a drop from 38 the previous August, as the median price rose to $242,000 from $202,450 a year ago, according to GHAR.
In August, sales were somewhat slower than the prior year, as “average days on market” increased to 19 days, an increase of five days, over August 2022, said GHAR.
So Noted
Amanda Arbour plans to step down after a six-year tenure as executive director of the LGBT Center of Central PA, the center announced last month. Arbour expects to stay until year-end while the center undertakes a search for a new director.
Burke Noel has been named president of the PA Media Group, succeeding Cate Barron, who retired in June. Noel joined PennLive in 2015 as sports manager and most recently served as vice president of content.
Col. Tim Brooks was hired last month as the new regional security officer for the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg and the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley. In this role, he will work to increase safety and security for all who participate in synagogues, day schools, camps, service organizations and other centers of Jewish life across these regions.
Dr. Cameron J. McCoy last month was named as the next provost of Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. In this position, he will play a lead role in shaping academic programs, fostering interdisciplinary initiatives, and promoting research endeavors, according to HU.
Harrisburg last month was named one of the “15 happiest places to live” in the United States, according to the national publication, Outside Magazine. The city ranked highly for affordability, diversity, walkability and easy access to parks and outdoors amenities.
Harrisburg University last month officially opened its new academic building at S. 3rd and Chestnut streets in downtown Harrisburg. The 11-story, $100 million building, officially called the UPMC Health Sciences Tower at Harrisburg University, houses healthcare programs, advanced manufacturing programs and the UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing.
Heather Woodbridge last month was named vice president of operations for Whitaker Center in downtown Harrisburg. Woodbridge has previously served for about 20 years in teaching and leadership positions in public and private education, according to Whitaker Center.
Kim St. Clair last month was appointed program supervisor for Dauphin County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program. St. Clair, of Harrisburg, has served for two years as a volunteer for CASA, which represents the best interests of a foster child or sibling group in court.
Martin Communications last month announced its national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise. This designation by the Women’s Business Enterprise Council entails thorough business evaluations and site assessments, validating the women-led foundation of a business. Barb Martin is president of the Shiremanstown, Pa.-based marketing and advertising agency.
Nonna Ilva Authentic Italian is opening this month inside H*MAC, the sprawling music and arts venue at 1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg. Nonna Ilva, which had operated inside the Broad Street Market until the July fire in the brick building, offers authentic Italian pizza, appetizers and desserts.
Real Elite Buffet cut the ribbon last month on their location at 15 N. 3rd St. in downtown Harrisburg, part of Strawberry Square. Owner Talond Luckette specializes in slow-cooked meats, offering both lunch and dinner, Sunday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) has received reaccreditation with the Community Foundations National Standards, which establishes legal, ethical and effective practices for community foundations. The program requires foundations to document their policies for donor services, investments, grant-making and administration and is designed to provide quality assurance to donors and their legal and financial advisors, according to TFEC.
Voting locations for three Dauphin County wards are changing. According to the county, Harrisburg’s 11th ward now will vote at Tri-County OIC at 500 Maclay St.; Harrisburg’s 13th ward will vote at the Salvation Army, 506 S. 29th St.; and Susquehanna Township’s 3rd Ward will vote at the Solid Rock Missionary Baptist Church at 2400 Locust Lane.
Changing Hands
Boas St., 108: N. Wambach to J. Hoffer, $188,000
Benton St., 700: SPG Capital LLC to C. Woods, $91,250
Benton St., 711: M. Lugo to M. Espinoza, $55,000
Berryhill St., 2030: T. Awan to Two Three Two Investments LLC, $65,000
Berryhill St., 2350: A. & A. Adelanwa to H. Alcantara, $90,000
Camp St., 563: Elite Property Rentals LLC to R. Lane, $90,000
Catherine St., 1505: D. & L. Baylor to S. Samuel, $98,000
Crescent St., 247: Truist Bank to Saintelia Properties II LLC, $55,000
Crescent St., 304: Lancaster Real Estate Fund LLC to J. & D. Negron, $45,000
Derry St., 1536: J. Shaulis to J. Diaz, $49,000
Derry St., 1538: P. Watson to Integrity First Home Buyers LLC, $68,117
Elm St., 1724: S. Pichardo to L. Garcia, $60,000
Forster St., 1926: S. & J. Hirota to T. Chan, $125,000
Emerald St., 405: P. Dobson to M. Pena, $62,000
Fulton St., 1715: R. Mills to N. Patel, $176,000
Fulton St., 1718: D. Ruscito to M. Russo, $154,900
Fulton St., 1729: M. Gleason to J. Seibert, $222,000
Greenwood St., 2010 & 633, 635 & 639 S. 20th St.: W. Grace to 2010 Greenwood LLC, $950,000
Harris Terr., 2443: J. Spearman to C. Khuc & N. Truong, $125,000
Herr St., 222: R. Batley & S. Bradley to S. Evans & M. Rife, $158,000
Holly St., 1850: W. Hunter to CAS Management LLC, $42,500
Hummel St., 337: Z. Gonzalez to A. Santos, $90,000
Jefferson St., 2211: H. & T. Wilson to VRAM Homes LLC, $58,000
Jefferson St., 2306: Stevenson’s Properties LLC to Bloom Home Care LLC, $47,000
Jefferson St., 2310: Stevenson’s Properties LLC to Newkirk Brothers Corp., $40,000
Jefferson St., 2333: D&F Realty Holdings LP to W. Jimenez, $54,000
Jefferson St., 2643: Faraone Properties LLC to H. Toohey, $129,000
Kensington St., 2262: Faraone Properties LLC to V. Hardman, $127,000
Kensington St., 2439: A. Dellmuth to T. Burrell, $110,000
Lexington St., 2638: H. Patton to A. Mehta, $79,000
Lexington St., 2622: SPG Capital to M. Motley, $165,000
Liberty St., 1412: D. Boyle to J. Espaillat, $55,225
Liberty St., 1422: B. Orellana to G. Paredes, $134,000
Logan St., 1933½: Lorfax 1 LLC & MAP T LLC to Figueroa Enterprises LLC, $81,000
Logan St., 2151: T. Liang & M. Morales to G&W Rentals LLC, $66,000
Logan St., 2212: A. Stevens & M. Pippins to Central Maryland Home Ventures LLC, $80,000
Luce St., 2326: C. & S. Paul to PACC Homes & Development LLC, $75,000
Market St., 1624: TRYB Investments LLC to K. & Y. Sanchez, $181,990
Mulberry St., 2004: Z. Roudi & M. Maniari to R. & S. Buxton, $210,000
N. 2nd St., 1313: 1313 Real Estate Holdings LLC to Huff NC Homes LLC, $275,000
N. 2nd St., 1517: N. Shamatutu & K. Kelly to M. Holliday, $290,000
N. 2nd St., 2711: N. Corado to A. & B. Marino, $308,000
N. 2nd St., 2842: T. Cook to Grentals LLC, $90,000
N. 2nd St., 3027: J. Weir to D. Vreeland, $159,000
N. 2nd St., 3201: J. Crossett & M. Hochstetler to V. Espeland, $155,000
N. 3rd St., 3026: R. Daniels to A. Schwoyer, $207,500
N. 5th St., 3015: E. Stoute to A. Orellana, $308,000
N. 5th St., 3202: C. Anaya & M. Cardona to A. Benny, $200,000
N. 6th St., 1716, 1718 & 1720: F. & W. Jordan to 3N Consulting Services LLC, $170,000
N. 6th St., 2722: S. Morton & R. Bushner to E. Paulino & Y. Castro, $125,000
N. 16th St., 617: H. & C. Le to V. Robinson, $184,000
N. 16th St., 921: PA Deals LLC to R. Martinez, $190,000
N. 17th St., 119: Trust Circle LLC to Penn Properties Associates LLC, $55,000
N. 17th St., 700: Bethany African Methodist Episcopal Church to J. Andia, $110,000
N. 17th St., 709: JAF Group LLC to Rosaruth Properties LLC, $72,000
N. 19th St., 1001: K. Somasundaram to Ray Keystone LLC, $149,500
Park St., 1627: N. Santiago to RC Realty & Investments LLC, $47,500
Paxton St., 1500: Paxton Street Properties LLC, Property Management Inc. & D. Schankweiler to 1500 Paxton LP, $2,225,000
Penn St., 1911: Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union to D. & M. Witwer, $110,000
Penn St., 1931: Z. Ashley & A. Garman to J. Kavel, $193,000
Penn St., 2221: J. & S. Compton to G&W Rentals LLC, $110,000
Penn St., 2318: R. Stamm to NA Capital Group LLC, $59,494
Pine St., 224: PSREU LLC to Rowenachamkin LLC, $295,000
Prince St., 711: M. & N. Epler to TD Dwellings LLC, $102,500
Randolph St., 1511: T. Hardison to Culcay Remodeling & Guagua Remodeling LLC, $68,000
Rudy Rd., 2213: P. & D. Michaels to M. Bowman, $290,000
Rumson Dr., 381: PA Deals LLC to B. Harris, $140,000
South St., 113: M. & N. Hylind to T. Chandler & D. Jackson $135,000
S. 13th St., 1265: M. Herasme to M. Wells & A. Kester, $120,000
S. 13th St., 1435: D. & C. Butler to J. Charles, $95,000
S. 14th St., 345: E. Ruiz to E. de Ruiz, $120,000
S. 26th St., 803: D. McGinley to Mountain Climb Partners LLC, $365,000
S. Cameron Terr., 1505: X. Santiago to A. Abreham, $83,000
S. Summit St., 161: HLI Properties PA LLC to F. Salcedo, $77,000
State St., 133: WCI Partners LP to A. Hartzler, $260,000
State St., 1512: R&K Realty Group LP to E. Rivera, $45,000
State St., 1827: D. & S. Kinder to D. Boyle, $65,000
Susquehanna St., 2024: Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union to R&J Property & Home Investors LLC, $61,000
Swatara St., 2319: C. McDannell to BDS Property Group LLC, $130,000
Sylvan Terr., 121: A. Jaiyesimi to MAT Holdings LLC, $95,012
Thompson St., 1619: J. Montgomery to Family Work Inc., $58,700
Verbeke St., 126: Wright Restoration Properties LLC to R. Oshea, $230,150
Vernon St., 1409: Greenbrook Enterprise LLC to Vernon St. Apartments LLC, $201,000
Vernon St., 1417: Greenbrook Enterprises LLC to Vernon St. Apartments LLC, $154,000
Vernon St., 1419: Greenbrook Enterprises LLC to Vernon St. Apartments LLC, $137,000
Vine St., 121: P. & J. Klemunes to I. Butt, $148,000
Walnut St., 1215: J. & M. Johnson to M. Lester, $150,000
Wiconisco St., 611 & 2641 Agate St.: Thanos Ventures Limited to Sangria Property Development LLC, $300,000
Woodbine St., 342: H. Wilson to Balaci Properties LLC, $90,500
Woodbine St., 638: YMCA Harrisburg Cornerstone Initiative LLC to J. Parker, $150,000
Woodbine St., 640: YMCA Harrisburg Cornerstone Initiative LLC to T. Roland, $157,000
Harrisburg property sales, August 2023, greater than $40,000. Source: Dauphin County. Data is assumed to be accurate.
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