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August News Digest

July 29, 2022 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

A summary of Harrisburg news over the past month

Development Projects Approved

Several Harrisburg development projects focused on serving lower-income residents will move forward following a City Council legislative session last month.

Council took action to push forward an affordable housing development for South Harrisburg, as well as a childcare center, the Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning.

Council unanimously voted to approve a lot consolidation and land development plan for “Sycamore Homes,” a 23-unit affordable apartment building planned for the 1400-block of Sycamore Street, near Foose Elementary School.

Harrisburg developer George Fernandez, CEO of Latino Connection, explained that the $3.4 million project will offer high-quality studio units to lower-income residents.

“What drives us is helping to change what the face of low income looks like,” he said.

Fernandez said that he hopes to begin construction by this fall, with the project completed by fall 2023.

Additionally, council approved a lot consolidation and land development plan for the Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning, which has proposed a childcare facility and school in Uptown Harrisburg.

The building will occupy a 3.44-acre area bounded by Peffer, N. 7th, Muench and N. 6th streets. The school is an arm of the Milton Hershey School and would offer free care and pre-K education to 150 low-income and at-risk children, from birth to 5 years old.

According to Executive Director Senate Alexander, the school will focus on providing kindergarten readiness programming and family support options.

“I look forward to it,” council member Ausha Green said. “I think it’ll be great for the community.”

The project is slated for completion in spring 2024. The school still will need to secure street vacations for several small roads on the project site.

In other news, council approved a resolution to create “Hot Spot Saturdays,” a summer initiative to encourage residents to participate in six community cleanup events, which will take place throughout July, August and September in Harrisburg.

 

Maclay Street Bridge to be Replaced

A critical link in Harrisburg is set for an upgrade, as PennDOT prepares to replace the Maclay Street Bridge.

Last month, the PA Department of Transportation unveiled its project website and opened up the comment period for its plan to replace the bridge, which carries about 25,000 vehicles a day. The comment period lasts through Aug. 5.

Under the current schedule, the $35 million project would begin in 2024 and last for about two years. The project extends from the Maclay Street/7th Street intersection to Julia Street, which is a half-block west of Cameron Street.

PennDOT describes the existing, 82-year-old bridge as in “poor condition with advanced deterioration to the primary load carrying members.”

Major elements of the bridge project include:

  • Construction of a new, four-span steel girder bridge over the Norfolk Southern Harrisburg Rail Yard, replacing the existing, seven-span bridge, which was built in 1940.
  • Raising the profile of the Maclay Street roadway to increase the vertical clearance of the bridge from 21 feet to 23 feet to better accommodate double-stacked rail cars.
  • Widening of Maclay Street from four lanes to five lanes in the project area.
  • Addition of bicycle lanes in both the eastbound and westbound directions.

As part of the project, the small bridge carrying Maclay Street over Paxton Creek also will be replaced.

The width of both bridges will be increased from 62 feet to 86 feet. The new bridges will have five 11-foot-wide lanes, two 6-foot-wide bike lanes, and two 8-foot-wide sidewalks.

According to PennDOT, construction will be performed in stages while maintaining three lanes of traffic and at least one sidewalk in each stage. The temporary lane configuration will carry two lanes of traffic westbound into the city and one lane of traffic eastbound out of the city.

 

2022-23 School Budget Passed

The Harrisburg School District has approved a budget for the 2022-23 school year, a spending plan that includes a 3.36% property tax hike.

At a board meeting in late June, Receiver Dr. Lori Suski approved a $223.8 million budget, and the school board voted 6-1 to increase the property tax rate from 29.78 to 30.78 mills. Board Director Roslyn Copeland voted against the increase; directors Jaime Johnson and Terricia Radcliff were not in attendance.

“I am very happy that the board saw fit to approve of the tax structure because that enables us to have a balanced budget and enables us to move forward with some necessary projects for the district,” Suski said.

With the increase, taxpayers pay $30.78 per every $1,000 in assessed property value. However, the 5,609 households in Harrisburg that receive the homestead exemption will actually see a small decrease in their taxes, according to Dr. Marcia Stokes, the district’s business administrator. Additional property tax relief funds this year will increase the exemption, she said.

The district’s 2022-23 budget includes the use of millions of dollars in federal COVID relief funds, making the spending plan much higher than last year’s $184.8 million budget.

The approved final budget is slightly lower than the district’s originally proposed $224.2 million budget.

Harrisburg received an influx of about $50 million in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding, which it plans to use on projects such as the renovation and reopening of the district’s Steele Elementary School. The district also plans to replace HVAC systems across schools with the funding.

The budget also pays for day-to-day expenditures like instruction, special instruction and staffing costs.

 

Post Office Set to Move

By the end of the year, Harrisburg’s downtown post office will have a new address.

Last month, Harristown Enterprises announced that the Federal Station Post Office will relocate about one block away, inside of Strawberry Square.

Specifically, the post office will occupy about 2,000 square feet of space on the 300-block of Market Street, in the long-vacant storefront location last occupied by the restaurant, the Gingerbread Man, which closed in 2014, according to Harristown, which owns Strawberry Square.

“We are delighted to announce this news to the public, and we believe Strawberry Square is an excellent location for the new U.S. post office,” said Brad Jones, Harristown’s president and CEO.

The space will be built out and the move completed by the end of 2022, Jones said.

Earlier this year, the federal government sold the Ronald Reagan Federal Building, located at N. 3rd and Walnut streets, to Seychelles-based Global Ocean Investments for $10 million.

As a result, all federal offices located in the building must move, including the post office. The building is expected to be entirely vacant by early 2023.

New building owner Justin Etzin has said that he plans to redevelop the 56-year-old, 251,000-square-foot structure as a 200-unit apartment building with several restaurants and bars.

The federal building sale was prompted by the construction of a new federal courthouse at N. 6th and Reily streets in Harrisburg. The $201 million courthouse project, which includes 243,000 square feet of space, is nearing completion, according to the U.S. General Services Administration.

 

Plants + Pints Returns

Harrisburg, chew on this—a festival devoted to healthy eating will return this month following a pandemic-induced hiatus.

Plants + Pints Harrisburg, formerly called Harrisburg Veggie Fest, plans to bring the community together to educate people on living a healthy and eco-conscious life by highlighting local farms, vegan and vegetarian businesses and other plant-based products. And, in a unique, central PA twist, there also will be craft beer.

“It’s a wellness community event with a focus on wellness, PA agriculture and craft beer,” said organizer Sara Bozich, CEO and founder of Sara Bozich Events.

The festival will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, in Strawberry Square in Harrisburg.

The event, produced in partnership with Harristown Enterprises and presented by UPMC in Central PA, will benefit two local nonprofit organizations: Downtown Daily Bread and Harrisburg River Rescue and Emergency Services.

Bozich said that the idea came from Harristown Enterprises CEO and President Brad Jones, who has vegan family members and loves craft beer. Jones attended an event in Philadelphia spotlighting plant-based companies and local craft breweries and wanted to bring it to Harrisburg.

The event will feature more than two-dozen plant-based vendors, as well as DJ duo His&Hers and six craft breweries. Bozich also stated that, although everything is plant-based, anything not vegan will be clearly specified.

General admission tickets for adults are $20 and youth ages 12 to 21 are $10. Anyone under 12 years old is free.

Bozich stated that this is an event for everyone, not just those who follow a plant-based lifestyle.

“It’s a community event,” she said. “And proceeds are going back to the community.”

 

Home Sales Dip, Prices Up

Home sales slipped while prices rose in June, according to the latest report on previously owned houses in the Harrisburg area.

For the three-county region, a total of 770 houses sold in June, compared to 826 in June 2021, as the median price rose to $264,050 from $230,000 last year, said the Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors (GHAR).

In Dauphin County, sales dipped to 349 homes versus 389 last June, but the median price increased to $230,500 from $209,000, GHAR said.

Similarly, in Cumberland County, sales slipped to 374 houses, compared to 404 in June 2021, as the median price rose to $315,000 versus $256,750 in the year-ago period, according to GHAR.

Perry County had 43 homes sell in June, an increase of 10 houses from a year ago, as the median price rose to $219,950 from $200,000 in June 2021, GHAR said.

In June, houses also were selling quickly, as “average days on the market” decreased to 13 days versus 16 days last June, according to GHAR.

20 in Their 20s

It soon will be time for local up-and-coming professionals to take the spotlight.

Harrisburg Young Professionals (HYP) announced that nominations are now open for its 2022 “20 In Their 20s” class.

“It’s a good opportunity to highlight people doing good work in their communities,” said HYP Board President Jade Honey.

Anyone between the ages of 20 to 29 who lives or works in Dauphin, Cumberland or Perry counties is eligible for nomination. The nominee must contribute to making a difference in their community or workplace. Twenty young people will be selected and honored.

Nominations are open through Aug. 8. For more information, visit www.hyp.org.

On Nov. 9, HYP will host its “20 In Their 20s” awards ceremony at the Hilton Harrisburg. Tickets for the event will go on sale Sept. 7.

 

So Noted

Beacon Clinic for Health and Hope last month was awarded a $25,000 grant from the Highmark Foundation. The grant will allow the Harrisburg-based healthcare clinic to improve its technology systems and offset some staffing costs, according to Beacon.

Blaze Pizza opened last month at 4401 Jonestown Rd. in Colonial Park. It’s the second Harrisburg-area location for the California-based fast-casual restaurant chain, which has about 300 locations nationwide.

David Ozmore last month was named the new president and CEO of the Harrisburg Area YMCA. Ozmore, a long-time YMCA staff member, will assume the post on Aug. 1, replacing long-time CEO Richard A. Curl, who is retiring.

Gina Seibert last month was named the incoming chief financial officer for PSECU. Seibert, who has been with the Susquehanna Township-based credit union for 19 years, replaces Carol Noblit, who announced her retirement.

Harristown Enterprises last month said that it planned to remove the “Chockablock Clock” from Strawberry Square, using the space for a larger stage and second-floor, cantilevered meeting room. The clock, an audio-kinetic ball machine, was designed by George Rhoads and installed in the atrium in 1988.

H*MAC is now a “Live Nation” venue, it was announced last month. Under the multi-year agreement, Live Nation, a leading live entertainment company, will be H*MAC’s exclusive booking partner for the 1,200-person capacity Capitol Room, the largest of several performance spaces in the sprawling arts and restaurant complex in Midtown Harrisburg.

Raising the Bar will open soon in the first-floor commercial space of the newly renovated “Carpets and Draperies” apartment building in the 1500-block of N. 3rd Street in Midtown Harrisburg. Bakery owners Casey Callahan and Timishia Goodson will expand their hours and offerings, which will include sandwiches and coffee, while retaining their stand in the Broad Street Market.

Raymour & Flanigan cut the ribbon last month on its new showroom at 4661 Lindle Rd. in Swatara Township. The retailer offers a wide variety of furniture and décor for home and office.

Steve Sanchez, president of Camp Hill-based JDK Group, has been elected president of the International Caterer’s Association. In this role, he will help spearhead the ICA’s direction for the next two years.

 

Changing Hands

Argyle St., 41: L. & E. Keefer to Neidlinger Enterprises LLC, $49,900

Barkley Lane, 2518: L. & B. Grotjan to A. Jayapal, $131,000

Benton St., 631: D. Clark to J. Bonilla, $140,000

Berryhill St., 1421: Integrity First Home Buyers LLC to S. Kundilepurayil, $139,995

Berryhill St., 1620: R. Kessler to G. Taylor, $75,000

Berryhill St., 2436: F. Phan to J. Charlton, $96,500

Boas St., 106: A. Nascone to E. Cannady, $210,000

Briggs St., 207: S. & K. Plummer to M. Vogel, $95,000

Briggs St., 255 and 248 Oliver Alley: Eastern State Investments to SJL Rentals, $625,000

Briggs St., 1810: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. & New Rez LLC to Your New Home LLC, $72,008

Calder St., 107: L. & M. Ferenbaugh to LE Real Estate Trust, $135,000

Calder St., 115: JMW Property Group LLC to W. Boehi & J. Leberman, $258,000

Camp St., 645: J. Gulbin to LHV Properties II LLC, $63,500

Catherine St., 1624: Shope Rentals LLC to First Choice Home Buyers LLC, $40,000

Chestnut St., 1935: N. Doan to J. Hallager, $108,000

Conoy St., 108: D. Wendling to Ashkay Properties LLC, $170,000

Crescent St., 309: R. & B. Lehman to J. Hamilton, $55,000

Crescent St., 328: Z. Gonzalez to C. Rodriguez, $70,000

Derry St., 1521: K. Bitner to 2020 Real Estate Ventures LLC, $60,000

Derry St., 2024: T. Evans to Bertao Family Investments Penn LLC, $70,000

Derry St., 2029: S. Ginder to S. Bailey, $147,400

Derry St., 2348: K. Saengmuang to R. Harbaugh, $70,000

Derry St., 2626: F. & M. Morris to Portee Properties LLC, $155,000

Duke St., 2446: R. Martin to T. Desta, $83,500

Duke St., 2452: M. & D. Graeff to P. Carter, $124,900

Elm St., 1644: First Choice Home Buyers LLC to D. Boyle, $50,000

Forster St., 2011A: L. & E. Keefer to Neidlinger Enterprises LLC, $64,900

Forster St., 2013: L. & E. Keefer to Neidlinger Enterprises LLC, $59,300

Green St., 1020: J. & H. Piper to R. Chelsey, $185,000

Green St., 1630: B. & L. Bauman to Big Leaf Properties LLC, $200,000

Green St., 1702: J. & S. Lebron to J. Barrie, $245,000

Green St., 1908: G. & T. Washington to L. Silverberg, $241,000

Green St., 2015: National Residential Nominee Services Inc. to A. & W. Jamgochian, $280,000

Green St., 2146: J. & S. Compton to R. Gillette, $65,000

Green St., 2237: J. Compton to El Gamwo LLC, $115,000

Green St., 2338: E. Chattah to D. Harris, $159,000

Hale Ave., 204: BP Real Estate Investment Group LP to D. & L. McKinnie, $255,000

Hamilton St., 202: D. & R. Stachow to SJL Rentals LLC, $160,000

Hamilton St., 334: D. Monzon to Bitsy & Tino Enterprises LLC, $135,000

Harris St., 416: M. Riegel to M. Gomez, $130,000

Herr St., 267: S. & D. Kaplan to J. & R. Thompson, $230,000

Hoerner St., 117: A&K Investments Partnership LLC to Y. & J. Colon, $85,000

Holly St., 1937: CR Property LLC to M. & E. Kaiser, $125,000

Industrial Rd., 4230: Cottage Real Estate LLC to 4230 Industrial Rd. LLC, $2,175,000

Jefferson St., 2620: M. Galvez to A. Rosario, $60,000

Jefferson St., 2717: L. & E. Keefer to Neidlinger Enterprises LLC, $61,400

Jefferson St., 2717: L. & E. Keefer to Neidlinger Enterprises LLC, $64,900

Kelker St., 232: J. & A. Webb to 232 Kelker LLC, $195,000

Kensington St., 2006: S. Carr to A. Ryabukha, $65,500

Lewis St., 100: E. & Y. Friedman to W. Yankey & N. Scarcia, $249,000

Lexington St., 2558: Neidlinger Enterprises LLC to RA Love Homes LLC, $159,500

Liberty St., 1412: Mainline Funding Group Inc. to D. Boyle, $55,225

Logan St., 1931: Capital Real Estate Group to D. Boyle, $40,000

Logan St., 2141: E. Alacantara to Neidlinger Enterprises LLC, $52,000

Logan St., 2143: Neidlinger Enterprises LLC to M. Estrada, $130,000

Logan St., 2163: Neidlinger Enterprises LLC to M. Estrada, $130,000

Logan St., 2417: DMA Rentals LLC to J. Mbuthia, $105,000

Manada St., 1938: W. & N. Williams to L. Lobos, $115,000

Market St., 1641: M. & G. Stiffler to J. & M. Gonzalez, $46,250

Market St., 1642: Lynn & Ryan Investment Properties LLC to 2020 Real Estate Ventures LLC, $51,000

Market St., 1917: S. Lynch to SPG Capital LLC, $118,500

May St., 916: A. Weedon to Integrity First Home Buyers LLC, $45,000

Mercer St., 2425: S. Hill to K. & T. Monroe, $96,100

Muench St., 313: Awakening Enterprises LLC to R. Cortes, $93,000

Mulberry St., 1813: EB & ZEE LLC to JM Thrift & Vintage LLC, $69,360

Mulberry St., 2004: T. Taylor to Z. Roudi & M. Maniari, $119,995

Naudain St., 1529: Keim Brothers LLC to D. & S. Tucker, $50,999

North St., 1836: B. & R. Lomax to J. Paulino, $85,000

North St., 1838: B. & R. Lomax to T. Bauserman & J. Hoskins, $76,500

North St., 1906: T. Davis & R. Wilder to S. Patterson, $72,000

N. 2nd St., 1117: 1117 N. 2nd Street LLC to CWJK Holdings LLC, $497,000

N. 2nd St., 1601: Lynn & Ryan Investment Properties LLC to D. & A. Hoffman, $370,000

N. 2nd St., 2135: Heller Investments to T. Wadlinger, $142,855

N. 2nd St., 2802: P. Kessler to K. & J. Reed, $244,900

N. 2nd St., 2812: J. & K. Reed to L. & N. Hunsinger, $420,000

N. 2nd St., 3228: R. & C. McAllister to Toch Investments LLC, $70,000

N. 3rd St., 1708: D. Cobb to Y. Miller, $185,000

N. 3rd St., 2014: S. & C. Payson to C. & L. Eby, $270,000

N. 3rd St., 2500 & 2518: Kesher Israel Congregation to M. & A. Reuveni, $200,000

N. 5th St., 3138: S. Cameron to L. Confer, $166,000

N. 6th St., 2607: A. Clark to B. Costa, $50,000

N. 12th St., 43: J. Hardy to Neidlinger Enterprises LLC, $45,000

N. 12th St., 54: J. Achenbach to I. Colon, $42,000

N. 15th St., 1215: A. & M. Hayden to T WY Enterprise LLC, $48,000

N. 18th St., 614: Neidlinger Enterprises LLC to RA Love Homes LLC, $159,900

N. 19th St., 712½: Neidlinger Enterprises LLC to M. Estrada, $149,900

N. Front St., 1525, Unit 312: R. & C. Chaudhuri to J. Bowles, $180,000

N. Front St., 1525, Unit 504: J. Brown to W. & L. Renz, $284,900

N. Front St., 1525, Unit 507: C. Tomlinson to X. Samuel, $135,000

Peffer St., 216: Grentals LLC and Wix Wenger & Weidner to 216 Peffer LLC, $220,000

Pennwood Rd., 3015: S. & F. Harp to D&J Properties, $80,000

Pennwood Rd., 3133: M. Mumma to BP Real Estate Investment Group LP, $98,000

Putnam St., 1620: A. Adams to J. Alvarez, $160,000

Race St., 558: M. Kramer to F. Yarwood, $172,500

Radnor St., 625: R. Rammouni to Integrity First Home Buyers LLC, $95,000

Reel St., 2412: Integrity First Home Buyers LLC to D. Tobe, $139,995

Reel St., 2732: Neidlinger Enterprises LLC to RA Love Homes LLC, $149,500

Regina St., 1700: Safarii Properties LLC to A. Miller, $210,000

Reily St., 215: B. & L. Bauman to Big Leaf Properties LLC, $200,000

Rose St., 931: P. Van Rossum to W. & K. Hemler, $52,500

Rudy Rd., 2257: K. Krusko to B. & A. Dunfrund, $275,000

Rudy Rd., 2482: 2482 Rudy Road Trust to K. Ross Seals, $84,000

Seneca St., 530: Neidlinger Enterprises LLC to RA Love Homes LLC, $159,500

Seneca St., 615: M. & G. Toro to N. Dunbar, $95,500

S. 14th St., 328: M. Valdez to J. Meija, $50,000

S. 14th St., 349: G. Vargas to D. Boyle, $45000

S. 14th St., 437: Integrity First Home Buyers LLC to Chand Living Trust, $139,995

S. 16th St., 566: M. Dones to D. Illanes, $68,000

S. 18th St., 1323: McCoy Rentals LLC to R. Rammouni, $62,000

S. 19th St., 1111: K. Saqib to D. Strausbaugh, $188,000

S. 19th St., 1125: Mann Realty Associates to J. Halkias, $205,000

S. 19th St., 1129: M. Montano to R. Gutierrez, $147,000

S. 20th St., 614: G. Hanslovan to Neidlinger Enterprises LLC, $65,000

S. 21st St., 1000: K. Roach to Golden Brick Road LLC, $607,143

S. 27th St., 803: B. Turner & B. Faulkner to M. Arellano & V. Bravo, $150,000

S. Cameron St., 1327: J. Swigart to Rainey’s Lighthouse LLC, $95,000

State St., 112: Pennsylvania Republican Home Inc. to Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter Inc., $750,000

State St., 231, Unit 805: M. Tantardini to B. Azevedo, $185,000

Swatara St., 2042: Integrity First Home Buyers LLC to D. Boyle, $43,500

Swatara St., 2051: J. & L. Krum to K. McClain, $123,000

Verbeke St., 1330: K. Byers to J. Castro, $190,000

Wendy St., 1126: Keystone K9 LLC to Warnell LLC, $1,850,000

Whitehall St., 2021: Sunny Day Real Estate Solutions LLC to M. McCall, $155,000

Wiconisco St., 564: D. Fernandez to J. Cruz & A. Sanchez, $160,000

Wyatt St., 310: M. & E. Shapiro to G. Archer, $142,500

 

Harrisburg property sales, June 2022, greater than $40,000. Source: Dauphin County. Data is assumed to be accurate.

 

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Harrisburg Proposes Use of Federal Funds

After months of consideration, Harrisburg announced how it hopes to use millions of dollars in new federal funds.

Last month, Mayor Wanda Williams proposed using the city’s $47 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money to support low-income residents, upgrade pools and parks and cover public safety needs.

“It’s not every day we get $47 million to spend to make the city better,” Williams said. “The pandemic has taken so much from us in so many ways over the last two years. This is why it is important we get this right, right now.”

In total, Williams proposed using $42 million of the pandemic relief funds, saving the additional $4.6 million for future uses. Her proposal includes four spending buckets: $14.5 million to help low-income residents, $10 million for beautification, parks and recreation, $9.16 million for public safety and $8.8 million to reimburse the city for lost revenue during the pandemic.

Besides the money that would be used to pay back the city for revenue it lost during COVID, the largest allotments would go to creating an affordable housing program and constructing a water park in south Harrisburg. Williams has delegated $8 million for each.

“We feel that every dollar we requested is certainly necessary,” Williams said.

The affordable housing program would primarily seek to direct financial assistance to nonprofits and developers planning to construct and sell homes to low-income residents. According to city officials, organizations or companies would apply to the program and be evaluated based on standards developed by the Department of Building and Housing Development. The city hopes the money will help build a few hundred new affordable homes, according to city Business Administrator Dan Hartman.

Also for low-income residents, the city proposed allotting $5 million to assist homeowners with necessary home repairs and another $1 million to pay for delinquent trash utility bills. Another $500,000 would fund grants for small businesses affected by the pandemic.

“It’s always been my stance that the people of Harrisburg deserve safe, affordable housing, and this proposal would help that,” said Dennise Hill, director of the Department of Building and Housing Development.

The proposal to create a water park to replace the current Hall Manor pool would constitute another large chunk of funding. Williams said that the park would include a spray area, lazy river, slides, ADA-zero entry points, concessions and community spaces for families. Additional funding would go towards installing ADA-accessible playground equipment in city parks and for tree removal services.

With the funding for public safety, Williams wants to use $5.5 million to upgrade the public safety building’s HVAC system. She also proposed giving $5,000 bonuses, totaling $1.26 million, to police officers and firefighters, using $900,000 to upgrade radio systems for the fire bureau and spending $1.5 million to demolish dilapidated buildings.

The city plans to use the $4.6 million left out of the proposal to possibly cover administrative costs and to act as a buffer in case costs for other projects increase. It may also be used for additional projects, such as repaving city streets, Williams said.

The proposal will now go to Harrisburg City Council for consideration. Hartman said that the administration will formally present the plan to council on June 7.

According to council President Danielle Bowers, council plans to hold additional public hearings on the proposed use of the ARPA funding before voting on a final plan.

 

State Street Meetings Set

Harrisburg residents this month will get a chance to offer their input on a State Street construction project.

The city has announced three public meetings for residents to review and comment on draft redesigns of the roadway.

“What is clear is we need to give our residents more of an opportunity to voice their concerns on this project,” said Matt Maisel, the city’s communications director.

The State Street Rapid Response project, which began planning in 2018, broke ground in Allison Hill in April. However, only two weeks later, the project came to halt when residents expressed concerns. At a City Council meeting last month, city officials announced that they would go back to the drawing board for a redesign.

The city will bring new drafted designs to the public to gather feedback. Engineers will attend to answer questions and speak to residents.

The meeting dates and locations are as follows:

  • Wednesday, June 2, 6 to 8 p.m., Harrisburg School District Administration Building, Lincoln School, 1601 State St.
  • Monday, June 6, 6 to 8 p.m., Kappa Omega Fraternity House, 2020 State St.
  • Wednesday, June 22, 6 to 8 p.m., Harrisburg School District Administration Building, Lincoln School, 1601 State St.

The meetings on June 2 and 6 will offer residents the chance to comment on draft designs. After those meetings, Dawood Engineering Inc., which provides engineering services to the city, will use public feedback to create a single design. This will be presented to the public at the June 22 meeting, where residents will again have the chance to comment.

Additionally, the city announced a website that will allow residents to send in public comments.

According to Maisel, the process of taking public comment, redesigning the project and resuming construction may take only a matter of months. PennDOT must approve the new plan, as the commonwealth owns State Street.

To comment on the State Street Rapid Response project, visit www.harrisburgpa.gov/state-street.

 

Harrisburg Council OKs Apartment Building

A developer can move forward with renovating a long-abandoned building in Allison Hill.

Last month, Harrisburg City Council approved the transformation of a blighted building at 100 N. 13th St. into apartment units. Council voted in favor of the resolution 5-2, with council member Jocelyn Rawls and council President Danielle Bowers voting in opposition.

Radon Construction plans to renovate the 11,500-square-foot building, formerly the Church of God/Central Publishing House. The renovation includes creating 12 apartment units, which the developer said should rent for about $1,000 to $1,100 a month.

“I believe that would leave our residents cost-burdened,” Bowers said, explaining her opposition to the project.

At a previous council meeting, developers explained how they had to adjust the planned rental rate to cover the rising cost of construction.

Also at last month’s meeting, council approved a resolution to contract with an organization that will assist the city with gun violence prevention efforts. The Research Foundation of the City University of New York, on behalf of the National Network for Safe Communities at John Jay College, will provide the service. The $210,000 contract is funded through a $500,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.

The organization will study violence in Harrisburg, determine a strategy to address it and assist with implementation. The contract term is two years.

“I think it’s something that’s needed in the city,” council member Ausha Green said.

 

 

Street Name Honors T. Morris Chester

A street in downtown Harrisburg has a new, second name to honor local Black history.

Last month, officials unveiled the designation of part of Walnut Street as T. Morris Chester Way, named after a prominent figure in Harrisburg history.

“We are very excited to be celebrating this momentous occasion,” said Harrisburg City Council President Danielle Bowers.

In October, council approved the street name designation to honor the historic figure. The IIPT Harrisburg Peace Promenade, which installed the Commonwealth Monument on 4th and Walnut streets, is responsible for the initiative.

City officials recognized Thomas Morris Chester on what would have been his 188th birthday. Chester was a Harrisburg native and the nation’s first Black war correspondent during the 1860s. He helped recruit Black men into the Union Army and gave a voice to Black soldiers fighting for rights and equality.

“He never backed down from a fight, and the city will never back down from memorializing him,” Mayor Wanda Williams said.

Chester is also recognized as one of the bronze figures in the Commonwealth Monument.

Walnut Street will keep its name, but, from Commonwealth Avenue to Front Street, it has gained T. Morris Chester Way as a second name.

 

Home Prices Strong, Sales Slip

Harrisburg-area home prices jumped in April, even as sales dipped.

In the three-county region, the median price of an existing home rose to $250,500, a sharp increase from $225,000 in April 2021, as sales fell to 628 houses versus 704 the prior April, according to the Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors (GHAR).

In Dauphin County, the median price rose to $230,000 compared to $197,950 in the year-ago period, with total sales falling to 314 from 380 housing units a year ago, GHAR said.

Cumberland County had a median sales price of $290,950 versus $260,000 a year ago, as sales decreased by 20 units to 268 houses, GHAR stated.

In Perry County, the median price also increased, to $208,900 from $156,000 in April 2021, as sales held steady at 36 homes, according to GHAR.

In April, houses were selling briskly, with the “average days on market” at just 16 days, compared to 23 the prior April, GHAR said.

 

 

Mural Passport Debuts

Visit Hershey & Harrisburg (VHH) last month announced “Murals & More—A Walk of Art,” audio-guided tours of two suggested routes that highlight murals, monuments and art.

For the tours, VHH has developed a mobile passport that users can add to their phone’s home screen.

“When you walk through Harrisburg, examples of artistic creativity and collaboration are everywhere,” said VHH President and CEO Mary Smith. “We loved the idea of creating suggested routes that allow visitors to not only see a variety of artwork within a few hours, but also learn about the artists and inspiration for the work through audio clips on the passport.”

The free passport features location information about each stop, along with audio overviews of the artwork, monuments and museums. At each stop, passport users are encouraged to use the check-in feature. After 14 check-ins, they’ll earn an art-themed prize.

Smith praised the work of Sprocket Mural Works, a nonprofit working to enhance communities through art and the organization behind many of the murals featured.

“Murals & More” is the latest addition to a collection of VHH Trails and Experiences designed to package certain themes within the region’s many tourism assets in a way that makes it easy for visitors and local residents to enjoy. Other trails and experiences include:

  • Brew Barons Beer Trail
  • Chocolate & More Sweet Treat Trail
  • Adventure Trail
  • The Black Travel Experience

“Murals & More” may be primarily centered on free public art, but it’s designed to have a positive overall effect and economic impact for Harrisburg.

“Every project VHH develops is a piece of the overall tourism puzzle in the Hershey Harrisburg region,” Smith said. “By encouraging people to take part in a walking tour, they’ll be passing restaurants, attractions and other small businesses that can also benefit from extra foot traffic in the city.”

For more information, visit www.visithersheyharrisburg.org.

 

Summer Events Scheduled

Just in time for the warm weather, Dauphin County last month announced its 2022 summer events season.

“We are excited to be back in action this year and here to kick off the 2022 events series,” said Michelle McKeown, the county’s parks and recreation program manager.

The county has a full lineup of seasonal events, including their annual Jazz and Wine Festival, which will take place at Fort Hunter on Sept. 10 and 11. The event will feature eight bands, as well as wine tastings and food vendors. To kick off the weekend, the popular Jazz Walk will return to Midtown Harrisburg.

Dauphin County also has family-friendly events running all summer, from June 3 to Aug. 26. The Sunset Music and Movies series will feature performing arts organizations and movies.

All of these events are free and will take place at Fort Hunter Park Centennial Barn. Families are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chairs and a picnic basket. Food trucks will also be on site. Movie showings and live performances will alternate every other Friday.

Proudly PA! is another big event for the county, set for June 11 at Fort Hunter. The event will offer tastings from PA wineries, breweries and distilleries, as well as live music and food.

Other events include BrewFest on July 16 at Fort Hunter, Cultural Fest on City Island in Harrisburg on Aug. 20, Fort Hunter Day on Sept. 18 and Celebrate Wildwood on Sept. 24 at Wildwood Park.

“We wanted to make sure it’s a welcoming experience,” said county Commissioner George Hartwick. “We were intentional about pulling together diverse programming.”

For a full list of events and additional information, visit Dauphin County’s website.

 


So Noted

Harrisburg University last month announced a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace to support its scholarship program. Under the initiative, people will be able to purchase unique, HU-themed NFTs to help support student scholarships.

MASA Authentic Mexican Cuisine is slated to open this month in downtown Harrisburg at 316 N. 2nd St. Enrique Armas is the third-generation owner of the business, formerly known as Mexico Lindo, which ran as a popular food truck on Market Street in Allison Hill for about two decades.

OurBus is launching a new intercity bus route that will make stops in downtown Harrisburg, the company announced last month. The route begins in Slippery Rock and ends in New York, with additional stops in Pittsburgh, Breezewood and Philadelphia. For more information, visit www.ourbus.com.

Susquehanna Soniqs, a Harrisburg-based professional e-sports team, will open a state-of-the-art e-sports facility on S. 3rd Street downtown, said Soniqs CEO Darren Moore. The LAN Center should open to the public later this summer as a hub for gaming in the area, Moore said.

West Shore Theatre in New Cumberland debuted last month after an extensive renovation, with the grand-opening weekend featuring a variety of film and live performances. The 82-year-old art deco-style theater had been closed since early 2018.

Whitaker Center last month unveiled the new PNC Innovation Zone, a 7,000-square-foot gaming studio that offers children 8 years and older the ability to learn about coding, gaming and related technologies The Innovation Zone also is one of the region’s largest Comcast Lift Zones with free public internet.

  

Changing Hands

Balm St., 21: Straw Family Trust to D. Boyle, $40,000

Bellevue Rd., 1945: R. Sheffield & L. Adams to 946 S 18th LLC, $64,900

Bellevue Rd., 2024: D&J Properties of Harrisburg to SPG Capital LLC, $58,000

Berryhill St., 1425: Integrity First Home Buyers LLC to D. Boyle, $49,275

Berryhill St., 1443: Integrity First Home Buyers LLC to C. Wheeler, $144,995

Berryhill St., 1616: Rivera Realty LLC to J. de Grullon, $65,000

Boas St., 107: J. Kundrat to C. Michalopoulos, $182,000

Boas St., 1812: MidAtlantic IRA LLC & C. Raup IRA to Cooperwink LLC, $74,900

Briggs St., 253: 253 Briggs St. LLC to SJL Rentals, $140,000

Briggs St., 1708 & 1712: PI Capitol LLC to J. Stoltzfoos, $107,708

Brookwood St., 2450: V. Nauman to Neidlinger Enterprises LLC, $66,000

Conoy St., 104: D. Wolf to S. Miller, $175,000

Derry St., 1634: E. Bertot & N. Gaskin to M25 Capital Investments LLC, $144,900

Derry St., 2121: W. Zhang to Y. Rodriguez & J. Savendra, $146,000

Edward St., 260 & 3115 Susquehanna St.: C. & K. Gehman to S. Dunklau & R. Anzel, $430,000

Ellersie St., 2417: R. & D. Edwards to K. Tillman, $185,000

Forster St., 1917: T&E Property01 LLC to Neidlinger Enterprises LLC, $56,000

Forster St., 1934: M. Gillespie to S. Harrison, $90,000

Fulton St., 1420: V. & D. Poplaski to M. Dean & J. Kost, $130,000

Girard St., 735 & 737: Silver Maple LLC to DIMA Properties LLC, $110,000

Green St., 1616: Vandaleh Real Estate Associates LLC & P. Costa to Green Scapes Investments LLC, $140,000

Green St., 3007: R. & T. Speece to V. Agnone & M. McKee, $280,000

Green St., 3011: M. Palermo to K. Bajracharya, $265,000

Harris Terr., 2481: S. Hill to R. Bachrach, $95,000

Herr St., 1615: D&J Properties of Harrisburg to SPG Capital LLC, $58,000

Hummel St., 343: A. Semanick to D. Montes, $66,000

Jefferson St., 2247: R. Rammouni to Louis Group LLC, $64,000

Kensington St., 2110 & 2116: M. & A. Robinson to NA Capital Group LLC, $60,500

Kensington St., 2261: E. & D. Ward to J. Scott, $50,000

Kensington St., 2314: J. Regalado to E. Brown, $89,000

Lenox St., 2001: We Buy PA Inc. to Global Reach LLC, $105,000

Lewis St., 323: M. Swilkey to E. Cotelo & C. Shell, $150,000

Lexington St., 2710: T. Lewis to First Choice Home Buyers LLC, $80,000

Liberty St., 1428: Silver Maple LLC to DIMA Propeties LLC, $59,900

Luce St., 2361: Integrity First Home Buyers LLC to J. Tobe, $125,000

Maclay St., 241: B. & J. Myers to E. & C. Onyewu, $85,000

Market St., 1404: San Pef Inc. to 101 S. 17th Street LLC, $125,000

Market St., 1406: San Pef Inc. to 101 S. 17th Street LLC, $125,000

Market St., 1600: Lucas Properties to SDFC PA1 LLC, $475,000

Market St., 1850: C. Texidor to R. Torres, $70,000

Market St., 1935: TLC Construction & Renovations LLC to TRYB Investments LLC, $40,000

Market St., 2046: R. Hood to Twelfth Root LLC, $82,193

Mercer St., 2426: A. & G. Kocevar to B&E Development LLC, $70,000

Nagle St., 123: F. Rubinic to S. Kramer, $186,000

North St., 1611: R. Taylor Jr. to D. Scott, $119,000

North St., 1819A: PA Deals LLC to N. Salgado, $120,000

N. 2nd St., 2986: Pennsylvania Commonwealth c/o Dixon University to Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg, $4,560,000

N. 3rd St., 3017: J. Crossett & M. Hochstetler to B. & S. Sisco, $166,000

N. 3rd St., 3021: Innovative Assets LLC to I. & J. Vitale, $214,900

N. 4th St., 1727: R. Moss & J. Stark to E. Timothy & C. Moore, $200,000

N. 4th St., 2106: W. Martin to I. Folkner, $100,000

N. 4th St., 2114: M. Goldberg to W. & M. Hyatt, $90,000

N. 4th St., 2404: F. & R. Scott to D. Boyle, $46,400

N. 4th St., 3211: D. Cameron to Q. Loper, $140,000

N. 4th St., 3225: J. Wright to A. Ramirez & C. Barrios, $90,000

N. 5th St., 1706: J. Hawkins to A. & J. Norris, $200,000

N. 6th St., 3161: P. Freeman to D&A Homes LLC, $66,500

N. 12th St., 56: B. & L. Young to F. Velez, $90,000

N. 15th St., 1202: Y. Griffiths to 946 South 18th LLC, $55,000

N. 15th St., 1314: Neidlinger Enterprises LLC to Chand Living Trust, $149,900

N. 15th St., 1340: M. Alvarez to M. Tornay, $87,000

N. 15th St., 1415: E. Mantilla to M. Gomez, $94,500

N. 16th St., 523: R&K Realty Group LP to 523 N 16th Street LLC, $50,000

N. 17th St., 66: Great Row LLC to Bond Wolf & Fox LLC, $44,900

N. 17th St., 80: Wofford Enterprises Ltd. to E. Mendoza, $62,000

N. Front St., 2701: Jonas Rupp House LLC to Dilks Properties of Harrisburg LLC, $875,000

N. Front St., 2909 & 2917: M. & S. Wilson to Benmarsh LLC, $1,400,000

Penn St., 1420: P. & K. Lopushansky to Hobbeze Inc., $40,000

Penn St., 1716: D. Rhodes to K. Bentz, $170,000

Penn St., 1828: K. & Y. Cunningham to Panda Real Estate LLC, $110,000

Penn St., 1925: G. & K. Capoferri to A. & J. Norris, $181,000

Penn St., 2119: Obear Properties to JJC Properties, $55,000

Penn St., 2427: M. & Y. Speece to M. Powell, $67,500

Pennwood Rd., 3209: M. Ramirez to P. Grove, $170,000

Pennwood Rd., 3212: M. Udit to I. Foye, $148,000

Radnor St., 642: D. Webber to Horizon Investments RE LLC, $75,000

Royal Terr., 125: El Pejano Trucking LLC to L. Almonte, $91,000

S. 13th St., 1432: R. Mosley to AP Properties Services LLC, $52,000

S. 13th St., 1443: J. & V. Pettis to K. Quinn, $125,000

S. 13th St., 1541: Y. Al Refae & H. Esmaeil to B. Muzirwa, $72,500

S. 16th St., 11: Lynn & Ryan Investment Properties LLC to HTTRINH LLC, $87,000

S. 17th St., 18: M. Nichols to C. Peguero, $68,000

S. 19th St., 19: M. Goldberg to J. Antoine, $99,000

S. 19th St., 226: Great Row LLC to F. Galan, $68,000

S. 20th St., 624: DMA Rentals LLC to M. Ortiz, $90,000

S. 24th St., 704: C. Allen to A. Jacques, $68,000

State St., 1847: Bridger Investments LLC to Adom Investment Group LLC, $190,000

Susquehanna St., 1637: S. Henry to S. & N. Kelly, $115,000

Susquehanna St., 1703: L. Mayton & A. Quick to N. Hoy, $170,000

Susquehanna St., 2130: Zion Management LLC to SPG Capital LLC, $65,000

Swatara St., 2014: Neidlinger Enterprises LLC to Chand Living Trust, $129,900

Sycamore St., 1622: T. Nguyen to C. Coronado, $150,000

Taylor Blvd., 30: JEG Properties LLC to Brethren Housing Association, $130,000

Verbeke St., 120: B. & L. Clemente to LanPro Properties LLC, $130,000

Walnut St., 1220: L. & E. Keefer to J. White, $119,900

Walnut St., 1318: C. Tatum to D. Boyle, $42,000

Wayne St., 1713: D&J Properties of Harrisburg to SPG Capital LLC, $64,000

Whitehall St., 2050: Wheatland Restore LLC to T. & D. Smith, $209,900

Wiconisco St., 618: Integrity First Home Buyers LLC to Mentzer Gap Holdings LLC, $129,995

Zarker St., 1927: M. Baltozer to E. Ayala & N. Vogt, $50,500

Harrisburg property sales, April 2022, greater than $40,000. Source: Dauphin County. Data is assumed to be accurate.

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Federal Funds Awarded

A number of Harrisburg organizations will receive money to assist with housing programs and social services, following approval by City Council.

Last month, council voted to allocate annual federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds from both the 2020 and 2021 fiscal years will be distributed to several Harrisburg organizations. During the pandemic, the city did not allot these funds due to the influx of CARES Act funding that they instead distributed.

The following organizations are recipients of the 2020 and 2021 ESG funds:

  • Capital Area Coalition on Homelessness, $50,000
  • Christian Churches United, $100,000
  • Shalom House, $50,000
  • YWCA, $50,000

The following organizations are recipients of the 2020 CDBG funds:

  • Justice House of Hope, $84,728
  • LHACC, $45,000
  • PAIRWIN (Pennsylvania Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Network), $39,220
  • Salvation Army, $75,000
  • The Worship Academy, $50,000

Additionally, $244,031 will go towards debt service, $425,000 for public improvement/public facilities, $344,746 for housing programs, $200,000 for demolition and $75,000 for the Dauphin County Library System.

The following organizations are recipients of the 2021 CDBG funds:

  • Center for Employment Opportunities, $25,000
  • AJB Drug & Alcohol, $48,586
  • Young Professionals of Color-Greater Harrisburg, $35,000
  • The Rock Church, $100,000
  • Justice House of Hope, $15,272

Additionally, $240,000 will be used for debt service, $504,600 for public improvement/public facilities, $359,066 for housing programs and $218,000 for demolition.

In other news, council approved a bill that would require Harrisburg Zoning Hearing Board and Planning Commission meetings to be recorded and shared publicly. Council hopes that this bill will make these meetings more accessible for the public.

 

 

Playground Breaks Ground

Harrisburg officials last month broke ground on the Chutes and Ladders playground in Reservoir Park, which will replace aging, outdated and underused equipment.

“We all loved playing the Chutes and Ladders board game when we were younger, right?” Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams said at the ground breaking. “Soon, our children will get to live it and experience it. The work we are starting here today will lead to needed improvements for this entire park.”

The $1 million playground project has been in the works for years, but will finally begin to take shape this year. It is part of Harrisburg’s Reservoir Park Master Plan, which aims to increase traffic and interest in the 87-acre park.

First, the city will replace existing playground equipment with new attractions. The playground will be based off of the popular board game, “Chutes and Ladders,” and will allow visitors to engage in a life-sized version. The city expects to complete the playground by August.

In a subsequent phase of construction, the city will create additional parking, add a “tot lot” playground for younger children, plant trees and increase walkways in the park.

The Chutes and Ladders playground was paid for with over $724,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, $250,000 from The PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and just under $50,000 from the city’s general fund.

The city is currently applying for grants to help pay for the next phase of the project.

Harrisburg City Council recently voted to allow the city to apply for several park-related grants, including one with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ C2P2 Park Rehabilitation and Development Subprogram. If awarded, the funds would support phase two of the Reservoir Park project.

The city also will apply for a grant with DCNR to fund the development of a Harrisburg City Parks Master Plan. According to city officials, this would help create a vision for the city’s parks and assist with applying for future grants.

 


Lights Out for Migrating Birds

Harrisburg is asking residents to take a simple step to help solve a huge issue for migrating birds.

Through May, the city, along with local bird advocates, is encouraging people to go lights-out at night to prevent bird collisions with buildings and windows.

“What we are asking is for businesses, municipalities and residents to turn off their lights from midnight to 6 a.m.,” explained Ali Bowling, president of the Appalachian Audubon Society.

Bowling explained that, during the night, as birds migrate back north for the season, interior and exterior lights can be very distracting, causing birds to crash into buildings.

According to the National Audubon Society, a national nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to the conservation of birds and their habitats, up to 1 billion birds die each year across the United States colliding with buildings and windows.

Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams said that the city will participate in “Lights Out Harrisburg,” and she invites businesses and residents to do so, as well.

The state Department of General Services plans to turn off lights in 15 buildings in the Capitol Complex during this time, including spotlights on the Capitol dome and lights in the Keystone Building atrium. Strawberry Square will also participate.

“Turning down lights in our tallest buildings will not only protect countless birds, but also save energy and reduce carbon emissions,” said Jason Snyder, the department’s acting deputy secretary for property and asset management. “We’re pleased to partner on the Lights Out initiative and are committed to preserving the safe passage for our friends in the skies.”

Harrisburg will join over 30 cities nationwide for the Lights Out initiative.

In the fall, peak migration will occur between Aug. 15 and Nov. 15 as birds travel south.

“If we can resolve this issue with a simple fix, then why not do it?” Bowling said.

 

Home Sales Slip, Prices Higher

Home prices rose at a brisk pace, though sales fell, in the latest monthly report on previously owned homes in the Harrisburg area.

For March, 576 houses sold in the three-county region compared to 627 houses in the year-ago period, as the median sales price rose to $238,900 from $209,900, according to the Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors (GHAR).

In Dauphin County, 309 houses sold, an increase of nine, while the median price rose to $205,750 from $179,500 in March 2021, GHAR said.

Cumberland County saw sales fall to 245 homes versus 287 the prior March, though the median price jumped to $280,000 from $233,050, according to GHAR.

In Perry County, sales dropped by 17 units to 23 homes, as the price increased to $216,000 versus $194,000 the prior March, said GHAR.

Houses sold relatively quickly in March, as the “average days on the market” dropped to 23 days compared to 31 days last year, according to GHAR.

 

So Noted

Café De Olla opened last month in downtown Harrisburg, offering cuisine inspired by owner Rosa Ortiz’s family. The new café is located at 210 N. 3rd St., the former location of El Rancho Resturante y Pupuseria, which relocated to Eisenhower Boulevard in January.

Charles J. Hooker III plans to retire as CEO of Keystone Human Services effective January 2023. Charles S. Sweeder, the current executive vice president, will succeed him, according to the Harrisburg-based human services organization.

Harrisburg University last month cut the ribbon on its new location in Panama. It’s the third location for the university, joining its Harrisburg and Philadelphia campuses. According to HU, the university is exploring other locations overseas.

Historic Harrisburg Association last month received $18,000 to support an educational program focused on central PA’s African American heritage. The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) grant will help fund maintenance of historical markers on the Bethel Trail, the conservation of African American memorabilia and archives, educational walking and bus tours of landmarks, and an African American heritage exhibit at the Historic Harrisburg Resource Center.

Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg last month closed on its purchase of the Dixon University Center from the commonwealth, buying the sprawling campus in Uptown Harrisburg for $4,560,000. The federation plans to redevelop the site for its headquarters and a new home for the Harrisburg Jewish Community Center.

Manor on Front is under new ownership. Last month, Mark and Sheri Bennington purchased the bed and breakfast from Mike and Sally Wilson, who, over several years, renovated and converted the landmark property in Uptown Harrisburg.

Plant Family debuted last month at 1820 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, offering natural medicines, herbs and elixirs, in addition to a plethora of houseplants. Owner Sara Rose Bryant said that she opened the shop to provide products that she believes are hard to find in this area.

The Original Hot Dog Family opened a downtown Harrisburg location last month, thanks to local franchise owners LaToya Williams and Hauson Green. The new eatery, which offers a wide array of hot dog types and toppings, is located at 317 Market St., the long-time home of the Flamingo Grill, which closed last year.

 

Changing Hands

Adrian St., 2430: S. Hill to Pledgestone Partners LLC, $92,500

Argyle St., 10 & 12: N&R Group LLC to 101 S. 17th Street LLC, $163,000

Benton Rd., 709: C. Moffitt to P. Jackson & T. Watson, $109,900

Berryhill St., 1527: H. Le to D. Boyle, $42,000

Berryhill St., 2114: M. & V. Castellano to Bermuda Land LLC, $89,900

Berryhill St., 2318: A. Bouhach to E. Saunders, $110,000

Brookwood St., 1933: T. Evans to Biyaki Enterprises LLC, $74,000

Brookwood St., 2426: J. & B. Valverde to E. Saunders, $100,000

Brookwood St., 2452: S. Kalakuntla & N. Boinapally to Pledgestone Partners LLC, $72,000

Camp St., 547: Great Row LLC to Franklin Real Estate USA Inc., $52,900

Camp St., 561: R. Rammouni to M. Fernandez & J. Gonzalez, $61,000

Chestnut St., 1916: JRHeller.com LLC to JTA Consulting Group LLC, $40,000

Chestnut St., 1932: M. Randazzo to C. de Escano, $65,000

Cumberland St., 251: Keystone Properties Group LLC to A. & M. Chibnik, $210,000

Curtin St., 512: Integrity First Home Buyers to D. Madsen, $139,995

Delaware St., 264: L. Senft & L. Scampone to C. Zeger, $127,000

Derry St., 1948: BSR Rental Trust to D. Buxton Jr., $92,000

Edward St., 216: R. & L. Jameson to Y. Jun, $195,000

Ellersie St., 2342: D. Moyer to ACAC LLC, $115,000

Emerald St., 317: C. Brown to First Choice Home Buyers LLC, $60,000

Forest St., 25: M. Goldberg to Griff Residential LLC, $45,000

Forest St., 27: M. Goldberg to S. Gee, $45,000

Forrest St., 526: M. Baltozer to B. & A. Muzirrwa, $65,000

Forster St., 1713: R. Sanders to K. Gonzalez, $60,000

Grand St., 918: Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Bridger Investments LLC, $65,000

Green St., 819: First Choice Home Buyers LLC to SPG Capital LLC, $60,000

Green St., 1413: M. & H. Gillespie to Pine Asset Management LLC, $81,500

Green St., 2329: A. Jobes to G. & L. Calloway, $60,000

Hamilton St., 231: K. Saleme to H. Ison, $194,500

Hamilton St., 332: City Limits Foundation to 332 Hamilton LLC, $95,000

Hamilton St., 342: Everence Foundation Unique Assets LLC to T. & M. Sneidman, $80,000

Harris St., 222: K. Grossman to G. Grossman, $185,000

Herr St., 133: M. Grove to A. & J. Norris, $220,000

Hoerner St., 116: City Limits Foundation to PPS Realty Inc., $52,000

Holly St., 2013: M. & S. Sedora to X. Lopez, $67,000

Hummel St., 247: Tri County HDC Ltd to A. Flemister, $109,900

Hunter St., 1523: J. Vega & C. Salazar to RRMMM Real Estate LLC, $43,000

Kensington St., 2103: L. Myers to A. Clarke, $78,000

Kensington St., 2121: Marie Buys Houses LLC to N. Matthews, $63,000

Kensington St., 2343: L. Myers to Alliance Estates LLC, $87,500

Lewis St., 210: C. Shindle to J. Hess, $156,000

Lexington St., 2610: Gilligan Realty LLC to EBM Real Estate Holdings LLC, $60,000

Logan St., 2143: E. Killeen to Neidlinger Enterprises LLC, $67,000

Logan St., 2200 & 2200A: C. Geary to A. Bonheur, $70,000

Logan St., 2243: G. Ford to Euphrates LLC, $70,000

Logan St., 2338: Great Row LLC to Franklin Real Estate USA Inc., $57,900

Logan St., 2342: Great Row LLC to Franklin Real Estate USA Inc., $57,900

Market St., 1622: TRYB Investments LLC to I. Gomez & N. Cruz, $145,000

Market St., 2024: M. Arnao to S. Gonzalez, $150,000

Market St., 2454: M. & D. Cobb to S. Bejerano, $195,000

Moore St., 2111: A. Brown to B. Chambers, $80,000

Muench St., 413: PA Deals LLC to Munoz4Properties LLC, $52,000

Mulberry St., 1835: K. Nguyen to First Choice Home Buyers LLC, $47,000

North St., 1500: J. Johnson to R. Copeland, $134,000

N. 2nd St., 913: V. & S. Kaldes to 608 North Third LLC, $98,000

N. 2nd St., 936: J. Criley to B. Spurrier, $220,000

N. 2nd St., 1717: Friends of the West Shore Theater Inc. to M. Bousatta, $135,000

N. 2nd St., 1911: J. Criley to J. Rotz, $210,000

N. 2nd St., 2224: S. Groff to B. Walsh, $182,000

N. 2nd St., 2309½: REO Trust 2017 RPL1 & Rushmore Loan Management Services LLC to S. Martin, $150,000

N. 2nd St., 2957: Ideal Services Group LLC to M. Quinn, $305,000

N . 2nd St., 2986: Pennsylvania Commonwealth c/o Dixon University to Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg, $4,560,000

N. 2nd St., 3225: M. Letterman to V. Breithaupt, $140,000

N. 3rd St., 901 and 914, 916 & 918 James St.: Nish Harrisburg Associates LP to Ashila LLC, $1,301,000

N. 3rd St., 2211: J. & A. Sanderson and B. Sheaffer to S. Butler & L. Jackson, $175,500

N. 4th St., 2120: Great Row LLC to Franklin Real Estate USA Inc., $63,000

N. 4th St., 2408: D. Hargrove & D. Surbrena to A. Breneman & R. Herr, $75,000

N. 4th St., 2719: D. Washington to N. & C. Al Qaadir, $210,000

N. 5th St., 2639: L. Cumberbatch to D. Stufflet, $98,000

N. 6th St., 2243: Great Row LLC to Franklin Real Estate USA Inc., $50,500

N. 6th St., 2639: Integrity First Home Buyers LLC to N. Amundson, $139,995

N. 6th St., 3212: V. & D. Poplaski to G. Ajakaye, $100,000

N. 7th St., 2154: R. Plant to A. Bouhach, $65,000

N. 7th St., 2512: Integrity First Home Buyers LLC to D. Boyle, $46,059

N. 16th St., 1209: J. & N. Thompson to J. Garcia, $80,000

N. 17th St., 50: C. & N. Acevedo to J. Pichardo, $90,000

N. 17th St., 604: RMTP Trust Series 2019 C to J. Linan, $52,000

N. 17th St., 1100, 1621 & 1625 Cumberland St. and 1616 Herr St.: R. & C. Carter to M. Amani, $325,000

N. 18th St., 15: Great Row LLC to J. Linan & L. Jefferson, $50,000

N. 18th St., 712: S. Atiyeh to K. Hurst & N. Howze, $83,900

N. 18th St., 910: Fowler Investments LLC to D. Vigilante, $133,000

Norwood St., 916: Y. & E. Paige to J. Prol & A. Seroskie, $63,100

Park St., 1825: A&K Investment Partnership LLC to C. Green, $140,000

Penn St., 1308: Invigaron LLC to SPXT PA LLC, $325,900

Penn St., 1820: Lancaster County Restoration LLC to M. Segelken, $192,900

Pennwood Rd., 3203: Heller Investments to J. McDonald, $135,000

Race St., 556: C. Schleig & M. Obrine to J. Wheaton, $125,000

Race St., 566: B. Shisler to JR Phoenix Investing LLC, $220,000

Reel St., 2400: Wofford Enterprises Ltd. to Franklin Real Estate USA Inc., $55,000

Reel St., 2430: TRW Properties LLC to 786 Real Estate, $48,000

Reel St., 2630: Neidlinger Enterprises LLC to E. Tatarevic, $132,500

Reily St., 210: M. & J. Good to Prosper Home & Properties LLC, $152,500

Reily St., 607: NWFP Inc. and M. & S. Swati to Reily Street LLC, $900,000

Revere St., 1719: R. Tabler to Z. Roudi & M. Maniari, $72,000

Ross St., 614: Declans Holding LLC to JMA Home Renovations LLC, $61,900

Royal Terr., 109: JOG Investments LLC to L. Bedon, $50,000

Rudy Rd., 1815: Dreamland Investors LLC to J. De Paulino, $40,000

Rudy Rd., 1829: Yogi Investments LLC to Venus Properties LLC, $45,000

Rudy Rd., 1944: V. & S. Reyes to D. Perez, $131,000

Rudy Rd., 2490: BVC Construction LLC to S. Betancur, $100,000

Rumson Dr., 311: First Choice Home Buyers LLC to A. Kopp, $135,800

Sassafras St., 203: E. Brantner to J. Feaster, $128,400

S. 13th St., 221: D&F Realty Holdings LP to ZM Penn Group, $57,000

S. 17th St., 137: 137 South 17th LLC to IIP PA 2 LLC, $2,750,000

S. 18th St., 916: 916 S 18th LLC to 916 Industrial LLC, $405,000

S. 21st St., 753: Substance Abuse Services Inc. to Mavambo LLC, $104,000

S. 24th St., 608: S. Welch to J. & S. Vaughn, $222,000

State St., 204: J. Zonarich and Skarlatos & Zonarich LP to 204 State Street LLC, $400,000

State St., 1732: Wofford Enterprises to M. Cepeda, $92,000

Swatara St., 1611: G. Neff to Cofield Group LLC, $71,000

Swatara St., 1917: P. Freeman to Two Three Two Investments LLC, $48,000

Swatara St., 2015A: Neidlinger Enterprises LLC to Kenneth Bray Trust & Nicole Bray Trust, $129,900

Swatara St., 2142: Neidlinger Enterprises LLC to M. Estrada, $134,900

Sylvan Terr., 126: F. Sisic to D. Boyle, $50,000

Sylvan Terr., 160: Guardian Realty LLC to Paraiso View Investment LLC, $230,000

Vineyard Rd., 214: P. Eklund & B. Corner to R. & N. Fortney, $242,000

Walnut St., 104: MIV Properties LLC to N&R Properties LLC, $110,000

Walnut St., 1724: L. & L. Desenberg to A. Bouhach, $44,000

Walnut St., 1854, 1856, 1858 & 1860: H. Van to Red Hare LLC, $206,000

Whitehall St., 1815: 37 Estate LLC to J. Hamilton, $150,500

Whitehall St., 1937: D. Boyle to E. Olivo, $40,000

Woodbine St., 237: G. & C. Rice to Montalvo Investments LLC, $70,000

Harrisburg property sales, March 2022, greater than $40,000. Source: Dauphin County. Data is assumed to be accurate.

 

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Harrisburg Outsources Engineer Post

Harrisburg City Council last month approved an administration plan to outsource the city engineer duties to an outside firm, at least for a while.

Council voted to hire Lower Paxton Township-based Dawood Engineering to serve in the position for up to a year, while the city continues to seek out a qualified candidate for the role.

The agreement with Dawood sets the price cap for its services at $150,000.

Wayne Martin served as the previous city engineer, but left his position in November.

According to Isaac Gaylord, deputy city solicitor, the city is required to have a professional engineer sign off on many of its construction projects. Dawood will fill that role.

While council approved the contract with Dawood, many members voiced concern over not having a professional engineer on staff.

“I implore the city to continue their search for an engineer,” said council member Westburn Majors. “As a city that has a lot of projects and will have a lot of money coming through it over the next four to five years, it is going to be incumbent upon us having someone on staff, full-time to be able to handle the work.”

In other news, council approved the re-development of a vacant property, formerly the Taproom bar, at 1402 N. 3rd St. The vote was 5-2, with council President Danielle Bowers and council member Jocelyn Rawls voting against the project.

Sean Linder and his Bethlehem-based investment group, SJL Rentals LLC, plan to renovate the 4,000-square-foot, three-floor building to include five apartment units and a first-floor commercial space.

 

Derry Street Improvements Proposed

Derry Street in Harrisburg soon may see substantial improvements, as PennDOT has announced a major road construction project.

Last month, the state Department of Transportation released proposed plans for an initiative to improve the safety of the Derry Street corridor, which runs through Harrisburg, Swatara Township and Paxtang. The project would extend from the intersection of 13th and Derry streets, east to the intersection of 40th and Derry streets.

According to PennDOT, a safety study was previously conducted along Derry Street. After discussions with the city and Tri-County Regional Planning Commission, PennDOT formulated a plan to improve the street.

PennDOT has proposed work that includes milling and overlay of the existing pavement, signage upgrades and pavement marking improvements.

The commonwealth also may make improvements at two intersections—at Derry, 19th and Berryhill streets and at Derry, 21st and Brookwood streets. According to PennDOT, these intersections have multiple roads at skewed angles that cause safety concerns for pedestrians and motorists. Pedestrian traffic is also significant in the area of the intersections since both Rowland Intermediate School and Scott Elementary School are nearby.

For these intersections, PennDOT is considering roundabouts, pedestrian facility upgrades and/or traffic signal improvements.

The project is currently in the design phase, and construction is expected to take place in 2024. Project cost is estimated at $6.2 million.

PennDOT is accepting public input on the project through April 8.

Shriners Opt to Keep Zembo

Harrisburg’s historic Zembo Shrine is no longer for sale, as the fraternal organization has decided to keep and restore the building.
According to the Zembo Shriners, the group plans to retain its 92-year-old building and focus on reviving it as an event space for the Harrisburg area.

“The Zembo Shrine has always been a big part of the city, and we are interested in keeping it a part of the city and keeping that heritage alive,” said Seth Anthony, a Zembo board member. “We want to bring the building back to its former state as a premier events venue.”

The 62,621-square-foot building, at N. 3rd and Division streets in Harrisburg, was put on the market in 2017. At the time, the group determined that keeping the large building would be too difficult, considering declining membership and the increasing costs of taxes, maintenance and utilities.

Over the five years, the building received three offers, according to Mike Smith, potentate of the Zembo Shriners. It was originally listed at $950,000 and most recently lowered to around $700,000.

“We were left at the altar three times,” Smith said. “We were tired of that. We needed to focus on what we do.”

The Moorish Revival-style building will continue to serve as a meeting place for the Shriners and as an events venue.

Anthony said that some restoration and updates are needed, such as work on the roof of the building, which will take a few years to complete.

But overall, David Morrison, executive director of Historic Harrisburg Association, said that the building is in great shape.

“It’s been very well maintained,” he said. “I’m very optimistic that what they’re planning is very do-able. This building is one of a kind in Pennsylvania, not to mention Harrisburg.”

Morrison was happy to hear that the Zembo Shrine was pulled from the market.

“Retaining ownership is so much better,” he said. “They know their own building.”

According to Anthony, the Shriners have received increased interest in rentals of the event space. He believes that some of that is due to a “post-COVID bounce back” of people looking to host and attend events, he said.

  

Menaker Apartments to Debut

A Harrisburg developer has set an early spring date to debut its latest apartment project.

Harristown Enterprises said last month that the Menaker Apartments would open for tenants in April. Tours of the model unit have already begun.

“We’re very excited about this project,” said Brad Jones, president and CEO of Harristown. “We believe that potential tenants will love these beautiful new units, some with stunning views, in a landmark Harrisburg building.”

Originally constructed in 1906, the building is located on Market Square in Harrisburg. It was built for the Johnston Paper Co., a Harrisburg-based paper products manufacturer, as office and retail space. Most recently, it housed the Skarlatos Zonarich law firm.

In 2018, Harristown purchased the six-story, 33,809-square-foot building and, last year, began the conversion to an apartment building featuring 28 one- and two-bedroom units. The building interior has been completely renovated for residential use, but the historic exterior has been preserved and restored.

The building is named for Mortimer Menaker, a former chairman of the Harrisburg Redevelopment Authority who oversaw a previous renovation in 1977.

At the Menaker Apartments, one bedroom/one bathroom units range in size from 600 to 700 square feet at a monthly rental rate of $1,200, plus electric, according to Harristown. Two-bedroom, 1.5-bath units total about 700 square feet for about $1,400 a month. Two-bed/two-bath apartments exceed 1,000 square feet at $1,595 to $1,625 a month, plus electric, Harristown said.

Each unit in the pet-friendly building features a full-sized washer and dryer and stainless steel appliances, Harristown said. In addition to the apartments, the building has a 2,000-square-foot, ground-floor space for a future restaurant or retailer.

In recent years, Harristown has converted numerous empty and underused office buildings to residential use in downtown Harrisburg. In addition, it is renovating an eight-story, century-old commercial building at 112 Market St. into 35 one- and two-bedroom apartments.

 

Tour de Belt Returns Live

After a lengthy hiatus, the Harrisburg area’s largest annual biking event will return live this year, capped by a new festival at the finishing line.
The Capital Area Greenbelt Association (CAGA) announced last month that the Tour de Belt will return as an in-person ride after two years as a virtual, “ride-when-you-can” event.

“Tour de Belt is a fun-filled event for bikers, walkers, runners and their families that promotes healthy activity and environmental stewardship,” said Neelam Zaver, CAGA board member and Tour de Belt committee chair. “It also raises much-needed funds to support one of the capital region’s most beloved outdoor resources, the Greenbelt.”

In the Tour de Belt, participants loop around the 24-mile Capital Area Greenbelt at their own pace, starting on the main HACC campus in Harrisburg. This year’s event, which takes place June 5, will finish on the adjacent campus of Commonwealth Charter Academy, where a “Finish Line Fest” will be held, featuring live music and entertainment, food trucks and other fun activities, according to CAGA.

“We think that, with the addition of the Finish Line Fest, this will truly become a community event for everyone to enjoy,” Zaver said. “Even if you choose not to bike in the Tour de Belt, you can come out, have a good time, and support an important cause.”

In past years, the Tour de Belt has brought in more than 1,000 registered participants and over 100 volunteers, and organizers said that they expect potentially record-breaking participation this year. A virtual option also will be available this year, according to CAGA.

Proceeds raised by the Tour de Belt and Finish Line Fest will benefit CAGA and will be used to support improvements and maintenance of the Greenbelt. In 2021, the budget for these efforts surpassed $7 million and included increased safety of trail crossings at intersections, newly paved sections of the trail, and completion of the new Fort Hunter connection, according to CAGA.

 

Grants for Greenbelt

Two big projects soon will begin on the Capital Area Greenbelt, funded by recent grants from the commonwealth.

Last month, the Capital Area Greenbelt Association (CAGA) announced that it received more than $280,000 for environmental infrastructure projects centered on two creeks that run through the 24-mile park and trail system.

“We’re extremely grateful to have been selected to receive this grant funding and look forward to the important and long-lasting benefits it will bring to our community through the completion of two key environmental projects,” said CAGA Board President Mike Shaull.

A $230,150 Environmental Stewardship and Watershed Protection grant from the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will be used to restore 500 feet of stream bank on Lower Spring Creek near the Ivey Lane Apartment complex. Additional funding from CAGA and Skelly & Loy Inc. complement the grant, bringing the total project spend to $300,000, according to CAGA.

CAGA shared that it received the competitive grant over more than 200 other eligible applications.

A second grant of $54,600 from the Community Conservation Partnership Program, administered by the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), was also awarded.

The funding, coupled with an annual maintenance grant from Harrisburg city and CAGA contributions, will be used to restore the riparian buffer on Lower Spring Creek from 19th to 28th streets, CAGA said. The project, which will include the removal of invasive species and the planting of 1,800 trees and shrubs, will have a total cost of $150,000.

In other Greenbelt news, CAGA stated that the Phoenix Park loop will be closed through April 15 due to construction work related to the “Tiny Home Veterans Village.”

Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania plans to construct a small village of 15 “tiny homes,” plus a community center, to provide housing and support services for homeless veterans.

 


Home Sales Dip, Prices Rise

Home sales dipped in the Harrisburg area in February, but the median price rose substantially, according to the latest monthly sales report.

For the three-county region, 456 previously owned houses sold during the month, compared to 471 in February 2021. However, the median price increased to $227,000 versus $194,900 in the year-ago period, said the Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors (GHAR).

In Dauphin County, sales totaled 233 homes, a decrease of 11 units, but the median price leaped to $193,550 compared to $170,450 a year ago, according to GHAR.

Cumberland County saw a 10-unit drop in total sales, to 196 homes, but the median price rallied to $270,800 versus $231,500 the prior February, GHAR stated.

In Perry County, sales were nearly flat at 20 homes, a decrease of one unit, but the median price also was much higher, to $189,900 in February from $165,000 a year ago, according to GHAR.

The pace of sales was mostly unchanged, as “days on the market” totaled 29 days, versus 30 days in February 2021, said GHAR.

 

So Noted

Danielle Vincent has been named the new director of business development for Hershey Harrisburg Sports & Events Authority. Vincent has more than 14 years of experience in destination sales and sports development, including with The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau and the Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau.

Death Cab for Cutie will make a return visit to Harrisburg’s Riverfront Park this summer, according to organizer Harrisburg University Presents. The band, which re-inaugurated big-time outdoors concerts in the city three years ago, is slated to play on July 14.

Great Harrisburg Litter Cleanup marks a decade of city beautification on April 23, according to co-organizer Tri County Community Action. Those interested in volunteering as individuals or groups should visit www.cactricounty.org/ghlc.

Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra will return to the Forum, its long-time home, for the 2022-23 concert season, it was announced last month. The HSO has been playing in the Scottish Rite Theatre for the current season while the commonwealth completes a restoration of 91-year-old Forum, which is part of the Capitol Complex.

John Longstreet will retire as the president and CEO of the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association in July, according to PRLA. He has led the organization since 2014 and has more than 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry. PRLA said it is launching a search for Longstreet’s replacement.

Pursuit Coworking is the new name of the Harrisburg-based co-working venture formerly called StartUp Harrisburg. Owners Adam Porter and Adam Brackbill said that the new name and brand better reflect their core business, especially as they seek expansion opportunities.

 

Changing Hands

Barkley Lane, 2515: L. Truong to C. Vu, $90,600

Benton St., 521: W. Phoenix & D. Holmes to A. & R. Dumas, $175,000

Berryhill St., 1948: R. Perrin & D. Rallo to E. Payne & F. Vaye, $70,000

Boas St., 1823: Neidlinger Enterprises LLC to Easter Funding LLC, $144,900

Brookwood St., 2500: KB Investments to Brookwood Apartments LLC, $2,854,000

Curtin St., 511: S. Decena to R. Montero, $65,000

Curtin St., 533: J. Vogelsong to Franklin Real Estate USA Inc., $40,000

Delaware St., 259: R. Goodfriend to S. Tanniru, $162,500

Derry St., 1323: Azzu Rental LLC to Best By LLC, $120,000

Derry St., 2029: RNM Properties LLC to S. Ginder, $98,000

Forster St., 1835: Leonard J. Dobson Family LP to C. Woods, $42,500

Forster St., 1912: Neidlinger Enterprises LLC to RA Love Homes LLC, $125,000

Fulton St., 1400: Heller Investments LLC to L. Bowman, $150,000

Fulton St., 1941: P. Sisemore & K. Hugo to J. Carter, $125,000

Green St., 1705: J. Tinnick to S. & R. Estrella, $125,000

Green St., 2106: Segue Systems LLC to R. Bair, $119,900

Greenwood St., 2111: SPG Capital LLC to GFG Properties LLC, $47,000

Greenwood St., 2507: C. Everett to D. Jimenez, $175,500

Hale Ave., 442: Neidlinger Enterprises LLC to M. Estrada, $120,000

Hamilton St., 204: T. & D. Santry to F. Pryzbylkowski, $158,000

Hamilton St., 338: W. Bower c/o City Limits Realty to T. & L. Sneidman, $80,000

Herr St., 1406: MJE Properties LLC to Cooperwink LLC, $47,000

Hoffman St., 3229: J. & B. Rodriguez to T. Nunziato, $172,000

James St., 1331: I. Mallouli to T. Davis, $140,000

Jefferson St., 2512: M. Wright to Ingle Services LLC, $64,900

Kelker St., 435: E. Gish to G. Rannels, $165,000

Kensington St., 2013: D. & D. Constanza to S. Sanchez & M. Moreno, $57,000

Kensington St., 2128: S. James to W. & C. Scott, $45,500

Lewis St., 200: Chalet Series III Trust to VRAM Homes LLC, $80,000

Lexington St., 2558: MAMC Enterprises LLC to Neidlinger Enterprises LLC, $67,000

Logan St., 1607: M. Mtere & F. Laoukili to M. Cossick, $105,500

Logan St., 2163: MAMC Enterprises LLC to Neidlinger Enterprises LLC, $45,000

Logan St., 2438: NRZ Pass Through Trust XVIII and Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing to M. Iman, $85,000

Luce St., 2320: Global Reach LLC to J. Zabala, $80,962

Maclay St., 247: Huat Keo Estate to Penn Investment National Group LLC, $150,000

Manada St., 1921: Z. Knorr to D. Wirth, $105,000

Market St., 1254: Tang & Perkins Property Management LLC to NK Enterprise LLC, $85,000

Market St., 1724: XII Stone Congregational to P. Azzu, $75,000

Market St., 1922: M. Dowling to M. & S. Mejia, $84,000

Muench St., 206: T. Williams to J. Hartzler, $60,000

N. 2nd St., 1805: Keystone Properties Group LLC to Penn Investment National Group LLC, $110,000

N. 2nd St., 2220: Planet 3 Properties LLC to Roz Diamond I Do LLC, $123,000

N. 2nd St., 2406: KMM Development LLC to B. & T. Rossner, $180,000

N. 2nd St., 3005: F. Ramirez to C. Cox, $180,000

N. 2nd St., 3033: D. Madsen to E. Fleck, $135,500

N. 3rd St., 1322: West End Republican Club to Calder Street Development LLC, $125,000

N. 3rd St., 3006: K. & H. Lewin to C. Chubb, $140,000

N. 4th St., 1731: J. & T. Randolph to F. Fouse & C. Kennedy, $181,000

N. 4th St., 2336: A. & A. Barras to Neidlinger Enterprises LLC, $55,000

N. 5th St., 3000: M. Evans to K. Short, $209,900

N. 5th St., 3132: R. & D. Corrigan to D. Braun, $186,000

N. 6th St., 1522, 1524 & 1526 and 1521, 1523 & 1527 N. 5th St.: D. Carter to Vice Capital LLC, $500,000

N. 6th St., 2720: T. Hardison to A. & J. Rodriguez, $112,000

N. 14th St., 1110: E&T Enterprises LLC to R. Cortes, $65,000

N. 16th St., 25: Green Giraffe LLC to S. Karki, $142,700

N. 17th St., 99: J. Glick to AOM Capital LLC, $70,000

N. 19th St., 1011: Hilltop Property Group LLC to A. Bouhach, $50,000

N. Summit St., 123: NRA Group LLC to 101 S. 17th Street LLC, $60,000

Orange St., 2308, 2310 & 2312: Integrity First Home Buyers LLC to Greenlow Family Trust Utd., $535,935

Oxford St., 611: C. Gorman to Neidlinger Enterprises LLC, $51,661

Peffer St., 323: Great Row LLC to Global Reach LLC, $82,000

Penn St., 2132: J. & S. Compton to M. & W. Eisenstein, $72,000

Reel St., 2419: R&K Realty Group LP to L. & S. Street, $129,000

Reel St., 2627: Neidlinger Enterprises LLC to E. Tatarevic, $132,500

Reel St., 2630: W. Jackson to Neidlinger Enterprises LLC, $59,000

Regina St., 1710: Matt Walter LLC to BYD Properties, $42,500

Rudy Rd., 2472: A. Maldonado to K. Weldeghbrial, $99,000

Rumson Dr., 305: L. & L. Lara to L. Fidler, $121,000

Sassafras St., 267: B. Koplinski to L. & R. Cline, $92,000

Schuykill St., 536: Integrity First Home Buyers LLC to Easter Funding LLC, $179,995

Seneca St., 530: Wofford Enterprises Ltd. to Neidlinger Enterprises LLC, $65,000

S. 13th St., 405: P. Peffley to S. Marquez & E. Rodriguez, $54,000

S. 13th St., 1441: D. Tran to F. Mbodj, $86,000

S. 17th St., 26: R. Anderson to M. & U. Ali, $56,000

S. 17th St., 303: Anpat LLC to W. Macon, $65,000

S. 17th St., 909: P. Do to Barboza Properties LLC, $670,000

S. 18th St., 31 & 33: Capital City Investment Properties LLC to 63-63 Henry Street LLC, $310,000

S. 26th St., 648: D. Dunlap to M. Rivera, $135,000

S. 29th St., 500: N. Vo & H. Lam to C. Lam, $200,000

State St., 231, Unit 703: S. Khaliq to S. & Y. Yates, $160,000

Susquehanna St., 1520: A. Logan to D. Bunhu, $90,000

Swatara St., 2041: L. & J. Kell to J. Mulvihill, $59,000

Swatara St., 2140: S. Ginder to J. Zabala, $87,600

Sylvan Ter., 121: M. Peguero to A. Jaiyesimi, $85,000

Valley Rd., 2313: K. & E. High to H. Cramer, $225,000

Verbeke St., 216: M. Minnicino to M. Nemeth, $153,500

Walnut St., 228: United States of America to RRF Building LLC, $10,010,000

Whitehall St., 1821: Double C Group Inc. to C. Bonner, $140,000

Whitehall St., 1937: Tassia Corp. to D. Boyle, $40,000

Woodbine St., 626 & 628: L. Flores to D. Boyle, $45,000

Harrisburg property sales for February 2022, greater than $40,000. Source: Dauphin County. Data is assumed to be accurate.

 

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City Passes Amended Budget

Harrisburg last month approved an amended budget for 2022, making numerous changes from the original spending plan.

City Council approved a $70.7 million general fund budget that includes no tax increase. The bill passed with a vote of 6-1, with council member Shamaine Daniels voting against it.

“It’s a really good budget,” said Mayor Wanda Williams. “It puts us on good financial footing.”

The 2022 budget, although originally passed at the end of 2021, was reopened and amended as a new mayor and her administration took office in January.

The amended 2022 general fund budget is around $8 million less than the initial budget of $79 million passed in December, which was a replica of the 2021 budget and a placeholder while the administration changed. It also reflects the new administration’s priorities.

When Business Administrator Dan Hartman initially introduced the revised budget, he explained that the city had made significant cost reductions to be able to “live within its means” and to balance the budget.

Some cuts came from removing funding for unfilled positions. Hartman said that the budget did not include any layoffs. Spending also dropped by crossing off projects that were already completed and limiting the use of outside consultants. In some departments, expenses such as contracted services or equipment purchases fell.

However, the approved budget also features a number of additional expenditures.

In the mayor’s office, the city hired a new director of Equity and Compliance and a special assistant for Community Affairs. Williams has appointed Karl Singleton and Gina Johnson Roberson to fill those roles, respectively.

Additionally, council voted to remove funding for the city engineer position, which is currently vacant, and, instead, move towards contracting with an outside firm for those services. Williams said that she plans to test this arrangement for a year.

Another change outlined in the document is that the director of Building and Housing Development, Dennise Hill, will also take on the role of director of Community and Economic Development. Hill said that she would spend four days a week heading up Building and Housing and one day a week working on Community and Economic Development.

In addition to the general fund, the budget includes an $18.1 million neighborhood services fund (sanitation services), $10.7 million debt service fund and $8.9 million capital projects fund. In addition, Hartman explained that this will be the last year that the city will need to make payments on one of its general obligation bonds, which is due to be paid off, allowing that recurring expense to be reallocated in future years.

On the revenue side, the city expects general fund revenue of $72.5 million, including the use of $8.86 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds as reimbursement for COVID-related expenses and revenue losses.

Before passing the budget, council made a number of amendments, including adding several positions, such as a special assistant to the finance bureau, a human resources specialist and an assistant city solicitor.

“This budget process has been a marathon to say the least,” said council President Danielle Bowers. “At the end of the day, we did not settle for what was presented…instead, we brought forth practical amendments that we feel are in the best interest of the residents of the city.”

 

Ice & Fire Returns

Harrisburg this month will re-launch its Ice & Fire Festival, featuring a street festival and display of ice sculptures around the city.

“We are really excited,” said Cortney Ranck-Cameron, the city’s interim manager of special events. “This is an event that the community really loves.”

On Saturday, March 5, the community can view over 50 ice sculptures scattered throughout downtown, Midtown, City Island, Shipoke, Italian Lake and Reservoir Park. Life-sized sculptures will include an ice throne, a Dr. Seuss hat and a Feeding America tribute. Sculptures will be on display from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and will be illuminated beginning at 7 p.m.

This year, a street festival will take place on Front Street, from Walnut to State streets. Ranck-Cameron said that it will include community favorite activities like an ice slide, fire pits with free s’mores, fire dancers and performances by local school and community groups. Food trucks and other vendors will also set up shop along Front Street and Riverfront Park.

That portion of Front Street will be closed to vehicle traffic from 8 p.m. on Friday, March 4, to midnight on March 5.

Last year, the city cut the street festival from the program due to the pandemic. Instead, it featured ice sculptures throughout the city and a drive-through event on City Island.

Ranck-Cameron said that they received positive feedback on the event and decided to keep some elements of it this year, including positioning the ice sculptures throughout the city.

In past years, the Ice & Fire Festival had been held on 2nd Street downtown. However, Ranck-Cameron said that they decided to hold it on Front Street to allow for access to parking on 2nd Street.

While visitors explore the ice sculptures, they can participate in a scavenger hunt for the chance to win gift cards from Harrisburg businesses. Each sculpture will have a QR code and participants must scan at least 10 different sculptures to enter the drawing.

Participating Harrisburg businesses will also feature coffee, cocoa and cocktail specials throughout the city.

“This event is a really great way for people to explore the city,” Ranck-Cameron said.

Visit Hershey & Harrisburg, ExploreHBG and M&T Bank are the main sponsors of the event.

Street parking is free after 5 p.m. on Saturday in the downtown area and free all day on Sunday. Get four hours of free downtown street parking using the code LUVHBG on the Parkmobile app. A discounted $10 daily rate is available at the Market Square Garage courtesy of Park Harrisburg on March 5. Parking on City Island is free. Check the city’s website for parking options in other areas of the city.

Residential Plan for Federal Building

The successful bidder for downtown Harrisburg’s federal building says he has an ambitious plan: a large apartment building, plus restaurants.

Justin Etzin, principal of Global Ocean Investments Ltd., last month said that he wants to transform the Ronald Reagan Federal Building into “The Federal,” a 288-unit “luxury” apartment building.

In an email, Etzin said that he is a Seychelles diplomat currently serving as a special envoy, having previously carried out three terms as his country’s consul general/tourism ambassador in New York.

Under the name RRF Building LLC, Etzin bought the 56-year-old, 251,000-square-foot modernist structure for $10 million from the U.S. government in a sale that closed early last month.

Etzin said that he expects to begin the project once the federal government vacates the building.

Currently, the U.S. General Services Administration is putting the finishing touches on the new federal courthouse, which is expected to open later this year at N. 6th and Reily streets in Midtown Harrisburg. Other federal government agencies with workers based in Harrisburg also will need to move to new offices.

Etzin said that he plans a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units for the building at 228 Walnut St. In addition, the building will feature two restaurants and two bars, he said.

“This development will be a first for Harrisburg with a concept for a rooftop with two restaurants and ‘The Sky Bar’ which can be accessed up via a panoramic elevator directly to the roof terrace or straight down to the former courtrooms which will house an incredible restaurant and below a speakeasy bar ‘the boiler room,’ which is located deep in the caverns of this former Federal Building,” he said.

The plan also includes a health club, co-working space and a rooftop pool, he said.

The project, he said, should be completed in 2024 or 2025.

 

New Chairs, Officers for Chamber, CREDC

 The Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC last month announced new board chairs, as well as new officers and members of the boards of directors.

For 2022, G. Greg Gunn will serve as the chair of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber board of directors, while Casey Khuri will serve as the chair of the board for CREDC.

“I want to make sure that the Chamber continues to educate and advocate for our area businesses and the tens of thousands of employees they engage,” said Gunn, president and CEO of Gunn-Mowery LLC, a Lemoyne-based insurance and consulting company. “The Harrisburg Regional Chamber defines itself with broad leadership, visionary members and powerful results, so I want to get to work with my fellow members and prove that definition every day.”

Khuri is vice president at Lemoyne-based NAI CIR, overseeing and managing the 50-year-old, family-owned, commercial real estate business.

“In both strong and challenging times, CREDC has been our region’s champion for economic growth, workforce retention and business creation,” said Khuri. “As a businesswoman and a mother, it gives me great pride to chair an organization that is focused on the betterment of our community.”

The chairs of both the Harrisburg Regional Chamber and CREDC hold yearlong terms.

“Greg and Casey have demonstrated they have the bold and visionary leadership skills to help lead our team,” said Ryan Unger, president and CEO of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber and CREDC. “We look forward to working with both of them to achieve our goals for 2022 and to continue to serve the businesses in our community.”

The additional slate of 2022 Harrisburg Regional Chamber officers is as follows:

  • 1st Vice Chair, Karen Gunnison, Gunnison Consulting LLC
  • 2nd Vice Chair, Zachary Khuri, Orrstown Bank
  • Treasurer, Kara Beem, Greenlee Partners
  • Secretary, Alisa Harris, UGI Utilities
  • At-Large member, Abigail Fortino, Conrad Siegel
  • Immediate Past Chair, Meron Yemane, Morgan Stanley

The additional slate of 2022 CREDC officers is as follows:

  • 1st Vice Chair, Wade Becker, RKL, LLP
  • 2nd Vice Chair, Katie Clark, LeTort Trust
  • Treasurer, Shawn Leppo, McNees Wallace and Nurick, LLC
  • Secretary, Beth Peiffer,  Jones, Inc.
  • Immediate Past Chair, Michael Funck, Wohlsen Construction Company

 

Home Sales Flat, Prices Up

Harrisburg-area home sales were mostly flat in January, but prices were up, according to the latest report on previously owned houses.

For the three-county region, sales totaled 499 housing units compared to 508 in January 2021, but the median sales price rose to $211,900 versus $194,700 in the year-ago period, according to the Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors (GHAR).

In Dauphin County, sales increased by four units to 244 homes, while the median price rose to $200,000 versus $174,900 in January 2021, said GHAR.

Cumberland County saw a small decrease in home sales, which dropped by six units to 215 houses. But the median sales price increased to $235,000 compared to $224,950 a year ago, GHAR stated.

In Perry County, sales were flat at 29 homes, but the median price rose year-over-year to $184,500 versus $174,900, according to GHAR.

Houses were selling relatively quickly in January, as the average “days on the market” dropped to 20 days compared to 31 days a year ago, GHAR said.

  

So Noted

Burn30 is under new ownership, as Nate Kresge, owner of the Harrisburg-based boutique video production company, GK Visual, has purchased the business. Kresge said the fitness center’s goal is to make people feel like they belong, no matter their physical condition or personal fitness goal.

Heart & Soul Books opened last month in Linglestown, led by owner Ashley Bailey. The cozy shop, on the second floor of 5970 Linglestown Rd., offers a variety of new and used books, with an emphasis on representation and inclusion.

Jeannetta Politis was named last month as the new executive director of the Joshua Group, a nonprofit focused on helping at-risk youth. Politis, who spent more than 20 years in commercial and retail banking, replaces the group’s founder and long-time leader, Kirk Hallett, who is retiring.

Dr. Lori Suski has been named the new receiver of the Harrisburg School District. The Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas appointed Suski, the district’s former chief recovery officer, to replace Dr. Janet Samuels, who served as receiver for 2½ years.

Katie Heimbach last month joined Capital City Mall as its new marketing manager, responsible for the development and implementation of mall marketing programs, according to an announcement from the mall. Before joining Capital City Mall, she served as a program manager for Best Companies Group.

Lauren Brinjac has joined the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association as senior director of government affairs. Brinjac previously served as director of government affairs for the Insurance Agents & Brokers Service Group and as legislative coordinator and lobbyist for the Pennsylvania Bar Association, according to PRLA.

Meghan Bachmore has been named the new executive director of Harrisburg Young Professionals (HYP). Previously, Bachmore served as the membership services director at the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC. The position had been open following the departure of Derek Whitesel, who left before the pandemic hit. 

 

Changing Hands

Adrian St., 2251: V. Caraballo to A. Arenas, $95,000

Agate St., 2614 and 2242, 2244 & 2246 & 2514 Jefferson St.: Vogelsong Investment Properties LLC & J. Vogelsong to N. & J. Hoover, $195,000

Bailey St., 1196: Tassia Corp. to D. Boyle, $45,000

Balm St., 36: C. Salazar & J. Vega to Capital Venture LLC, $65,000

Bellevue Rd., 2200: R. Schuldenfrei & B. Tayler to S. Haas, $450,000

Berryhill St., 2338: L. Myers to Alliance Estates LLC, $87,500

Boas St., 218: J. Copus to S. Force, $177,000

Boas St., 1611: Skynet 1611 LP to Homeshare Harrisburg 1611 LLC, $490,000

Briggs St., 2023: J. & J. Folks to R. & R. Loja, $63,000

Brookwood St., 2300: F. & J. Maykovich to ID 2300 LLC, $375,000

Calder St., 521: L. Henry to D. Lim, $153,000

Caledonia St., 1937: M. Hare & T. D’Angelo to C. Maluchnick & G. Kerper, $166,000

Chestnut St., 1938: J. Cruz to T. Kea, $123,000

Church St., 602: Peleton Investments LLC & G. Rothman to C. Stalker & C. MacNett, $67,500

Curtin St., 535: Vogelsong Investment Properties LLC to J. & R. Armetta, $50,500

Dauphin St., 632: NA Capital Group LLC to J. Gonzalez & M. Santos, $70,000

Derry St., 1632: K. Gonzalez to M. Reyes, $65,000

Derry St., 2525: A. Williams to A. & D. Unterbrink, $54,000

Derry St., 2624: K. Lewis to P. & J. Lewis, $73,900

Emerald St., 321: 2013 M&M Real Estate Fund LLC to C. Risser, $85,000

Emerald St., 417: J. Cruz to O. Carter, $130,000

Emerald St., 419: J. Cruz to J. Lebo, $134,900

Evergreen St., 100: Evergreen 100 LP to Homeshare Harrisburg 100 LLC, $250,000

Forster St., 2015: L. & N. LeGrand to F. Burgos, $150,000

Fulton St., 1320: J. Silas to Family Tree Holdings LLC, $110,000

Fulton St., 1402: D. Carroll to J. Black, $154,900

Fulton St., 1721: G. & L. Neff to J. Cruz, $66,000

Graham St., 118: P. Furlong to D. Kyle & D. Holland, $330,000

Green St., 1226: K. Lesher & P. Boyed to M. Doherty, $170,000

Green St., 1914: K. Bogard to M. & C. Franz, $236,400

Green St., 2104: 2104 Green Street HBG LLC to N. Harutyunyan, $115,900

Green St., 2150: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co. & Select Portfolio Servicing Inc. to 2020 Real Estate Ventures LLC, $68,601

Green St., 2227: M. & C. Stouffer to K. Aguilera, $115,500

Green St., 3216: M. Zeeshan to 3216 Green Street 17110 LLC, $162,000

Hale Ave., 204: A. Winter to BP Real Estate Investment Group LP, $109,251

Hamilton St., 236: T. & R. Broms to 236 HBG LLC, $130,000

Hamilton St., 340: Everence Foundation Unique Assets LLC to PD Estate Properties LLC, $75,000

Hamilton St., 344: Everence Foundation Unique Assets LLC to K. Dubina, $85,000

Herr St., 419: JMDM Properties LLC to G. Grasty, $216,500

Herr St., 1611: Henry & Sons Property 2 LLC to T. Merced, $75,000

Herr St., 1829: A&K Investments Partnership LLC to M. Dominguez, $131,400

Herr St., 1831: G. & J. Geiges to A&K Investments Partnership LLC, $70,000

Hoerner St., 135: SPG Capital LLC to Galaxy Real Estate Inc., $52,000

Holly St., 1853: C. Dunbar to R. Ortiz & N. Almeida, $115,000

Holly St., 1901: J. & K. Lyda to T WY Enterprise LLC, $48,500

Holly St., 2022: B. Smart to A. Pope, $105,000

Jefferson St., 2408: Great Row LLC to Galaxy Real Estate Inc., $59,000

Jefferson St., 2643: Dobson Family Limited Partners to D&A Homes LLC, $41,500

Kelker St., 327: 34 Construction Group to 3T Construction Group, $85,000

Kensington St., 1948: TRW Properites LLC c/o Property Management Group to E. & C. Onyewu, $80,000

Kensington St., 2121: P. Oden to Marie Buys Houses LLC, $53,000

Kensington St., 2222: K. & S. Ribble to M. Collins, $49,000

Locust St., 114: Akord LLC to D. & L. Butcher, $440,000

Locust St., 213: I. Mishkin to Newberry Partners LLC. $250,000

Logan St., 2344: Great Row LLC to Galaxy Real Estate Inc., $48,000

Manada St., 1934: R. Kates to Obear Properties LLC, $60,000

Market St., 1249, 1253 & 1255 and 3. S. 13th St.: Hill Café 1249 LP to 1249-55 Market LLC, $1,240,000

Market St., 2038: K. Roberts to M. Castro, $165,000

Mulberry St., 1848: Quality Rentals LLC to J. Rodriguez & V. Francisco, $102,000

Naudain St., 1433: G. Neff to P. & A. Bernard, $44,900

North St., 1938: Integrity First Home Buyers LLC to P. Winka, $170,000

North St., 2007: Gary Neff Inc. c/o City Limits Realty to M. Johnson, $44,900

N. 2nd St., 930: R. Daniels to R. & S. Katsifis, $50,000

N. 2nd St., 1625: E. & P. Montgomery to L. & E. Hamilton, J. Niblett & J. Wilson, $216,000

N. 2nd St., 1711: R. Klein & V. Vail to T. Barr & A. Ekomin, $269,000

N. 2nd St., 1904: Skynet 1904 LP to Homeshare Harrisburg 1904 LLC, $240,000

N. 2nd St., 2205: M. Vayda to D. Hartman & B. Sammon, $255,000

N. 2nd St., 2309: K. Brown to J. & C. Brown, $150,000

N. 3rd St., 1841: Skynet 1841 LP to Glass Factory 1841 LLC, $2,330,000

N. 3rd St., 2115: Skynet 2115 LP to Homeshare Harrisburg 2115 LLC, $140,000

N. 3rd St., 2201 & 2205: S&P Property Holdings LLC to 22015N3HBG LLC, $320,000

N. 3rd St., 2218: J. & N. Grant to J. Greene, $154,500

N. 3rd St., 2248: N. Hartwig to J. Drummond, $189,900

N. 3rd St., 2640: Skynet 2640 LP to Homeshare Harrisburg 2640 LLC, $270,000

N. 4th St., 2637: M. Rosario to A. Cardona, $139,000

N. 5th St., 1700: Taylor Made Properties LLC to L. Motley, $169,000

N. 5th St., 2501: T. Evans to J. Castro, $58,000

N. 5th St., 2732: V. Clayton to J. & J. Scott, $110,000

N. 5th St., 3122: M. Haley to E. & C. De Jesus, $126,900

N. 6th St., 2338: F. Wofford to Galaxy Real Estate Inc., $55,000

N. 6th St., 2348: Wofford Enterprises Ltd. to V. Alli, $62,000

N. 6th St., 2409: Great Row LLC to Galaxy Real Estate Inc., $48,000

N. 6th St., 2466: Planet 3 Properties LLC to Rivas Property Investments LLC, $54,000

N. 6th St., 2523: L. Williams to R&K Realty Group LP, $65,000

N. 7th St., 2638: MidAtlantic IRA LLC & Harry Naill IRA to Elgamwo LLC, $56,000

N. 13th St., 1215: Skynet 1215 LP to Homeshare Harrisburg 1215 LLC, $650,000

N. 15th St., 1217: PA Deals LLC to SF Rentals LLC, $254,000

N. 15th St., 1617: T. Sweet to S. Salleb & M. Aziz, $55,000

N. 17th St., 717: D. Bacallao to A. Hassane, $105,000

N. 17th St., 900: Skynet 900 LP to Homeshare Harrisburg 900 LLC, $540,000

N. 18th St., 33: J. Vogelsong to D. Boyle, $45,000

N. 18th St., 41: Integrity First Home Buyers LLC to RA Love Homes LLC, $149,995

N. 18th St., 606: Skynet 606 LP to Homeshare Harrisburg 606 LLC, $140,000

N. 18th St., 614: CR Property Group LLC to Neidlinger Enterprises LLC, $62,500

N. 18th St., 615: Skynet 615 LP to Homeshare Harrisburg 615 LLC, $220,000

N. 18th St., 916: PA Deals LLC to M. Castro, $100,000

N. 19th St., 712: H. Bueno to Neidlinger Enterprises LLC, $68,000

N. 19th St., 1001: Neidlinger Enterprises LLC to K. Somasundaram, $149,500

N. 20th St., 32: C. Carter & V. Diaz to M. Gramby, $95,000

N. Cameron St., 1317, 1319 & 1321: A. Reuveni to R. Chatue, $80,000

N. Front St., 1525, Unit 413: J. Becker to D. Kuligowski, $110,000

N. Front St., 1525, Unit 601: J. Devine to LE Real Estate Trust, $185,000

N. Front St., 3109: 3109 North Front MB LLC to Everything Alright LLC, $400,000

Park St., 1630: Integrity First Home Buyers LLC to S. Prasad, $130,000

Paxton St., 1001: Pennsy Supply Inc. to I Mart LLC, $450,000

Peffer St., 431: Great Row LLC to Galaxy Real Estate Inc., $57,000

Penn St., 1208: G. Dunigan to K. Perry, $205,000

Penn St., 1317: M. Wilkins to D. Reinhart, $65,000

Penn St., 1501: T. Smith & M. Yost to G. & F. Lattimer, $164,900

Penn St., 1812: 2020 Real Estate Ventures LLC to A. Hutchinson, $220,000

Penn St., 1816: D. Osborn & M. Hoover to W. Dougherty, $159,900

Penn St., 2349: G. & R. Brown to Best By LLC, $90,000

Pennwood Rd., 3218: N. Canale to M. Bassit, $97,500

Radnor St., 551: A. & M. McGinty to Neidlinger Enterprises LLC, $103,000

Randolph St., 1618: R. Stevenson to L. & L. Morales, $60,000

Randolph St., 1620: Venus Properties LLC to CJ Good LLC, $88,000

Reel St., 2404: S&K Properties LLC to S&K Elite Properties LLC, $47,900

Reel St., 2732: A. & M. McGinty to Neidlinger Enterprises LLC, $88,500

Regina St., 1714: D. Mejia to D. Nunez, $70,000

Rolleston St., 1211: W. & J. Marshall to SPG Capital LLC, $53,000

Rumson Dr., 2639: R. Asplen to T. & J. Morra, $130,000

S. 13th St., 36: MLP LLC to 513 South Shippen Street LLC, $240,000

S. 13th St., 301: Skynet 301 LP to Homeshare Harrisburg 301 LLC, $1,025,000

S. 16th St., 568: V. Yanez to M. Medina, $90,000

S. 17th St., 1025: O. Bartley to L. Martinez, $146,500

S. 18th St., 1043: B. Do to PPL Electric Utilities Corp., $156,000

S. 19th St., 27 & 29: Sky at 27 & 29 S. 19th St., LP to Homeshare Harrisburg 27 & 29: $280,000

S. 19th St., 213: G. Neff to D. Figueroa, $40,000

S. 20th St., 219: H. Pham & V. Do to I. Mejias, $82,000

S. 29th St., 620: G. & S. Miller to J. & C. Holtzman, $238,000

Susquehanna St., 1714: L. Reda to C. Kenney, $120,000

Swatara St., 2224: L. Ho to R. Cruz, $160,000

Verbeke St., 1327 & 1329: Phantom Property Investments LLC to C. Sawyer, $199,900

Woodbine St., 240: T. Evans to J. Castro, $62,000

Woodbine St., 336: Paxton Auto Sales LLC to L. Rodriguez, $89,900

Wyeth St., 1401: M. Marciano to A. & S. Outlaw, $160,000

Harrisburg property sales for January 2022, greater than $40,000. Source: Dauphin County. Data is assumed to be accurate.

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Wanda Williams Elected Harrisburg Mayor

Wanda Williams will be the next mayor of Harrisburg, as the City Council president handily beat back a write-in challenge from the incumbent mayor.

Williams, the Democratic nominee, received 4,429 votes compared to 1,920 votes for “write-in candidate 1,” who is presumed to be two-term Mayor Eric Papenfuse. Republican candidate Timothy Rowbottom received 470 votes.

At an election celebration in Uptown Harrisburg, Williams promised to be a “visible leader,” implicitly contrasting her style with that of Papenfuse.

“The residents of Harrisburg finally have an authentic leader, and that’s me—who’s rooted in the community and is going to take input from the community,” she said, before a crowd of cheering supporters.

Williams and Papenfuse also competed in May in a crowded, five-candidate Democratic primary, with Papenfuse losing the nomination for a third term by just 46 votes. In September, he declared that he would run as a write-in candidate.

Williams, who has served on City Council for four terms, will take office in early January. In the meantime, she said that her first priorities are to hire staff, speak with city residents over how to best spend federal pandemic relief money and confer with City Council members.

“It feels wonderful,” Williams said, following her victory. “I want to get in there and get started.”

In the race for Harrisburg City Council, four Democrats won after running unopposed for four, four-year seats. They are council veterans Ausha Green and Shamaine Daniels and newcomers Ralph Rodriguez and Jocelyn Rawls.

For city school board, Democrats Brian Carter, Danielle Robinson, Roslyn Copeland and Jaime Johnsen all won four-year seats. Democrats Terricia Radcliff and Ellis R. “Rick” Roy won two-year seats on the board.

Running unopposed, incumbent Charlie DeBrunner will serve another term as city controller.

In Dauphin County, Republican Mary Bateman won a two-year seat for county controller, defeating Democrat Eric Epstein in a close race. For prothonotary, Republican incumbent Matt Krupp defeated Democrat Anju Singh. Running unopposed, long-time county coroner Graham Hetrick will serve another term.

In the hotly contested race for an open judgeship on the Court of Common Pleas, Republican Jeff Engle defeated Democrat La Tasha Williams.

 

Market Street Bridge Rehab Planned

A major Harrisburg bridge connecting the east and west shores is slated to undergo rehabilitation.

PennDOT last month began seeking community input on a project that will make improvements to the historic Market Street Bridge.

The bridge spans the Susquehanna River, connecting Harrisburg to Wormleysburg, as well as City Island in between.

PennDOT plans to rehabilitate the historic arches of the bridge. The state transportation agency will also replace the deck and sidewalks on the eastern bridge and construct a new deck and beams on the western bridge.

According to PennDOT, the purpose of the $63.8 million project is to maintain a safe and efficient way to cross the Susquehanna River between Harrisburg and the west shore. The Market Street Bridge is one of the four main river crossings in the Harrisburg area.

A project overview, displays and plans are available on PennDOT’s website for the public to view. The agency hopes to receive feedback from the community through a comment form.

There will also be an in-person open house plan display held on Dec. 7 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Kinsley Hall, 20 Market St., Wormleysburg.

PennDOT is accepting comments on the project until Dec. 22. They anticipate starting construction in 2024.

“It is an important project for commuters and pedestrians, and we strongly encourage everyone to visit the project website or join us for the open house to learn about the preliminary plans to rehabilitate the bridge and maintain safety and multimodal access over the Susquehanna,” said PennDOT Acting District Executive Chris Drda.

 

Pet Store Opens in Kline Plaza

Harrisburg’s four-legged residents now have a place in the city that’s stocked with items just for them.

Butler’s Pet Feed & Supplies opened last month in the Kline Plaza shopping center on S. 25th Street. The store carries dog, cat, fish and turtle food and supplies.

“We are providing for residents what they are tired of traveling out of the city to get,” said Darryl Butler, who owns the store with his wife Celia. “These are high-quality products that no other local pet store has.”

Butler has over 20 years of experience in dog breeding and training, he said. He specializes in breeding German shepherds. Opening his own pet store has been a dream for the past 10 years and, finally, his wife Celia pushed him to make it happen, he said.

Butler plans to use his experience and knowledge to offer advice and education to customers.

“It’s difficult to know what quality dog food is,” he said. “We are here to educate.”

Butler’s carries over 10 brands of dog food and over five brands of cat food, he said. Additionally, their shelves are stocked with items like leashes, treats, food bowls, litter boxes, pet beds and toys.

Butler also mentioned that they have a scale for customers to weigh their pets and make sure they’re healthy.

“It’s not just about the business side,” he said. “It’s about the passion.”

 

Grocery Debuts in Uptown Harrisburg

Uptown Harrisburg has a new grocery store, as Market Fresh on N. 6th Street opened its doors for customers.

“This area didn’t have a lot of fresh vegetable and fruit options. We wanted to supply that for the community,” said Camila Contreras, who runs the store with her father Ramon Contreras and his wife Yamelyn Vargas.

Ramon, originally from the Dominican Republic, isn’t new to the grocery industry. He’s owned a handful of corner stores over the past 30 years. Market Fresh is his biggest store yet, he said.

After conducting a market study, the family settled on their Uptown location, noticing the need for a grocery store in the neighborhood, Camila said.

“We realized everything was really far away,” she said. “He [Ramon] saw it as an opportunity to grow and help the community out.”

In addition to fresh meats and produce, the store has aisles full of frozen and packaged items. Camila pointed out the large number of Goya and other Latino food products.

“Because the area is really mixed [culturally], we tried to supply food that catered to everyone in the community,” Vargas said.

Ramon said that he plans to get a sense of what the community would like to see at Market Fresh and is open to taking suggestions from customers.

“It may take awhile to figure out what items people like,” he said. “I hope the community supports me.”
It took the family two years to transform the space on N. 6th Street into what it is today, as the pandemic delayed its opening. Ramon said that he’s proud of his new shop and now sees how far he’s come through three decades in the grocery business.

“I’m really happy,” he said. “Now that I see it done, I feel great. My hope is to offer the best services and quality to the community.”

 

Surf’s Up, as Beach Club Opens

The Harrisburg Beach Club opened for business last month at the point on City Island.

The beach club is an outdoors venue, with a bar and tables located just outside of the city’s historic bathhouse, near the banks of the Susquehanna River. For the cold-weather season, owners Bryan Donovan and Adam Maust have deployed heaters and fire pits.

The century-old bathhouse, which had been shuttered for decades, is also part of the project. Before it could re-open to the public, the Tudor-style structure required extensive restoration, including renovating the first-floor bathrooms and changing areas.

The owners also made extensive improvements to the outdoor space, including lighting, landscaping and construction of a large bar.

The owners announced their venture in late May, hoping to open in early July. However, various delays pushed the opening into early November.

In order to serve alcoholic beverages, the beach club employs a satellite liquor license from Hidden Still Spirits, a Hershey-based distillery. The beach club also features beer and wine from PA-based producers, as well as coffee from Harrisburg-based Good Brotha’s. The bar has a 10-tap system.

“We’re really excited to showcase the space,” Donovan said. “We’ve put a lot of hard work into it, so we’re eager to show everyone what we’ve done.”

Hours are Thursday and Friday, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit www.harrisburgbeachclub.com.

 

Home Sales Dip, Prices Jump

October home sales in the Harrisburg area were modestly lower but prices moved higher, according to the latest report on previously owned homes.

For the three-county region, sales totaled 741 housing units, down from 805 units in October 2020, but the median price increased to $229,500 from $209,900, stated the Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors (GHAR).

In Dauphin County, sales dipped to 376 units from 385 a year ago, but the median price surged to $210,000 compared to $185,000 the prior October, GHAR said.

Cumberland County saw sales of 330 homes versus 383 in October 2020, but the median price increased to $259,750 compared to $235,000 last year, according to the association.

In Perry County, sales fell slightly to 35 units, a drop of two compared to last October. However, the median price shot up to $239,900 versus $195,700 in the year-ago period, GHAR stated.

Houses also were selling faster than last year, as the “average days on market” dropped to 20 days, compared to 31 days in October 2020, according to GHAR.

 

So Noted

Church World Service will open a new Harrisburg office to help resettle Afghan refugees locally, it was announced last month. Services will include case management, basic needs support, cultural orientation, health access assistance and job preparation and placement help.

Fltbys opened last month in Midtown Harrisburg, offering a variety of streetwear and branded merchandise. The opening of the shop at 263 Reily St. coincided with a concert by owner and musician KOTA the Friend at H*MAC.

Foose School last month cut the ribbon on its Little Free Library, which allows people to access books 24/7. Students across five classrooms brainstormed ideas for the design, made small models and helped paint the little library, which was then stocked with donated books.

Harrisburg University last month held a signing ceremony to “top off” its under-construction academic building at S. 3rd and Chestnut streets in Harrisburg. The 11-story building, which will house health science and other classrooms and facilities, is slated to open by 2023.

James M. MacLaren was inaugurated as the new president of Lebanon Valley College in late October. He is LVC’s 19th president in its 155-year history, according to the college.

Mark Walsh and Michael Yan are the new co-owners of the Budget Blinds franchise for Harrisburg, Hershey and Carlisle. Shoppers can visit the showroom at 4915 Jonestown Rd., Harrisburg, call 717-657-6110 or visit www.budgetblinds.com.

The Manor on Front Bed & Breakfast last month expanded to the building next door, the historic Mary Sachs mansion. The B&B, located on the 2900-block of N. Front St. in Harrisburg, now includes two neighboring, century-old buildings—“The Mary Sachs,” named for the famed clothier who lived there, and the original “Ledgestone.”

WITF, Hamilton Health and PNC Bank last month opened a new “Family Play and Learn Space” in Hamilton Health’s building in Allison Hill. The play space is intended to benefit low-income families in the Women Infants and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program.

In Memoriam

Kathy Possinger died suddenly on Oct. 22, following an accident at her Harrisburg home. Originally from Buffalo, N.Y., Possinger, 44, spent most of her career working in the fields of fair housing and community support, including as executive director of Tri County Community Action in Harrisburg from 2010 to 2015. Afterwards, she held several positions in state government, most recently as a special advisor to Meg Snead, the acting secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. To honor Kathy’s life, her family asks for donations to be made to Tri County Community Action, www.cactricounty.org.

Changing Hands

Bartine St., 1331: F. Rigel to Capital Acres LLC, $85,000

Bellevue Rd., 1911: A&K Investments Partnership LLC to F. Paulino, $125,000

Bellevue Rd., 1956: Equity Trust Co. FBO K. Mangan & E. Peak to M. & P. Pierce, $98,000

Bellevue Rd., 2011: M. Feldman to A. & J. Brown, $80,000

Berryhill St., 1616: A. Reeves to Rivera Realty LLC, $40,000

Berryhill St., 2253: L. Tran & L. Vo to T. Dieu, $58,000

Berryhill St., 2332: J. Mayhew to S. Hoch, $105,000

Berryhill St., 2475: N., A. and K. Williams to L. & B. Reed, $73,000

Boas St., 1509: J. Tracy to A. Trueitt, $32,000

Boas St., 1853: F. & N. Pimentel to L. Portes, $35,000

Briggs St., 1616: W. & M. Snow to D. Chegar & A. Elkhadir, $35,000

Crescent St., 323: C. Patel to M. Olano, $40,000

Dauphin St., 632: L. & L. Gustin to NA Capital Group LLC, $30,000

Derry St., 1252, 1254, 1330, 1627, 1629, 1631 & 1633 and 225 S. 13th St.: A. Himalaya PA Properties LLC & SLK Global Solutions America to 1252 Derry PA LLC, $557,832

Derry St., 1312: A. Himalaya PA Properties LLC & SLK Global Solutions America to 1408 Vernon PA LLC, $739,464

Derry St., 1408: D. Judge to J. DeJesus, $37,000

Emerald St., 217: A. Spinicelli to M. Mtere & F. Laoukili, $94,000

Emerald St., 519: C. Aumuller & P. Carcione to PACC Homes & Development LLC, $52,000

Girard St., 746: B. Simmons to SPG Capital LLC, $57,000

Green St., 1603: T. Moberg to 1603 Green LLC, $210,000

Green St., 1902: B. Garner to M. Richards, $217,500

Hale Ave., 442: C. & C. Terrell to Neidlinger Enterprises LLC, $63,500

Herr St., 1001: Herr Street Investments LLC to 1001 Herr Street Holdings LP, $12,800,000

Hillside Rd., 212: S. Geary to S. Penn, $207,000

Holly St., 1912: Super Fun Real Estate Yes LLC to L. Konrad, $120,000

Jefferson St., 2631: R. & C. Johnson Trust to D. Boyle, $35,000

Kelker St., 315: C. Clymire to C. Nicassio, $120,000

Kensington St., 2249: N. Doan to K. Russ, $120,000

Kensington St., 2328: S. Henry to A. Ryabukha, $72,000

Kensington St., 2433: X. Nguyen to HT Properties LLC, $65,000

Lexington St., 2622: EAM LLC to SPG Capital LLC, $51,500

Lexington St., 2628: C. Stoute to SPG Capital LLC, $52,000

Liberty St., 1430: Ten Point Corp. to D. Boyle, $47,000

Logan St., 1733: D. Dougherty & K. Lyons to J. Wagoner, $140,000

Mercer St., 2453: L. Rossum to D. Silva, $79,900

Mulberry St., 1913: CRS Housing LLC to N. Martinez, $45,000

Naudain St., 1518: W. Kirchenbauer to A. Fulp, $43,000

North St., 259: L. Kirkhuff & J. Carfagno to Pine Asset Management LLC, $165,000

North St., 1850: C. Parkison to E. Locke, $32,405

N. 2nd St., 801: M. Slobodian to D. Jackson, $300,000

N. 2nd St., 1104: J. & M. Bradley to S. & J. Toole, $140,000

N. 2nd St., 2412: J. Wagoner to C. Ruffing, $199,000

N. 2nd St., 2746: D. Dilks & E. Moffit to A. Rao, $309,000

N. 2nd St., 2830: J. Davis to D. Lopko & E. Torres, $199,900

N. 2nd St., 3010: J. McLaughlin & C. Powers to L. Fortini, $180,100

N. 3rd St., 1804: M. & J. Robinson to D. & D. Evans, $201,000

N. 3rd St., 2451: Hornby Zeller Properties LLC to F. Clark, $150,000

N. 3rd St., 3021: D. Ortiz to Innovative Assets LLC, $65,000

N. 4th St., 1923: L. Newton to TKO Rental Properties LLC, $60,000

N. 4th St., 2240: THG of MD LLC to SPG Capital LLC, $45,000

N. 4th St., 3105: S. Diehl to S. Eldredge, $165,000

N. 4th St., 3219: S. Hertzler to B. Chavez, $168,000

N. 5th St., 2610: E. Chattah & Y. Guhl to K. Kaseem, $55,000

N. 6th St., 2713: CC&J LLC to X. Weng, $43,000

N. 14th St., 1201: S. & J. Willoughby to Doceuno LLC, $60,000

N. 16th St., 707: G. Thompson to D. Roebuck, $88,000

N. 16th St., 817: W. & B. Napper to T. Brantley, $92,000

N. 17th St., 705: E&T Enterprises LLC to A. Fergusson, $60,000

N. 19th St., 28: House Cash LLC to H. Rosario, $62,000

N. Front St., 1525, Unit 602: R. Hostetter to LE Real Estate Trust, $350,000

N. Front St., 3109: J. McCarthy to 3109 North Front MB LLC, $157,000

Oxford St., 608: L. Korn to Rich Steel Realty LLC, $50,342

Oxford St., 621: M. Goldberg to K. Cooke, $55,000

Park St., 1820: AMR Ventures LLC to Tinhel LLC, $38,000

Park St., 1821: C. Asare to D. Boyle, $49,000

Park St., 1931: D. Leon to A. Figuereo, $40,000

Penn St., 915: J. Craig & F. Combs to 915 Penn LLC, $107,500

Penn St., 1511: D. Houser & M. Gamber to V. Jones Sr., $192,000

Penn St., 1519: L. Rynard to H. Witwer, $190,000

Penn St., 1807: Wheatland Restore LLC to S. & N. Haverl, $205,000

Penn St., 2147: Meier & Simone LLC to Morbucks Enterprise LLC, $49,000

Penn St., 2315: M. Magaro & R. Barbush to SPG Capital LLC, $51,000

Penn St., 2327: I. Rodriguez to SPG Capital LLC, $60,000

Pennwood Rd., 3228: Stelvid Properties LLC to Equity Trust Company Custodian, $108,000

Raleigh St., 2422 & 2430 and 2419 Ellersie St.: General Electric Service Co. Inc. to Church of God & Saints of Christ, $100,000

Randolph St., 1620: P. King to Venus Properties LLC, $46,000

Reel St., 2619: E. Buckwalter c/o City Limits Realty to Realch LLC, $53,000

Rolleston St., 1140: M. Gonzalez to C. Thompson, $150,000

Rolleston St., 1318: K. & P. Ducarme to G. & A. Ortiz, $140,000

Rumson Dr., 2942: T. Runkle to H. Senat, $116,000

Seneca St., 523: Wofford Enterprises Ltd. to M. & G. James, $88,000

S. 14th St., 312: B. Zimmerman to D. Boyle, $37,000

S. 15th St., 16 & 18: C. Peters to O. Adegoke, $82,900

S. 17th St., 328: S. Atiyeh to M. Sanchez & E. Perez, $75,000

S. 17th St., 1012: C&H Holdings LLC & P. Hollinger to T. Hodge, $175,000

S. 19th St., 1129: T. Stackfield to M. Montano, $129,000

S. 21st St., 960: Y. Casiano & O. Morales to S. & R. Mercado, $64,000

S. 26th St., 808: AIS Property Management LLC to Star Harrisburg LLC, $1,700,000

S. 27th St., 701: J. Frantz to J. & T. McHugh, $200,000

S. Front St., 547: V. & Y. Browning to B. Ward, $140,000

State St., 1849: S. Walwyn to E. Hunt, $65,000

State St., 1918: J. Ward to Dreamland Investors LLC, $60,000

Susquehanna St., 1338: J. Grubbs to Green Scapes Investments LLC, $156,000

Swatara St., 2140: Equity Trust Co. to S. Ginder, $55,000

Vernon St., 1333 & 1408: A. Himalaya PA Properties LLC & SLK Global Solutions America to 1408 Vernon PA LLC, $772,992

Walnut St., 1822: E. Morales & A. Ayala to R. Almonte, $55,000

Wayne St., 1609: D. & J. Shertzer to M. & M. Swart, $88,000

Whitehall St., 1849 & 1851: A. & M. Reuveni to Best By LLC, $250,000

Whitehall St., 2050: M. Murphy to Wheatland Restore LLC, $51,000

Woodlawn St., 2710 & 2712: Fruition Holdings LLC to Preferred Residential LLC, $240,000

 

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Senior Housing Gets Go-Ahead

An affordable housing development for seniors planned for Harrisburg is free to break ground.

At a recent legislative session, City Council unanimously approved the land development plan for Bethel Village, a 49-unit apartment building for low-income seniors at N. 6th and Herr streets.

“I think this is a win for the community,” said Blane Stoddart of RB Development, one of the partners in the project. “So many people are going to benefit from the building of this building to provide affordable housing for the residents of Harrisburg.”

While many council members voiced support for the mission of creating affordable housing in the city, some did have hesitations about the limited parking.

Officials of the $15 million Bethel Village plan to have only four off-street parking spaces. Council President Wanda Williams expressed concerns about the lack of planned parking for building residents.

Bethel officials have said that they believe a majority of their residents, all low-income and elderly, will not own a car.

The developers also have letters of intent with Tabernacle Baptist Church for the future use of 15 surface parking spaces and with the state Department of General Services for use of 10 spots.

Williams noted that using the church and DGS parking lots will require senior residents to walk uphill and across busy streets, something she saw as a safety hazard.

“I want to make sure everything is right for the senior citizens,” she said.

However, in the end, with reassurance from Stoddart that they would increase their safety measures, Williams voiced her support for the project.

“I’m excited for this because I know the city needs this,” she said.

 

Building Design Approved

A new, mixed-use building in downtown Harrisburg received its first city approval last month, despite some lingering concerns over its contemporary design.

By a 3-1 tally, the Harrisburg Architectural Review Board (HARB) voted to approve a five-story residential and retail structure at 512-514 N. 2nd St. that includes an exterior of brick, glass and metal.

Currently, two long-empty, neglected buildings occupy the site. Under the plan by developer Derek Dilks, they would be razed and a new, 5,000-square-foot structure would be built consisting of first-floor retail space and seven apartments on four floors above.

“I think it’s great to see more projects that are going to improve the city and turn a couple of dilapidated buildings into occupied, new construction,” said architect Chris Dawson, following the meeting.

At a prior meeting, several HARB members questioned the modern aesthetic of the design, saying that it stood in stark contrast with the streetscape, which largely consists of century-plus-old brick buildings.

However, at last month’s meeting, a majority seemed satisfied overall with the project design.

HARB member Kali Tennis stated that cities need a blend of historic and modern architecture, with buildings not mimicking older styles but reflecting the times in which they’re constructed.

“My personal opinion is that it both blends and distinguishes itself,” she said, of the building design. “Our job is to thoughtfully look at a proposal like this and think about it in the context of the whole city.”

The project now needs to go through the city’s land development process.

 

Fire Bureau Announces Hires, Awards

The Harrisburg Fire Bureau last month held its annual awards ceremony and announced new hires for the department.

Three new firefighters, Dylan Landuyt, Johnathon Felty and Codie Schaffner, officially joined the bureau. The swearing-in of these firefighters brings the bureau to a full complement of 90 personnel, Chief Brian Enterline said.

In addition to the swearing-in ceremony, the following awards and recognitions were given to firefighters in the bureau:

Award of Bravery—Kyle Paul

Award of Merit—Capt. Aldo Morelli, James Grundon, Zachary Miller, Patrick Giberson, John Peskie, Battalion Chief Jason Lloyd

Unit Citation—Lt. William Skinner, Nathaniel Barbolish, Justin Zimmerman, Michael Stender, Lt. Jeffrey Miller, Jared Day, Thomas Propst, Joseph Kuhn, Battalion Chief Brian Bastinelli, David Gilkey, Shane Conrad, Lt. Robert Lohin, Brandon Trygar, Jamie Kleckner, Thomas Cucchiara

CPR Save—Jared Day, Lt. Corey Stone, William Junkin, Shane Conrad, David Aguayo, Johnathan Little, Thomas Cucchiara, Austin Howard, Capt. Charles Zavrel, Richard Brocius, Nicholas Hurst, Lt. Brian Yonkin, Marty Henderson, Glenn Raudensky

Bureau members of the Pennsylvania Task Force 1 also received National Deployment Awards for assisting throughout the country. They were recognized for assisting at the presidential inauguration, during Hurricane Ida and at the collapse of the Champlain Towers in Florida.

One firefighter, Brent Hill, received a National Deployment Award for supporting the National Interagency Fire Center during California’s wildfire season.

 

Downtown Tasting Rooms Debut

Last April, downtown Harrisburg lost Sip@SoMa, a rotating, limited-engagement brewery concept on S. 3rd Street.

This was actually good news, as Swatara Township-based Boneshire Brew Works opened a permanent tasting room in the space.

But now Sip@SoMa is back—times two.

Last month, Harristown Enterprises debuted a new Sip@SoMa just a few doors down from the original location. In addition, it plans to open another tasting room on the street, Sip@17, which will cater to small-group gatherings and tastings.

Both locations will feature products from a rotating lineup of Pennsylvania brewers, vintners and distillers, in limited engagements.

“Harristown is thrilled to add these two new tasting rooms to this thriving neighborhood,” said Brad Jones, president and CEO of Harristown. “These two new tasting rooms will add to the vibrancy of this block and create a destination tasting row for the SoMa neighborhood.”

Located at 23 S. 3rd St., the new Sip@SoMa is larger than the original location at about 1,000 square feet, plus a 600-square-foot patio in the back, which together seats about 40 customers. The industrial-style design also features a small bar and performance stage.

Sip@17, located at 17 S. 3rd St., is a smaller space of about 600 square feet. It is intended mostly for special, more intimate events, such as wine tastings.

Sara Bozich will be responsible for booking vendors and promotion.

Longer term, Harristown’s plan for the two spaces is the same as for the original Sip@SoMa, now occupied by Boneshire—to lease them permanently and turn S. 3rd Street into a “tasting row,” according to the company.

“Harristown intends to offer these spaces for lease eventually and will be looking to build additional tap rooms in the neighborhood at other storefronts it owns,” Jones said.

 

New LGBTQ History Markers

The LGBT Center of Central PA’s History Project last month unveiled two state historical markers in downtown Harrisburg that honor local LGBTQ history.

The plaques, one at N. 3rd and North streets and the other at 205 State St., tell the stories of past Pennsylvania Gov. Milton J. Shapp and Richard Schlegel, a pioneering gay activist, respectively.

“People look to these historical markers as a window into our state history,” said Barry Loveland, chair of the LGBT History Project. “It’s really rewarding to know that finally some of this history will get recognized.”

These are the first historical markers for LGBTQ history in the commonwealth outside of Philadelphia, Loveland said.

The LGBT History Project started in 2012, and since then, Loveland and others have uncovered and documented many stories from LGBTQ history. Shapp and Schlegel’s stories were two that had huge impacts in central PA and nationally, Loveland explained.

In 1974, Shapp met with activist Mark Segal, which is believed to be the first meeting of a sitting governor with a gay activist. Shapp later appointed a task force to study and advise him on improving public policy for LGBTQ people, Loveland said.

Schlegel began working for the PA Department of Highways in 1963. He became active in the Janus Society, one of the first LGBTQ organizations in the state, and established a central PA chapter in 1964. The group met at Schlegel’s apartment at 205 State St., Loveland said. Schlegel was investigated for his involvement in gay activism and fired from his state job, later setting up a foundation to benefit LGBTQ organizations.

Loveland said that he was surprised to learn of Shapp’s advocacy for the LGBTQ community.

“He’s not particularly known for gay rights accomplishments,” he said. “That’s something we were surprised by. Shapp was really ahead of his time.”

 

Street Renamed to Honor Black History

A downtown Harrisburg street will get a new name to recognize Black history in the city.

At a legislative session last month, City Council unanimously approved a resolution to designate a section of Walnut Street as T. Morris Chester Way.

“I think it’s important that we recognize and highlight the contributions of African Americans in the city of Harrisburg and what we’ve done to improve Harrisburg despite the odds,” council member Westburn Majors said.

The idea was brought to council by the IIPT Harrisburg Peace Promenade, which is responsible for the recent installation of the Commonwealth Monument at N. 4th and Walnut streets.

According to the Commonwealth Monument Project, Chester was a prominent figure in Harrisburg history during the 1860s. He was a lawyer, soldier and the only Black war correspondent during the Civil War. He also is recognized as one of the bronze figures in the Commonwealth Monument.

Walnut Street will keep its name, but, from Commonwealth Avenue to Front Street, it will gain T. Morris Chester Way as a second name. This will allow addresses to remain the same and avoid confusion, city Engineer Wayne Martin explained.

Lenwood Sloan of the Peace Promenade and executive director of the Monument Project said that the name “would concretize our designation as a national heritage site.” It will help create a pathway that connects several of the group’s African American history memorial sites, which include the Commonwealth Monument and the Bethel Heritage Trail, which commemorates the Bethel AME church in Harrisburg, he said.

 

Home Prices Up, Sales Dip

Harrisburg-area home prices continued a months-long climb while sales dipped in September, according to the most recent report on existing home sales.

For the month, 757 houses sold in the three-county region compared to 812 in September 2020, but the median sales price surged to $231,000 from $204,200 last year, said the Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors (GHAR).

In Dauphin County, 356 homes sold for a median price of $205,000 in September, versus 370 homes at $178,000 last year, GHAR stated.

In Cumberland County, 347 houses sold, a drop of 21 units from last year, as the median price climbed to $255,000 compared to $226,250 in September 2020.

Perry County saw sales of 34 houses for a median price of $217,450. Last September, 51 houses sold at a median price of $180,000, according to GHAR.

Houses were selling more quickly than last year, as the “average days on the market” dropped to 20 days versus 33 days the prior September, GHAR stated.


So Noted

Andrea Britt last month was named 2021 New Librarian of the Year by the Pennsylvania Library Association. Britt has served for the past three years as the STEM librarian at Penn State Harrisburg Library.

Autumn Cooper and Anthony Burnett last month were named the first two appointees to Harrisburg’s Citizen Law Enforcement Advisory Board, which will be focused on police accountability. The mayoral nominees must be approved by council, which also must make five of its own board appointments.

Capital Region Water last month opened its customer service center for walk-in customers at its new location at 3003 N. Front St., Harrisburg. CRW also was recently featured as a community “anchor institution” for the Harrisburg area, according to a U.S. Department of Environmental Protection report titled, “Water Utilities as Anchor Institutions.” The piece highlights CRW’s programs and efforts to assist lower-income residents.

Elvis Solivan was hired last month as Harrisburg’s new business development/LERTA administrator. Solivan has experience in affordable housing, workforce development, government affairs and customer services, according to the city. He previously served as a regional senior advisor at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and as a communications specialist at the Philadelphia Parking Authority.

Kelly A. Gollick last month was named the new executive director of Catholic Charities for the Diocese of Harrisburg, replacing Mark Totaro, who retired in July after serving in the post for 18 years. Gollick previously served as executive director of CONTACT Helpline in Harrisburg.

Lorien Reese Mahay last month began as the new executive director of Theatre Harrisburg, responsible for the day-to-day operations of one of the country’s oldest community theaters. Mahay has over a decade of experience in theater management, education and development, including as associate director for the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science, based in Stony Brook, N.Y., according to the theater.

Nate Spriggs is the new director of Harrisburg’s Public Works Department. Spriggs worked for Harrisburg for 22 years before leaving in 2017 to become public works director for Susquehanna Township. He replaces Dave West, who is retiring at the end of the year, and, before that, Aaron Johnson, who retired in March.

TheBurg was named “News Organization of the Year” last month, an annual honor from the PA NewsMedia Association Foundation. TheBurg won first-place in the “weekly” category, while another Harrisburg-area newspaper, PennLive/The Patriot News, took first in the “multi-day” category. In all, 120 news organizations competed for the honors, according to the foundation.

Changing Hands

Adrian St., 2450: J. Alicea to R. Mondesi, $120,000

Adrian St., 2467: L. Locke to Alliance Estates LLC, $82,000

Bartine St., 925: Federal National Mortgage Association to A. Bryce, $41,000

Berryhill St., 1243: M. Seif to TKO Properties LLC, $38,000

Berryhill St., 2443: T. Yanich to K. Murphy, $69,900

Boas St., 124: A. Masser & A. Byrne to R. Schlicker & D. Della Loggia, $162,000

Boas St., 213: L. & S. Godinez to Z. Woodward, $190,000

Brookwood St., 2456: D. Stockley to Alliance Estates LLC, $80,000

Brookwood St., 2460: G. Trout to C. Mellinger, $96,500

Calder St., 109: Peter J. Lawson Trust to B. Smith, $163,500

Calder St., 319: J. Rivera to T. Russ, $113,000

Cumberland St., 107: T. Shovlin to C. & J. Askin, $160,000

Cumberland St., 212: N&R Group to E. Vera, $220,000

Cumberland St., 257 & 259: CPenn Patriot Properties Midtown II LLC to N&R Properties, $340,000

Derry St., 1127: Medallo Real Estate LLC to K. Purnell, $47,000

Derry St., 1240: S. Akhter to G. Olivo, $195,000

Derry St., 1632: M. Wijaya to K. Gonzalez, $50,000

Derry St., 1950: Next Generation TC Parvez Akhter IRA to SPG Capital LLC, $50,000

Division St., 650 & 2997 Jefferson St.: D. Walker Jr. & J. Alwine to 650 670 Division Street Ventures LLC, $650,000

Elm St., 1714: Tridents Partners LLC to SRC Capital LLC, $34,000

Emerald St., 247: M. Bekelja to W. Correa & E. Rose, $115,000

Emerald St., 248: C., A., & K. Thompson to M. Nolan, $136,250

Emerald St., 520: J. Perkins to R. Feiler & B. Braun, $60,000

Emerald St., 635: Great Row LLC to C. Arango, $61,000

Forster St., 1912: PA Deals LLC to Neidlinger Enterprises LLC, $49,900

Fulton St., 1713: M. Fagan to C. & R. Ellis, $170,900

Geary St., 610: CPenn Patriot Properties LLC & Integrity First Home Buyers LLC to Parfait Real Estate LLC, $119,995

Green St., 711: R. Coldren to S. Patrick, $190,000

Green St., 1122 & 1210 and 1114 Penn St.: Salvation Army Inc. to High Pointe Apartments LLC, $658,200

Green St., 1711: B. Rockwell & N. Gurley to B. Foster, $231,000

Green St., 2235: V., D. & J. Brown to P. Thomas, $115,000

Green St., 2316: U&N Properties to Dolly Properties LLC, $40,000

Hale Ave., 414: D. Wilson to I. Yolov, $65,000

Hale Ave., 415: J. & J. Fickett to B. Fickett, $70,000

Herr St., 119: J. Cooper to Fratelli Property Investments LLC, $142,000

Herr St., 1500: R. Welborn to C. & T. Stephens, $120,000

Herr St., 1507: P. Akhter to SPG Capital LLC, $57,000

James St., 1327: S. & D. Noto to K. Lupold, $110,000

Jefferson St., 2999: J&S Estates LLC to D&F Realty Holdings LP, $345,000

Kensington St., 2227: B. & L. Nguyen to KCA Holdings LLC, $60,000

Liberty St., 1343: HBGRE LLC to SRC Capital LLC, $36,000

Liberty St., 1406: PI Capital LLC to SNB Real Estate Solutions LLC, $75,000

Logan St., 1938: P. Abel & R. Rolan to SPG Capital LLC, $74,000

Maclay St., 236: D. Lee to Bebe LLC, $289,000

Maclay St., 401 & 407: Trinity Church of God to Viva Iglesia Manatial de Agua, $100,000

Market St., 1907: J. Alvarado to H. Johnson, $155,000

Market St., 2203: J. Hunter to D. De La Rosa, $189,900

Midland Rd., 2317: J. Jordan to M. & P. Sweeney, $261,000

Muench St., 318: P. Sisemore & K. Hugo to V. Adams, $124,900

Mulberry St., 1823: Mid Penn Bank to H. Ali, $43,500

Mulberry St., 1848: Kirsch & Burns LLC to Quality Rentals LLC, $70,000

Mulberry St., 2002: C. Keester to H. Saldana, $87,000

North St., 1936: Y. Smith to Neidlinger Enterprises LLC, $30,000

N. 2nd St., 224: Nicholas E. Dunphy Jr. Trust to A. Sidhu, $210,000

N. 2nd St., 1718: 1718 Realty Associates to Harrisburg Redevelopment Group LLC, $330,000

N. 2nd St., 1807: D. Keech to PDI Properties LLC, $98,500

N. 2nd St., 2138: R. Nagy to S. & J. Toole, $125,000

N. 2nd St., 2527: K. & D. Maltzie to J. Sutter, $270,000

N. 2nd St., 2711: V. & A. Montgomery to N. Corado, $282,000

N. 4th St., 1426: 2013 M&M Real Estate Fund LLC to E. Drum, $89,900

N. 5th St., 1632: T. Kenenitz Jr. to A. Rasheed, $175,000

N. 5th St., 1738: M. Meads to A. Brown, $185,100

N. 5th St., 2744: Integrity First Home Buyers LLC & R. Rudy to C. Peterson, $60,000

N. 6th St., 2450: D. & A. Semancik to D. Aibangbee, $122,500

N. 6th St., 2633: CPenn Patriot Properties Midtown LLC to Dreams2Reality Services LLC, $50,000

N. 6th St., 2703: G. & J. Rhiel to J. De Grullon, $46,000

N. 6th St., 2915: N. Frazier to J. Brubaker, $150,000

N. 14th St., 1211: F. Burgos to T. & F. Jenkins, $115,000

N. 15th St., 1329: 2013 M&M Real Estate Fund LLC to E. Drum, $69,900

N. 16th St., 618: C. & E. Henderson to C. Henderson & S. Ranson, $130,000

N. 16th St., 1002: D. Wilson to L. Deane, $71,000

N. 17th St., 52: Akilis Realty LLC to Akilys Real Estate LLC, $30,000

N. 17th St., 92: H. Pitt to ZM Penn Group LLC, $38,000

N. 17th St., 1105: R. & L. Overton to S. Simmons Sr., $55,000

N. 18th St., 905: M. Johnson to K. Mills Jr., $125,000

N. Front St., 1631: Front & Hamilton Streets Associates to PASA Sustainable Agriculture, $750,000

N. Summit St., 45: Evolution Properties LLC to N. & J. Hoover, $37,500

Paxton St., 1801: TNT Properties LLC to MMLM Realty LLC, $170,000

Peffer St., 230: Keystone Brothers Investments LLC to D. Tepper & E. Lowe, $190,000

Peffer St., 272: J. Bush to L. Kirkwood & H. Sindelar, $163,800

Penn St., 913: J. Robinette to A. Wooditch, $143,000

Penn St., 1915: J. Bankard to A. Birkhimer, $171,000

Penn St., 2117: TKO Rental Properties LLC to Sound Community Solutions, $60,000

Penn St., 2320: J. Compton to R. McCullough, $120,000

Pennwood St., 3200A: Husky Assets LLC & Ron Gensil LLC to Men of Morals LLC, $45,000

Race St., 552: A. & H. Appleberry to C. Martinez, $185,000

Radnor St., 403: TKO Rental Properties LLC to O. McCadney, $131,000

Revere St., 1715: S. Wallace to PA Deals LLC, $65,000

Rudy Rd., 1919: A. Ross to J. Kimble, $106,000

Rudy Rd., 2478: M. Murphy to J. George, $82,000

Rumson Dr., 2965: T. Jones to K. Jackson, $115,000

Showers St., 606: N. Jones to T. Buehler, $185,000

S. 13th St., 445: R. & T. Smolsky to S. & T. Jefferson, $100,000

S. 15th St., 27: Notable Investments LLC to SRC Capital LLC, $36,000

S. 18th St., 15: Gilligan Realty LLC to L. Rivas, $45,000

S. 18th St., 1100: S. Savage to J. & I. Lusan, $128,000

S. 19th St., 10: J. Gritten to SNB Real Estate Solutions LLC, $80,000

S. 19th St., 1201: D. Greene to R. Rodriguez & C. Ross, $160,000

S. 20th St., 1200: G&H Holdings to R. Yussif & S. Alhassan, $220,000

S. 25th St., 704: E. & P. Southard to S. & M. Mejia, $120,000

S. 25th St., 734: SPG Capital to J. Pichardo, $81,000

S. Front St., 549: J. Benjestorf to Raas Properties LLC, $359,900

S. River St., 313: K. Mahoney to K. Grant, $119,900

State St., 211: SREG H LLC to State Capital Property Holdings LLC, $318,500

State St., 231, Unit 603: LUX 1 LP to Kreit Group LLC, $150,500

Susquehanna St., 2246: Harrisburg Mini Storage LLC to SJL Rentals LLC, $251,000

Swatara St., 1314: Peter & Rose Abel Properties LLC to D. Boyle, $43,000

Swatara St., 1937: R. Purdy to K. Watson, $115,000

Verbeke St., 1325: Care Properties LLC to K. Brunner, $87,600

Walnut St., 403: Get Rich Early Associates & R. Heaney to J. Charles Realty LLC, $575,000

Wayne St., 1400: W. Owens & L. Razo to S. Saxton, $170,000

Harrisburg property sales for September 2021, greater than $30,000. Source: Dauphin County. Data is assumed to be accurate.

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Eric Papenfuse last month announced a write-in campaign for mayor.


Papenfuse Declares for Mayor as Write-In

Harrisburg Mayor Eric Papenfuse made it official last month, declaring that he is running as a write-in candidate in the November general election.

Papenfuse made the announcement while standing in front of the Hudson Building, recently renamed the Atlas, a structure in Uptown Harrisburg undergoing extensive renovation.

He stated that he decided to run for a third term, despite narrowly losing the Democratic primary in May, based on his track record of fiscal management and rebuilding the capacity of city government, along with a pledge to forge a coalition across the city.

“I plan to lead by decisive outreach in a way that brings in people and has their voices heard in ways that they haven’t been heard before,” he said.

In May’s Democratic primary, Papenfuse lost by 46 votes to City Council President Wanda Williams. Two other candidates, David Schankweiler and Otto Banks, also tallied more than 20% of the vote in the five-person race.

Recently, Papenfuse named Banks as the city’s new economic development director.

“There was no mandate in the primary,” Papenfuse said. “If there was any lesson from the primary, it’s that we have to build a broader coalition. We have to work together, and I’m the candidate for that.”

Write-in campaigns are rarely successful, as the candidate’s name does not appear on the ballot, forcing voters to take an extra step to write in their choice.

Papenfuse said that he believed he could defy the odds, describing his decision to run as a write-in as a “long process.”

“I really took some time over the summer to think about what I wanted to do,” he said. “The way I saw it, I could either give up and watch the city fall apart or I could fight to keep the ship from sinking and keep us on course.”

 


Ribbon Cut on Herr Street Underpass

Harrisburg has cut the ribbon on a significant road reconstruction, restoring a major connection point between neighborhoods.

Last month, city officials ceremoniously reopened the updated Herr Street underpass, which connects Midtown/downtown and Allison Hill.

The roadway, just off N. 7th Street, dips under the Norfolk Southern railroad and connects to N. Cameron Street.

For years, the entity responsible for maintaining the underpass was under dispute, with the city and Norfolk Southern clashing on the issue, according to Mayor Eric Papenfuse.

In turn, the roadway and sidewalks deteriorated, and the steel underpass was in danger of structural failure, Papenfuse said.

“It was pretty awful,” he said. “Historically, this was something of a no man’s land.”

In the end, the state Department of Transportation worked with the city to repave the street, redo and widen the sidewalks, create new inlets and drainage systems and clean and fortify the steel columns under the railroad. The city also contributed new LED lighting.

Papenfuse also pointed out that the sidewalks are bike-friendly and connect riders to the new bike lanes on N. 7th Street.

In total, the project cost near $2 million, largely from PennDOT funds, with contributions from the city.

 


Harrisburg Plans New IT System

Decades after it was installed, Harrisburg’s aged mainframe appears headed for the scrap heap, as the city plans a major upgrade of its municipal computer system.

City Council, at a legislative meeting last month, passed a resolution that will start the process of phasing out the city’s existing, outdated mainframe and implementing new, more efficient IT systems.

“It’s about time,” said council vice president Ben Allatt, a sentiment echoed by other members.

The current system is about 35 years old, according to Steve Zimmerman, a former director of information technology for Harrisburg, who will provide consulting to the city on the legacy system. The city will pay Zimmerman up to $135,000 for one year of consulting work as it transitions off the old mainframe.

The city then will use Texas-based Tyler Technologies, a software company that works in the public sector, to complete the upgrade.

Over the next two years, the tech company will introduce an enterprise resource planning system that will manage day-to-day internal activities such as accounting, budgeting, payroll, scheduling and tax billing.

Harrisburg residents may also see some benefit from the upgrade, as it impacts businesses license and dog license registration, building permits access and online payments.

Tyler Technologies also provides contracting for the Harrisburg School District and works with over 100 entities in the state, said Terry Quinn, senior account executive of Tyler.

The initial cost of the conversion is about $651,000 with an annual cost of $331,000, Zimmerman explained. The existing system currently costs the city $504,000 annually, he said.

 

New Community Relations Director

A key member of the Harrisburg Police Bureau was introduced last month, tasked with creating conversations and enhancing understanding between the bureau and residents.

At a press conference, Mayor Eric Papenfuse announced Harrisburg native Fiordaliza “Ana” White as the bureau’s new director of community relations and engagement.

“She really brings a wealth of knowledge around topics such as community policing, crisis management, public relations, strategic partnership and mental health,” Papenfuse said.

White’s position was previously held by Blake Lynch, who recently left the bureau after three years for a position with the public media organization, WITF.

White, who speaks both English and Spanish, graduated from Harrisburg High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in educational studies and sociology from Denison University. She also serves as the director of programming for Bro2Go, Inc., a youth and adult reentry intervention and prevention program.

In her new role, White oversees the six new community service aides (CSAs) hired by the bureau to build relationships with residents, as well as assist officers with quality-of-life issues. They are:

  • Vanessa Bowers
  • Myron Brooks
  • Rayshawn Brown-Donald
  • Malachi Holmes
  • Jeret Spears
  • Sierra VanSickler

The police bureau is recruiting for a seventh CSA position.

 


New Plan for MarketPlace

There’s a new plan for a broad swath of Midtown Harrisburg, as the city’s redevelopment agency has selected a developer for dozens of long-empty lots.

In a meeting in late August, the Harrisburg Redevelopment Authority chose the city-based development team of Chris and Erica Bryce and Harrisburg Commercial Interiors (HCI) to complete the unfinished MarketPlace development, a project totaling 67 lots sprinkled between Reily Street and the Broad Street Market area.

The unanimous vote gave the developers permission to move ahead with their plan, which includes a mix of single-family townhouses, small apartment buildings and mixed-use commercial space.

“I’m very pleased with this decision,” said Chris Bryce, after the meeting. “I think what happened will be great for the future of Harrisburg.”

Their plan bested a competing proposal by Philadelphia-based Odin Properties and Harrisburg-based RB Development, which likewise was seeking “designated developer” status for the lots.

The authority voted 3-0 for the Bryce/HCI proposal, though members did not state why they made their selection. After the vote, Ryan Sanders of RB Development declined to comment on the authority’s decision.

Both developers are currently active in the Midtown area.

Last year, the authority selected the Bryces/HCI to develop dozens of vacant lots that are part of the unfinished Capitol Heights project just across Reily Street. Earlier in August, RB Development received zoning board approval for Bethel Village, a low-income senior housing development at N. 6th and Herr streets.

In the proposal for MarketPlace, the Bryce/HCI team envisions a total of 104 to 120 housing units, including apartment units and for-sale townhomes. Thirty to 40 will qualify as affordable, bringing the project into compliance with the city’s recently passed affordable housing statute, according to Matt Long of HCI. 

 


Federal Building for Sale

For a bid of at least $3 million, you could be the next owner of one of the most valuable parcels of land in downtown Harrisburg.

A somewhat dated, 246,000-square-foot building conveys with the property.

The federal General Services Administration posted notice last month that it is selling the Ronald Reagan Federal Building at 228 Walnut St. To bid in the online auction, a deposit of $100,000 is needed, with a minimum bid of $3 million.

The 11-story building was built in 1966 and is one of the largest freestanding office buildings in Harrisburg, occupying a full city block at N. 3rd, Walnut and Locust streets. In addition to nearly 250,000 square feet of finished space, it has a 55-space parking area in the basement.

GSA wants to sell the building as it nears completion of the new federal courthouse, a 243,000-square-foot building at N. 6th and Reily streets. GSA expects substantial completion of that project in summer 2022.

The Ronald Reagan Federal Building houses the current courthouse operations, in addition to other federal agencies with Harrisburg-based offices. Some of these offices, such as the U.S. Marshal Service, are slated to move to the new courthouse.

The Reagan building also houses a U.S. post office. GSA has not yet made public its plans for the post office.

Sale of the property had been in the cards for several years. In 2019, the Public Buildings Reform Board listed the property as one of 14 federal properties slated for disposal.

 


Area Home Prices Rise

Sales declined a bit, but prices increased considerably, as the area’s real estate association released its existing home sales report for August.

In the three-county coverage area, sales dropped to 810 housing units compared to 866 in August 2020, but the median sales price rose by 9.3% to $235,000, according to the Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors (GHAR).

The Dauphin County market experienced substantial price appreciation, as the median sales price of a house jumped to $216,000 versus $170,600 last August. The number of houses sold dipped to 376, a decline of nine units, GHAR stated.

In Cumberland County, sales fell by 16 units to 380 houses, while the median sales price rose to $265,000 from $240,000 the prior August, according to GHAR.

Perry County had 41 home sales, a decline of two compared to last August, as the median sales price increased to $230,000 from $149,900 last year, GHAR said.

Houses were also selling quickly. According to GHAR data, the “average days on the market” in August was just 17 days, compared to 35 in August 2020.

 


So Noted

Broad Street Market reached its fundraising goal last month to repair and replace its large, notable sign. A $10,000 donation from the nonprofit, Lighten Up Harrisburg, pushed the campaign over its $40,000 goal, allowing the project to proceed following severe, storm-related damage to the sign.

Friends of Midtown Community Dog Park closed last month, as a three-year stint at a temporary location at N. 7th and Granite streets came to an end. Organizers are now seeking a new location that can serve as a permanent home for a dog park.

Melissa Mann last month was appointed the new director of the PA Historical & Museum Commission’s Bureau of Historic Sites & Museums. In this role, Mann will supervise the commonwealth’s 24 state-owned historic sites and museums, according to PHMC.

Michael Philip O’Brien has been named the new executive producer of Gretna Theatre in Mount Gretna. He replaces Brian Kurtas, who left to become the new associate artistic director of the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia.

Midtown Cinema announced major personnel changes last month, naming Rachel Landon as general manager and Stacey Werner as assistant manager. They replace long-time director of operations Adam Porter and assistant manager Sammi Leigh Melville. Porter left to focus on his business, StartUp Harrisburg, as Melville finishes up her second novel.

Otto Banks last month was named Harrisburg’s new economic development director. Mayor Eric Papenfuse appointed Banks, who opposed him in the Democratic primary for mayor last May, to replace Nona Watson, who left the post several months ago.

 

Changing Hands

Adrian St., 2422: W. & B. Flagle to SPXT PA LLC, $83,750

Bellevue Rd., 1959: D. Hargrove & D. Surbrena to E. Ford, $62,000

Bellevue Rd., 2101: J. & E. Lewis to C. Dozier & H. Abraham, $324,900

Berryhill St., 1708: C. Zapata to A. Herr, $68,000

Berryhill St., 2310: L. & G. Smith to N. & Y. Reinoso, $105,000

Boas St., 116: J. Crouch to M. Manley & S. Clark, $186,500

Boas St., 265: 265 Boas Associates to SJL Rentals LLC, $562,000

Boas St., 1824: Integrity First Home Buyers LLC to M. Freeman, $77,450

Briggs St., 1621: D. Floyd to K. & S. Green, $36,000

Brookwood St., 2440: M. Russell to B. Sium, $90,000

Brookwood St., 2442: D. Lawson & C. Jenkins to Alliance Estates LLC, $84,900

Capitol St., 907: E. Ashenfelder to J. Schmucker & C. Snook, $167,000

Cumberland St., 214: M. Santalucia to C. Anderson, $190,000

Cumberland St., 272: B. Hall & K. Humen to E. Maxson, $169,900

Derry St., 1727: D. Boyle to V. Severino, $30,000

Derry St., 1942: J. Wissler to 946 South 18th LLC, $60,000

Derry St., 2114 & 2116: MRI Properties LLC to P. Singh, $180,000

Derry St., 2405: J. Schwartz to R. Smith, $95,000

Derry St., 2508: B. Bandy to M. & S. Mejia, $85,000

Derry St., 2614: J. & T. Aitken to J. Klinger, $87,000

Emerald St., 519: J. Perkins to C. Aumuller & P. Carcione, $52,000

Fox Ridge Ct., 305: J. Sprajcar to T. Thompson, $165,000

Green St., 706: J. Choi & J. Crumbly to R. Eppley Jr., $207,000

Green St., 1113: M. Labuz to Eastlake Eleven LLC, $167,000

Green St., 1310: A. Johnson to K. & K. Daczka, $179,900

Green St., 1904: R. & A. Gonsar to T. Luckenbaugh, $237,500

Green St., 2046: HAMR Property Services LLC to CWJK Holdings LLC, $161,875

Green St., 2334: Phantom Property Investments LLC to J. Fermin, $120,000

Green St., 3113: M. Jarvis to M. & C. Rinkoff, $228,000

Greenwood St., 2118: MCCJ Properties LLC to SPG Capital LLC, $58,000

Hale Ave., 383: S. Henry to J. Jones, $75,000

Hamilton St., 201: Braxley Renovations LLC to SJL Rentals LLC, $205,000

Herr St., 206: S. Ntzanis to Z. & A. Martin, $161,000

Herr St., 226: V. Wills & R. Moore to D. Hack & B. Blakistone, $209,900

Herr St., 309: N. Kresge to M. Connors, $240,000

Herr St., 1823: M. Murphy, K. Seidel & Murphy Rentals Inc. to H. Toledo Jr., $59,900

Hummel St., 431: Bell Group LLC to Hillside Financial LLC, $120,000

Jefferson St., 2450: B. Koshkarian to Integrity First Home Buyers LLC, $73,500

Kelker St., 215: M. Novosel to A. & J. Bert, $115,000

Kensington St., 2037 & 2039: J. Echegaray to SNB Real Estate Solutions LLC, $110,000

Kensington St., 2262: R. Eden & PA Housing Finance Agency to D&A Homes LLC, $54,000

Kensington St., 2365: C. Woods to A. Pellegrini, $100,000

Linden St., 125: CR Property Group LLC to S. Tolopilo, $125,100

Mercer St., 2446: F. Beshara & L. Zeller to D. Sherer & M. Cohn, $106,000

Mulberry St., 2000: P. Robinson to J. Hunter, $105,000

Naudain St., 1421: Gary Neff Inc. & City Limits Realty to G. Ajakaye, $47,500

N. 2nd St., 709: KBH Properties to J. & K. Staz, $128,000

N. 2nd St., 1105: HAMR Second Street LLC to CWJK Holdings LLC, $161,400

N. 2nd St., 2315: H. Bower to J. Pulley, $159,900

N. 2nd St., 2333: C. Cullis to L. & J. Casey, $105,750

N. 2nd St., 2515: P. Burke to T. & B. Groce, $257,000

N. 2nd St., 2625: R. Morning to K. Boyer, $280,000

N. 2nd St., 3019: J. Erb to J. Steinbrunner, $180,000

N. 2nd St., 3232: J. Dresslar & W. Cleary to Alkaline Properties LLC, $95,000

N. 3rd St., 2251: M. Erazo to D. Riley, $126,000

N. 3rd St., 2550: N. Mindlin & J. Cutler to A. & I. Hermantin, $279,000

N. 4th St., 3209: M. Schuessler to T. & J. Perla, $88,512

N. 5th St., 1700: N. McWhite to Taylor Made Properties LLC, $61,001

N. 5th St., 1719: R. Cieszynski to Alkaline Properties LLC, $95,000

N. 6th St., 1500: P. Stier to L. Grossberg & J. Maes, $472,500

N. 6th St., 2901: Firetree Ltd. to Loving Handz Early Learning & Development Center Inc., $175,000

N. 6th St., 3105: K. Kissam to C. Penney, $117,900

N. 7th St., 2148: Tang & Perkins Property Management LLC to SPG Capital LLC, $47,500

N. 13th St., 18, 20 & 22 and 13 & 15 Linden St.: M. Lamereaux & S. Brady to E. Rodriguez & M. Taveras, $225,000

N. 14th St., 226: J. Bowen to Fernandez Realty Group LLC, $68,000

N. 14th St., 1203: N. Barber to FRDOCE03 LLC, $55,000

N. 16th St., 1103: RJ Schultz Enterprises Inc. to J. & J. Izurieta, $98,000

N. 18th St., 47: Great Row LLC to T. Paul, $45,900

N. 19th St., 709: J Linc Holdings LLC to Wisechoice USA LLC, $39,000

N. Front St., 1013: B. Rota to J. Charles Realty LLC, $250,000

N. Front St., 3211: 3211 Front Associates LLC & In Touch Holding to Empire Front Street LLC, $3,770,000

Park St., 1630: L. Palmer to Integrity First Home Buyers LLC, $67,500

Penn St., 1311: Integrity First Home Buyers LLC to 1311 Penn Street LLC, $139,900

Penn St., 1612: N. & C. Giustra to M. Bravo, $208,400

Penn St., 2224: K. Lawler to A. Luchansky, $74,900

Penn St., 2313: M. Bekelja to SPG Capital LLC, $67,500

Reel St., 2616: E. Chattah to Integrity First Home Buyers LLC, $79,300

Regina St., 1819: J. Carmona & K. Contreras to M. Pichardo, $

Reily St., 430 & 432: Dobson Family Partnership to 400 Reily Street LLC, $300,000

Rolleston St., 1042: D. Lispi to R. Kinnard, $200,000

Rumson Dr., 2983: J. Jones to C. Caraballo, $100,500

Schuykill St., 536: E. Chattah & Y. Guhl to Integrity First Home Buyers LLC, $90,500

Seneca St., 262: CR Property Group LLC to C. Drayton, $59,900

S. 12th St., Neidlinger Enterprises LLC to M. Dalupang, $130,000

S. 14th St., 429: A. & T. Scott to C. Heras & W. Salinas, $53,000

S. 15th St., 17: H. Sostre & M. Gonzalez to F. Contreras, $85,000

S. 18th St., 14: K. Moore & Habitat for Humanity of Greater Harrisburg Area to Integrity First Home Buyers LLC, $59,000

S. 18th St., 28: RJ Schultz Enterprises Inc. to Moxie Properties LLC, $51,000

S. 21st St., 932: RTD Properties & Management to K. Ferrera, $57,000

S. 23rd St., 647: L. & M. Chen to J. Mears, $100,000

S. 25th St., 602: RDR Property Management LLC to D. Glatfelter, $68,000

S. 27th St., 734: B. McCann to D. Smith, $98,000

State St., 231, Unit 602: LUX 1 LP to R. Murcia, $140,000

State St., 1847: Blue Door Management LLC to Bridger Investments LLC, $40,000

Susquehanna St., 1809: S. Sehar to SPG Capital LLC, $82,500

Susquehanna St., 1839: S. Conover to E. Lindsay, $160,000

Vernon St., 1343: R. & D. Kauffman to J. & C. Glick, $60,000

Washington St., 111: C. Altman to O. Hannah, $170,000

Yale St., 225: L. & L. Napier to J. Camacho, $63,000

Harrisburg property sales for August 2021, greater than $30,000. Source: Dauphin County. Data is assumed to be accurate.

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Street parking became even more expensive in Harrisburg last month, as the system’s manager implemented significant increases for metered spaces.

In early August, hourly street parking rose by 33% in the areas controlled by Park Harrisburg /SP+.

In the central business district (CBD) zone, which includes much of downtown, street parking rates increased from $3 to $4 per hour. In non-CBD areas, the rate rose from $1.50 to $2 an hour.

“This is the first meter rate increase since Park Harrisburg assumed responsibility for specified metered parking spaces and garages from the City of Harrisburg and Harrisburg Parking Authority in 2013,” said John Gass, managing director with PK Harris Advisors, the asset management company for the parking system, in a statement.

Gass added that a rate increase had been under consideration “for some time to provide sufficient cash flow to maintain expenses associated with the system.”

Mayor Eric Papenfuse said that he opposes the rate hikes and that the city was not consulted about the increase.

Harrisburg’s hourly street parking rates now are among the most expensive in the mid-Atlantic region.

Under Harrisburg’s 2013 financial recovery plan, SP+ took over management of much of Harrisburg’s parking system under a 40-year lease. The $286 million deal helped the city shed much of its crippling debt accumulated under former Mayor Steve Reed, much of it tied to botched retrofits of the city incinerator.

While street parking rates have not increased since SP+ took over the system in 2013, parking garage rates have increased.


Senior Housing Project Progresses

An affordable housing development for seniors received zoning approval last month, following significant pushback from neighbors at previous meetings.

A number of residents had expressed concern with the limited parking originally included in the project. But Bethel Village developers last month said that they had identified additional parking, leading the Harrisburg Zoning Hearing Board to approve the proposed plan.

“We are just happy that the zoning board made the right decision for the residents of the community and also for the Bethel Village project,” said Ryan Sanders, of RB Development, the developer of the project.

The original plan called for a 49-unit apartment building for low-income seniors at N. 6th and Herr streets that included only four off-street parking spaces. Bethel Village officials stated that, since the project caters to low-income seniors, they didn’t expect most to own cars.

However, facing neighborhood concern, they said that they reached agreements with nearby Tabernacle Baptist Church for the future use of 15 surface parking spaces and with the state Department of General Services for 10 spots.

The $15 million project last month also received approval from the Harrisburg Planning Commission for its land development plan, which now will need final approval from City Council.

According to Sanders, Bethel Village would become part of the “Jackson Square” project that aims to redevelop a block with ties to local African American history along N. 6th Street.

The four-story, nearly 45,000-square-foot building would partially sit on the site of the former Bethel AME church that burned down in 1995. It would provide one- and two-bedroom rental units ranging in price from $300 to $1,000 per month for qualifying seniors.


Industrial Site Purchased

A major logistics company has purchased a large swath of industrial land in Harrisburg, completing a years-long transaction.

Under the name Herr Street Investments, Watsontown, Pa.-based Moran Logistics bought a 21-acre site off of Cameron and Herr streets, once the heart of industrial Harrisburg.

CREDC, the nonprofit economic development arm of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber, sold the land for $505,000, following an environmental assessment of the property.

In a statement, John Moran Jr., owner of Herr Street Investments, thanked the Chamber and CREDC for their involvement, adding that, “this unused site is now positioned to provide many new opportunities for the City of Harrisburg.”

Moran did not specify how the company planned to use the site, though Moran Logistics already operates at the adjoining World Trade Center Harrisburg at the corner of Cameron and Herr streets. Statewide, the company operates over 5 million square feet of storage space in numerous locations.

Historically, the Harrisburg Steel Corp., which became the industrial giant Harsco, now based in Camp Hill, operated from the site, which has been largely unused for decades.

In 2018, CREDC purchased the property for $505,000. It then used $133,670 to perform an environmental assessment of the long-time industrial site, three-quarters of which was funded with a PA Industrial Site Reuse Program grant.

 

Charter School Denied

A proposed charter school that hoped to bring nursing courses to Dauphin County students has struck out for now.
In July, the Harrisburg School District denied an application for the Pennsylvania Nurses Middle College Charter School, which had plans to open in Midtown for the 2022-23 school year.

“I have carefully evaluated the record based upon the standard set forth in the charter school law,” said Janet Samuels, the state-appointed receiver for the district. “It is my conclusion that the application does not meet those standards and should be denied.”

This is the second time the proposed charter submitted an application. The first, in February 2020, also was denied.

The district received the second application in March 2021 and proceeded with two hearings.

According to the charter’s CEO Betsy Snook, the school would serve as a pipeline for students in grades 9 through 12 to continue on to obtain bachelor’s degrees and enter the nursing field. They also hoped to address the racial disparity in the nursing field by attracting and training minority students, she said. The district, she said, doesn’t have a program like this.

“I think it’s unfortunate for the Harrisburg School District students, and it’s unfortunate for our profession,” Snook said of the application denial.

The school would have been located in GreenWorks Development’s Midtown II building, alongside the PA STEAM Academy.

The proposed school was founded by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, which Snook also oversees, and the Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania.

 

Home Sales Down, Prices Up

Transactions declined, but prices were much higher, as the area’s real estate association issued its home sales report for July.

For the month, 783 houses changed hands in the three-county region, compared to 884 the prior July, as the median sales price rose to $233,000 from $214,250 last year, according to the Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors (GHAR).

In Dauphin County, sales totaled 373 housing units, versus 405 units in July 2020. The median price, though, was up substantially—$220,000 compared to $180,000 last year, stated GHAR data.

Cumberland County experienced a similar trend, as 346 homes sold versus 418 a year ago. The median price rose to $256,000 compared to $233,250 last July, GHAR said.

In Perry County, sales declined by four units, to 47 homes, as the median price rose to $199,000 from $177,700 last year.

Houses also were selling quickly. “Average days on the market” dropped to just 15 days, compared to 37 days in July 2020, according to GHAR.

So Noted

Blake Lynch last month accepted a new position as senior vice president and chief impact officer for WITF, central PA’s public media organization. Lynch, who worked for over three years in community relations posts for the Harrisburg Police Bureau, will oversee community engagement, fundraising, corporate sponsorship and marketing.

Davis Jones has been named HACC’s new vice president of student affairs and enrollment management, according to the Harrisburg-based community college. She has worked in higher education for over 20 years, most focused on developing, restructuring and implementing student programs, according to HACC, which operates five campuses throughout central Pennsylvania.

Harrisburg University last month announced that it has opened a location in Panama. In a release, the university stated that, through the new school, it hopes to increase access to STEM education in Latin America. Separately, it announced that it would keep its tuition rates stable for the ninth consecutive academic year.

Messiah Lifeways last month named Karl J. Brummer as its next president, effective Sept. 13. Brummer previously served as senior vice president of the Mechanicsburg-based senior living nonprofit organization. He replaces Curt Stutzman, who is retiring after eight years in the post.

Michelle Felton was named last month as the new principal of Harrisburg High School, John Harris Campus. Felton has served in public education for 22 years, including 18 years in Harrisburg, most recently as associate principal in the high school, according to the school district.

Nyree’s Restaurant and Lounge is coming to downtown Harrisburg, in the location last occupied by Bridge’s Social Club. Restaurateur Joe Hobbs will serve his signature soul food dishes, with an over-30 club located on upper levels of the sprawling building, he said. Hobbs also operates Nyree’s, a restaurant on the west shore.

Porters House is opening a standalone restaurant in Uptown Harrisburg at 2001 N. 6th St. Owner Nadine Graham said that she plans to retain her stand in the Broad Street Market, where she started in 2012 serving Jamaican staples like jerk chicken, oxtail and Jamaican beef patties.

Steve Conway has been named vice president of Wormleysburg-based Pyramid Construction Services. Conway joined the company following the recent retirement of Ralph Klinepeter and the appointment of Michael Klinepeter as president.

 

In Memoriam

Bob Hostetter, 83, died on July 27, following decades of serving the greater Harrisburg community. Hostetter served for 43 years with the Rotary Club of Harrisburg, including as president and as a board member, was president/CEO of the Hostetter Group and was an ordained Presbyterian minister, serving several area congregations. For 14 years, he was vice president for community outreach and project development of new communications technologies at WITF, Harrisburg’s public broadcasting station. A long-time resident of Shipoke, Bob also served on numerous other nonprofit boards, many education- and arts-related. Memorial contributions in his honor may be sent to the Pine Street Presbyterian Church, the Central PA Food Bank, Downtown Daily Bread, the Rotary Club of Harrisburg or the Allied Arts Fund.

Changing Hands

Adrian St., 2452: J. Hernandez to A. Brenes & E. Richard, $80,000

Benton St., 628: C. Hoffman to T. Tran, $85,000

Berryhill St., 2318: E. & V. Zellers to A. Bouhach, $86,000

Boas St., 1824: A. Ramsey to Integrity First Home Buyers LLC, $64,000

Briggs St., 1510: J. & R. Johnson to M. Evans, $123,000

Chestnut St., 1621: B. & L. Young to A. Bouhach, $55,500

Chestnut St., 1629: P. Heisse to Bachaouch Properties LLC, $50,000

Croyden Rd., 2986: N. Peterson to K. Weldeghbrial, $93,275

Derry St., 2112: Tassia Inc. to A. Ebert & K. Shelhorse, $89,000

Derry St., 2337: T. Lakmana & K. Mulvani to T. Casteel & TLC Construction & Renovation LLC, $70,000

Derry St., 2347: D. Michalski to M. Lopez, $65,000

Edward St., 203: M. Gabler to D. & E. Rumsey, $150,000

Evergreen St., 17: S. Peliz to V. Morocho, $50,000

Forster St., 1825: G. Stoltzfoos to J. Reyes, $53,000

Fulton St., 1330: Harrisburg Commercial Interiors & Associates to P. Palmer & B. Cespede, $194,000

Geary St., 610: CPenn Patriot Properties LLC to Integrity First Home Buyers LLC, $51,000

Graham St., 218: C. & D. Jeffries to A. & J. Grosh, $128,000

Green St., 1305½: B. Cott & T. Candori to J. Dubina, $110,000

Green St., 1406: S. Antola & L. Olenowski to Pine Asset Management LLC, $108,000

Green St., 1625: BCRA Realty LLC to B. Shoemaker, $208,000

Green St., 3107: J. Lambert & J. Cantley to L. & I. Voughs, $286,000

Green St., 3117: M. Means to K. Anoka, $160,000

Greenwood St., 2122: C. & S. McCullough to Alliance Estates LLC, $70,000

Greenwood St., 2255: D. & P. Wiedeman to Archie Group LLC, $221,000

Hamilton St., 422: M. Knouse to SRM Rentals LLC, $71,000

Herr St., 306: J. Galer to K. Haywood, $150,000

Herr St., 1001: Capital Region Economic Development Corp. to Herr Street Investments LLC, $505,000

Herr St., 1504: M. Diggs to D. Diggs, $35,150

Hoerner St., 135: D. Hargrove & D. Surbrena to SPG Capital LLC, $48,000

Holly St., 1834: M. Nichols to H. Vo & T. Thai, $68,700

Jefferson St., 2463: J. Fritchey & Equity Trust Company Custodian to D&F Realty Holdings LP, $150,000

Kelker St., 209: J. Johnson to Alkaline Properties LLC, $61,000

Kelker St., 425: D. & K. Steiner to S. Mitchell, $161,000

Kensington St., 2123: N. Raup to Cooperwink LLC, $70,000

Kensington St., 2200: K. & L. Avery to Lansanah Home Services Group, $60,000

Kensington St., 2330: A. Miller to Alliance Estates LLC, $72,000

Lexington St., 2622: Stoute Housung Inc. to EAM LLC, $45,000

Lexington St., 2704: Rockford Capital Group LLC to J. Amaro, $52,000

Linden St., 143: G. Hamm to F. Medina & Y. Morillo, $128,000

Logan St., 1714: L. Stokes to S. Albro, $132,000

Magnolia Dr., 2315: M. & J. Sullivan to C. DeBrunner, G. Klugh & Helsel Inc. RPM, $365,000

Manada St., 1903: M. & D. Graeff to Willow Mill Realty Holdings LLC, $75,000

Manada St., 1936: Rosemarie Williamson Trust to Obear Properties LLC, $90,016

Manada St., 1946: DHS Team LLC to Obear Properties LLC, $30,000

Market St., 1842: A. & R. Clark to Atlix Capital LLC, $145,000

Muench St., 313: Integrity First Home Buyers LLC to Awakening Enterprises LLC, $49,000

North St., 251, 255 and 226 Woodbine St.: Trip Aces 251 LLC, Trip Aces 255 LLC & Trip Aces 256 LLC to Inoma Properties East Shore LLC, $1,075,000

North St., 1818: Revive Our City LLC & E. Qureshi to T. Samuelson, $92,000

North St., 1938: S. Smith & R. Walters to Integrity First Home Buyers LLC, $50,000

N. 2nd St., 1113: Pharma Enterprises to Doyle Assets LLC, $100,000

N. 2nd St., 1507: Kabir Holdings Inc. to R. Rammouni, $115,500

N. 2nd St., 2139: D. Echnoz to 1910 Enterprises LLC, $185,000

N. 2nd St., 2141: T. & J. Perla to OK3 Investments LLC, $221,450

N. 2nd St., 2819: J. Nissley to N. Nero, $219,000

N. 2nd St., 3011: K. Boggan & G. Rine to E. & J. Mallory, $271,000

N. 3rd St., 700: R. & N. Mueller to B. Kenny & P. Christensen, $348,000

N. 3rd St., 1400: F. Karnouskos & A. Paliometros to Silverstone Enterprises LLC, $154,000

N. 3rd St., 1402: Karnouskos & Paliometros Partnership to SJL Rentals LLC, $231,000

N. 3rd St., 2208 & 2210; 1809 N. 2nd St.; 1611 Susquehanna St.; and 206 & 211 Hamilton St.: R. Valentine to SJL Rentals, $1,307,000

N. 5th St., 1536: A. Plowman to Harrisburg Rentals LLC, $30,000

N. 5th St., 2428: Neidlinger Enterprises to S. Goddard, $139,900

N. 5th St., 2629: Tassia Corp. to T. Smith, $90,000

N. 5th St., 2705: J. & J. Martinez to M. Suriel, $150,000

N. 6th St., 1012: Bethel African Methodist Church to Bethel Village Associates LLC, $303,000

N. 6th St., 2407: D. Boyle to M. Castro & E. Gonzalez, $34,000

N. 7th St., 1901: Staley North Seventh Street Properties LLC to Rustrum Realty Inc., $1,150,000

N. 15th St., 165: D. Deligny to T. Casteel, $36,000

N. 15th St., 1217: A. Plowman to PA Deals LLC, $100,000

N. 17th St., 1212: T. Herbster to C. Marietta, $85,500

N. 18th St., 41: S. Selimovic to Integrity First Home Buyers LLC, $69,000

N. 19th St., 28: N. Lindsey to House Cash LLC, $40,000

N. Front St., 1411: L. Rutherford to J. Robinette & A. Batz, $75,000

N. Front St., 1417: L. Rutherford to J. Robinette & A. Batz, $350,000

Norwood St., 913: G. Neff to D. Pietz, $69,500

Peffer St., 523: W. & A. Fluellen to Home for the Friendless, $85,000

Penn St., 904: J. Santarsiero to D. Moore & K. Williams, $120,000

Penn St., 918: M. & K. Beyer to S. Rudman, $130,000

Penn St., 1933: J. Hunter to K. Durkin, $170,000

Reel St., 2625: CPenn Patriot Properties LLC to J. Rodriguez, $47,000

Reel St., 2636: Neidlinger Enterprises LLC to A. Olson, $117,500

Reily St., 107: R. Valentine to SJL Rentals, $1,307,000

Regina St., 1600: J. & L. Hendricks to El Trio Propertys LLC, $267,500

Rolleston St., 1205: Integrity First Home Buyers LLC to D. & M. Hicks, $114,995

South St., 107: C. Stetler to K. Arnold, $135,000

S. 12th St., 1517: A. Early to O. Treasure, $92,500

S. 13th St., 435: F. & P. Harden to Alliance Estates LLC, $103,000

S. 14th St., 435: Anpat LLC to 1214 Baily Street LLC, $75,000

S. 17th St., 1040: Q. Viet to C. Samuel, $148,000

S. 23rd St., 602: D. Lee to S. Colbert, $82,000

S. 25th St., 600: B. Krulatz to D. Pham, $50,000

S. 25th St., 622: E. Buckwalter to C. Grant & M. Rinaldi, $75,000

S. 26th St., 615: K. & M. Blomerus to S. Ramos, $129,000

S. 26th St., 625: D. & C. Orsinger to KAB Rentals LLC, $65,000

S. 27th St., 638: A. Arosemena & J. Stoddart to R. Behrendt, $80,000

S. 27th St., 703 & 707: B. Lukwago & C. Solinas to B. Wilson, $103,000

S. Front St., 317: A. & K. Thornton to W. Zdazinsky, $170,000

S. Front St., 329: M. Ball to T. Dilldine, $182,000

State St., 234: Harrisburg Buildings & Grounds Co. to State YMCA of Pennsylvania Inc., $250,000

State St., 1730: Next Generation TC FBO Parvez Akhter IRA to JMR Ventures LLC, $56,500

Susquehanna St., 1710: M. Stauffer to K. Stein & G. Messina, $134,900

Susquehanna St., 2122: TST Properties LLC to SPG Capital LLC, $45,000

Vine St., 113: D. & K. Walker to C. Friedel, $115,000

Walnut St., 1322: Ausy Properties LLC to M. Baez & R. Disla, $60,000

Walnut St., 1808: Aumuller Enterprises Inc. to P. Carcione & C. Aumuller, $120,000

Walnut St., 1904: R. Rammouni to D. Boyle, $32,500

Woodbine St., 215: J. & P. Bruno to Ramsey Rhoads Group LLC, $185,000

Harrisburg property sales for July 2021, greater than $30,000. Source: Dauphin County. Data is assumed to be accurate.

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Council Approves Projects, Artifact Sale

At a final legislative meeting before taking a summer break, Harrisburg City Council last month approved two development projects.

A village of tiny homes for veterans on S. Front Street can move forward, along with a mixed-use office and apartment building on N. Cameron Street.

The tiny home village received a vote of 6-1, with council member Shamaine Daniels voting against it.

The project was proposed last year by the nonprofit Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania, which plans to build 15 tiny houses and a community center at 1103 S. Front St. to provide temporary housing and support services for homeless veterans.

At the council meeting, some residents expressed concern with the site of the project, saying that it was prone to flooding.

However, representatives with the nonprofit said that, while the area is in the floodplain, they plan to build the houses a few feet off of the ground, alleviating flooding concerns.

In a 5-2 council vote, another development proposal—converting a long-abandoned building into office and apartment space on Cameron Street—got the go-ahead. Council President Wanda Williams and council member Danielle Bowers voted in opposition.

Bowers explained that she would not vote for the project because developer Harrisburg Commercial Interiors would not commit to participating in the city’s affordable housing program.

In other council action last month, Harrisburg will move towards ending what has been a long process in dealing with artifacts purchased by former Mayor Steve Reed. In 2015, numerous collectibles and artifacts were seized from Reed’s home and storage units, many bought with public money.

Council approved a resolution to work with Cordier Auctions & Appraisals, as well as Reed’s estate, to auction off the remaining items and split the funds between the city, estate and auction company.

On the topic of Harrisburg history, council also approved the adoption of updated “Historic District Design and Preservation Guidelines,” which lay out the rules for property changes and repairs for houses in the city’s historic districts.

Council is on summer hiatus until Aug. 24.

 

Senior Housing Proposed

A new affordable housing initiative for seniors has been proposed in Harrisburg.

The almost $15 million “Bethel Village” would constitute the largest phase of the “Jackson Square” project at N. 6th and Herr streets, according to Ryan Sanders, co-owner of Harrisburg-based RB Development.

Along with RB Development, Paladin Development, a branch of the Harrisburg Housing Authority, Gardner Capital Development and Bethel AME Church are partners in the project.

The proposed four-story, nearly 45,000-square-foot building would be available for low-income seniors 62 years of age and older. It would provide one- and two-bedroom rental units ranging in price from $300 to $1,000 per month.

Generally, residents would pay about 30% of their income on rent, explained Ava Goldman of Gardner Capital, which specializes in providing affordable senior living. They plan to have designated units for visually and hearing impaired residents, as well.

Previously, Sanders had proposed a market-rate, mixed-use residential and commercial complex for the site.

The proposed site of the project sits on the land where the historic Bethel AME Church once stood before burning down in 1995. The lot currently contains paved parking and grassy areas.

Bethel Village developers are under contract with both Bethel AME, which owns about one-third of the proposed ¾-acre building site, and owners of the connected lots.

 

New Owners, Plans for Midtown Bars

Two Midtown bars once targeted for closure by Harrisburg’s mayor have been sold, with plans to create a restaurant, retail space and apartments.

Last month, restaurateur Josh Kesler bought 1400 N. 3rd St., which most recently housed the Third Street Café, and, before that, the 1400 Club and Club Wanda’s.

Kesler, who owns the Millworks in Midtown and the Watershed Pub in Camp Hill, said that he would like to open a two-floor restaurant/bar, but doesn’t yet have a firm plan for the two-story, 2,500-square-foot space.

“I want to do something cool and creative, something that adds uniqueness to the neighborhood,” said Kesler, who paid $153,000 for the building.

He expects to complete the renovation and open in 2022.

The Third Street Café has been closed since April under terms of a conditional licensing agreement between the owners and the PA Liquor Control Board. The owners since have placed the license into safekeeping, according to their attorney, Chris Wilson.

The co-owners of the Third Street Café, Anthony Paliometros and the heirs of the late Frank Karnouskos, also owned the building next door, 1402 N. 3rd St., once the home of the Taproom bar.

Sean Linder and his Bethlehem-based investment group, SJL Rentals LLC, bought that building for $231,000.

Linder said that he plans to undertake a restoration of the three-story, 4,000-square-foot building, creating five market-rate apartments with commercial space on the first floor. He also plans a small addition in the rear, which would add another 350 square feet of space.

“Midtown is obviously an up-and-coming area,” Linder said, when asked why he was interested in the building. “There’s a lot of great development going on in the city.”

Linder credited Justin Heinly of Midtown Property Management for bringing the property to his attention and mentioned that anyone interested in the first-floor retail space should contact Heinly.

He said he expects to complete the building renovation by spring 2022.

Notably, in 2015, Harrisburg Mayor Eric Papenfuse tried to revoke the business licenses of both bars, claiming that they were “nuisance bars.”

Dave Larche, then the owner of the Taproom, agreed to close his bar and later sold his building to his next-door neighbors, Paliometros and Karnouskos. For their part, Paliometros and Karnouskos repeatedly appealed the city’s business license revocation, eventually winning their case in court.

Alice Anne Schwab, the executive director of the Susquehanna Art Museum, located directly across the street from the bars, said that she looks forward to the renovations of the two buildings.

“We’re super-excited about something positive happening there,” she said. “The proposals I have heard about are really very much in keeping with businesses that are above board and operate with the public interest in mind.”

Kesler said that, in part, he was motivated to make the purchase in order to add to the growing vibrancy of the Midtown commercial district on 3rd Street, where numerous small businesses have opened recently.

Linder added that he also wanted to ensure that the block retained its architectural character.

“For years, they just let their beautiful buildings deteriorate,” he said. “There’s so much historical integrity there that needs to be preserved.”

 

Business Grant Program

Through a local grant program, some Harrisburg businesses have a chance at receiving financial support.

Impact Harrisburg last month rolled out its “Making an Impact” funding to benefit projects that impact the city economically.

“We can affirm that access to our funding has been a benefit to the economic structure and overall wellbeing of our community,” said Gloria Martin-Roberts, board chair of Impact Harrisburg.

The program will distribute $300,000 to eligible businesses and nonprofits. Eligible projects include those that wouldn’t have adequate funding otherwise and will be started immediately. Businesses must also contribute a match to the project, financial or otherwise, and have annual net revenues of $500,000 or less.

The Impact Harrisburg board plans to focus on assisting minority-owned businesses, Martin-Roberts said.

Applicants may request up to $25,000 for activities such as minor construction, building façade improvements, equipment purchases, furniture and fixture purchases, installation costs and job training, explained Sheila Dow-Ford, executive director of Impact Harrisburg.

In May 2020, Impact Harrisburg, along with the city, distributed around $1.5 million in “Neighborhood Business Stabilization” grant money to 314 small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. That program allowed businesses to utilize funds for general administrative expenses like rent, mortgage and payroll. This new round of funding cannot be used for those purposes, Dow-Ford said.

Dow-Ford described the “Making an Impact” program as “small, but mighty,” with the possibility to uplift often overlooked organizations in the city.

“This is a good news story in Harrisburg,” she said.

 

Home Sales, Prices Rise

Harrisburg-area home sales continued to show strength in June, in terms of both transactions and prices.

The Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors (GHAR) reported that 819 housing units sold in June, compared to 530 in June 2020, while the median price rose to $228,000 from $199,900 a year ago.

Last year, the number of home sales was depressed due to the pandemic. A better comparison may be June 2019, when 850 houses sold for a median price of $190,788.

In Dauphin County, 376 homes sold in June for a median price of $209,000, versus $179,950 the previous year. In Cumberland County, 394 houses sold for a median price of $258,500, compared to $224,900 in the year-ago period, according to GHAR.

Prices also were up in Perry County, where 35 houses sold for a median price of $200,000 versus $175,900 last year.

Houses were also selling quickly. According to GHAR, the “average day on market” dropped to 16 days in the three-county area, compared to 45 days last year and 41 days the year before.

 

So Noted

Camp Curtin Memorial-Mitchell UMC Church has been purchased by a Harrisburg couple, Chris and Erica Bryce, for $50,000. Two years ago, the Susquehanna Methodist Conference put six churches on the market as it consolidated congregations. Chris Bryce said that he had no firm plans yet for the building, but that conversion to apartments was probable.

Dustin LeBlanc was named last month as the managing director of the West Shore Theatre in New Cumberland. In this position, LeBlanc will be responsible for most operations of the 81-year-old theater, which is set to reopen next year following a renovation.

Eric Turman last month was sworn in as the new superintendent of the Harrisburg School District. Turman, the former principal of Reading High School in Reading, replaces Chris Celmer, who served as acting superintendent until a permanent replacement was hired.

Fresh Pressed HBG held its grand opening last month at 221 N. 2nd St. in downtown Harrisburg. It’s the second location for the York-based business, which offers juices, smoothies and cleanses.

Harrisburg University last month announced “Tech ‘n Town Week,” which will feature concerts, a crypto-currency conference and the return of the e-sports tournament, the HUE Invitational, among other events. The festival takes place Sept. 19 to 25, with full information at www.harrisburgu.edu/tech-n-town-week.

H*MAC’s former owners last month were awarded $4.7 million in actual and punitive damages in a defamation lawsuit. A Dauphin County judged ruled that John Traynor and the former partnership of Bartlett, Traynor & London, which owned the Midtown Harrisburg arts and entertainment venue, were defamed by online comments that later turned out to be false.

Kipona will return next month with a live, three-day festival in Riverfront Park and on City Island, according to Harrisburg officials. The Labor Day weekend event will feature art, music, food vendors, fireworks, a beer garden and Native American cultural performances, among other activities. Due to the pandemic, much of last year’s festival was held virtually.

Trader Joe’s is slated to open its first store in central PA next year, as it repurposes about 12,500 square feet of space in the former Camp Hill Bon-Ton in Lower Allen Township. Trader Joe’s has about 500 stores in 42 states and is known for offering high-quality food products at affordable prices.

Verber Dental Group last month announced Search Dental, a $2.5 million dental facility, which will open in Silver Spring Township in April 2022. The 7,500-square-foot, 12-operatory facility is the first phase in a 3.5-acre dental campus located adjacent to Cumberland Valley High School, according to Verber.

Zachary’s BBQ & Soul opened last month as the newest restaurant concept at H*MAC in Midtown Harrisburg. Philadelphia-area chef Keith Taylor offers his take on soul food staples such as Carolina pulled pork, pulled chicken, boneless short rib, pork spare ribs and Caribbean jerk barbecue chicken, as well as some bar food favorites.

 

Changing Hands

Barkley Lane, 2527: D. Sharp to H. Alberto, $69,900

Bellevue Rd., 1915: J. Charles & D. Vanlee to C. Bouslama, $61,000

Benton St., 700: J. Sourbeer to SPG Capital LLC, $62,000

Berryhill St., 1506: RWH Properties LLC to RRMM Real Estate LLC, $42,000

Berryhill St., 1645: M. & M. Quinones to P. & C. Baquero, $46,100

Berryhill St., 2016 & 2020: Staley Berryhill Street Properties LLC to W. Stanley, $850,000

Berryhill St., 2146: J. Elias Holdings LLC to R. & C. Murphy, $65,000

Berryhill St., 2258: T. Baka & R. Teklit to E. Tesfamicael & L. Ghebremichael, $50,000

Boas St., 405: J. Varner & C. Fowler to H. Lewis, $185,000

Boas St., 424: C. Furlong to J. Smith, $170,000

Boas St., 1907: Ultra Renovations and Investments Inc. to T. Roebuck, $115,000

Brookwood St., 2314: E. Hager to M. Kraft, $89,000

Calder St., 118: Lynch Financial LLC to A. & W. Harvey, $190,000

Calder St., 500: R. Metzger to E. Shellenberger, $180,000

Chestnut St., 2031: K. Hassinger to N. & C. Hamani, $68,829

Conoy St., 114: W. McMartin to B. Stehle & A. Johnson, $147,500

Croydon Rd., 2854: R. Williams to G. & M. Romero, $88,000

Delaware St., 262: A. Hanlon to C. Zeger, $138,000

Delaware St., 268: F. Hamid to C. & E. Batista, $137,500

Derry St., 1441: SNL Realty Holdings LLC & Touch of Color to K. Tejada, $80,000

Derry St., 2403: Tassia Corp. to A. Lopez, $115,000

Derry St., 2529: T. Thornton to SPG Capital LLC, $65,000

Division St., 505: J. Elias Holdings LLC to SPG Capital LLC, $45,000

Edgewood Rd., 2307: J. Perkins to M. Bailor & S. Yann, $226,000

Emerald Ct., 2451: J. & S. Theodorou to M. Spence, $111,000

Forster St., 226: League of Women Voters Pennsylvania to J. Dubina, $88,750

Fulton St., 1409: R. Buyers to R. Davis Jr., $130,000

Green St., 710: N. Pinkston & C. Maximowicz to J. Elliott, $202,000

Green St., 916: J. Ehring to Capozzi & Ehring Realty LLC, $160,000

Green St., 1401: Hunter Properties to R. Rammouni, $80,000

Green St., 1405: A. Stouffer to C. & C. Thomas, $195,000

Green St., 1412: J. Ehring to Capozzi & Ehring Realty LLC, $150,000

Green St., 2810: Church of God of Prophecy & Christian Insight Ministry to Christian Insight Ministry, $145,000

Green St., 3208: G. Arrieta & K. King to J. Aponte & D. Torres, $235,000

Green St., 3232: B. Spangler & S. Keene to J. Jones, $155,000

Greenwood St., 2111: J. Elias Holdings LLC to SPG Capital LLC, $48,000

Hale Ave., 411: D. Wilson to I. Yolov, $50,000

Harris Terr., 2465: J. Davis to E. Garcia & Y. Marcucci, $35,000

Herr St., 307: B. Andreozzi to J. Varner & C. Fowler, $192,500

Herr St., 313: J. Kleinfelter to J. & M. O’Callaghan, $178,600

Holly St., 2002: J. Elias Holdings LLC to SPG Capital LLC, $48,000

Hummel St., 340: M. Nichols to K. Torres, $55,000

James St., 1329: V. Paredes to I. Mallouli, $85,000

Liberty St., 1610: Ivy Leaf Properties LLC & Lehman Property Management to H. Lopez, $60,000

Manada St., 2031: R. Torres to D. Perez, $120,000

Market St., 1811: HE Pressley Properties LLC to Jimruz LLC, $72,000

North St., 1711: SPG Capital LLC to P. Marte, $80,000

North St., 1842: Sunshine ABQ Real Estate Investment LLC to O. Perez, $105,000

N. 2nd St., 809: Vantage Rentals LP to A. & S. Grimes, $179,000

N. 2nd St., 1009: J. Kok to J. Flothmeier to J. Ambridge, $215,000

N. 2nd St., 1102: L. & A. Morato Lara to S. & J. Toole, $195,000

N. 2nd St., 2323: A. & A. Mathew to A. Deitrich & J. Cortez, $190,000

N. 2nd St., 2404: K. Liu to JLE Ventures 2404 LLC, $90,000

N. 3rd St., 1218, 1220 & 1222: Furlow Partners Inc. to COBA Apartments LLC, $2,800,000

N. 3rd St., 1619: T. Fridirici to J. Pronio, $187,500

N. 3rd St., 3010: Equitable Builds LLC to S. Ruiz & A. Ramirez, $212,000

N. 4th St., 1920: Tang & Perkins Property Management LLC to A. Nix, $109,000

N. 4th St., 2112: J. Elias Holdings LLC to SPG Capital LLC, $60,000

N. 4th St., 2215: L. & C. Sukhwinder to K. Torres, $54,000

N. 4th St., 2333: Dauphin County Property Investors LLC to I. Molina, $51,500

N. 4th St., 2448: S. Lewis to J. Graf, $100,000

N. 4th St., 2709: T. Landis to H. Fountain, $137,000

N. 5th St., 1504, 1504½, 1506, 1506½, 1508, 1508½, 1510, 1510½, 1512, 1514, 1516, 1516½, 1518; 439, 441 & 443 Boyd St.; 427, 429, 429B, 429½, 431 & 433 Kelker Alley; 1517 Fulton St.; 420, 426 & 428 Reily St. & 1515 Walker Alley: Redevelopment Authority to 400 Reily Street LLC, $81,000

N. 5th St., 1634: P. Hardy to N. Kamel, $150,000

N. 6th St., 1328: W. Zhang to M. Osborne, $170,000

N. 6th St., 2211: Curtin Heights ME Church to 608 N. Third LLC, $50,000

N. 6th St., 2612: MNK Properties LLC to C. Guerrier, $50,000

N. 6th St., 2665: J. Elias Holdings LLC to SPG Capital, $48,000

N. 6th St., 2667: J. Elias Holdings LLC to SPG Capital LLC, $55,000

N. 6th St., 3014: C. Dixon to A. & W. Keisling, $83,500

N. 14th St., 210: PBTB Group LLC to Dreams2Reality Services LLC, $67,500

N. 16th St., 606: 2020 Real Estate Ventures LLC to J. Moore, $120,700

N. 16th St., 820: Truemac Homes Trust to E. Hubbard, $123,000

N. 18th St., 802: Integrity First Home Buyers LLC to B. Nevid, $119,000

N. 19th St., 706: Integrity First Home Buyers LLC to L. Murrell, $40,000

N. 19th St., 1001: M. Myers to Neidlinger Enterprises LLC, $45,000

N. Front St., 1525, Unit 305: M. DiMatteo to Zinc One Texas LLC, $195,000

N. Front St., 3201: F. & W. Krevsky to Y. Duan, $310,000

Park St., 1840: T. & S. Rollason to J. Pichardo, $35,000

Penn St., 1311: A. Genre to Integrity First Home Buyers LLC, $75,000

Penn St., 1526: Heinly Homes LLC to H. Stevens, $190,500

Penn St., 1702: A. & D. Schade to T. Underkoffler, $175,000

Penn St., 1726: A. Hovne to C. Benedict & J. Sarji, $190,000

Penn St., 1820: Alex Manning Enterprises LLC & D. Kapil to Lancaster County Restoration LLC, $135,000

Penn St., 2334: N. Symons to T. Jackson & R. Pennypacker, $135,000

Pennwood Rd., 3204: C. Heckert to A. Daniels, $95,000

Prince St., 713: J. Mosco to Z. & A. Einhorn, $106,100

Reel St., 2618: E. Chattah to L. Ware, $88,450

Reel St., 2725: J. Louden to D. & C. Huffer, $56,000

Seneca St., 640: Kirsch & Burns LLC to B. Brown, $130,000

S. 13th St., 431: R&K Realty Group LP to Dima Properties LLC, $65,000

S. 13th St., 1413: Integrity First Home Buyers LLC to 1413 S 13th St Harrisburg LLC, $116,000

S. 13th St., 1440: J. Elias Holdings LLC to SPG Capital LLC, $45,000

S. 13th St., 1463: J. White to D. Adams, B. Groft, E. Roy & A. Sullivan, $62,500

S. 15th St., 316: Great Row LLC to Cooperwink LLC, $42,900

S. 16th St., 16: M. Carter to NA Capital Group LLC, $35,000

S. 16th St., 524: W. Brown to J. Camacho, $46,500

S. 16th St., 1014: M. Batista to D. Cario & Y. Mercedes, $123,500

S. 19th St., 1324: J. Elias Holdings LLC to SPG Capital LLC, $48,000

S. 24th St., 700: C. Barna to J. Valverde, $82,000

S. 25th St., 734: G. Mathias to SPG Capital LLC, $63,000

S. 26th St., 622: M. Cain to K. Seitz, $140,000

S. 26th St., 628: R. & R. Seneca to A. Rai, $163,000

S. 27th St., 655: B. Dehning to T. Young, $99,000

Spencer St., 1855: M. Castro, B. Villalobos & R. Alexandra to M. Hoogerbrugge, $75,900

State St., 231, Unit 204: J. Montenegro to S. & Y. Yates, $130,000

Susquehanna St., 1703: R. Taylor to L. Mayton, $130,000

Susquehanna St., 1915: D. James to E. Seaman & J. Baran, $145,000

Susquehanna St., 2116: J. Elias Holdings LLC to SPF Capital LLC, $48,000

Susquehanna St., 2118: J. Elias Holdings LLC to SPG Capital LLC, $48,000

Sycamore St., 1506: J. Elias Holdings LLC to SPG Capital LLC, $50,000

Verbeke St., 254: D. Bixler to R. Unger, $205,000

Verbeke St., 1327 & 1329: DC Projects LLC to Phantom Property Investments LLC, $75,000

Vernon St., 1306: Sweet Properties of Philadelphia LLC to JCAS1 LLC, $240,000

Vernon St., 1407: G. Thomas & K. Hernandez to JIMRUZ LLC, $30,000

Vineyard Rd., 212: E. Kawa to R. & J. Aronson, $222,000

Walnut St., 1610: C. Hall to J. Cherry Jr., $30,000

Zarker St., 1942: Next Generation Trust Services FBO Leon Wriole IRA to G. & L. Boone, $38,500

Harrisburg property sales for June 2021, greater than $30,000. Source: Dauphin County. Data is assumed to be accurate.

 

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