Tag Archives: Harrisburg City Council

The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

April 19, 2024 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Broad Street Market temporary structure

This week in Harrisburg, we covered news about new businesses coming to the city, updates from the art world, community initiatives and city government happenings. If you missed any of it, find all of our stories linked below.

The Abbey Bar is back and once again hosting live music, our magazine story reported. Events are being coordinated by Moon Peak Productions and held in the large space above Appalachian Brewing Co. on N. Cameron Street in Harrisburg.

Bob’s Art Blog highlights artists at The Millworks and the new Ten Oh! Six art studio in Harrisburg. Click here to read his art world update.

Broad Street Market officials announced that three new vendors will open in the market’s temporary structure, our online story reported. Cookie company Taylor Chip, produce and flower grower Diaspora and local chocolatier Cherished Treasures will join seven other vendors in the tent when it opens.

Dauphin County Library System operates each of its local branches differently to fit the community’s needs, our magazine story reported. Soon, the library system will offer more resources to help caregivers, those with disabilities and others in the community.

The Great Harrisburg Litter Cleanup is happening this weekend, and Tri County Community Action is looking for volunteers, our online story reported. The event aims to help beautify the Midtown, Uptown and Allison Hill neighborhoods in the city.

Harrisburg City Council weighed a proposal by a local developer to construct an apartment building for seniors, as well as a park project planned for Allison Hill, our online story reported. At the same meeting, council also discussed spending several million dollars in federal COVID relief funds.

Harrisburg officials identified their choice for a construction manager to oversee the rebuild of the Broad Street Market brick building, our online story reported. However, City Council, which needs to approve the decision, has concerns about the fairness of the selection process.

The Harrisburg Singers are celebrating their 40th anniversary, our magazine story reported. To celebrate, the Singers will perform a weekend of concerts later this month, with locations on both the east and west shores.

Rosemary loves garlic. In her column, she offers suggestions for how to cook with it and shows you how to roast it.

Sara Bozich has you covered with lots of fun events for the whole family this weekend. Find them, here.

Do you receive TheBurg Daily, our daily digest of news and events delivered right to your email inbox? If not, sign up here!

Support quality local journalism. Join Friends of TheBurg today!

Harrisburg City Council weighs senior apartment project, park development, pool repair

April 17, 2024 | by Maddie Gittens

The site of a proposed apartment project on N. 4th Street.

An apartment project proposed for Harrisburg is moving closer to completing the city approval process.

At a meeting on Tuesday, City Council weighed a proposal from Harrisburg-based Midtown Redevelopment LLC to construct a four-story, 36-unit senior apartment building on a vacant lot at 1610 N. 4th St.

In February, the Harrisburg Planning Commission voted in favor of the project, which includes consolidating 19 lots and vacating several grocer’s alleys on the project site. The proposal also received relief from the Zoning Hearing Board in 2022.

The proposal also includes first-floor commercial space, 30 first-floor interior parking spaces and 12 outdoor, on-site parking spots.

Council members asked questions about whether the developer would include minority- and women-owned businesses in the contracting process. According to Matt Long, with Harrisburg Commercial Interiors, the general contractor for the project, at least 20% of their contractors will fall under that criteria. Additionally, he said they often host community meetings with city-based contractors on the bidding process.

“I appreciate you doing that,” said council member Lamont Jones. “A lot of people are building in this community, and there are some jobs needed around here. So, we would love to help our community share in the growth of the city.”

Long also noted that this proposal is part of the second phase of a series of housing and commercial projects that the developer has planned for Midtown.

Council is slated to vote on the project at a May 14 meeting. Additionally, council will still need to hear and vote on the street vacation portion of the proposal.

In other news, local climate change activist Char Magaro presented her plan to transform a vacant lot on S. 15th and Swatara streets into a neighborhood park. Magaro and a group of community volunteers said that they would work to develop the park and coordinate maintenance for several years, with the city eventually taking ownership of the park.

At the meeting, the city asked council to ratify its submission of a grant application to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) for funding for the park.

The proposal for the Swatara Street Park includes planting trees, shrubs and pollinator plants and eventually adding recreational elements.

While most council members said they were in favor of the project, a few had concerns about the potential impact on the neighborhood and the cost of future maintenance to the city.

“I think the project is beautiful, but I’m worried about gentrifying this neighborhood,” Jones said. “This looks like a beautiful project, but I think with a housing shortage, these are parcels we could build some more properties for people to live in.”

Several community members attended Tuesday’s meeting to show support for the park project.

“That is in my backyard. That’s something I walk out and see every single day. That is an area that I see people dumping every day,” said one resident. “Our youth is crying. We have got to have something.”

Also on Tuesday, council discussed allocating $8 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to replace the city’s Hall Manor pool, with a small allotment going toward repairing the Jackson Lick pool.

In July 2023, council voted to move $31.4 million in ARPA funds into the city’s general fund as revenue replacement, but specified certain projects that the money would fund. In March, council approved the city to start using that money for some of those designated projects. The resolution discussed on Tuesday would approve the use of a portion of the money for another specified project–the pool.

Initially, $1.9 million of the $8 million for pool projects was to be used for preliminary site inspections and prep work at the Hall Manor pool, which is closed. The additional $6 million was to be earmarked for construction in a second phase of the project.

The total project is estimated to take over two years, according to city Facilities Director Dave Baker.

Out of the total $8 million, $55,000 would support pool patching and temporary repairs at Jackson Lick to allow the city to keep it open this summer. In 2022, the city was awarded $5 million in state COVID-relief funding to renovate the pool. However, according to city officials, the city cannot spend the grant money until a legal tie-up around the pool’s ownership is resolved with the Harrisburg School District, which owns the property.

“We need to utilize the funds so we can keep it up and running,” Baker said of the ARPA money. “At this point, in the condition that it’s in, it wouldn’t be feasible to allow the public in the pool.”

However several council members expressed opposition to using ARPA funds on Jackson Lick–a project that council did not originally designate the funds for–and taking them away from the Hall Manor project.

“I don’t know why we don’t just eliminate that pool and just have the pool that is out in the south [Hall Manor],” council member Jocelyn Rawls said. “It’s almost as if we’re throwing money away instead of using it for a single pool. I just don’t understand throwing out $55,000 for it to get through one summer and then not really knowing where it goes from there. I want to make sure we are doing the best possible with our ARPA money.”

Other council members said that they would like to find money from elsewhere in the city’s budget for the Jackson Lick repairs.

“I’m not taking the $55,000 out of the general budget when I have to be very careful about my spending,” said Mayor Wanda Williams, who appeared at the end of council’s meeting. “We need to open a pool this summer. Right now, our kids do not have a pool at all.”

Council is slated to vote on the resolution at an April 17 meeting.

This story has been updated with the correct photo of the proposed site of a senior apartment building on N. 4th Street.

If you like what we do, please support our work. Become a Friend of TheBurg!

Harrisburg weighs updates to city code, designed to bolster enforcement power

March 6, 2024 | by Maddie Gittens

Harrisburg City Hall

A potential update to Harrisburg’s code enforcement standards would beef up consequences for violators.

City Council on Tuesday weighed a proposal to update Harrisburg’s Building and Housing Development Code to modernize the system, while giving the city power to directly fine property owners and managers in violation of codes.

“It’s very hard for enforcement right now,” explained city Solicitor Neil Grover at the council meeting. “There is no consequence for a very long time. It takes an awful lot of time just to get them [violators] into a courtroom.”

Currently, the city is using outdated standards from the 2000 edition of the International Code Council’s International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). The proposed bill would change the city code to reflect the most recent 2018 IPMC.

However, in addition to modernizing the standards, the proposed update would make it easier for the city to hold property owners and managers accountable for code violations.

The proposed model would give Harrisburg’s codes department the power to fine people on the spot when issuing a violation notice. Property owners and managers would then have the opportunity to pay the fine immediately, similar to the process of paying for a parking ticket, Grover explained. And just as parking ticket fees increase the longer that you take to pay them, code violation fines would start at $50, jumping to $100 and then $200 over time, for many cases.

If fines are not paid within the designated time frame, the case would go before a judge.

Right now, the city doesn’t have the power to issue fines. When codes officers issue a violation notice, the case goes to a local magisterial district judge, who is responsible for setting fines. According to Grover, that process is often lengthy, with some notices not even making it to a judge and some violators never seeing fines.

“The theory is, when you start to enforce against some people, other people comply more easily if there’s actually going to be a consequence that they can see people have for ignoring their obligations,” Grover said.

Additionally, the codes update includes language clarifying that both property owners and managers can be cited for violations. Currently, Grover said, judges often interpret the code to mean that only owners can be held accountable.

The update also includes various other changes, largely aimed at clarifying language and adding detail to code requirement descriptions.

“I look forward to seeing us move forward with this and seeing us move forward in the future with trying to migrate the system, make it easier, but also holding some of our landlords and property owners to tougher standards to keep our community looking beautiful,” said council member Jocelyn Rawls.

Council will still need to vote on the proposal before it is adopted.

If you like what we do, please support our work. Become a Friend of TheBurg!

Harrisburg to develop five-year capital improvement plan for facilities

February 21, 2024 | by Maddie Gittens

Harrisburg City Council meeting on Tuesday

An upcoming study will evaluate Harrisburg’s facilities, assets and infrastructure, aiming to create a path for improvement.

Harrisburg City Council on Tuesday evening approved a contract with Minneapolis, Minn.-based SitelogIQ to develop a five-year capital improvement plan.

“This is probably the first time that the city has had anything quite this comprehensive,” said Marita Kelley, the city’s finance director. “This is a good serious venture for us. This is real active planning.”

The company, which has a Harrisburg office, will assess the city’s government offices, parks and recreation facilities, public safety buildings, among other assets. They will also look at Harrisburg’s energy—water, fuel and electric—utilization.

SitelogIQ is slated to begin assessment in the coming weeks. They will then use the summer to create a list of prioritized projects, starting with those in most need of rehab, and present a draft improvement plan to the city in September or October, company officials shared.

The company will also assist Harrisburg in seeking grant opportunities to support improvement projects.

SitelogIQ will provide its services at a cost of $40,000 to the city.

According to Kelley, the company will start by evaluating facilities and may later move on to roads and bridges.

Also on Tuesday, council approved appointing James Hobbs to the Zoning Hearing Board. Hobbs, who previously served as an alternate for the board, will take the seat of board member Matthew Pianka, who resigned following his election as magisterial district judge. Hobbs will serve the remainder of Pianka’s term through the end of the year.

Additionally, council approved an agreement with Halcyon Interpreting Services, LLC for sign language interpreting services, at a rate of $55 per hour from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and $60 per hour from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. during the week. Halcyon has provided services to council since 2022.

If you like what we do, please support our work. Become a Friend of TheBurg!

February News Digest

January 30, 2024 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Harrisburg Passes 2024 Budget

Harrisburg has solidified a spending plan for 2024, one that anticipates impacts from inflation and the lingering effects of the pandemic.

In late December, City Council approved a $109.4 million general fund budget, which includes investments in infrastructure and public safety. The budget does not include a property tax increase.

In total, the balanced budget equals $150.7 million, including the general fund and the $21.1 million neighborhood services fund budget, among others.

The budget specifically prioritizes projects such as street paving, upgrades to city parks and the hiring of several new police officers. The plan also factors in the spending of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money on projects like renovating the Hall Manor pool and funding affordable housing development, one-time funds that boosted this year’s budget number.

Council passed the budget after making a few minor amendments to the original proposal, mostly reducing raises for city employees that they felt were not deserved or adequately explained by the administration. Council voted 5-1 to approve the budget, with council member Shamaine Daniels voting against it.

Additionally, in 2024, the city has raised residents’ monthly trash bills by $3.23, making the cost $35.57 per month. According to city Business Administrator Dan Hartman, the fee hike is needed to offset inflation and continuously increasing expenses such as tipping fees, wage increases, vehicle costs and fuel prices.

Area Officials Sworn In

Kicking off the new year, many recently elected officials took office in January.

Harrisburg City Council and Dauphin County officials were sworn in at separate ceremonies, including newcomers to council and to the county’s board of commissioners.

During a ceremony at city hall, Dauphin County Magisterial District Judge Hanif Johnson swore in council president Danielle Bowers for a second term, alongside Crystal Davis, a new council member. The third member, Lamont Jones, also a newcomer, attended the ceremony, but was officially sworn into office at the county courthouse earlier.

Soon after the ceremony, council held its reorganizational meeting, unanimously electing Bowers to serve as council president for another term. In a vote of 4-3, council chose Ausha Green to serve as vice president for a second term, as well.

On the same day, Dauphin County swore in several public officials.

Incumbent county commissioners George Hartwick, a Democrat who has served for 20 years, and Mike Pries, a Republican who took office in 2010, again took the oath of office.

In November, Democratic challenger Justin Douglas was elected as the third commissioner, replacing Chad Saylor, and flipping the board to Democratic control for the first time in over a century.

Douglas attended the county’s ceremony but was sworn in at a separate ceremony earlier that morning in Conewago Township, where he lives.

Catherine Hershey Schools Taking Applications

A major, cost-free childcare and early education center in Harrisburg is now accepting applications for enrollment.

Last month, the Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning opened the application process for its Harrisburg location, which is being developed at N. 6th and Muench streets.

The center is an arm of the Milton Hershey School and will offer free care and education to 150 low-income and at-risk children, from 6 weeks to 5 years old. It will focus on providing kindergarten readiness programming and family support.

The 45,000-square-foot complex has been under construction for over a year and is expected to be completed later in 2024, at which time it will open to students.

It will be open weekdays, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., employing a play-based curriculum to enhance a child’s overall development and early education.

The Harrisburg location will be the second Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning in central PA. The first opened in Hershey last year, and another in Middletown is slated for 2025. Three additional schools—in Lancaster, New Danville and Elizabethtown—are expected to open in 2026.

Harrisburg Police Mark New Hires, Promotions

Five Harrisburg police officers were promoted and two others were brought on board during a ceremony last month at Whitaker Center.

During the hour-long event, Mayor Wanda Williams administered the oath of office to the new officers, Zachary Donmoyer and Solomon Myers.

“One of my great honors, as mayor, is that twice a year I get to stand in front of all of you and give this solemn oath to our new officers,” Williams said. “I know that, with each young man or woman who raises their hand to protect the city of Harrisburg, our city is just a little bit safer.”

Donmoyer and Myers will now enter HACC Municipal Police Academy to begin their training.

Deputy Chief Dennis Sorensen, who retired from the bureau last month after a lengthy career, announced the officer promotions. They are:

Sgt. Antwyn Chatman
Cpl. Andrew Cortelazzi
Cpl. Anthony Cummings
Cpl. Farida Kingsboro
Cpl. Chad McGowan

During his remarks, police Commissioner Thomas Carter also noted the recent decline in homicides in Harrisburg. In 2023, the city had 13 homicides, the lowest number in a dozen years and 10 fewer than in 2022.

The ceremony also took note of several long-tenured officers who recently retired. They are:

Deputy Chief Sorensen, serving 32 years
Capt. Milo Hooper, serving 27 years
Lt. James Galkowski, serving 27 years
Sgt. Robert Minnier, serving 23 years
Sgt. Teresa Covey, serving 23 years

William Penn Demolition Canceled

Harrisburg’s William Penn building is no longer slated for demolition.

At a January Harrisburg School Board meeting, Receiver Dr. Lori Suski officially reversed her previous decision to raze the vacant, blighted school building.

In June, she approved a contract with the Gordian Group to tear down the building, at a cost of $6.8 million. However, since then, community members voiced opposition to the decision, causing Suski to halt the demo and form a task force to discuss alternative options.

At a previous meeting, task force members voted on a motion to recommend to Suski that the building be saved.

Last month’s board meeting solidified that plan, with Suski instead approving the Gordian Group to clean out debris and remove asbestos from the building. The agreement also includes constructing a fence along the front façade to protect the public from falling debris.

A fire, determined by the city’s fire bureau to be caused by arson, damaged William Penn in December. As part of the proposal, the Gordian Group will also clean out and secure the fire-damaged area.

With Suski saving the building from demolition, the district will continue to weigh options for future use of the property.

Area Homes Sales Slip, Prices Steady

Harrisburg-area home sales slipped while the median sales price inched higher in December, according to the latest monthly report on previously owned houses.

For the three-county region, 492 homes sold in December compared to 528 in the year-ago period, as the median sales price rose to $259,275 from $250,000, according to the Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors (GHAR).

In Dauphin County, 245 houses sold, a decrease from 274, as the median sales price climbed to $243,500 from $225,000 the prior December, GHAR said.

Cumberland County had 210 home sales, a drop from 229, as the median price decreased to $284,950 versus $288,900 in December 2022, according to GHAR.

In Perry County, sales totaled 30 homes, an increase from 21 compared to the prior December, as the median sales price rose to $220,000 from $206,500, GHAR said.

The pace of sales was steady, as “average days on market” rose in December to 23 days versus 22 days a year ago, according to GHAR.

So Noted

Amanda Carter last month was appointed the interim executive director of the LGBT Center of Central PA, replacing long-time director Amanda Arbour. The center also announced the appointments of Michael Tschop as the center’s new director of finance and grants and TL Waid as the new GLO site director, replacing Carter in that post.

Don McKenna last month was named the president of Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Since last July, he has served in the role on an interim basis and, before that, as president of Hampden and Holy Spirit medical centers.

Got Jerk Island Grill and Juice Bar has opened at 1313 N. 2nd St. in Harrisburg, the former location of Ted’s Bar and Grill. From the restaurant, chef Kenny Henny serves authentic Jamaican cuisine while colleague Jomo Bunsie concocts a variety of creative, fresh-made juice drinks.

Justin T. Webb was appointed last month as the new chief financial officer for Mid Penn Bancorp. Webb has been with the bank since 2012, previously serving as executive vice president and chief operating officer.

Nesta Hemp Shop debuted last month at 9 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, in the retail strip known as the “Shops at 3rd,” adjacent to Strawberry Square. Owner Carmelia Rameau offers a large selection of CBD products, supplements and body care items, as well as dispensary-grade THC products that do not require a medical card.

The Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children, a membership-based advocacy organization of early care and education professionals, has relocated their Pennsylvania headquarters to a 2,800-square-foot, fourth-floor office in the Lerner Tower in Strawberry Square in downtown Harrisburg. They previously were located in the Harrisburg Transportation Center.

Changing Hands

Benton St., 542: K. Moore to J. Garcia & D. Rodriguez, $183,000

Benton St., 704: J. Marrero to First Choice Home Buyers LLC, $75,000

Boas St., 420: K. & D. Borelli to S. Rubenstein & H. Choi, $139,000

Briggs St., 1500: G. Stevenson to Kemetic State LLC, $581,000

Camp St., 651: J. Medina to Bencosme Realty LLC, $80,000

Chestnut St., 1605: P. & G. Devita to V. Ledesma, $82,000

Derry St., 1323: Best By LLC to Vernon St Apartments LLC, $175,000

Derry St., 1628: Rivas Property Investments LLC to A. Moscoso, $142,000

Derry St., 2008: BCR-2 Properties LLC to K. & J. Simonetti, $145,000

Derry St., 2431: A. Williamson to G. Singh, $95,000

Division St., 423: D&F Realty Holdings LP to Archie Group LLC, $88,000

Ellerslie St., 2332: J. & M. Weaver to Builders Property Management & Marketing Group LLC, $55,000

Emerald St., 248: M. Nolan to M. Luciano, $146,000

Forster St., 1839: Tender Loving Care Healthcare Services to GZL Corp., $56,000

Fulton St., 1419: A. Skerpon to D. Brown, $182,500

Fulton St., 1719: M. Biscoe to R. Hall, $199,900

Grand St., 915: A. & A. Zlogar to T. Wadlinger, $134,000

Green St., 1218, 1222: J. & S. Bircher to Harrisburg Dream Homes LLC, $215,000

Green St., 1325: S. & E. Rairigh to R. Wesch, $177,900

Green St., 2023: Z. & S. Smith to S. Latanishen & N. Krak, $259,000

Hale Ave., 400: H. Vo & H. Ngo to V. Miller, $139,900

Herr St., 1712: E. Arriola to Y. Monegro & R. Sanchez, $140,000

Hummel St., 236: D. Boyle to Atabalero Investment LLC, $60,000

Hunter St., 1715: A. Donaldson to Side by Side 365 LLC, $50,000

Jefferson St., 2243: Krista Moulds Trust to K. Harris & D. Haskins, $125,000

Kensington St., 2015: Gary Neff Inc. & City Limits Realty to A. Rahman, $66,000

Kensington St., 2316: B. Kelley to T. Dieu, $95,000

Kittatinny St., 1249: J. Ebersole to 1249 Kittatinny LLC, $69,000

Market St., 1226: Upscale Properties LLC to O. & S. Williams, $245,000

Market St., 1837: M. & S. Richards to D. Dumelice, $136,500

Market St., 1901: G. & C. Lutz to N. & T. Celestin, $210,000

Melrose St., 732: A. Eckert to P. & A. Sjardijn, $245,000

Mercer St., 2455: N. Dung to K. Weldeghebrial, $122,500

N. 2nd St., 1112: Fancy Homes Harrisburg LLC to D. Miller & R. Finley, $172,000

N. 2nd St., 2539: E. & A. Stockstill to K. On, $265,000

N. 2nd St., 2701: K. Sheets & K. Hancock to Z. & S. Smith, $525,000

N. 4th St., 3231: J. Grant to Family Tree Holding LLC, $127,100

N. 5th St., 3017: C. Skotedis to T. Fisher, $269,500

N. 6th St., 1410: S. Finkenbender to Chaitradhi Group LLC, $183,000

N. 6th St., 2211: 608 N Third LLC to Ministry Int IPDA Inc., $204,500

N. 6th St., 2240, 2284, 2290, 2292, 2301, 2302, 2303, 2304, 2305, 2306, 2307, 2309, 2311, 2313, 2315, 2317, 2319, 2321, 2323, 2325, 2327, 2329 & 595, 597, 599 Emerald St.: Redevelopment Authority of Harrisburg to JMB Gardens LLC, $55,000

N. 6th St., 3153: Normans Realty Service Inc. to S. Rosas, $132,000

N. 12th St., 29: Soloman Investment LLC to ILL Holdings LLC, $53,000

N. 12th St., 53: N. Padilla to Dreams2Reality Services LLC, $69,000

N. 13th St., 506: Blue Lion Real Estate LLC to E. Baret, $160,000

N. 15th St., 236: D. Boyle to P. Nunez, $55,000

N. 15th St., 1623: M. & B. Jackson and D. Smith to R. & A. Smith, $215,000

N. 17th St., 120: First Choice Home Buyers LLC to F. Rodriguez, $75,000

N. 17th St., 803: Sky Resort Rentals LLC to Rosaruth Properties LLC, $67,500

N. 19th St., 27: A. Paredes to N. Diaz, $135,000

N. 19th St., 29: A. Paredes to A. Leon, $85,000

N. Cameron St., 101 Rear: R. & S. Otto to R&J Cameron LLC, $400,000

Park St., 1912: Lancaster Real Estate Fund LLC to Balaci Properties LLC, $84,900

Penn St., 1103: Equitable Builds LLC to A. Kittel & S. Lamaster, $225,000

Penn St., 2212: A. & T. Bobb to HBG Apts LLC, $91,000

Reel St., 2725: C. & D. Huffer to C. & E. Clemons, $125,000

Reily St., 333: ADS Investments LLC to P. Haile, $121,500

Royal Terr., 129 & 131: D&F Realty Holdings LP to R. Gertz, $129,500

S. 15th St., 220: J. Doller & H. Ford to First Choice Home Buters LLC, $52,000

S. 16th St., 30: D. & R. Wieand to T. Kea, $105,000

S. 16th St., 545: PBBO Real Estate LLC to Awesome Tenants LLC, $50,000

S. 17th St., 540: M. & G. Garcia to D. Montes, $71,400

S. 25th St., 729: Y. Suero & T. Nikuary to Waters Properties LLC, $320,000

S. 28th St., 728: M. Marcus to C. & D. Aversa, $147,000

S. Front St., 589: 30X30 Investments LLC to E. & P. Pettis, $250,000

Pine St., 215: Musalair Trust to 215 Pine St LLC & Pine St Properties LLC, $375,000

State St., 1514: Inder Group Estate LLC to M. Singh, $115,000

State St., 1626: Best By LLC to Vernon St Apartments LLC, $195,000

Walnut St., 104: N&R Properties LLC to Charming on Walnut LLC, $102,600

Walnut St., 106: N&R Group LLC to Charming on Walnut LLC, $167,400

Walnut St., 1212: T. Roberts to Wright Restoration Properties LLC, $100,000

Wiconisco St., 631: M. Ayyad to C. Smith, $82,500

Wiconisco St., 632: R. Perdomo to W. Scales, $128,500

Zarker St., 1932 & 2021 Holly St.: D. & R. Requa to Z&E Holdings LLC, $139,000

Zarker St., 2035: V. Dickey to J. Tippitt, $115,000

Harrisburg property sales, December 2023, greater than $50,000. Source: Dauphin County. Data is assumed to be accurate.

If you like what we do, please support our work. Become a Friend of TheBurg!

The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

January 5, 2024 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Harrisburg City Council President Danielle Bowers was sworn in to office on Tuesday.

Making any goals for the new year? How about reading more community news in 2024? That’s one resolution we can help you out with. You can even start right now by catching up on the first stories of the year, below.

Alvin Q. Taylor, a Harrisburg pastor, said that he would run as a Democrat for the 15th Senate district, our online story reported. In his announcement, Taylor said that his campaign would focus on healthcare issues and school equity and choice, among other issues.

Breadcoin has made its way to Harrisburg, offering the community a way to help those who are hungry. In our magazine story, read about how the coin works and which local restaurants accept it.

Broad Street Market vendors reacted to notice that their rents would nearly double in the coming month, our online story reported. Some vendors shared that they may have to close down, while market management said that they need the extra revenue to survive.

Concerts will bring indie, R&B and rock ‘n’ roll music to the Harrisburg area this month. Read our Musical Notes column to find out which bands are headed this way.

Harrisburg City Council members were sworn in to office at a ceremony on Tuesday, our online story reported. Dauphin County also swore in and welcomed several new and returning officials, including a new county commissioner.

The Harrisburg Police Bureau swore in two new police officers and promoted five others at a ceremony this week, our reporting found.

Lamont Jones was sworn in as a Harrisburg City Council member at a ceremony at the Dauphin County courthouse last week, our online story reported. In the summer, Jones was taken to court over his eligibility to run for office due to past criminal convictions but ultimately was allowed to remain on the ballot.

The Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children (PennAEYC) has moved into the fourth floor of the Lerner Tower in Strawberry Square, our online story reported. The association is a membership-based advocacy organization of early care and education professionals in the commonwealth.

Sara Bozich has a list of events for you to check out this weekend, if the snow doesn’t keep you at home. Click here to find her recommendations.

Do you receive TheBurg Daily, our daily digest of news and events delivered right to your email inbox? If not, sign up here!

Support quality local journalism. Join Friends of TheBurg today!

Harrisburg City Council, Dauphin County officials take the oath of office

January 2, 2024 | by Maddie Gittens

New Harrisburg City Council member Crystal Davis was sworn into office by Judge Hanif Johnson.

Kicking off the new year, many recently elected officials took office on Tuesday.

Harrisburg City Council and Dauphin County officials were sworn in at separate ceremonies, including newcomers to council and to the county’s board of commissioners.

During a morning ceremony at city hall, Dauphin County Magisterial District Judge Hanif Johnson swore in council president Danielle Bowers for her second term, alongside Crystal Davis, a new council member. The third member, Lamont Jones, also a newcomer, attended the ceremony, but was officially sworn into office at the county courthouse last week.

“The joy was in the journey,” Davis said. “This is like the topping of it all. I’m looking forward to working with my colleagues and looking at different avenues to support our community.”

Davis shared that one of her initial priorities on council will be to support affordable housing development. Jones said that education is important to him, including helping to inform the public on where to go with complaints and concerns.

Council president Danielle Bowers was sworn in.

“I’m really excited for the opportunity to continue to serve the residents,” Bowers said. “I’m excited for the new year and to get started.”

Bowers said that, this term, she will focus on initiatives related to affordable housing, economic development and public safety.

Also mid-morning on Tuesday, at the Hilton Harrisburg, Dauphin County swore in several public officials, including several newcomers.

Incumbent county commissioners George Hartwick, a Democrat who has served for 20 years, and Mike Pries, a Republican who took office in 2010, again took the oath of office.

Dauphin County Judge Scott Evans swore in Commissioner Mike Pries.

In November, Democratic challenger Justin Douglas was elected as the third commissioner, replacing Chad Saylor, and flipping the board to Democratic control for the first time in over a century.

Douglas attended the county’s ceremony but was sworn in at a separate ceremony early on Tuesday morning in Conewago Township, where he lives.

“A lot of important work lies ahead, and I’m optimistic about what we can achieve together for the residents of Dauphin County,” Douglas said. “I recognize there’s much for me to learn and I look forward to growing in my knowledge and understanding.”

County Commissioner Justin Douglas

According to Pries, priorities for 2024 will include finding additional funding for the county’s 9-1-1 dispatch service and fighting illegal dumping. During his campaign, Douglas shared that he would seek reform at the Dauphin County Prison and focus on improving mental health services.

The following county officials were also officially sworn in on Tuesday:

President Judge Scott Evans
Judge William Tully
Judge Courtney Powell (newly elected)
Controller Mary Bateman
District Attorney Francis Chardo
Sheriff Nicholas Chimienti, Jr.
Treasurer Nick DiFrancesco, Treasurer (newly elected)
Register of Wills/ Clerk of Orphans Court Jean Marfizo King
Clerk of Courts Bridget Whitley (newly elected)
Recorder of Deeds Jim Zugay

If you like what we do, please support our work. Become a Friend of TheBurg!

Lamont Jones sworn in to Harrisburg council, receives pardon for past criminal convictions

December 29, 2023 | by Maddie Gittens

Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas Judge Royce Morris swore in Lamont Jones on Friday.

The last time Lamont Jones stood in a Dauphin County courtroom, he had to defend his ability to hold public office.

But on Friday, in the same courthouse, he was officially sworn in as a Harrisburg City Council member.

“This isn’t about me; it’s for you guys,” Jones said to a room full of family and supporters during the ceremony. “I celebrate you for having the courage and willingness to look at me and say ‘this is the guy we want to represent us.’”

In May’s primary election, Jones became one of three Democratic nominees for council. In July, two city residents challenged his nomination petition, arguing that Jones’ past criminal convictions disqualified him from holding office. However, Judge Jeffrey Engle ruled in Jones’ favor, allowing him to remain in the November election, when he was elected to council.

On Friday, Jones shared that, just a week prior, he received a full pardon from the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons for his convictions, which dated back over 20 years.

“As we stand in yet another courtroom […] a room that has arguably taken so much from you, today you’ve gotten it all back,” said Ana White, a member of Jones’ campaign team.

According to Jones, he was aware that his previous felonies could impact his ability to run for office. But with the support of people like county District Attorney Fran Chardo, he decided to go for it.

“I wanted to challenge the law,” he said. “I broke the chain.”

At the swearing-in ceremony, which was officiated by Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas Judge Royce Morris, several community members spoke about the role that they’ve seen Jones play in the community as a mentor and re-entry service provider.

“Today, history is being made,” said Dorothy Scott, who spoke during the ceremony. “He has faced many challenges along the way. Not only did he persevere, but he lit the way for many to follow.”

In addition to Jones, newcomer Crystal Davis will take a seat on council, as will current council President Danielle Bowers, who was re-elected in November. A council swearing-in ceremony is slated for Jan. 2 in the MLK City Government Center atrium. Following the ceremony, council will hold its reorganization meeting at 12:30 p.m. to elect a president and vice president for the new council term.

If you like what we do, please support our work. Become a Friend of TheBurg!

Harrisburg passes 2024 budget with no tax hike; city finances affected by rising costs and pandemic impact

December 21, 2023 | by Maddie Gittens

Harrisburg City Council at a past session.

Harrisburg has solidified a spending plan for the new year, one that anticipates impacts from inflation and the lingering effects of the pandemic.

On Thursday, City Council approved a $109.4 million general fund budget for 2024, which includes investments in infrastructure and public safety.

The budget does not include a property tax increase.

In total, the balanced budget equals $150.7 million, including the general fund budget and the $21.1 million neighborhood services fund budget, among others.

The budget, first proposed by Mayor Wanda Williams in November, specifically prioritizes projects such as street paving, upgrades to city parks and the hiring of several new police officers. The plan also factors in the spending of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money on projects like renovating the Hall Manor pool and funding affordable housing development, one-time funds that boosted this year’s budget number.

Council passed the budget after making a few minor amendments, mostly reducing raises for city employees that they felt were not deserved or adequately explained by the administration. The budget was slated to be approved on Tuesday, but was recessed for further discussion and approval on Thursday. Council voted 5-1 to approve the budget, with council member Shamaine Daniels voting against it. Council member Jocelyn Rawls was not present.

Additionally, in 2024 the city will raise residents’ monthly trash bills by $3.23, making the cost $35.57 per month.

According to city Business Administrator Dan Hartman, the fee hike is needed to offset inflation and continuously increasing expenses such as tipping fees, wage increases, vehicle costs and fuel prices.

Hartman defended the city’s decision to raise rates on Monday after Treasurer Dan Miller held a press conference that morning to state his opposition to the plan. Ultimately, council approved the measure.

“This is something that, while no one wants to have to do it, I think it is responsible to ensure that our neighborhood services fund can continue to operate from a strong position moving forward,” council member Westburn Majors said.

And while Harrisburg’s budget is impacted by rising costs, it is also affected by areas of decreased revenue, so that the city will have to “tighten its belt” in the 2024 budget, Hartman explained during a separate interview with TheBurg.

Several of the city’s sources of income have struggled to recover post-COVID, including revenue from parking, property taxes and business privilege taxes, affecting its 2024 general fund budget.

“You’re dealing with, what does the new economy look like, and how does the city balance what is the old way of taxing through what is kind of our new economy?” Hartman said.

During the pandemic, Harrisburg saw big decreases in cash flow from parking and taxes from businesses as foot traffic slowed and some shops even closed down. In the wake of COVID, the city is still experiencing losses, as people continue to telework, bringing fewer people into Harrisburg to park, shop and dine.

Harrisburg receives revenue from parking from two buckets, both of which have come up drier than usual.

In 2013, Harrisburg signed a long-term lease of its parking assets. Under the lease, the city gets money from taxes on parking. Before the pandemic, in 2019, Harrisburg brought in about $4.2 million from that bucket of funds. In 2020, that number dropped to about $3.4 million and now, as part of its 2024 budget, city officials project about $3.7 million in revenue, a figure that still hasn’t recovered to pre-pandemic levels.

Additionally, the city historically has received a few million dollars a year in “waterfall payments” from parking–a small share of the parking system’s overall revenue–but those payments dropped off during COVID. The city currently receives nothing from that stream of revenue, Hartman said.

Hartman attributes the loss in parking revenue to the effects of the pandemic, specifically as fewer people have swapped in-office work for telework.

Additionally, property tax assessment appeals have become the city’s latest financial headache, as office building owners, also impacted by COVID and work-from-home, attempt to lower their properties’ market values, thus lessening the tax revenue received by the city, county and school district.

“All of this loops around and has a direct effect on our bottom line,” Hartman explained.

The city projects a loss of several hundred thousand dollars in taxes from these properties due to reassessments.

“You can walk outside our building, look in any direction, and you’ll be seeing someone [who has appealed their assessment],” Hartman said.

Even considering the revenue losses, the 2024 budget is balanced.

One area of increased revenue for the city is earned income taxes (EIT), which, over the past several years, has jumped. Due to factors like wage increases, inflation and people getting additional jobs, the EIT the city receives has gone from around $10 million five years ago to around $17 million this past year. The 2024 budget anticipates another $1 million increase.

“That growth has exploded,” Hartman said. “That wage growth has done so much to offset drops elsewhere. But keep in mind, our costs go up every year.”

However, the city will need to figure out how to handle the long-term effects of telework.

Hartman said that Harrisburg has goals to draw businesses into the city and create more housing to boost the city’s tax base.

“That’s how you build your fix, is taking underutilized, underdeveloped areas and redeveloping them,” he said.

In other news, council approved the appointment of Rafiyqa Muhammad, Katherine Scott and Pamela Parson to the Environmental Advisory Council.

Council also appointed Quinton Davis, Adrian Selkowitz, Gia Johnson and Lakichia Carrier to the Citizen’s Law Enforcement Advisory Committee. The new committee was created by council in 2020, but its nine seats were never filled.

Thursday marked council’s final meeting of the year. Council meetings will resume in January.

If you like what we do, please support our work. Become a Friend of TheBurg!

December News Digest

November 29, 2023 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Council, School Board Members Elected

Election Day unfolded with few surprises in Harrisburg, as most city offices were uncontested for the general election.

Last month, incumbent Danielle Bowers and newcomers Crystal Davis and Lamont Jones won three, four-year seats on Harrisburg City Council. The Democrats were unchallenged as no Republicans ran in the race.

Likewise, incumbent Treasurer Dan Miller faced no Republican opposition and won another four-year term.

The Harrisburg school board race also was not competitive, as Democrats Ellis R. Roy, James Thompson, Doug Thompson Leader, Terricia Radcliff and Autumn Anderson all won four-year terms running unopposed.

For magisterial district justice, Matthew Pianka won the race for District 12-1-02, with almost two-thirds of the vote. He was unopposed on the ballot but faced opposition from Autumn Fair, who ran a vigorous write-in campaign.

For District 12-1-04 newcomer Mikaela Sloan won running unopposed, as did incumbent MDJ Hanif Johnson in District 12-1-05.

Democrats Flip County Commissioner Board

Democrats last month flipped the Dauphin County board of commissioners, taking an unexpected majority.

Challenger Justin Douglas narrowly won the third seat on the three-seat board, polling ahead of sitting Republican commissioner Chad Saylor by 147 votes.

On Election Day, Douglas held a 42-vote lead, a figure later revised up by more than 100 votes after all provisional and outstanding absentee ballots were tallied. Therefore, next year, Democrats will hold a 2-1 majority on the board for the first time in a century or more.

“I am profoundly grateful to the voters who have proven that local elections wield significant influence and that the voice of the people can bring about transformative change,” Douglas said. “This win is a testament to the power of community-driven politics, and I am honored to be entrusted with this responsibility.”

Otherwise, two long-time incumbents—Democrat George Hartwick and Republican Mike Pries—were both re-elected for four-year terms.

Elsewhere in the county, Republican Nick DiFrancesco defeated Democrat Fred Faylona for treasurer, while Democrat Bridget Whitley bettered Republican John McDonald for clerk of courts.

For recorder of deeds, incumbent Republican Jim Zugay narrowly defeated Democratic challenger Tami Dykes.

In other county races, the Republican incumbents—District Attorney Fran Chardo, Sheriff Nick Chimienti, Controller Mary Bateman and Register of Wills Jean Marfizo King—all won, running unopposed.

Harrisburg “Best Place” for Retirement

The Harrisburg metro is the top place for retirement in the nation, according to a new report.

Last month, U.S. News & World Report issued its annual “Best Places to Retire” in the United States in 2024, ranking the Harrisburg area first among the country’s 150 most populous metropolitan areas.

“It’s great to see a national publication recognizing what we already know, living and working here everyday, that Harrisburg is one of the best places to live and retire in the country,” responded Ryan Unger, president and CEO of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC.

According to U.S. News, Harrisburg took the top spot based on metrics such as affordability and health care.

“While Harrisburg isn’t necessarily regarded as affluent, it has a more affordable housing market and a lower cost of living than many of the East Coast’s larger metro areas,” according to the report.

In all, U.S. News based its ranking on six factors: affordability, health care quality, happiness, desirability, job market ratings and retiree taxes. Affordability was weighted most heavily and, for 2024, was expanded to include the comparative cost of general goods, as opposed to just housing.

Harrisburg moved up one spot from last year, when U.S. News ranked it No. 2 in the nation for retirement. The metro displaced Lancaster, which fell from No. 1 to No. 3 in the 2024 list. In all, Pennsylvania cities took seven of the top 10 positions.

Parent Task Force Formed

Harrisburg is employing the help of local parents to address an important issue.

Mayor Wanda Williams last month announced the creation of a Parent Task Force to discuss youth safety and violence prevention.

“So many of the issues we face in this city start within the walls of someone’s home. In some cases, families don’t even have that much,” said Williams in a statement. “We cannot parent from city hall, but we can be a helping hand and a listening ear, and that is what I want to come out of this task force.”

The task force includes Williams, City Council member and chair of the public safety committee, Ralph Rodriguez, Capt. Russell Winder, who oversees community policing in the Harrisburg Police Bureau, and a representative from the Harrisburg School District. City parents can sign up to participate, as well.

The city held the first meeting last month and will hold successive meetings the second Wednesday of each month, starting Jan. 10, in council chambers in Harrisburg’s MLK City Government Center, 10 N. 2nd St.

At the meetings, parents will be able to speak with city and school district officials to discuss neighborhood and family concerns and to help seek ways to prevent violence, according to the city.

Home Sales Dip, Prices Rise

Home sales in the Harrisburg area slipped in October, but prices went up, in the latest report on previously owned houses.

In the three-county region, 514 homes sold, a decrease from 589 in October 2022, as the median sales price increased to $267,000 from $245,000, according to the Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors (GHAR).

In Dauphin County, sales totaled 229 homes compared to 302 in the year-ago period, as the median price rose to $229,000 from $218,500, GHAR stated.

Cumberland County had 242 home sales, a small decrease from 254 last year, as the median price shot up to $321,000 versus $283,000 the prior October, GHAR said.

In Perry County, 34 homes sold compared to 26 last October, as the median price rose to $250,000 versus $229,000, according to GHAR.

The pace of sales was nearly unchanged, as “average days on market” stood at 18 days versus 19 days in October 2022, GHAR stated.

So Noted

EA Media Solutions last month announced its formation as a new media planning and buying agency. The agency is led by two area advertising industry veterans: Jennifer Andren and Yvonne Evans. For more information, visit www.eamediasolutions.com.

Elementary Coffee Co. and Little Amps Coffee Roasters last month released the collaborative “Phoenix” coffee blend, with proceeds helping to benefit the Broad Street Market, which suffered a devastating fire in July. The coffee is available for purchase at the retail locations of both Harrisburg-based companies.

Piper Belles Wood Fired Flatbreads debuted last month in the Broad Street Market’s stone building. Owners Dave and Kaci Shirey offer both traditional and creative pies, including several with smoked meats and homemade barbecue sauces, a specialty gained from their long-time food truck, Piper Belle’s BBQ.

santāl skin held its ribbon cutting in late October at its new location at 3540 Gettysburg Rd., Camp Hill. Owner Natalie Feaster runs the “medical spa,” which focuses on results-driven skin care products and services. For more information, visit www.santalskin.com.

Sprocket Mural Works and Carole DeSoto have been named the 2024 recipients of the Awards for Distinguished Service to Arts in the Capital Region, an annual honor bestowed by Theatre Harrisburg. Since its founding in 2014, Sprocket has mounted over 100 murals throughout central Pa., while DeSoto has supported and volunteered with numerous area arts organizations over many decades.

In Memoriam

Nevin Mindlin, a former candidate for Harrisburg mayor, died last month at age 76 at his home in Fort Myers, Fla. Mindlin was the Republican nominee for mayor in 2009 and then ran briefly as an independent in 2013. Mindlin was a staunch critic of what he perceived to be excessive spending under long-time Mayor Steve Reed and of a plan to monetize municipal parking assets to pay off the city’s deep indebtedness. He also co-founded Debt Watch Harrisburg, a taxpayer-watchdog group active during the city’s financial crisis, and the nonprofit Covenant Community Corp., which supported numerous community projects, especially in Uptown Harrisburg. Originally from Bethlehem, Mindlin lived in Harrisburg for about 40 years before moving to Florida several years ago. He is survived by his partner, Jean Cutler, his three sons and six grandchildren.

Changing Hands

Allison St., 1507: 23 Hickory LLC to Kingston Three Properties LLC, $140,000

Bellevue Rd., 1960: R. Ortiz to Easy Exit Home Solutions LLC, $50,000

Berryhill St., 2432: PA Deals LLC to K. Dodson, $125,500

Boas St., 1928: BSR Rental Trust to S. Nieves & C. Goodman, $135,000

Calder St., 205: Capozzi & Ehring Realty LLC to M. Parker & R. Artuso, $199,900

Capital St., 905: S. Mull to J. Elliott, $182,000

Carnation St., 1729: E. Tesfa to First Choice Home Buyers LLC, $65,000

Cumberland St., 213: W. Hoover & B. Shoemaker to 213 Cumberland St LLC, $173,500

Derry St., 1127: K. Purnell to T. Carberry & T. Versano, $73,000

Derry St., 2131: Global Reach LLC to O. Campoverde, $143,000

Duke St., 2523: T. & R. Scott to G. & T. Haubert, $179,000

Emerald St., 313: G&W Rentals LLC to P. Thomas, $129,900

Emerald St., 518: SPG Capital LLC to Flip Vision LLC, $74,500

Emerald St., 623: SPG Capital LLC to V. Baker, $90,000

Forster St., 1824: S. Orr to Balaci Properties LLC, $81,500

Forster St., 1914: Big Band Investments LLC to L. & L. Morales, $88,000

Fulton St., 1405: S. Orwan to C. Bindzi, $150,000

Green St., 807: T. Wetzel & H. Potteiger to H. Wehry, $270,000

Green St., 1316: R. Massey to Harrisburg Dream Homes LLC, $75,000

Green St., 1625: B. Shoemaker to A. Corby, $255,000

Green St., 1939: A. Koser to K. Hancock, $260,000

Hale Ave., 403: C. & A. Bullock to A. Ranjan, $120,000

Herr St., 1718: M. Imler to A. Middleton, $85,000

Hunter St., 1605: S. Scott to A. & M. Burkhart, $144,000

Jefferson St., 2552 & 619 Radnor St.: Teamsters Local 776 to NASR Consultant Group Inc., $415,000

Kensington St., 2115: T. Mason to T. Thai, $52,000

Kensington St., 2266: H. Alcantara to G. Aponte, $135,000

Liberty St., 1343: SRC Capital LLC to RosaRuth Properties LLC, $62,000

Logan St., 2230: L. Murrell & E. Bey to L. Rivera, $80,000

Logan St., 2345: Enterprise 0 LLC to Ginsberg Holdings LLC, $62,500

Luce St., 2311: C. Dellmuth to Paramount Sol LLC, $105,000

Luce St., 2357: DTJ Associates LLC to T. Nguyen, $125,000

Market St., 2046: Twelfth Root LLC to Annn Investment LLC, $105,000

Naudain St., 1638: M. Holston to A&K Investments Partnership LLC, $70,000

North St., 260: TJC East Properties LLC to A. Sachs, $261,000

North St., 1613: Y. Refae to L. & P. Weeks, $105,000

N. 3rd St., 514: S. Wojdak & J. Malady to MWH North of Liberty LLC, $120,000

N. 3rd St., 1700: SF Rentals LLC to Z. & S. Pelkey, $199,950

N. 4th St., 2138: J. Almonte to K. Chea, $142,500

N. 6th St., 2517: B. Debeljak to A. Spence, $150,000

N. 6th St., 2604: Zion Management LLC to Z&E Holdings LLC, $120,000

N. 6th St., 2656: L. & L. Wade to M. Gomez, $75,000

N. 6th St., 2665: SPG Capital LLC to C. Bowers, $134,900

N. 16th St., 1019: A&K Investments Partnership LLC to A. Disla, $200,000

N. 16th St., 1200: W. Morton to C. Alcantara & P. Rodriguez, $110,000

N. 16th St., 1201: R. Vega to J. Morales, $135,000

N. 18th St., 72: Link Investments Properties LLC & Premier Property Management to Global Reach LLC, $66,000

N. 18th St., 84: D. & R. Requa to A. Levejac, $55,000

N. 18th St., 815: Dobson Family Limited Partnership to J. Warren, $91,200

N. 18th St., 1001 & 1800 Boas St.: Harrisburg School District to Fernandez Realty Affordable Homes LLC, $240,000

N. 19th St., 719: J. Roberts to S. Cyprys, $95,600

N. Front St., 1601: BBHQ LLC to Third Street Realty Co., $625,000

Oxford St., 609: L. Williams to N. Hufford, $120,000

Penn St., 1723: JD CPW 2013 LLC to B. Hall, $175,000

Race St., 556: J. Wheaton to C. Wheaton, $200,000

Reel St., 2734: MS AM Properties Inc. to I. Bah, $140,000

Seneca St., 652: C. & D. McKee to D. Boyle, $58,000

South St., 105: 608 N. Third LLC to J. Unti, $150,000

S. 12th St., 1522: SPG Capital LLC to A. Wood, $95,000

S. 14th St., 309: L. Reyes to 3DSt LLC, $110,000

S. 14th St., 339: A. Araujo to A. Moreta, $90,000

S. 15th St., 27: SRC Capital LLC to E. Rivera, $62,000

S. 16th St., 900: C. Gillespie to P. & B. Singh, $100,000

S. 16th St., 902: B. Owens to JR Soto Construction LLC, $125,000

S. 16th St., 904A: B. Owens to A. Bouhach, $84,000

S. 19th St., 1340: S. Orr to M. Clarke, $135,000

S. 25th St., 602: D. Glatfelter to M. Orea & L. Luna, $110,000

S. 25th St., 732: H. Alcantara to P. Bullock, $155,000

S. Front St., 591: M. Follett to T. Buehler, $265,000

State St., 1410: S. Kochis to SNB Real Estate Solutions LLC, $90,000

State St., 1618: D. & T. Welsh & Habitat for Humanity to R. Tracey, $143,800

State St., 1907: S. Branch to DTJ Associates LLC, $65,000

Susquehanna St., 1716: S. Goodman & R. Xu to E. Helmick & G. Baldwin, $171,000

Swatara St., 2113: S. Orr to A. Spence, $110,000

Swatara St., 2148: N. Cole to J. Colon & Y. Mendez, $115,000

Sycamore St., 1725: M. & N. Bria to W. Winters & C. Deane, $120,000

Sylvan Terr., 134: Enterprise O LLC to Sky Resort Rentals LLC, $60,000

Verbeke St., 226: J. Murison to C. McCoy, $199,900

Verbeke St., 1424: SPG Capital LLC to P. & T. Eiland, $149,900

Whitehall St., 1849: Best By LLC to Zac Penn LLC, $55,500

Wiconisco St., 626: C. Boddie, D. Branch & A. Haygood to M. Morgan, $55,000

Harrisburg property sales, October 2023, greater than $50,000. Source: Dauphin County. Data is assumed to be accurate.

If you like what we do, please support our work. Become a Friend of TheBurg!

You May Also Like

You May Also Like

You May Also Like

You May Also Like

You May Also Like

You May Also Like

You May Also Like

You May Also Like

You May Also Like

You May Also Like