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Foreclosure battle over former Bishop McDevitt High School ends with sale pending A foreclosure case related to the former Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg appears to have been settled. Property owner William Penn Holding Inc. settled the foreclosure action brought by lenders, according to a court filingThe terms of the settlement were not disclosed. The next step is a sale of the property, according to William Penn principal Jeremy Hunter. The building currently houses The Bridge Eco Village, an organization working to renovate the former school into a multi-purpose community hub. Hunter said he hopes to close the sale before the end of the year Check out local news and biznewsPA’s new subscription offering here: https://lnkd.in/enCGfhXE #Court #News #LocalNews #education #Sale #Property #EcoVillage #Renovation

Union drops charges against Clemens after private settlement United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 152 has withdrawn labor charges against Clemens Food Group, following a private agreement between the two sides. The union filed a grievance in October, accusing Clemens of violating labor laws while negotiating a contract with workers following Clemens' purchase of a Lancaster pork processing plant earlier this year. Clemens eventually shuttered the plant, idling more than 190 workers. In the agreement, Clemens continued medical coverage and increased severance benefits for laid-off employees represented by the UFCW. The plant, formerly owned by Kunzler & Co., closed on Dec. 7 and is being marketed for sale at a price of $3.995 million. Check out local news and biznewsPA’s new subscription offering here: https://lnkd.in/enCGfhXE #Business #Pennsylvania #LocalNews #News #LocalNewsMatters #unionsettlement #coverage #laborlaws

FERC approves permit for controversial hydroelectric project along Susquehanna River Despite stern opposition from local citizens, environmentalists and elected officials, federal regulators approved a controversial initial permit for a $2.3 billion hydroelectric project along the Susquehanna River in York County, The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission granted York Energy Storage LLC four years to study the feasibility of the pumped-storage energy facility, which would require creating a 580-acre reservoir above the river to generate up to 858 megawatts of power. Critics fear the project will destroy farmland, recreational areas and local ecosystems, while supporters frame it as key to supporting renewable energy. Check out local news and biznewsPA’s new subscription offering here: https://lnkd.in/enCGfhXE #Yorkcountypa #susquehannariver #localnews #news #hydroelectric #localprojects

Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules against $2M tax refund for Alcatel-Lucent Pennsylvania dodged a fiscal bullet in the wake of a decision by the state's highest court. The case involved a $2 million refund request by French telecom company Alcatel-Lucent, based on a now-discarded tax rule. The Commonwealth Court originally ruled in favor of the refund, but the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decided against it, citing potential costs to the state of about $358 million in all. The amount is based on companies making claims similar to Alcatel’s. Alcatel has appealed and is seeking another hearing in front of Commonwealth Court. Check out local news and BiznewsPA’s new subscription offering here: https://lnkd.in/enCGfhXE #news #localnews #pennsylvania #alcatellucent #court #pennsylvaniasupremecourt #commonwealthcourt

Troubled Harrisburg apartment complex set to change hands A proposed settlement filed last month aims to resolve a running dispute between Harrisburg city officials and the owner of Governor's Square, a 222-unit apartment complex. Under the agreement, Maryland-based Uptown Partners LP would turn over control of the property to an independent receiver and convert its bankruptcy from Chapter 11 reorganization to a Chapter 7 liquidation. The move ends months of tension over the deteriorating condition of the property, numerous code violations, and disputes over how to sell the complex. The deal would let the city or a receiver continue trying to find a buyer while ensuring the property meets HUD standards for affordable housing. Check out local news and biznewsPA’s subscription offering here: https://lnkd.in/enCGfhXE #News #LocalNews #Pennsylvania #Harrisburg #Maryland #apartments

Studies show auto IRAs are making retirement savings easier. Is Pennsylvania next? State-backed retirement plans, particularly auto-IRA programs, are showing positive impacts on savings, with workers 20% more likely to contribute and saving 18% more on average if they live in states offering the programs, according to a study by payroll services company Gusto. Seventeen states have adopted such programs, which automatically enroll employees in state-run IRAs if their employers don't offer retirement benefits, though employees can opt-out. Despite years of debate, Pennsylvania has yet to enact a similar program. Supporters argue auto IRAs would help boost retirement savings and reduce reliance on state assistance, while critics worry it could penalize employers and compete with private plans Check out local news and biznewsPA’s subscription offering here: https://lnkd.in/enCGfhXE

Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute to relocate after failing to secure a new lease The Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute is relocating from its current location on the former Polyclinic campus in Harrisburg after failing to reach a new lease agreement with UPMC. Penn State Health is moving the institute’s inpatient services to Holy Spirit Medical Center, a hospital in East Pennsboro Township that the health system acquired in 2020. The institute is also working to secure a new location in Harrisburg for outpatient services and an opioid treatment clinic. The relocation, which is expected to be completed by September 2026, follows a failed negotiation for a new lease with UPMC, which had been in talks with Penn State Health since January. Check out local news and biznewsPA’s new subscription offering here: https://lnkd.in/enCGfhXE #pennsylvania #pennstate #harrisburg #UPMC #news #localnews #business #medical

Anthony Worrall expands business portfolio with acquisition of SECCO Electric, keeping company local and service-focused. Anthony Worrall, a Harrisburg-area business owner, has acquired SECCO Electric, a commercial contractor based in Lower Allen Township, adding it to his portfolio, which already includes Reynolds Restoration Services and IT firm Everound. SECCO, founded in 1969, was previously owned by Barry Kindt, who chose to sell to Worrall to keep the company locally managed while maintaining its focus on customer service. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Kindt will retain ownership of his residential HVAC business, Pronto Plumbing. Worrall was advised by Murphy McCormack Capital Advisors and Barley Snyder, while Footprint Capital and McNees Wallace & Nurick represented Kindt. Check out local news and biznewsPA’s subscription offering here: https://lnkd.in/enCGfhXE #Business #News #LocalNews #Harrisburg #Pennsylvania

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Valley Supply was acquired by national supplier White Cap Valley Supply Inc., a Mechanicsburg-area distributor of construction products, has been acquired by White Cap, an Atlanta-based construction supplies company. While terms of the deal were not disclosed, Valley Supply will retain its name and leadership under Harvey Sipe and Linda Foster, who plan to grow the business with White Cap's support. Founded in 1977 and employing 22 people, Valley Supply operates out of a 20,000-square-foot facility in Upper Allen Township. White Cap, a larger construction supply distributor with over 10,500 employees across North America, has acquired local suppliers. Local pickups include York County-based Tri-Boro Construction Supplies in 2023. Catch up on local news and check out biznewsPA’s new account features subscription offering here: https://lnkd.in/enCGfhXE #Construction #Business #News #LocalNews #Offering #Subscribe #Mechanicsburgh #CentralPA