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Former incinerator site to be cleaned up for business

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A former municipal incinerator site in Wilkes-Barre Township will be cleaned of hazardous soil in preparation for new business properties, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The former incinerator site on North Sherman Street, near the area historically known as Diamond Patch, is target of a […]

Wilkes-Barre Township, PA · 9h

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This Charming Pennsylvania Town Is So Affordable, Retirees Say Social Security Covers Everything

There’s a town in northwestern Pennsylvania where your retirement money doesn’t disappear the moment you open your wallet, and its name is Titusville. If you haven’t heard of it, that’s not your fault, but it is your loss, and today you’re fixing that. Titusville sits...

Titusville, PA · 9d
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Investors Are Quietly Buying Up These 9 Pennsylvania Towns, And Locals Have Noticed

One Pennsylvania town on this list was renamed after an Olympic champion who never set foot in it while he was alive. That kind of oddball backstory is exactly what draws buyers today. Old main streets, historic homes, and walkable downtowns are getting a second look. Some of these towns...

Pennsylvania · 3d
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The Money Overview

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Senior homeowners in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Oregon, Idaho and Michigan face property tax relief deadlines, from Oregon’s Dec. 1 late filing to Pennsylvania’s Dec. 31 rebate

Senior homeowners in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Oregon, Idaho and Michigan face property tax relief filing dates that start with Oregon’s Dec. 1 cutoff for late deferral applications and run through Pennsylvania’s Dec. 31 rebate deadline. Idaho’s window does not open until Jan. 1, and Michigan’s homestead credit stays claimable for years. Each state sets its own […] The post Senior homeowners in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Oregon, Idaho and Michigan face property tax relief deadlines, from Oregon’s Dec. 1 late filing to Pennsylvania’s Dec. 31 rebate appeared first on The Money Overview .

Pennsylvania · 3d

People

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Woman Reveals the Unexpected Setback of Building Her Home on Land with Historic Cemetery (Exclusive)

After selling her Maryland home, Heidi Keeney moved back to Pennsylvania to build a cottage near her parents, but the project has taken far longer than she ever imagined

Pennsylvania · 1d

The National Law Review

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When Different Lot Rents Are Lawful: Applying the MHCRA’s “Same or Similar Category” Rule

The Pennsylvania Manufactured Home Community Rights Act (“MHCRA”) does not require every homesite in a manufactured home community to carry identical rent, fees, or charges. It does, however, require that rental charges and rules be uniformly applied to residents and prospective residents in the “same or similar category.” 68 P.S. § 398.4(b). But, what does the “same or similar category” mean? The MHCRA Standard For community owners and operators, the practical question is not simply whether Lot 12 costs more than Lot 13. The question is whether the community can identify, apply, and document a legitimate category-based reason for the difference. Section 398.4 of the MHCRA permits a community owner to establish fair and reasonable rules related to the health, safety, and upkeep of the community, provided they are not arbitrary or capricious. It also requires uniform application of “all rules or rental charges” to lessees or prospective occupants of the same or similar category. “Rental charges” should be treated broadly for compliance purposes. Accordingly, a community should not analyze lot rent in isolation. The category analysis should encompass the entire recurring economic package charged by the owner or operator: lot rent; amenity-related charges; water, sewer, trash, cable, internet, fuel,

Pennsylvania · 1d

The Cool Down

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New Pennsylvania law requires sellers to disclose home's flood history, flood-insurance

Sellers must begin compliance by summer 2028.

Pennsylvania · 2d

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Wilder & J.P. Morgan Asset Management acquire 257,000 s/f shopping center in PA

HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA — Wilder announced the acquisition of The Marketplace at Huntingdon Valley, a 257,000 s/f community shopping center in Pennsylvania, through a newly formed investment partnership with investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Located at 2010 County Line Rd. in Huntingdon Valley, the center is anchored...

Pennsylvania · 2d

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PA Auctions Off Former Rockview Items

A wide array of surplus items from the recently shuttered Rockview State Prison in Centre County, has officially hit the auction block, even as the ultimate fate of the facility’s thousands of acres of valuable real estate remains fiercely contested. The online liquidation, hosted on the Pennsylvania Department of General Services website, features everything from industrial power tools and office desks to a prison basketball hoop. Following the closure of the historic Centre County institution, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections conducted a comprehensive inventory of the prison’s assets. State officials prioritized transferring reusable equipment to neighboring facilities, including the nearby SCI Benner Township, before handing the remaining surplus over to General Services for public sale. The sale comes amid a total standstill regarding the future of the massive state-owned footprint. While a portion of the property has already been earmarked for absorption by SCI Benner, the destiny of the remaining thousands of acres is fueling intense local speculation. Area stakeholders view the site as a premier development opportunity. Local real estate experts have described the vacant expanse as potentially the most valuable piece of real estate in the Commonwealth, comparing the open acreage to a “clean canvas” for future builders and planners.

Centre County, PA · 4d

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11 Pennsylvania Towns Where Rising Property Taxes Are Making Residents Consider Moving

Property taxes can change the way a family feels about home. Across Pennsylvania, many homeowners are looking more closely at their tax bills and wondering how much longer their budgets can stretch. A higher bill can affect retirees on fixed incomes, young families saving for school needs, and longtime residents who simply want to stay in the communities they love. Property taxes can also become an important part of the decision when someone is comparing homes, planning a move, or thinking about retirement.

Pennsylvania · 9d

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Bob Brooks Defeats Ryan Mackenzie in 7th LV Congressional Race

HARRISBURG — Democrat Bob Brooks defeated Republican incumbent Ryan Mackenzie in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District race Tuesday. The Associated Press called the race just before 10:30 p.m. According to unofficial results, Brooks captured roughly 56 percent of the vote and Mackenzie received 44 percent in Tuesday’s election.

Pennsylvania · 2d

NorthcentralPA.com

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Demolition scheduled for former Triangle Tavern

Loyalsock Township, Pa. — Demolition is slated soon for the former Triangle Tavern building on Shiffler Avenue in Loyalsock Township. Township manager Bill Burdett said a Journey Bank branch building with a drive-through will be built in its place. "Journey Bank is going to occupy that lot and the adjacent lot," Burdett said, referring to the lot where the former Keystone Furniture Restoration stands. The nearby clothing store, Colony Classics, will remain, according to Burdett. Burdett was not aware of a scheduled date yet for demolition, but expects it will occur by sometime this week. Fencing was recently put around the historic pink building, which is close to 100 years old. The Triangle Tavern closed in 2013 after operating as a popular Italian restaurant for more than 50 years under the Casale family. The building at 300 Shiffler Avenue has stood vacant since, with several interested buyers over the years. Several years ago, Harkness Real Estate Partners proposed to build an apartment and retail complex in its place but those plans fell through. Now, after sitting empty for close to 13 years there will be movement with redevelopment. "We're happy to see something go in there," Burdett said. In other

Loyalsock Township, PA · 11d

WTAJ

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Pennsylvania Senator wants to eliminate property tax for certain mobile homes

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — With talk of taxes — be it gas, property or school taxes — being a hot topic, one legislator wants to prevent unfair taxation on owners of mobile homes. Senator Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland/Dauphin/Perry) published a memorandum Oct. 30 stating he intends to introduce legislation to protect homeowners from unfair double taxation […]

Pennsylvania · 5d

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New Pennsylvania law requires sellers to disclose home's flood history, flood-insurance

Even if a home experienced just a few inches of flooding on its bottom floor, the result could be tens of thousands of dollars in damage. However, to date, Pennsylvania homeowners have had to disclose relatively little information about a property's flood history and potential flood risk to potential buyers.

Pennsylvania · 2d

PHL17

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Josh Shapiro wins second term as Governor of Pennsylvania | PHL17 Morning News

Pennsylvania · 2d

Centre Daily Times

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Centre County property with centurylong history as restaurant, event space up for sale

Soaring over the top of Mount Nittany, a bald eagle surveys the landmark that has stood the test of time for more than 100 years. The Mt. Nittany Overlook Event Center has the best view of the rolling terrain of Penns Valley, and the eagle swoops in to see who is standing in the parking lot near the blooming flower beds. Mt. Nittany Overlook Event Center sits atop Mount Nittany (aka Centre Hall mountain) between Centre Hall and Pleasant Gap. Visitors walking into the building find a reception desk, on this day staffed by Kit Henshaw. “I like to watch the hawks fly by,” she said as she walked to the back porch to show off the peak mid-October foliage from the top. “When I have time to sit and watch them, that is,” she added, smiling. As co-owner of the property with her husband, Harrison Schailey, Henshaw spends much of her time in her office, on the computer, responding to booking requests and making plans for parties that are booked into 2027: weddings, retirements, training sessions, memorial services, all the hallmarks of life. The Mt. Nittany Overlook Event Center is for sale . The historic property has cycled through

Centre County, PA · 5d

People

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Woman Buys 4-Acres of Land with Historic Cemetery Dating Back to the 1700s to Build Dream Home (Exclusive)

Heidi Keeney tells PEOPLE she wanted the wooded property as soon as her parents mentioned it, but owning the land meant taking responsibility for a historic cemetery

Pennsylvania · 7d

FOX 43

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Gov. Shapiro makes final case for reelection

Pennsylvania · 4d

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Local mobile home tenants confront corporate landlord in NJ over poor conditions

Mobile home tenants from northwestern Pennsylvania traveled nearly 400 miles to Ramsey, New Jersey, to confront corporate landlord Regal Communities at its headquarters after a rent strike launched six months ago failed to yield property repairs. According to tenants, monthly rental rates increased under Regal Communities while routine property maintenance...

Ramsey, NJ · 7d

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Which Pays Off Better, Mixed-Use or Pure Residential?

A developer considering a site beside a busy shopping street may have two viable plans. One keeps the entire building residential. The other reserves the ground floor for shops or offices, with apartments above. Commercial leases could bring in additional rent, but the building would have to serve businesses and residents whose needs do not always fit neatly together.

Pennsylvania · 7d