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Geist Supports Legislation that Would Clean Up and Revitalize Blighted Properties

Seeking to assist municipalities reclaim blighted or abandoned properties, Rep. Rick Geist (R-Altoona) is co-sponsoring legislation that would pave the way for local governments...

Senate Passes Mortgage Reform Package

Harrisburg, March 12, 2008 -- A package of bills to protect future mortgage borrowers was sent to the House of Representatives with overwhelming passage...

Moyer Urges House Leaders to Bring Property Tax Bills Up for a Vote

HARRISBURG – During a recent visit to Holy Savior Church in Norristown, Rep. Jay Moyer (R-Montgomery) discussed his property tax reform legislation and called...

Metro Commercial Tops $1 Billion in Transaction Considerations

Major milestone reached by region’s premier retail real estate firm CONSHOHOCKEN, PA – February 27, 2008 – Metro Commercial, one of the region’s largest full-service...

State to Invest $5 Million in Newbury Market Development in Allegheny County

BRIDGEVILLE – A $5 million investment by the commonwealth will help transform a vacant industrial property in South Fayette Township into a mixed-use retail,...

Green Affordable Housing Grants

Enterprise announces that Green Community grant funds of up to $50,000 per project are now available for developers committed to providing "green" affordable housing....

Metro Commercial Represents Verizon in Leasing Over 24,000 Square Feet

Plans include the opening of a grocery-anchored retail center CONSHOHOCKEN, PA – February 7, 2008 – City of Millville Mayor James Quinn says that plans...

Congressman Shuster Announces Funding for Seniors Housing Project

Grant Program’s Funding for Chambersburg Housing Now Tops $1 million Chambersburg, PA, February 13, 2008 - Bill Shuster (PA-09) today announced a $275,000 grant that...

Realtors honor five for industry service

The Realtors Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh announced its top award winners for 2007 at a Feb. 1, 2008, Mardi Gras gala Downtown. The 2,800-person...

Metro Commercial Joins Millville’s Revitalization Efforts

Plans include the opening of a grocery-anchored retail center CONSHOHOCKEN, PA – February 7, 2008 – City of Millville Mayor James Quinn says that plans...

Berks Seniors Benefit by Three-Fold Increase in Property Tax and Rent Rebate Checks; New...

Harrisburg, February 6, 2008 - With thousands more Berks County seniors qualifying for and receiving property tax and/or rent rebate checks this past year,...

GOVERNOR RENDELL ENCOURAGES SENIORS TO APPLY FOR 2007 PROPERTY TAX/RENT REBATE

Forms Mailed to Seniors, Residents with Disabilities for Rebates up to $650 HARRISBURG – Governor Edward G. Rendell today encouraged senior citizens and residents...

Housing Market Woes Endanger PA Economy, Keystone Research Finds

The first detailed study of the housing market in Pennsylvania and its major economic regions is being released today by the Keystone Research Center...

Metro Commercial Adds Further Panache to Rittenhouse Row

True Religion Apparel expected to open in spring of 2008 CONSHOHOCKEN, PA – February 1, 2008 – Metro Commercial President Steve Gartner is doing his...

Marsico Issues Statement on the House Passing Legislation to Eliminate Property Taxes for Seniors

January 30, 2008 - Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Lower Paxton) issued the following statement today regarding the overwhelming support in the House of Representatives for...

PAMB Offers Homeowners Tips to Prepare for Upcoming Tax Season

Harrisburg, PA - January 21, 2008 - With the New Year upon us people are likely gathering their tax documents and scheduling an appointment with their...

Centre County Affordable Housing Document Goes National

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently distributed Centre County’s affordable housing “toolkit” to more than 170 municipalities across the Nation....

PA Is Hotspot For International Homebuyers

Foreign Homebuyers Find Pennsylvania Real Estate a Good Investment, According to NAR Survey HARRISBURG, Pa. - Jan.10, 2008 - When it comes to purchasing homes, more...

Governor Rendell announces sale of Philadelphia State Office Building taxpayers will save more than...

HARRISBURG – Jan. 16, 2008 - Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced that, after a competitive bidding process, the Philadelphia State Office Building at...

Senator Specter Announces Energy Aid for Pennsylvania

January 16, 2008 - Senator Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has provided $44.287 million to...

Popular Government & Nonprofit Press Releases

PHA To Use On-line Housing Applications For First Time

Philadelphia, PA - March 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Philadelphia Housing Authority announced today it would begin accepting applications for the Housing Choice Voucher Program on-line, through its Web site, pha.phila.gov.

Recent Government & Nonprofit Press Releases

Governor Wolf Outlines How Restore Pennsylvania Will Benefit Municipalities

Building on his commitment to support Pennsylvania’s communities, Governor Tom Wolf spoke at the Pennsylvania Municipal League’s Capitol Conference to outline how Restore Pennsylvania will benefit municipalities and overhaul Pennsylvania’s infrastructure.