Private property rights violated by Harrisburg Bureau of Codes, allegedly directed by Mayor: Federal Lawsuit
Former Codes Official Arden Emerick testified under oath to Magisterial District Justice Margeram that he was specifically directed by the mayor to cite the owner of 333 S. 18th Street for codes violations. This tactic was used in conjunction with the scheme to undervalue real estate in Allison Hill.
Harrisburg Mayor Papenfuse named in federal lawsuit for alleged real estate scheme involving tax sale
HRA initiated neighborhood rezoning which created land use restrictions, increased taxes, and other financial burdens, with the end goal to eventually take over real estate parcels at a fraction of market value through tax sales using straw buyers.
County commissioner named in federal lawsuit for alleged real estate scheme involving tax sale
Harrisburg, PA – A lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania alleges City of Harrisburg, and Dauphin County officials […]
Harrisburg officials named in federal lawsuit for alleged real estate scheme
Several high profile figures are named in the lawsuit including Harrisburg Mayor Eric Papenfuse, and Dauphin County Commissioner George Hartwick.
The plaintiffs claim that the defendants targeted private property owners as part of an illegal rezoning plan coordinated by the Harrisburg Redevelopment Authority.
George Hartwick not present during Dauphin County Commissioners Reorganization Meeting
Dauphin County Democrats are questioning their representation after County Commissioner George Hartwick was a no-show for the first organization meeting of the 4-year term.
Commissioner Jeff Haste remained the Chairman, and Commissioner Mike Pries retained his Vice Chairman position.
Derry Township Police Department Announces Passing of Officer Michael L. Henry
Officer Henry passed on Thursday, December 2nd at the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
Swatara Township approves 2020 budget with tax decrease
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the township’s 2020 Budget during its December 11th meeting. The budget calls for a reduction in the property tax millage. Included in the budget is $18,001,785 in expenses.
Job fair in Harrisburg offering $400 signing bonus, $31k entry level positions
A recruitment event in Swatara Township is offering entry level jobs starting at $31,000.
Interviews will be conducted all week, on the spot for qualified candidates.
Brad Koplinski campaigned door to door, walked with kids in Derry Township, then charged with child porn
Pa Democrat Committee person Brad Koplinski was charged with 15 felony counts of child pornography after admitting to at least 36 previous instances.
Prior to his arrest, the Derry Township Democrats campaigned with Koplinski, knocking on doors and walking with kids in the Hershey Halloween Parade.
George Scott’s former campaign manager busted for child pornography, Cole Goodman’s campaign partner
Eugene Depasquale, Rogette Harris, Cole Goodman, and other popular Dauphin County Democrats campaigned with Koplinski despite the concerns expressed by citizens regarding his suspected criminal activity.
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