In Gardens case, progressives reap what they sow
“The question concerns a redevelopment plan in the Philadelphia suburb of Mount Holly. Officials there have been razing homes in the low-income Mount Holly Gardens neighborhood with an eye toward building fancier homes (some costing…
Council prepares for vote on Barclay site
“Final approval of land development plans for the Barclay property will come down to a vote Tuesday after lengthy petitions by residents at Monday’s work session. Aside from the land development plans, much of the…
BASD won’t buy homes near Nitschmann Middle School
“Bethlehem Area School District appears to be backing away from a proposal to buy homes along Union Boulevard to make room to build a Nitschmann Middle School. The school board took no votes at Monday’s…
Chester County land sale marks end of long battle for Saha family, Delco natives
“The Saha family – Delaware County natives – rocketed into the headlines a decade ago when they dug in to fight a municipal land grab in an eminent domain case that sparked national headlines. The…
Lancaster County’s use of eminent domain for bridge project under fire by landowner
“Lancaster County commissioners intend to use eminent domain to take part of a West Lampeter Township property owner’s land for a bridge replacement project. Commissioners Scott Martin and Craig Lehman said it was unfortunate the…
County takes small portion of private property in West Lampeter Township
“Saying they had no choice and that replacing the Eckman Road bridge is a safety issue, county commissioners Wednesday used eminent domain to take a small portion of private property in West Lampeter Township. Commissioner…
Landowners plan to fight pipeline work
“Sunoco Logistics Partners LP took action in Common Pleas Court last week to force three families to give up rights of way in Hempfield, Penn and South Huntingdon townships. The Philadelphia company wants to pipe…
Tattoo parlor in Shamokin’s crosshairs for eminent domain
“City council is pursuing eminent domain to acquire a tattoo parlor on North Market Street. The plan is to knock it down to make way for an upgraded rail crossing near Market and Water streets….
Nitschmann neighbors: No interest in selling
“On Tuesday morning, after 18 years in her dream home, Donna read in the newspaper that Bethlehem Area School District is talking about buying properties on her block to make way for the new Nitschmann…
Manheim a step closer to acquire land for new police station
“Council unanimously approved a measure allowing borough manager Mark Stivers and council president Bonnie Martin to negotiate the purchase of a 1.0-acre tract at 213 N. Charlotte St., home to American Legion Ammon K. Gibble…