We previously wrote about the speculation that the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia would be forced to sell some of its residential real estate for financial reasons. Now, the archdiocese has announced that it will, indeed, be forced to sell some holdings...
Developer, township at odds over building on parcel
A developer seeking to build a hotel in a suburban Philadelphia area has submitted a new proposal that it hopes will please the area zoning board and end a pending appeal.The developer has provided zoning officials in Plymouth Township, Pennsylvania, with changes to...
Court strikes down drilling act
In a victory for communities and a punishing blow to the governor, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has ruled that local zoning boards can decide whether they want to allow oil and natural gas drilling in their area.The court's 4-3 vote also could severely limit...
Pa. health insurer buying properties
A Pennsylvania health insurance company is amassing commercial real estate property in the western part of the state, trying to acquire enough lands to open facilities to serve its new $1 billion health-care system, according to reports.The insurer has used shell...
Court rules against borough in property dispute
The Court of Common Pleas in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, has ruled that a local zoning board is wrong for telling a man he cannot maintain his upgraded garage on his property in Indian Lake.The man owns a home in the borough and converted his 1,085-square-foot...
