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10 | theburg | 08.16 HoUsinG sales UP Housing sales in the Harrisburg area continued their upward climb, according to the Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors. GHAR reported that sales totaled 1,101 units in June versus 905 in the year-ago period for the area that includes all of Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry counties and parts of York, Lebanon and Juniata counties. e median sales price rose to $175,000 from $173,500, while average days on the market dipped to 65 from 79 compared to June 2015, said GHAR. ParkinG deFaUlT deClared Harrisburg last month declared the entities that run the city's parking system to be in default of their complex, long-term leasing agreement. e Harrisburg Parking Authority voted to send a default notice to the Pennsylvania Economic Development Finance Agency over nearly $1.5 million in payments the city claims it is owed. Under the agreement, Harrisburg stands first in line for "waterfall" payments, which is money left over after operating expenses and debt payments. However, in the agreement's first two years, the system did not generate enough money from fees and tickets to pay the city's full share. e sides are now in dispute over what happens when revenue falls short. e parties have 90 days to resolve the issue. If not, the matter could be turned over to a judge to decide. neW PoliCe Hires Harrisburg last month swore in seven new police officers to replace officers who are retiring or have left the force. e city has about 130 sworn officers, unchanged over the past few years. e budget allows for 141 officers. Police Chief omas Carter said that his department has had problems maintaining manpower because some long-term officers are retiring, while others are departing for nearby jurisdictions that offer higher pay and a less stressful work environment. so noTed Hershey-Harrisburg Regional Visitors Bureau last month launched the Hershey Harrisburg Sports & Events Authority to attract more sports tourism and large- scale event business to the region. e announcement was made during the kickoff to the 3rd Annual Mecum Auction at the PA Farm Show Complex. Harrisburg International Airport last month reached an agreement with Uber to allow the car-sharing service to operate at the airport. Uber expanded into the Harrisburg area early last year, but had been prevented from picking up or dropping off airline passengers. Raising the Bar bakery opened last month in the stone building of the Broad Street Market, offering a wide selection of freshly baked breads, cookies, muffins and other treats. Owners Casey Callahan and Timishia Goodson are veterans of Caio! Bakery in downtown Harrisburg.

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