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Yahoo
15 minutes ago
- Business
- Yahoo
What's up with all the scaffolding at the York County Admin Center? Here's what to know.
Did you notice the scaffolding outside the York County Administrative Center downtown? It's part of a multi-phased building renovation and preservation initiative to restore the 127-year-old building. Following the move of the courthouse to the current York County Judicial Center in 2004, the county chose to preserve and renovate the historic courthouse building, transforming it into the York County Administrative Center since 2006, according to a media relations spokesperson for York County. The first phases of the renovation were completed in 2024 at a total cost of $338,500. The current phases of the project include extensive repairs and renovations to the building's north-side exterior, including repairs to the existing masonry by fixing and replacing any damaged stones, repairing and upgrading windows, as well general repairs and exterior cleaning, which is expected to be completed by late summer or early fall this year. These improvements are needed to ensure this historic building is well-maintained and preserved for future generations. According to a spokesperson, the total cost of the current project is $1.185 million, funded through a capital improvement fund, rather than the county's General Fund operating budget. This article originally appeared on York Daily Record: What's up with all the scaffolding at the York County PA Admin Center? Solve the daily Crossword
BBC News
3 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
Bedford's St Paul's Square closes for five weeks for regeneration
Part of a town centre square will be closed for over a month as part of a £4m renovation project. The south side of St Paul's Square in Bedford is shut to all vehicles until Friday 29 August so drainage and resurfacing work can take place.A closure will be in place from the junction with the High Street to Horne Lane as part of "revitalisation" work, Bedford Borough Council councillor Andrea Spice said there would be "some short-term disruption" that the council was working to minimise. The project includes replacing paving slabs and kerbs, widening pedestrian walkways and creating a space for outdoor events, with funds coming through the Bedford Town Deal, which has seen £22.6m worth of government investment in the town. Samantha Laycock, chairman of the Bedford Town Deal Board, said it was part of "our vision to transform Bedford town centre into a more attractive, accessible, and people-focused place". "The improvements to St Paul's Square will not only enhance the look and feel of this historic space but also support local businesses and encourage more people to spend time in the town."Spice, portfolio holder for economic growth, planning and prosperity, said: "While this phase of the project involves some short-term disruption, we're doing everything we can to minimise the impact and make sure people are kept informed throughout the works."Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times, the authority said. Traffic approaching from the High Street will be diverted via St Mary's Street, St John's Street, Kingsway, Cauldwell Street and Prebend StreetTraffic approaching from Cauldwell Street will be diverted either via Prebend Street or via St Mary's Street, The Embankment, Newnham Street, St Cuthberts Street, St Peter's Street, Dame Alice Street to Bromham RoadAccess for residents and businesses will be via River Street and Horne LaneBus services travelling from south of the river, will be diverted via Prebend Street, Midland Road and Greyfriars to the bus stationSouthbound bus services will operate as normal through St Paul's SquareNorthbound bus stops will not be in use outside Borough Hall, Bedford College and Horne Lane Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Fox News
7 hours ago
- Business
- Fox News
Federal Housing Finance Agency director pledges to ‘get to the bottom' of Fed's renovation plan
Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency Bill Pulte shares his concerns about the Federal Reserve's $2.5 billion renovation plan on 'The Ingraham Angle.'
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Are Selling U.K. Farmhouse for $30 Million—After Living There for Just One Month
Comedian Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, are preparing to list their sprawling U.K. farmhouse for a staggering $30 million—after living there for just one month before moving on to a larger, more modern estate. DeGeneres, 67, and de Rossi, 52, purchased the 43-acre property in June 2024 for $20 million and proceeded to carry out an extensive renovation. However, just one month after moving in, the duo had already decided to move on—having snapped up a much more extravagant dwelling that boasts a very different aesthetic from the historic stone farmhouse they have now put on the market. Speaking to the Wall Street Journal, DeGeneres explained that she and her spouse made the decision to purchase a second home because it offered more space for de Rossi's horses, which the couple had flown over to the U.K. after deciding to make the country their full-time home. 'When we decided to live here full time, we knew that Portia couldn't live without her horses,' she said. 'We needed a home that had a horse facility and pastures for them.' Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, are listing their U.K. farmhouse for $30 million—after living in it for just one month. (Google Maps) The dwelling that the duo is now attempting to sell is known as Kitesbridge Farm and is located in a tony countryside area known as the Cotswolds, which has long been home to some of the country's most celebrated stars. In a past listing, the property was described as 'an eco-farmhouse with the perfect modern rustic interior.' However, DeGeneres and de Rossi's listing agent, Andrew Barnes, noted that the farm was somewhat 'tired' when the couple purchased it. However, that didn't stop DeGeneres from falling in love with the home—reportedly paying around $3.3 million over the asking price to secure the dwelling, then enlisting a team of 70 workers to rush through renovations so it would be ready for her and de Rossi as soon as possible. Yet those renovations ran into several hurdles—with reports surfacing that she had run into resistance from residents in the area over her plans for the dwelling. In February, it was claimed that DeGeneres and de Rossi were facing objections from neighbors over their proposed development of the abode, with three local councilors raising concerns that an extension might 'increase flood risk in the village' and 'disturb Roman remains.' Meanwhile, other residents expressed concern that the hedge and wire fence at the comedian's home could lead to flooding if trash gets 'caught in the fence' and limits the 'flow across the field.' Despite the protests, a spokesperson for West Oxfordshire Direct Council insisted at the time that the Roman remains sit over 200 yards from DeGeneres and de Rossi's property and that the work was 'completed to a high standard.' The duo bought the property in June 2024 and spent several months renovating it. They ended up residing in the home for just one month before moving into a much more modern dwelling nearby. (ellendegeneres/Instagram) Their new abode boasts a much more modern aesthetic than the traditional farmhouse they are now selling. (Instagram/Ellen DeGeneres) The modern property boasts walls of glass that open to allow in farm animals. (Instagram/Ellen DeGeneres) 'The works at the property involved a single-story extension and garden landscaping,' the spokesperson told the New York Post. 'Although the extension technically breached permitted development rights, it was considered acceptable in planning terms. 'As the works were completed to a high standard with no impact on surrounding amenities or other planning concerns, no further enforcement action was necessary, and the case has been closed. 'Regarding concerns about Roman remains on Akeman Street, the site is more than 200 meters away from the Roman road, and no interference was identified.' It was later reported that the couple had suffered from a number of problems at the dwelling, including flooding. DeGeneres denied reports of floods at the time—and Barnes insisted that there has never been an issue with flooding at the property. The listing agent did, however, note that extensive work was carried out on the dwelling before the couple moved in, describing its original state as 'quite tired, with a quite basic finish.' The Journal reports that DeGeneres and de Rossi were originally given an 18-month timeline in which contractors believed the renovations could be completed—so they brought in 'about 70 workers' who were able to finish the work in about 10 weeks. Yet DeGeneres and de Rossi would end up spending just a matter of weeks living in the completed dwelling before moving on to a new ultramodern home that is located about 30 minutes away and has a more Malibu-esque aesthetic than the traditional stone dwelling they first purchased. Their second home, which DeGeneres has already started showing off on social media, is perched atop a hillside in Oxfordshire—making it much less prone to flooding—and features walls made entirely of glass. Their second abode is also understood to boast about 100 acres of land. (Instagram/Ellen DeGeneres) DeGeneres revealed that they purchased the home to have more room for de Rossi's horses. (ellendegeneres/Instagram) The dwelling boasts five bedrooms and a Japanese-style courtyard at its center. The immaculately landscaped yard leads down to rolling fields where de Rossi's horses can graze and run. Its incredibly modern design is in stark contrast to the traditional farmhouse that is now on the market. That dwelling dates to the 1700s and offers six bedrooms, as well as a party barn with its very own pub—ideal for anyone with a passion for entertaining who wishes to host friends away from prying eyes. The farmhouse also boasts a pool and a gym, both of which are located in another building on the property. DeGeneres initially revealed her plans to part ways with Kitesbridge Farm earlier this month, when she appeared at an event in nearby Cheltenham, during which she opened up to British broadcaster Richard Bacon about the reasons behind her move to the U.K. During that chat, she confirmed for the first time that she and de Rossi had made the decision to relocate to England full time after President Donald Trump won the election, explaining that they had initially been planning to use their British dwelling for only a few months out of the year. 'We got here the day before the election and woke up to lots of texts from our friends with crying emojis, and I was like, 'He got in,'' she explained. 'And we're like, 'We're staying here.' DeGeneres then announced her plans to sell her farmhouse, telling the audience at the Everyman Theatre: 'We decided we needed a different house, and now we are selling that house. 'So if anyone wants a house, it's a beautiful stone farmhouse. To clarify, I'm not selling the new one we now live in. I'm selling the old stone farmhouse.' Related Articles
Wall Street Journal
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Wall Street Journal
The Lunacy of Lawfare Against the Fed
Agitators within the Trump Administration for weeks have flogged a Federal Reserve office renovation as a pretext to harass Chairman Jerome Powell. Now comes the lawfare, with a criminal perjury referral against Mr. Powell to the Department of Justice from a Member of Congress. How low can this crowd go? The complaint in MAGA quarters is that the multiyear renovation of several office buildings in the Fed's Washington, D.C., campus is running way over budget—the cost is said to total some $2.5 billion now, up from a $1.9 billion estimate when the refurbishment started.
