PHILADELPHIA-Owners of single-tenant retail facilities in York, PA and Allentown, PA obtain fixed-rate loans from Sun Life of Canada. Dick's Sporting Goods in York raises $3.5 million; Ollie's Bargain Outlet in Allentown takes $2.5 million.

PLAINFIELD TWP., PA-The Canadian manufacturer will begin operations in the 45,600-sf shell building here on March 31. JG Petrucci built the facility and is handling the interior fit out and a 10,000-sf expansion.

HARRISBURG, PA-The governor's proposed gaming bill would allow eight slots venues at racetracks and four at other locations in the state. He urges passage of the long-sought legislation to fund a $1-billion reduction in taxes.

BRISTOL, PA-Pitcairn Properties sells the industrial facility at 1900 Frost Rd. to Texas-based Cobalt and USAA Real Estate Co. for an undisclosed price. The building is fully leased to eight tenants.

PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA-For the third time in less than four months, the REIT redeems shares of preferred stock and announces a public offering. The sale of two million preferred shares should raise $50 million.

BLUE BELL, PA-The largest of four extensions and two new leases in the recently upgraded four-building complex here is a 15-year lease agreement for 23,100 sf, valued in excess of $3 million.

PHILADELPHIA-If stock in the retail REIT sells at the current trading rate of $37.36 per share, PREIT would add about $112 million to its coffers. The over-allotment could take the total closer to $129 million.

CHADDS FORD, PA-Brandywine Partners sells a 46,000-sf flex building on a 17-acre lot in Chadds Ford Plaza Business Park to Spitz Space Systems, a longtime tenant, for $3.2 million. The site allows for expansion or subdivision.