As the first month of the 2019 calendar year comes to a close, let's take a look at what has opened, what is coming up and what we're saying good-bye to.

New: Restaurants and more

HomeGrown Catering, York

Chef-owner Michael McMonigle opened HomeGrown, a French-American restaurant, earlier this month at the former site of the Front Porch Cafe. HomeGrown will be open Thursday through Saturday for dinner service.

Heritage Hills Golf Resort changes ownership

The notable tourism and recreational hot spot changed hands earlier this month. The new ownership group, BSM Holdings, plans to expand Serenity Spa, renovate Knicker's Pub and relaunch Bogey Macaws.

Pretzel Pizza Café & Creamery, downtown Hanover

The pretzel and pizza eatery is expecting to open in February 2019. The restaurant will be located at 28 Frederick St. in downtown Hanover.

Freelance York, Dallastown

A new co-working space in Dallastown will be opening next month. Located at 2782 S. Queen Street, Freelance York is looking for tenants and will be holding an open house on Friday, Feb. 8 from 3 to 8 p.m.

In development

York College purchases South George Street properties

York College has spent over $7 million acquiring 4.84 acres near an entrance of the college's campus. The properties include the Colonial Shopping Center and the former site of the Tom's gas station near the intersection of South George Street and Country Club Road. Currently, there are no immediate plans for renovations.

Cobblestones, downtown York

The former nightclub was purchased by Royal Square Development and Construction in 2016 and is currently being renovated by RSDC. The multi-million-dollar project is under way; however, there are no official plans on what the future holds for the downtown location.

Wyndham Pointe, Springettsbury Twp.

The 80-unit apartment complex near Pleasant Valley and Mt. Zion roads is still under development. Once completed, the project is expected to house four apartment buildings, one community center and an adjacent commercial space.

Royal Farms, Springettsbury Twp.

The gas station and convenience store will be located at Concord and Mt. Zion roads near the York Galleria. A Lidl supermarket was expected to be adjacent to the property; however, the supermarket franchise pulled out last year, according to Springettsbury Township manager Benjamin Marchant.

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Two restaurants closed

BrewVino, downtown York

Last month, the downtown eatery closed its doors after four years of service. However, the restaurant's Grandview Golf Course location will remain open.

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Perkins, Springettsbury Twp.

Perkins closed Dec. 10, but the restaurant site at 2500 E. Market St. was recently sold. Another Springettsbury restaurant, Fiesta Mexico, will be replacing the former franchise. Fiesta Mexico will be moving up the street from their 2820 E. Market St. location come spring, according to Tom Mallios of Commercial Realty Group Inc.