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Jose Canseco To Slug Home Runs at WellSpan Park

 Two-time World Series Champion Jose Canseco will take on all challengers next month at WellSpan Park, and the York Revolution is inviting all fans to catch the legendary slugger in action.  The York Revolution announced today that Canseco will appear Sunday, October 15, in the Jose Canseco Home Run Derby Challenge presented by TBW Charities, Inc. Open to baseball and softball players of all ages, the Derby Challenge will feature three age groups (12 and under, 13 to 17, and 18 and older), each of which

Leadership York Kicks off 46th LTP Class

Forty-one individuals representing a variety of businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout York County kicked off the 46th Leadership Training Program (LTP) class with a weekend retreat. LTP is a nine-month, experiential leadership development program that prepares participants to get involved in the community and make a difference.   Throughout the year, the class learns about York County history, services and systems, and community issues. Participants discover their individual learning styles and

Kate Martin Joins Conte Wealth Advisors as a Financial Advisor in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania

Conte Wealth Advisors, LLC (CWA) is pleased to announce that Kate Martin has joined the CWA team as a Financial Advisor in CWA’s Camp Hill office. In this role Kate will create and monitor financial plans, gather information, and help clients achieve their financial goals.  Kate brings over 9 years of experience in the financial services industry. Initially beginning in the field as a client services associate, Kate realized her passion for helping individuals and families secure their financial futures

WellSpan Health Announces Appointment of Aaron Gillingham as Senior Vice President and Chief People

WellSpan Health welcomes Aaron Gillingham to the role of senior vice president and chief people officer of the health system. In this role, Gillingham will serve as a key strategic leader focused on accountability for WellSpan’s human capital strategy by developing and executing a comprehensive approach to culture, inclusion, and workforce.  Gillingham has more than 25 years of human resources leadership experience, most recently serving as senior vice president and chief human resources officer at

Downtown Inc to Host Fall 2023 Sweetest Pint Tasting Tour in Downtown York

Downtown Inc is proud to announce the return of the popular beer and food pairing event, Sweetest Pint, on October 28, 2023. This year’s event is scheduled for 2-5pm, with check-in beginning at 1:30pm and tours departing at 2:05pm.   The Sweetest Pint Tasting Tours are a series of walking tours in Downtown York featuring a craft beer sample provided by a local brewery and a small tasting plate of local food. At each stop, guests will enjoy a small chef's plate creation and craft beer sample provided by a

Gauging Interest in YCP Business Degree Completion Program

YCP Business Degree Completion Program - Your Opinion is Needed! The Graham School of Business at York College of Pennsylvania is developing an online business degree completion program (to earn a BA in Organizational Leadership) for working adults who have an Associate's Degree (in any subject) and have 2 or more years of full time work experience.  As part of our planning and development process, we are collecting information about interest in the program and what features are valued by prospective

Barley Snyder Partner Justin A. Tomevi Named to Forty Under 40 List

The Central Penn Business Journal has selected Barley Snyder partner Justin A. Tomevito its 2023 Forty Under 40 list. The annual awards recognize the future leaders of Central Pennsylvania who are under the age of 40. Honorees are selected by the CPBJ leadership team based on their professional accomplishments, community service and commitment to inspiring change.   “I am honored that the Central Penn Business Journal has chosen me, among other dedicated professionals around the region, to this prestigious

Trails now open at Lancaster Conservancy's Mill Creek Falls Nature Preserve

Lancaster Conservancy (the Conservancy) announced today the opening of Mill Creek Falls Nature Preserve with two new hiking trails, one of which is universally accessible for those with strollers, wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility devices.   “This is a stunningly beautiful nature preserve, with a hike along Mill Creek to the waterfalls as a highlight that needs to be experienced. I’m equally proud of the universally accessible trail, which is part of the Conservancy’s strategy to create preserves

Forbes ranks WellSpan Health among best employers in Pennsylvania for fifth straight year

It’s five years in a row of recognition for WellSpan Health as one of the best employers in Pennsylvania, according to Forbes. With this recognition, the health system continues to grow its presence as an employer of choice in South Central Pennsylvania. “Our goal at WellSpan isn’t just about attracting talent, it’s about creating an environment that retains talent by ensuring our team members have the necessary skills in a technologically advanced workplace to help them be their very best,” said Aaron

Brewery Olympics 2023

Downtown Hanover Breweries Invite You to the 3rd Annual Brewery Olympics! Brewery Olympics Partnership with the Destination Brand for York County. Beer Launch: Saturday, September 30 from 6-8 PM at the participating breweries Olympic Games: Saturday, October 14 from 11am-2pm in Downtown Hanover Aldus Brewing, Fat Bat Brewing Co., Sign of the Horse Bierhaus, and Something Wicked Brewing Co. are excited to announce the 3rd Annual Brewery Olympics in downtown Hanover, presented in partnership with Explore

Central Penn Business Journal Honors Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz’s Scott Henry as a 2023 Forty Un

Scott A. Henry, CPA, MBA, Senior Manager at Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz (BSSF), was recently named as one of Central Penn Business Journal ’s 2023 Forty Under 40 award recipients. Scott and the other honorees will be recognized at an awards event on Wednesday, October 18, at the Hilton Harrisburg.   The Forty Under 40 award recognizes professionals under the age of 40 who are leaders of their organizations, industries and communities based on their professional accomplishments, community service and

This School Supply Builds Reading Skills

 First grade students and their families will want to add one more item to their school supply list; a York County Libraries GOAL card. The card comes at a favorite price point for parents, free. Students can sign up for one through their classroom teachers during the first few weeks of school.   York County Libraries Annual Grade One At the Library (GOAL) program offers a free library card to every first grade student in York County. Now entering its 16th year, YCL’s GOAL program has givenlibrary

York College of PA to host Oct. 9 York County Regional College Fair

More than 100 colleges, universities, and technical schools will be represented at the York County Regional Fair, to be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Oct. 9, at York College of Pennsylvania’s Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center. The event is open to the public free of charge; registration is not required.  Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling (PACAC), the Fair is open to high-school students in 10th, 11th, and 12th grade and their parents, as well as transfer students and

York County Tourism Grant Program awards funding to Sojourn Noir

The Tourism Grant Program of York County, PA, awarded $75,000 in funding to Sojourn Noir, a locally founded Black tourism initiative. This grant request was submitted in early 2023 and was ratified last month at the Explore York Board of Directors meeting.   Sojourn Noir was designed with the Black traveler in mind. They promote, and seek to bring, Black tourists to York, PA, an area with vibrant culture, rich history, and a diverse community of makers. York County, PA, is near major cities such as

Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz Welcomes Christopher R. Anderson as Senior Advisor

Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz (BSSF) is pleased to announce that Christopher R. Anderson hasjoined the Firm as a Senior Advisor.  Chris is a skilled accounting professional with over 38 years of experience in public accounting, including 28 years serving as a controller. Chris is joining the Firm’s Outsourced Accounting Services team to provide outsourced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and controller services to BSSF clients. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the Indiana

Leadership York has elected five new members to its board of directors

Leadership York has elected five new members to its board of directors; their terms began in July 2023. Each new member was carefully selected because of their commitment to servant leadership and unique expertise professionally and within the York community.Joining the board are: Kelly Bradburn, Traditions Bank, Leadership Training Program ‘23Linda Gorter, Big Brothers Big Sisters of York & Adams Counties, Mentorship York ’17 and Nonprofit Leadership Academy ‘19Katrina Rothrock, Dover Area School District,

Building Bridges for Brianna: Purple Light Campaign

We are fast approaching September which is also Suicide Prevention Month. As many of you know we do a campaign to light the community up purple for September. Brianna always had a purple light bulb in her window that neighbors told Matt that they always felt safe when they would pull into the neighborhood and saw the light.After the first year of this campaign we have been told that someone saw the purple light after following us and pulled over and asked for help.Let’s see if this can be the biggest year

2023 York Halloween Parade Registration Now Open

 Registration is now open for the 73rd Annual York Halloween Parade presented by Glo Fiber. Commercial and non-profit organizations, high school bands, baton groups or dance studios, and individuals and small groups may register for the event at www.yorkhalloweenparade.com.  The parade will launch Sunday, October 29, at 2 p.m. from the York Fairgrounds and travel east on Market Street from Richland Avenue to Broad Street.  The parade’s 2023 theme, “Written in Blood,” encourages participants to craft

Martin Library to Host Fifth Annual Cultural Jam September 13 Annual Celebration Aims to Build Unity

Martin Library will host the Fifth Annual Welcoming Week Cultural Jam from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 13. The free community event is a joint initiative of Martin Library Teens and the YMCA of the Roses to celebrate 2023 Welcoming Week, September 8–17. This year’s Cultural Jam features a variety of local performers and artists who will share their cultures through music, song, dance, art, poetry, and DJing. They include artist and percussionist Jose A. Lopez from King's Courtyard

Barley Snyder Attorney Adam Boyer Named to United Way of Adams County Board of Directors

Barley Snyder attorney Adam Boyer has been unanimously appointed to the board of directors for the United Way of Adams County. He begins his new role on September 18.   United Way of Adams County is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing vital services to the community in the areas of education, financial stability and health, according to its website. The organization offers resources such as “Ready to Learn,” which focuses on pre-K children and youth literacy efforts, as well as other

WellSpan Health the First Health System in Pennsylvania to Earn NCQA Health Equity Accreditation

WellSpan Health is one of just three health systems across the country, and the first in Pennsylvania, to receive the Health Equity Accreditation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). NCQA awards the accreditation to organizations that are leaders in addressing health equity, analyzing clinical performance and consumer experience through a comprehensive framework. “WellSpan Health is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive culture where fairness and equity is a top priority. We are

The Manufacturers’ Association and Partners Invited to Apply for Federal Department of Defense Gra

On August 16, 2023, A consortia of organizations led by the Manufacturers’ Association, was invited to apply for grant assistance under the $30 million Fiscal Year 2023 Defense Manufacturing Community Support Program following a competitive selection process. The consortia, the Central PA Shipbuilding Talent and Innovation Defense Ecosystem (T.I.D.E) project was one of only six projects selected nationally to apply for grant funds after a proposal was submitted in late June.   The five-year grant

The Manufacturers’ Association and Partners Invited to Apply for Federal Department of Defense Grant

On August 16, 2023, A consortia of organizations led by the Manufacturers’ Association, was invited to apply for grant assistance under the $30 million Fiscal Year 2023 Defense Manufacturing Community Support Program following a competitive selection process. The consortia, the Central PA Shipbuilding Talent and Innovation Defense Ecosystem (T.I.D.E) project was one of only six projects selected nationally to apply for grant funds after a proposal was submitted in late June. The five-year grant will make

UPMC Carlisle and UPMC Hanover Achieve Pathway to Excellence® Recognition

UPMC Carlisle and UPMC Hanover have attained the Pathway to Excellence® designation for their commitment to safeguarding the well-being of their caregivers. These hospitals and their nursing teams join a premier group of organizations that have received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).   The Pathway designation is a global credential that highlights UPMC Carlisle and UPMC Hanover’s commitment to creating a healthy work environment where nurses feel

73rd Annual York Halloween Parade To Step Off October 29

Glo Fiber Joins as Sponsor; Glatfelter Foundation Brings Back Prizes Written in blood today appeared a spooky announcement: The York Halloween Parade is back! The York Revolution, which stages the parade, announced today that fiber optic internet service provider Glo Fiber has signed on to sponsor the beloved local tradition, bringing the parade back for its 73rd year.  “Glo Fiber is thrilled to present this year’s Halloween parade, carrying on this long-standing York tradition that brings joy to

Attorney Larry Young Receives 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” Award from Best Lawyers

CGA Law Firm is pleased to announce that Attorney Larry Young received the 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” award from Best Lawyers®. Attorney Larry Young, Shareholder, and Chair of CGA Law Firm’s Bankruptcy Practice Group, has been honored by Best Lawyers® with the 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” award for his work in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law in the Harrisburg area. Larry will be featured in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for

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Barley Snyder Named to The Legal Intelligencer’s 2023 Watch List

Barley Snyder is proud to share that the firm has been named to The Legal Intelligencer’s 2023 Watch List. The Legal Intelligencer is the oldest daily law journal published in the United States, keeping Pennsylvania’s legal professionals up to date on the latest industry developments with editorial coverage and news on court decisions, verdicts and practice issues.  The law journal’s first-ever annual Watch List recognizes small to midsize firms (up to 250 attorneys) in Pennsylvania. The editorial team

Bestselling Author Rachel Hanna Talks about “The Bucket List”

USA Today bestselling author Rachel Hanna will talk with York County readers about her book “The Bucket List” at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 13 via Zoom. Watch parties will be held at four library locations which include Dover Area Community Library, Kreutz Creek Library, Red Land Community Libraryand Village Library. Community members are invited to watch the livestream at any of the four libraries or to join the conversation online. Additional details and registration can be found at

York Branch YMCA Building Dedication and Renaming Ceremony

On Monday, August 28, at 4 pm, the YMCA of the Roses will gather in the parking lot of the York Branch YMCA to officially dedicate and rename the building the "Arthur J. Glatfelter YMCA."YMCA Members, the media, and members of the community are invited to attend the ceremony to learn more about Arthur J. Glatfelter’s contributions to York and the YMCA.Arthur J. Glatfelter founded the Glatfelter Insurance Group in 1951. He has been a long-time supporter and friend of the YMCA, serving on the Board of

Titans of CNC’s CEO, Titan Gilroy, to be Keynote Speaker at MX2023 Manufacturing Expo

Titan Gilroy, will be this year’s featured Keynote Speaker at the MX2023Manufacturers’ Expo to be held on November 9th at the York Expo Center. Titan Gilroy is CEO and founder of TITANS of CNC, an elite manufacturer founded in 2005, which has grown tobecome a premiere manufacturing company. Since the company’s founding, the shop has come to specialize in manufacturing parts for medical, subsea, and aerospace industries.   Titan Gilroy is recognized as a national expert in CNC machining and has become

York College of PA MPPA grad named one of 14 William and Hannah Penn Fellows

Ashley Hines, a May 2023 York College Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) graduate and former Scholar-in-Residence for the MPPA program, has been hired as a prestigious William and Hannah Penn Fellow by the Pennsylvania Office of Administration. She was one of 14 Fellows hired into the two-year program that brings fresh ideas from the best and brightest minds to serve in Commonwealth agencies and work on specific policy projects.    “The William and Hannah Penn Fellows will be at the