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First Capital Federal Credit Union Donates $1,050 to the YWCA’s ACCESS York & Victim Assistance Cente

On April 28, 2022, First Capital's Community & Business Development Manager, Lisa Barshinger presented a check for $1,050 to Katie Harlin, Chief Development Officer from the YWCA York. The money was raised through fundraisers and jeans days as part of First Capital’s 1st Quarter FirstCap Gives Back program.  “FirstCap Gives Back is our charitable giving program in which employees can nominate organizations that are near and dear to their hearts for First Capital to consider giving financial support,” said

Advantage Day: Advantage Program Fundraising Event

Learn More About Our Program! When: May 21st, 2022, 12-6pm Location: 1059 Kelly Dr. York, PA Visit TheAdvantageProgramYork.org for more information!   Tavon Parker, CEOThe Advantage Programwww.theadvantageprogramyork.org1-717-434-9112

First Capital FCU Awards Two $1,000 Dennis Flickinger Honorable Scholarships to Members!

First Capital Federal Credit Union is proud to announce Claire Rumsey and Rowen Holder as the 2022 Dennis Flickinger Honorable Scholarship winners.  “It’s great to be able to award this scholarship money to Claire and Rowen to help them further their education after High School,” said Sue DeStephano, President/CEO. “They both have very bright futures ahead.” Claire is a senior at Eastern York High School where she is the Vice President of her graduating class. Claire is also the Treasurer of her school’s

First Capital Federal Credit Union Donates $1,500 During Give Local York!

First Capital Federal Credit Union supported Give Local York with a $1,500 donation. In commemoration of when First Capital was founded (1954), on May 6th at 19:54 (7:54 pm) all gifts up to $100 were matched by the Credit Union until the minute was over or until the $1,500 Match Minute Pool was depleted. During that minute, First Capital’s donation was shared with various organizations including: Child Care Consultants York County SPCA York City Dollars for Scholars, Inc. YMCA of the Roses St. John the

Vietnam Huey Landing Rescheduled

A restored “Huey” helicopter, that flew during the war in Vietnam, is landing at Newberry Commons Shopping Center in Etters at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 11. The flight was originally planned for May 14. According to an email from Robert Schulze, with the Liberty War Bird Association, the “UH-1 ground maintenance and flight checks were rained out today forcing us to move that work to May 14, 2022.” The helicopter is now rescheduled to be on site from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 11 as part of Red Land

WHITE ROSE “GIVES LOCAL” THROUGH GIVE LOCAL YORK

  White Rose Credit Union was thrilled to help support Give Local York this year as the event helps to raise funds for local non-profit organizations across York County.  Give Local York is a 24-hour giving day, hosted by the White Rose Leadership Institute designed to support nonprofit organizations and growing philanthropy in York, Pennsylvania. The event takes place on the first Friday in May.  White Rose Credit Union was the Give Local York Scholarship Sponsor for 2022, covering the registration

Doceo Hires Robert Brooks to Join Their Growing IT Division

   Doceo, a local office technology company, has hired Robert Brooks III as a Senior Technology Architect for their growing IT Division. With over 20 years of years of experience, Robert is a Microsoft Certified Professional and a SonicWall Network Security Administrator.  As Technology Architect, Robert will work closely with clients to design and plan their network infrastructure to meet their specific needs. He will act as a resource as business needs change to redesign and deploy new technologies.

Historic Hanover Theatre Prepares Path for Redevelopment

The Redevelopment Authority of the County of York (RACY), Hanover Economic Development Corporation (HEDC), and the Borough of Hanover announced the acquisition of the historic Hanover Theater, located on Frederick Street in Downtown Hanover. This is the first time the theater has been publicly-owned in its 95-year history, clearing a path for its redevelopment.   Originally opened in 1928 as the State Theater to host silent movies and stage shows, the 14,000 square foot building served as a performance

York College of PA Engineering Student Earns Third Place in National Drone Racing Competition

York College’s Alex Suarez, a sophomore Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering major from Frederick, Md., earned a third-place finish in the 2022 Collegiate Drone Racing Championship (CDRC) at the University of North Dakota. Eleven colleges and universities competed, including the University of North Dakota, Emory-Riddle Aeronautical University, Virginia Tech, Northeastern University, the U.S. Air Force Academy, Purdue University, and the University of Maryland. His participation was sponsored

Heritage Valley Federal Credit Union Expands Community Charter

  York based, Heritage Valley FCU continues to grow and will now be able to serve three new counties in South Central Pennsylvania. In April the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) approved Heritage Valley FCU’s community charter expansion to serve anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in the following Pennsylvania counties: Adams, Cumberland, and Dauphin. In addition, immediate family members, as well as businesses and organizations in these counties, will also be eligible to use

Pennsylvania American Water Releases Annual Water Quality Reports

As part of national Drinking Water Week, Pennsylvania American Water announced today that results published in the company’s latest annual water quality reports indicated excellent water quality throughout its 37-county service area. Also known as Consumer Confidence Reports, these reports are annual performance measures of the drinking water supplied by Pennsylvania American Water in comparison to the compliance standards established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Pennsylvania Department

York College of PA’s Appell Arts Fellow Jeannine Dabb to exhibit works at Marketview Arts

York College’s Appell Arts Fellow Jeannine Dabb, a 2020 graduate of the College, will exhibit her work from June 2 through July 2 in Marketview Art at 37 West Philadelphia Street, York. She will offer an artist talk via Zoom at 6 pm., June 2. The exhibition, titled “Fulcrum,” and the artist talk are open to the public free of charge.    "Between the pen and ink and the large-scale paintings themselves, this series of work features work in response to my year as the Appell Arts Fellow,” Dabb said. “I

Holla Spirits Pickle-flavored Vodka Earns Gold Medal in National Spirits Competition

Holla Spirits is proud to announce its pickle-flavored Salvadilí vodka earned a Gold Medal in the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, the oldest and largest competition of its kind. The flavor is a collaboration between Holla Spirits and craft pickle company Epic Pickles.  Combining a sweet sensation with a hint of spice, the pickle-flavored vodka is available in more than 260 Fine Wine & Good Spirits Stores in Pennsylvania and is available for Pennsylvanians to order online

RKL’s Schlegelmilch Named Marketer of the Year by Assoc. for Accounting Marketing

RKL LLP is pleased to announce that Director of Marketing Allison Schlegelmilch, CDMP, PCM®, was named 2022 Marketer of the Year by the Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM). Schlegelmilch received the award, which annually recognizes exemplary performance in the profession, on May 2 at AAM’s Annual Summit in Louisville, KY.  “Allison’s vision and leadership are integral to RKL’s continued success – she’s transformed our brand and generated high demand for our expertise and capabilities,” said RKL CEO

York Chapter of Credit Unions Awards Three Scholarships!

On Monday, May 2, 2022, the York Chapter of Credit Unions announced the winners of its 2022 scholarship contest: Zoey Deel, Peyton Zimmer, and Claire Rumsey. All three received $1,000 to put towards their first year of schooling.    Zoey is a member of White Rose Credit Union and a senior at West York Area High School where she is graduating summa cum laude. Zoey is a member of the National Honor Society and National Dance Honor Society. During her school career, she has performed in several musicals at

YCL President Speaking at Upcoming Harvard Kennedy School Shorenstein Center Webinar

York County Libraries President Robert F. Lambert is one of four national panelists slated to speak during an upcoming webinar at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 19. “Librarians and Misinformation: Curating the Information Needs of Communities” will address the health of the digital commons and the democratic institutions that rely on it. The free program is presented by the Harvard Kennedy School Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy and is a Technology and Social Change (TaSC) project.The

WellSpan Health Named One of ‘Top Places to Work in Healthcare’ for 2022

WellSpan Health was recently recognized by Becker’s Healthcare as a top destination for employment on its 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2022 list. The factors earning WellSpan a spot on the list include workforce diversity, employee benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. “As we continue to prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in our workforce development, it’s an honor to see these efforts recognized by an organization that has a deep understanding of what matters

York College of PA Institute for Social Healing Symposium Scheduled for May 13:‘Responding to Trauma and Promoting Healing by Building Compassionate Systems and Communities’

The York College of Pennsylvania Institute for Social Healing, in partnership with Millersville University’s Department of Social Work, Lincoln University, and the Mid-Atlantic Council on Family Relations, will host its second annual symposium on May 13. “Responding to Trauma and Promoting Healing by Building Compassionate Systems and Communities” is open to the public free of charge via Zoom from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The annual symposium brings together researchers, educators, policymakers, practitioners,

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Burkentine donates $50,000 to Homes for HOPE

Media Contact: Alexandra Sivel 717-698-0364 | pr@burkentine.com BURKENTINE DONATES PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF TOWNHOME TO HOMES FOR HOPE RED LION, PA (April 27th, 2022) - Burkentine held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony for a townhome, located in their Hudson Ridge community, which was built as a Homes for HOPE project. The proceeds from the sale of this townhome totaled $40,000 and was donated to Homes for HOPE, an organization that empowers entrepreneurs living in poverty around the world. The entrepreneurs join

Pennsylvania American Water Launches Customer Advisory Map

Pennsylvania American Water announced today that a new customer advisory map is live on the company’s website. This user-friendly map allows Pennsylvania American Water customers to view any active water service disruptions, planned service outages, hydrant flushing notices or boil water advisories within their area. A link to the customer advisory map can be found on the home page and the Alerts page of the company’s website.   “We are committed to providing exceptional customer service and are

Summer Festival at PeoplesBank Park on June 11

             York-North Rotary will be hosting a Summer Festival at PeoplesBank Park on June 11 from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., to fund “Math is a Superpower”. The festival will feature live music, food, wine, beer, spirits, small games of chance and more will be featured. Please support this valuable math program, by joining us on June 11 at PeoplesBank Park. Learn more and register at:  https://yorkrotarynorth.org/ Rotary Club of York-North has partnered with the York County Literacy Council to provide

Kaltreider-Benfer Library Moving to Temporary Site Current Location is Closed for Construction May 2

Kaltreider-Benfer Library is moving to a temporary site while its current location undergoes major renovation and expansion. Starting May 2, its 147 S. Charles St. building will be closed until construction is completed. Thanks to the Red Lion Area School District, the library has a temporary home. Kaltreider-Benfer Library will offer limited library services beginning mid-May at Windsor Manor Elementary School. The school is located at 2110 Windsor Road in Windsor. Members should use the school’s Second

White Rose Collects Books for Crispus Attucks York

White Rose Credit Union employees and members recently held a children’s book drive for Crispus Attucks York. Crispus Attucks York is a comprehensive non-profit organization that offers education services, human services, community development, and affordable housing to a diverse population of people in York, Pennsylvania. The credit union employees along with the help of members collected more than 130 children’s books, one of the items listed on the organization’s wish list, to provide to the Crispus

WellSpan Health announces expansion of services in Cumberland County with Masland Associates joining

WellSpan Health is pleased to announce that Masland Associates, located in Carlisle, has signed a letter of intent to join the WellSpan network of providers, and expand access to expert care in Cumberland County.  Masland Associates has deep roots providing care in the Carlisle community for more than 65 years. The team of four physicians and five advanced practice providers will join the health system in August, continuing to offer expert medical care for acute illnesses and injuries, chronic

Doceo Headquarters to Relocate in Fall of 2022

Doceo, a technology company specializing in copiers, printers and IT services, is moving its corporate headquarters in York, PA to accommodate their continued business growth. Doceo will be moving from its current headquarters at 1499 S. Queen Street to 255 St. Charles Way (right off Route 83). The new office space will provide Doceo employees with improved workspaces to facilitate internal and external collaboration and communication. The new space is approximately 6,000 square feet and will house

York College of PA names Alexander Hernández-Siegel, formerly of Lancaster, as Director of Student D

 York College has named Alexander Hernández-Siegel, formerly of Lancaster, as its inaugural Director of Student Diversity and Inclusion. He will begin his work at the College on May 1.    “We are so pleased that Alex has agreed to serve in this important role for our community,” said Rick Satterlee, Dean of Student Development and Campus Life. “His passion for ensuring that York College is an inclusive place and welcoming to all students was so evident to all who met him during the search process. We

Trail Towns BLOOM Grant Recipients Announced

The York County Economic Alliance (YCEA) held a press conference on Tuesday, April 19 at Summit Grove Camp and Conference Center to announce the recipients of the 2022 York County Trail Towns BLOOM grant program.YCEA launched the York County Trail Towns program in June 2020 to support five communities adjacent to the York County Heritage Rail Trail: City of York, Seven Valleys, Glen Rock, Railroad, and New Freedom. Recently, the Trails Towns program expanded to the communities of Hanover and

Springettsbury Township Supports America250PA Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States

   Springettsbury Township, York, PA: On March 10, 2022, the Springettsbury Township Board of Supervisors approved Resolution 2022-30 supporting the Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial.  Springettsbury Township endorses the America250PA, www.america250pa.org program, created in 2018 by the Pennsylvania General Assembly and Governor Tom Wolf to plan, encourage, develop, and coordinate the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026.  Pennsylvania is

Truist Stands with the YMCA of the Roses to Empower Local Immigrants

Truist and the YMCA of the Roses recognize the benefits that newcomers and immigrants bring to York and Lancaster Counties so they have partnered to deliver supportive services and bridge-building activities to the area through the YMCA’s New American Welcome Center.    The partnership is funded through Truist’s generous $50,000 donation through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to the YMCA’s New American Welcome Center to empower all individuals facing financial hardships. In addition, leadership

York College grad, TV personality Zac Clark to visit alma mater on April 26 as part of 'Keep Going' college tour marking mental health awareness month

 Release Recovery Team to Visit Locations From April 25-30 Near College Campuses of  University of Delaware, York College, James Madison University, University of Maryland, Rutgers and University of Pennsylvania to Raise Awareness for Mental Health, Suicide and Addiction Issues -   Release Recovery Foundation to Create College Scholarship to Help Provide Funding for Students Seeking Treatment for Addiction Recovery and Mental Illness -      Editor’s note: Zac Clark will stop at his alma mater, York

Barley Snyder Partner Mixell Named to Trust Company Board

Counsel Trust Company has named Barley Snyder Partner Michael L. Mixell to its Board of Directors.   Counsel Trust Company is a trust and wealth management company providing a comprehensive suite of investment advisory, consulting, retirement planning, custody, and fiduciary trust services to individuals and organizations, as well as services to attorneys and independent Registered Investment Advisors, according to its website.    Counsel Trust was formed in 2002 and has 4 offices located in York Pa.,

WellSpan Health Board of Directors Chair Megan Shreve honored with Modern Healthcare’s Excellence in

WellSpan Health is proud to share Megan Shreve, Chair, WellSpan Health Board of Directors, has been honored with the Excellence in Governance award presented by Modern Healthcare, a national industry leader in the healthcare news and information community. The award recognizes influential individuals who foster advancement in culture, mission and performance through their leadership on healthcare organization boards of directors. Shreve is one of only 14 individuals across the country to be named to the

Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz Named a Top Regional Firm in the Mid-Atlantic

Regional accounting and advisory firm, Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz (BSSF), was recently named a Top Regional Firm in the Mid-Atlantic on Accounting Today’s 2022 Top 100 Firms and Regional Leaders. BSSF was ranked #35 out of the top 45 firms in the Mid-Atlantic region.  Accounting Today’s Top 100 Firms and Regional Leaders is an annual ranking of the leading public accounting and professional service firms by region, based on a combination of data analysis and executive feedback. Each year, Accounting

Springettsbury's 8th Food Truck Friday kicks off May 6!

Springettsbury Township will welcome food trucks back to Springettsbury Park for the 8th Food Truck Fridays beginning May 6, 2022. Join us in the park for a variety of foods from area food trucks and concessionaires from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. every Friday through September 30.  Food trucks will be set-up to serve visitors in the southwest section of Springettsbury Park, at the corner of Whiteford Road and Mt. Zion Road. This event is free and open to the public, just pay as you eat! Vendors may accept

Playwright Caridad Svich to present May 5 keynote for York College’s JL Smith New Play Festival

OBIE Award-winning playwright Caridad Svich will give the keynote address at this year’s York College JL Smith New Play Festival at 7 p.m., May 5, on Zoom. Svich will discuss her career and what drew her to playwriting, as well as take questions from the audience, who will vote on its favorite 10-minute play during the event.    Produced by York College of Pennsylvania’s Theatre Program, the two-day virtual festival celebrates 10-minute plays and one full-length script from a Pennsylvania-based writer.

Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz Hires New Team Members

Regional premier advisory firm, Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz (BSSF), hires new team members in Pennsylvania and Maryland:  Denise A. Altieri joined the BSSF Small Business Accounting Services team. She brings over 30 years of bookkeeping and administrative experience to the Firm. Denise islocated at the BSSF office in Frederick, Maryland.  Michael D. Azzato joined BSSF as a Tax Staff Accountant. He holds a B.S. degree in Neuroscience and a B.A. degree in Philosophy from the University of Scranton as

Pennsylvania American Water Announces Grants for Local Environmental Projects

Pennsylvania American Water announced today that 13 watershed-related projects across the Commonwealth will receive financial support through the company’s annual Environmental Grant Program. The recipients will receive a share of grant funds totaling nearly $75,000 for their community-based projects that improve, restore or protect watersheds.   A panel of judges selected the grant recipients from 50 applications, which were evaluated on environmental need, innovation, community engagement and

Restored Huey Helicopter to Land May 14 at Newberry Commons Library Programs Spotlight Vietnam War

A restored “Huey” helicopter, that flew during the war in Vietnam, is landing at Newberry Commons Shopping Center in Etters at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 14. The helicopter will be on site from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. as part of Red Land Community Library’s programs and display about the Vietnam War. The Civil Air Patrol Squadron 302 will assist with logistics for the day. Related activities will begin at 1:00 p.m. According to Red Land Community Library Manager Karen Hostetter, every war has a defining image that

SummerQuest Early Registration Starts May 15

Early registration for the York County Libraries “Oceans of Possibilities” SummerQuest program will start Sunday, May 15 online at summerquest.yorklibraries.org. The annual summer learning program features programs for children and teens from birth to 18.  It is free to participate with a library card which is available online at yorklibraries.org at no charge. Each child needs his or her own library card to track individual progress.   SummerQuest begins Wednesday, June 1 and marks the first day to pick

York College of PA To Join Colleges Jointly Offering Honorary Degree to Ukrainian President Zelensky

York College is joining a number of colleges and universities who are jointly offering an honorary degree, in absentia, to president Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine and in honor of the Ukrainian people at their Spring commencement ceremonies. York College’s ceremony is on May 14.    In granting this honorary degree, President Pamela Gunter-Smith said, “The College wishes to acknowledge Zelenskyy for his courage in the face of unsurmountable odds and his role in rallying the ‘free’ world against tyranny

Martin Library Honors Victoria Connor

The Martin Library Honors Committee will honor Victoria Connor during a virtual celebration at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 25 on Zoom for her championship of libraries and service to the York community.  The Spring 2022 Honors Ceremony will feature tributes to Connor by several guest speakers including Michael Kochenour, Judge John C. Uhler, Brittany Connor and Michael Connor.    As a fun addition to the event, guests are invited to test their knowledge about the honoree and her achievements during an

Join us for PA Small Business Week

The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) is excited to announce Pennsylvania Small Business Week on May 1-7, 2022. Join us as we highlight the impressive contributions of Pennsylvania’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. DCED, in partnership with the PA Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), will be hitting the road all week to celebrate the diversity and resilience of our small business community across the

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York College of PA Names Jerry Alberts Director of Alumni Relations

York College of Pennsylvania has named Jerry Alberts Director of Alumni Relations. He previously served as Chief Development Officer for the Purdue University Center for Cancer Research, where he was responsible for raising more than $25 million during his three years of service. That was the highest total of fundraising by any development officer in the 42-year history of the Cancer Center.    During his career, Alberts has also served Purdue as Director of Corporate Relations for the College of