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ANDREW A. BRADLEY JOINS ACNB BANK

ACNB Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Andrew A. Bradley as Senior Vice President/Chief Risk Officer to the ACNB team. In this role, he is responsible for the management of the Bank’s enterprise risk, which includes risk, audit, compliance, and information security. He manages a team of subject matter experts to effectively identify and monitor internal and external risk factors affecting the Bank and developing and implementing appropriate strategies. Mr. Bradley also maintains and keeps

York College of PA, UPMC team up for construction of new Human Performance and Neuromuscular Control Lab

York College of Pennsylvania will construct a Human Performance and Neuromuscular Control Laboratory (HPNC Lab) thanks to generous support from UPMC in Central Pa.    The College has long been known for its many programs in Nursing,” said President Pamela Gunter-Smith. “We are strategically expanding our offerings into other health-related fields to provide opportunities for students and to meet the growing need for health professionals. We are grateful to UPMC for their gift to help launch our programs

Fourteen Barley Snyder Attorneys Named 2023 Super Lawyers

Fourteen Barley Snyder attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Pennsylvania Rising Stars for 2023. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas. The prestigious, annual list highlights attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practices. Attorneys are selected based on a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement for their designations. A research committee makes the final determination

Pennsylvania’s Official Summer Adult Drink Declared as Part of National Craft Distillery Day and National Tavern Month celebrations

To help celebrate both National Craft Distillery Day and National Tavern Month, today a statewide trade association representing Pennsylvania taverns declared the Keystone State’s official summer adult drink for 2023 while a Pennsylvania distillery simultaneously announced it would donate a percentage of its summer vodka sales used to make the drink to a non-profit helping people impacted by rare diseases.    The Pennsylvania Licensed Beverage and Tavern Association (PLBTA), on behalf of the state’s

NOW OPEN - BLOOM Grant Program for Small Businesses in Boroughs in York County

The BLOOM Business Empowerment Center is pleased to present the Grant Program for Small Businesses Based in Boroughs in York County which seeks to award micro-grants to small businesses located and operating in a York County Borough. We are now accepting applications until June 9 at 8pm. To learn more and apply, CLICK HERE.   This program will award grants up to $1,500 to small businesses located and operating in a York County borough for projects that will help them improve productivity, expand their

BLOOM Grant for Businesses in Boroughs NOW OPEN!

The BLOOM Business Empowerment Center, through the York County Economic Alliance, is pleased to announce the 2023 BLOOM Grant Program for Small Businesses Based in Boroughs in York County opened Friday, May 19 at 8 a.m. and will remain open through June 9 at 8 p.m. Application and details available here.This program will award grants up to $1,500 to small businesses located and operating in a York County borough for projects that will help them improve productivity, expand their services, or grow to the

Celebrate Kindness on 1-4-3 Day

Kindness is central to Pennsylvania’s culture. It’s part of who we are. And, on the 143rd day of the year, May 23rd, we will once again come together to honor one of our state’s most beloved sons, Fred Rogers, and to encourage Pennsylvanians to spread kindness on 1-4-3 Day in PA. Through his celebrated children’s program Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, Fred Rogers inspired generations of viewers to embrace kindness. 1-4-3 was a shorthand he used regularly to say, “I Love You,” based on the number of letters in

Local organizations unite to establish inaugural fundraiser for first responders

Langan Financial Group, Hayman Studio, Gig and Take, and The Manufacturers Association raise more than $5,000 for the Fire Chiefs and Firefighters Association of York County YORK, Pa., May 15, 2023 — Manufacturers Unite for First Responders! — that was the theme at the York County History Center’s Fire Museum on April 25. There Langan Financial Group, Hayman Studio, Gig and Take, and The Manufacturers’ Association raised funds for the Fire Chiefs and Firefighters Association of York County that operates

Barley Snyder Adds Creditors’ Rights Attorney Brandon D. Pack in Wyomissing Office

Barley Snyder is pleased to announce Attorney Brandon D. Pack has joined the firm in its Wyomissing office.   Pack will be a part of Barley Snyder’s Creditors’ Rights Practice Group, concentrating his practice in the areas of financial services litigation, banking litigation, and residential and commercial mortgage foreclosures. He brings over a decade of legal experience representing financial institutions as well as secured and unsecured creditors in both federal and state courts at the trial and

DOWNTOWN INC CALLS FOR ARTIST SUBMISSIONS FOR RAIL TRAIL CROSSWALK PROJECT

Downtown Inc, the organization committed to driving, enhancing, and encouraging investment in Downtown York is seeking submissions of designs for art and images to be installed on the pavement to beautify five crosswalks in the City of York that cross over the York County Heritage Rail Trail.    Artists are asked to develop an innovative design, series of images, or graphics to fill the space within the crosswalk. Designs should reference the theme of outdoor recreation, Codorus Creek, local history,

Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz Welcomes Michelle I. Lee as a Small Business Accounting Services Senior Associate

Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz Welcomes Michelle I. Lee as a Small Business Accounting Services Senior Associate  Michelle I. Lee joined the BSSF team as a Small Business Accounting Services (SBAS) Senior Associate. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Maryland and is a skilled accounting professional with over 20 years of experience. Michelle is located at the BSSF office in Frederick, Maryland.  ABOUT BROWN SCHULTZ SHERIDAN & FRITZBrown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz

Library Hosts Women’s Wellness Group: A Return to Life Balance, Health, and Happiness

Paul Smith Library of Southern York County is delighted to invite women from all walks of life to join an empowering group that focuses on revitalizing the body, mind, and spirit. The Women’s Wellness Group: A Return to Life Balance, Health, and Happiness is held every third Thursday at the library from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Upcoming sessions include Thursday May 18, June 15, July 20, August 17, and September 21.  Led by Pam Neale, RN, Retired, an expert in health and wellness, attendees can expect an engaging

York College of PA receives gift from former BOT chair George Glatfelter II and wife for new Knowledge Park

Former Chair of the York College of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees George Glatfelter II and his wife, Beverly, have made a $1-million gift designated for the Knowledge Park project within the EVOLVE comprehensive campaign.    Glatfelter, the fifth generation of his family to lead the former Glatfelter Company in York, PA, has a particular affinity for the mission of the Knowledge Park, which will provide a place for the campus community to enjoy high-impact experiential learning while also accelerating

YMCA of the Roses Celebrates the Running of the York Marathon and Half Marathon

On May 7, 2023, the YMCA of the Roses hosted its annual Marathon and Half Marathon to raise funds to support individuals facing chronic diseases.   Thanks to the amazing support of the YMCA’s volunteers and sponsors, including WellSpan Health and DTLR, over 600 runners came out to race 13.1 or 26.2 miles on the York County Rail Trail.   “The York Marathon and Half Marathon has an important place in my heart” says Cori Strathmeyer, the YMCA’s Director of Healthy Living and Race Director. “They fund

York College of PA to host May 31 LGBTQIA+ Rights Awareness and Advocacy Town Hall

 York College of Pennsylvania’s Marketview Arts is hosting a “Town Hall on The Mental Health Of LGBTQ+ Youth” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., May 31. The event is open to the public free of charge; registration is required by May 29. Questions should be directed to Advocacy@thetrevorproject.org.    The event is designed to share ongoing efforts to protect Pennsylvania’s LGBTQIA+ youth from “conversion therapy,” provide an opportunity to hear from local and statewide leaders, and gather activists and allies. It

SummerQuest Program Starts June 1 at York County Libraries

The annual York County Libraries "All Together Now" SummerQuest program starts Thursday, June 1, at library locations countywide. Geared to children and teens from birth to 18, the free program features a variety of educational and cultural enrichment opportunities, books, entertainment, and outdoor activities. "As we gear up for the summer break, I want to highlight the importance of SummerQuest and the immense value of reading for children. This fantastic program encourages young minds to keep learning

RKL Announces New Leadership for Business Development, Capital Region

RKL LLP is pleased to announce that two partners are moving into new leadership positions effective June 1, 2023. Wade G. Becker, CPA, CGMA, will move into the newly created role of Chief Revenue Officer and Michael J. Eby, CPA, will succeed Becker as Managing Partner for RKL’s Capital Region footprint.   Becker is taking the lead on business development at the firm after the untimely passing of Partner and Chief Business Development Office Scott J. Kimmel earlier this year. In his new position, Becker

York College of PA Baseball Club to play in World Series on May 19

York College of Pennsylvania’s club baseball team will compete in the National Club Baseball Association (NCBA) Division III World Series beginning on May 19 in Butler, Pa.     York College’s team, the #1 seed in their league after a 12-2 season, is set to take on #4 Milwaukee School of Engineering at 4 p.m., with the winner advancing to a 10 a.m. competition on May 20.    President Patrick “PJ” Hanlon, a junior Sport Management major from Hamburg, Pa., joined the student organization with a friend

Susan Yohn, Director of Human Resources at Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz, Honored as a 2023 Woman of Influence by Central Penn Business Journal

Susan T. Yohn, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Director of Human Resources (HR) at Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz (BSSF), was recognized as one of Central Penn Business Journal’s 2023 Women of Influence. Susan and the other Women of Influence honorees will be recognized during an event ceremony on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey.  The Women of Influence award honors high-achieving women for their tremendous career accomplishments. Women of Influence honorees are selected based on professional

The 49th Annual Street Rod Nationals East Rolls into York County June 2-4, 2023

More than $840 million worth of street rods, muscle cars, and specialty vehicles from across the East Coast and beyond will once again roll into town and pack the grounds of the York Expo Center this June 2-4 for the 49th Annual Street Rod Nationals East.    This show is one of York County’s most anticipated annual events. In addition to the incredible cars, the Explore York staff anticipates more than 13,000 visitors to York for the Street Rod Nationals East, filling hotels, shopping, and dining at

Pennsylvania American Water Announces $17.5 Million Plan for Water Storage Upgrades in 2023

Pennsylvania American Water today announced its 2023 plans to rehabilitate eight of its water storage tanks and construct five new tanks. Pennsylvania American Water’s tank rehabilitation program of inspecting, sandblasting, and repainting tanks extends their service lives and helps protect water quality. The total cost of the company’s water storage upgrades this year is approximately $17.5 million.   “Storage tanks help provide suitable water pressure for our communities and important storage reserves

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York County Tourism Grant Committee Approves Funding For 25 Projects Totaling More Than One Million

The York County Tourism Grant Committee approved $1,068,566 in total funding for 25 projects or events submitted earlier this year during the first round of the York County Tourism Grant Program for 2023. This grant program builds upon York County’s billion-dollar tourism industry and awards funding to projects and events that attract visitors outside a 50-mile radius of York County, enhance the visitor experience, and create positive economic impact through overnight hotel stays.  The Explore York Board

Wesley Warriors Day at York Country Day School

Wesley Warriors Day at York Country Day School  On May 17, 2023, York Country Day School plans to join together in support of YCDS student Wesley Beam and his entire family, as he continues to fight his recent diagnosis of diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG). This is also DIPG Awareness Day.  Diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas are highly aggressive and difficult to treat brain tumors that are found in the brain.  Wesley, 3.5 years old and a student at York Country Day School, was recently diagnosed

Pennsylvania American Water Announces Annual Water Quality Reports for Drinking Water Week

SavorHood Gettysburg ribbon cutting

The long-awaited grand opening of Gettysburg’s newest food hall, SavorHood is finally here! SavorHood was able to celebrate this momentous occasion with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, May 2nd at 12pm. In attendance were county commissioners Randy Phiel, Marty Qualley, and Jim Martin, as well as a representative from Dan Moul’s office, and the Gettysburg Chamber. Also in attendance were the owners of the SavorStations, including David and Jordan Fox, Tony and Kate Hill, Tony Alvarez, PJ Mosher, Tex

Penn State Master Gardeners 25th Anniversary Nartive Plant Sale May 13, 2023.

Don’t miss the fun!  Join Penn State Native Plant Habitat Team and the Penn State Master Gardeners as we celebrate our 25th annual Native Plant Sale on Saturday May 13, 2023, at John Rudy Park, 400 Mundis Race Road, York PA 17406.  The event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rain or Shine.  Plant growers from around the region will offer a large selection of native plants for sale including trees, shrubs and flowering perennials suited for our area.   Master Gardener experts will be on hand to answer

MOOVE IN SELF STORAGE EXPANDS PORTFOLIO INTO JONESTOWN, PA

Moove In Self Storage announces the acquisition of Cloverleaf Self Storage in Jonestown, PA. Cloverleaf consists of two primary properties positioned on either side of U.S. Route 22, and a third property which is located four miles east in Fredericksburg, also alongside U.S. Route 22. When combined, all three sites consist of 11 traditional drive-up storage buildings, totaling 447 over 72,600 net rentable square feet. Now called Moove In - Jonestown, this asset will be re-branded according to Moove In

MOOVE IN SELF STORAGE EXPANDS PORTFOLIO INTO HARRISBURG, PA

Moove In Self Storage has announced the acquisition of Storage Sense located on Sycamore Street in Harrisburg, PA. This will be the first Moove In location in Harrisburg proper, with nearby locations in Carlisle and Mechanicsburg. This 56,850 net rentable square foot facility consists of seven traditional drive-up storage buildings, one single story climate controlled building, and one office building with drive-up units in the rear, totaling 461 units. Now called Moove In Sycamore, the 5.8 acre site

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Marks Completion of Three Campaign Projects

York County Libraries President Robert F. Lambert and local dignitaries addressed the crowd gathered during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Kaltreider-Benfer Library in Red Lion Saturday. Speakers included "Imagine. Discover. Connect." Capital Campaign Honorary Co-Chair Bill Shipley, York County President Commissioner Julie Wheeler, Former Member of the House of Representatives The Honorable Stanley E. Saylor, York County Economic Alliance President and CEO Kevin Schreiber, Kaltreider-Benfer Library Board

UPMC Hosting Virtual “From High School to Health Care” Event

UPMC in Central Pa. is hosting a virtual event for high school seniors and their parents or guardians, as well as high school teachers, counselors and administrators, to learn more about careers in health care.   UPMC offers students a wide range of opportunities — whether graduates plan to enter the workforce immediately or pursue additional education — and has developed innovative programs to support those goals.   “Health care is one of the fastest growing employment sectors in the United States,” said

York College of PA names 2023 grad Julianna Orkin as Coordinator of Jewish Student Life

York College of Pennsylvania has named Julianna Orkin, a May 2023 graduate from West Islip, NY, as Coordinator of Jewish Student Life. She will begin her duties on August 1.    Orkin was selected as a Doris and Bernard Gordon Leadership Scholar when she enrolled. The Gordon Scholars program is a four-year Jewish leadership scholarship opportunity in the York College Honors Community that works to strengthen students' leadership skills, helping them to acquire Jewish language and thought to frame their

York College of PA’s Graham School of Business on path for AACSB accreditation

York College of Pennsylvania’s Graham School of Business is on its way to Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Accreditation, as its eligibility application has been accepted by the AACSB International.     AACSB accreditation is known worldwide as the longest-standing, most recognized form of specialized accreditation that an institution and its business programs can earn, according to its website. Accreditation is a voluntary, nongovernmental process that includes a rigorous

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Barley Snyder Attorney Linebaugh Recognized for Fifty Years of Service as a Member of the York Count

Barley Snyder is pleased to announce the Honorable Stephen P. Linebaugh was honored as a fifty-year member of the York County Bar Association (YCBA). The award was given during the YCBA’s annual dinner held in April at the historic Yorktowne Hotel which celebrated events and accomplishments of 2022.   The YCBA is a non-profit professional membership association of attorneys and judges. It exists to serve the needs of lawyers, judges and the public of York County. According to its website, the association

Keep the Kids Learning While Having Fun this Summer SummerQuest Early Online Registration Starts May 14

Early online registration for the York County Libraries “All Together Now” SummerQuest program starts Sunday, May 14 at yorklibraries.org/summerquest. The annual summer learning program features activities for children and teens from birth to 18. Each participant needs their own library card which is available at no charge at any YCL location and online at yorklibraries.org.    “YCL’s SummerQuest offers engaging programs that make learning over the summer months fun,” says York County Library President

York College of PA students create exhibit based on research into York’s Potter’s Field; opening reception on May 5

York College of Pennsylvania students who researched the stories of those buried in York’s Potter’s Field have created an exhibit that will open May 5 at the Center for Community Engagement, 59 East Market Street, York. An opening reception is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. that evening. Both the reception and exhibit are open to the public free of charge.    “Who Has the Right to Memorialization in Death?: Recovering the Stories of Those Buried in York’s Potter's Field” builds upon the work done

York College of PA Kinsley School of Engineering to offer July 14-15 robotics workshop for high school students

York College of Pennsylvania’s Kinsley School of Engineering, Sciences and Technology is offering a robotics workshop for students entering grades 9 through 11 on July 14 and 15. Registration is open until May 19; the program fee is $50. Questions may be directed to Kinsleyschool@ycp.edu.    Students will explore robotics and other topics from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Kinsley Engineering Center. Learning opportunities include exploring sustainable engineering and renewable energy, building and

York College of PA Knowledge Park’s first tenant to house research project funded by Manufacturing Innovation PA

York College of Pennsylvania’s Knowledge Park has acquired its first tenant, MRG Labs’ Tribology Research Center, which will house a research project funded through the Manufacturing Innovation PA Program.    The Knowledge Park is located on York College’s campus adjacent to the Codorus Creek and Rail Trail, and is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to meet the needs of modern businesses. It offers partners the ability to innovate and collaborate with students and faculty, making it the ideal

Ribbon-cutting ceremony at Kaltreider-Benfer Library

York County Libraries Celebrate Grand Reopening of Kaltreider-Benfer LibraryRibbon-Cutting Ceremony Marks the Completion of Three Campaign Projects     VISUALS:                      York County Libraries (YCL) President Robert F. Lambert and dignitaries will speak in front of the entrance of the Kaltreider-Benfer Library in Red Lion. A 9:00 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony at the entrance will make way for a tour inside the library. A grand reopening celebration with family-friendly activities will follow at

Pennsylvania American Water Awards Grants for Local Environmental Projects

Fourteen organizations receive more than $75,000 in funding to help protect water  resources in Pennsylvania through annual grant program  Pennsylvania American Water announced today that 14 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 more than $75,000 for their community-based projects that improve, restore, or protect watersheds.   A panel of judges

OUTDOOR DINING RETURNS TO GEORGE STREET IN DOWNTOWN YORK

Downtown Inc is excited to announce that the unique outdoor dining experience on North George Street in Historically Edgy Downtown York, PA is returning for 2023! Patrons will be able to enjoy dining al fresco at The Handsome Cab, Tutoni's, Rockfish Public House, The Left Bank Restaurant & Bar, and Gift Horse Brewing Company.    The outdoor dining and street closure will be in effect beginning this Friday, May 12, 2023 and will continue each Friday and Saturday through the end of October. Friday outdoor

Domani Wealth acquired by Savant Wealth Management

Lancaster-based firm becomes Mid-Atlantic hub for growth -- Domani Wealth, an independent, fee-only registered investment advisor (RIA) operating in the Central Pennsylvania region for more than 25 years, has joined Savant Wealth Management effective May 9. Domani will maintain its four offices in Hanover, Lancaster, Wyomissing and York, Pa., as well as its existing leadership and 23 team members in the transition. The terms of the deal were not released.    “Our decision to join Savant provides the

York College of PA Marketview Arts to feature ‘Selections from the Gunter-Smith Collection’ from May

York College of Pennsylvania’s Marketview Arts in Downtown York will present an exhibition of student works purchased by retiring president Dr. Pamela Gunter-Smith during her tenure (2013 to 2023) from May 25 through June 17. An opening reception is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. on June 2. The reception for “Selections from the Gunter-Smith Collection” and the exhibition are open to the public free of charge.    During her tenure as president, Dr. Gunter-Smith demonstrated her support for the art program

York College identical twins graduating in May 2023 looking at nearly identical careers

York College of Pennsylvania President Pamela Gunter-Smith will deliver her final commencement remarks during this year’s exercises, which will begin at 10:15 a.m., May 13, under the tent on Main Campus.  President and CEO of the York County Economic Alliance Kevin Schreiber, a 2002 graduate of the College, will join her at the podium to offer the keynote address and receive the John Andrews Award. The award is presented by the Board of Trustees to individuals who have conducted distinguished careers,

Barley Snyder Partner Stacey R. MacNeal Named a “Women of Influence Circle of Excellence” honoree by Central Penn Business Journal

We are pleased to announce Barley Snyder Partner Stacey R. MacNeal has been named to Central Penn Business Journal’s (CPBJ) 2023 “Women of Influence Circle of Excellence” list.    CPBJ’s Women of Influence recognizes high-achieving women for their career accomplishments. The Circle of Excellence award is given to women who have demonstrated sustained achievement, longstanding and notable success in the community, and are leading the way for other women. The judges, consisting of CPBJ’s publisher and

Michelle E. Madzelan, P.E., 2023 CPBJ Woman of Influence Honoree

Central Penn Business Journal has selected Michelle E. Madzelan, P.E., Senior Transportation Manager, of ELA Group, Inc., Lititz, PA, as a 2023 Women of Influence honoree.  Women of Influence honors high-achieving women for their career accomplishments. These women are selected based on their professional experience, community involvement and commitment to mentoring.   The Circle of Excellence is awarded to women who have demonstrated sustained achievement, longstanding, notable success in the community

York College Glatfelter Institute for Public Policy releases York County Bar Association Judicial Candidate Evaluation Poll Results

York College of Pennsylvania’s Arthur J. Glatfelter Institute for Public Policy conducted a poll of York County Bar Association members on the candidate running for the one judicial vacancy on the Court of Common Pleas in York County. The Bar Association’s 470 members were given an opportunity to evaluate the candidate, with the evaluation focused primarily on professional competence, judicial temperament, and integrity.    The judicial evaluation poll is a long-standing community service activity of the

Central Penn Business Journal Announces 2023 Women of Influence

Central Penn Business Journal has selected Michelle E. Madzelan, P.E., Senior Transportation Manager, of ELA Group, Inc., Lititz, PA, as a 2023 Women of Influence honoree.  Women of Influence honors high-achieving women for their career accomplishments. These women are selected based on their professional experience, community involvement and commitment to mentoring.   The Circle of Excellence is awarded to women who have demonstrated sustained achievement, longstanding, notable success in the community