Army Heritage Center Foundation to Host Immersive Tour through Antietam Battlefield
Antietam Battlefield Tour Offers Once-in-a Lifetime Experience April 28-29 (CARLISLE, PA) – The Army Heritage Center Foundation (AHCF) invites history buffs, aspiring and proven leaders, active and former military, and other grateful Americans to join in an immersive two-day riding tour of the Civil War’s fateful Antietam Battlefield near Sharpsburg, Maryland, just 70 minutes from Carlisle, PA. The tour will take place April 28 and 29, with a full day of thought-provoking learning, food and
Sadler Health Center Appoints Dr. Lakshmi Polavarapu as Interim Chief Medical Officer
Sadler Health Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Lakshmi Polavarapu, MD as interim chief medical officer. This appointment reflects Sadler’s planned leadership succession and Dr. Polavarapu’s deep clinical expertise, collaborative leadership style and strong alignment with the organization’s mission and values. In her role, Dr. Polavarapu provides clinical leadership for Sadler’s medical department, supporting the delivery of high-quality, integrated, whole-person care. She will work closely
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Welcomes Kim Alvarez as Vice President of Philanthropy
Expanding its capacity to support charitable giving and nonprofit capacity across south central Pennsylvania, The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) has named Kim Alvarez vice president of philanthropy. Alvarez brings more than 20 years of experience in fundraising and nonprofit leadership to TFEC, helping donors and organizations turn generosity into lasting community impact. In her role, Alvarez leads TFEC’s Philanthropy Team and works closely with donors, professional advisors and nonprofit
Auto Mania 2026 Kicks Off the Carlisle Events Season in Allentown
CARLISLE, PA – Carlisle Events officially opened its 2026 event season January 16–18 with Auto Mania at the Allentown Fairgrounds, once again proving why the annual indoor automotive flea market remains a winter staple for enthusiasts throughout the Northeast. Despite periods of snowfall during the weekend, the all-weather nature of the event ensured that buyers and sellers alike continued to turn out to find exactly what they were looking for. Held within the heated Agri-Plex building and supported
Brave the cold – Winter safety tips you should know
Winter weather can be beautiful – but it can also be risky if you’re not prepared. To help you stay safe and enjoy the season, we asked Dr. Jessica Riley, WellSpan York Hospital Medical Director of Emergency Medicine, to share expert tips to help you decide how to shovel and what to wear to prevent weather-related injuries. Q: What should I do before heading outside in cold weather?A: Always check the weather, temperature and wind chill. This helps you decide when to shovel and what to wear to
WellSpan’s nationally-recognized MyWellSpan patient portal and application surpasses 1 million users
YORK, Pa. (Jan. 20, 2026) – WellSpan Health, a national leader in health care innovation, has attained a major milestone in its mission to deliver exceptional care to all patients, recently surpassing the 1 millionth individual who has signed up for a MyWellSpan account. The nationally-recognized MyWellSpan patient portal is a key driver in providing WellSpan patients with online scheduling of appointments including virtual Urgent Care, an electronic check-in process for pre-registration of appointments,
WellSpan Health announces new board of directors members and leadership
YORK, Pa. (Jan. 21, 2026) – New board members headline WellSpan’s system and regional board changes for the new year. Jennifer Craighead Carey and Suzanne McConkey have joined the system board that continues to be chaired by Joe Crosswhite and vice chaired by Richard Broadbent in the new year. Others, listed below, have joined WellSpan’s regional boards, including a new chair and vice chair in WellSpan’s east region. “As the region’s only locally governed health system, these new community board
Sadler Health Center Strengthens Dental Team to Expand Access to Care
Sadler Health Center has strengthened its dental team with the addition of two providers: Christa Peyton, DDS who sees patients at Sadler's Carlisle and Loysville locations, and Naomi Mulgrew, RDH serving patients at its Mechanicsburg facility. Their expertise enhances access to high-quality dental care for patients of all ages. Dr. Peyton brings a patient-centered approach to dentistry, emphasizing compassion, patience and preventive care, with a focus on helping individuals and families restore and
Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® Foundation Celebrates 39th Annual Thanksgiving Food Driv
WHAT: The Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® Foundation, in partnership with Karns Food Stores, will distribute more than 1,200 turkeys and gift cards to charitable organizations serving families in need across the Greater Harrisburg area. WHEN: Friday, November 21, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. WHERE: Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® 424 N. Enola Drive Enola, PA 17025 VISUALS & INTERVIEWS:Volunteers loading turkeys and gift cardsInterviews with GHAR Foundation leaders and
Carlisle Author-Military Leader to Be Featured on WGAL 8 ''In Focus'' with Susan Shapiro on Jan. 25
U.S. Army Col. Frank Hancock (Ret.) and Army Heritage Center Foundation President Julie Germany will be guests of journalist Susan Shapiro on WGAL News 8's "In Focus" program as the nation honors those who served in Operation Desert Storm 35 years ago. Col. Hancock is finally revealing the secrets of that 42-day air and ground war in a fast-selling book entitled "Operation Desert Storm: How Two Young Intelligence Analysts and an Infantry Battalion Changed the War in Iraq." Their efforts in unrelenting
MOUNTZ JEWELERS WELCOMES KATIE ULSH TO THE FAMILY BUSINESS
Camp Hill, PA, January 15, 2026 – Mountz Jewelers, a family-owned jewelry store with a rich tradition of quality and service, is proud to welcome Katie Ulsh to the team, continuing the Leitzel Ulsh family’s story in the business. Katie is the daughter of Tonia Leitzel Ulsh, President, Chief Operations Officer, and Co-Owner of Mountz Jewelers, and joins the store as part of the family’s ongoing legacy. Representing the third generation of the Leitzel Ulsh family involved in the business, Katie brings fresh
Brown Plus Announces Team Member Promotions in 2026
Leading accounting and advisory firm, Brown Plus, is proud to announce the following team member promotions, effective January 1, 2026: Natalie Ciepiela, CPA, was promoted to Tax Manager. She has four years of public accounting experience and specializes in providing tax services to businesses across a variety of industries. Natalie received her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Grove City College with a minor in International Business. She works with Brown Plus clients and team members
Trout CPA Expands Business Valuation Practice with Addition of Daniel Pavlovic
Trout CPA announced today that Daniel Pavlovic, CFA, has joined the firm as Director of Business Valuation, bringing national-firm experience and deep technical expertise to support the firm’s growing valuation and complex financial reporting practice. Pavlovic will work closely with Michael Wolfe, Partner in Business Valuation, to expand Trout CPA’s ability to serve middle-market clients requiring sophisticated valuation and financial reporting solutions, while maintaining the firm’s reputation for its
Greater Harrisburg Housing Market Moves Toward Balance at the End of 2025
HARRISBURG, PA – January 12, 2026 – The Greater Harrisburg housing market closed 2025 in a period of continued adjustment, as rising inventory and steady sales activity signaled a shift toward more balanced conditions. December home prices remained strong across much of the region, while slightly longer marketing times reflected a market moving at a healthier, more sustainable pace. These trends point to a stable outlook as the region enters 2026. “It’s common to see market activity slow during
Midstate Medical Moment: Don’t Wait to Address Back Pain
Sam Carver, MPH-MSHI, BSN, R.N., nurse navigator, UPMC Spine Care The Spine Health Foundation estimates that 80% of Americans will face back or neck pain in their lifetime. As a result, approximately 264 million U.S. workdays are lost annually due to back pain. As a nurse navigator, I help hundreds of people each year who are seeking treatment for chronic back and neck pain. Finding the right treatment approach takes time, but it can help you get back to doing the activities you love. Q: When should I
CMAF Donates $160,000 in 2025 to Support Amyloidosis Research, Awareness, and Support
Carlisle, PA – Now in its third decade of doing good for those impacted by Amyloidosis, the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation (CMAF) works year-round to raise awareness and funds to support research, education, and individuals in need. In 2025, the foundation continued those efforts through fundraising dinners, merchandise sales and auctions, general donations, and a Corvette sweepstakes. As funds are raised, the foundation actively works to identify where those dollars will have the greatest impact when
Brown Plus Welcomes Kimberly Cashman as Audit Principal
Brown Plus Welcomes Kimberly Cashman as Audit PrincipalJoining the Brown Plus Insurance Practice Leading accounting and advisory firm, Brown Plus, is pleased to announce that it has welcomed Kimberly Cashman, CPA, as an Audit Principal within the Firm’s Insurance Practice. Kim brings more than 20 years of experience delivering accounting, audit and financial reporting leadership. She began her career in public accounting serving property and casualty (P&C) insurance clients, giving her a strong
Barry Isett & Associates Expands Construction Quality Assurance Services to Safeguard Projects and Communities
Mechanicsburg, PA — January 13, 2026 — Barry Isett & Associates (Isett) announces a strategic expansion of its service offerings, unveiling a comprehensive suite of Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) services that support projects from design through completion. Formerly known as the Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Department, the newly named CQA Department now delivers an enhanced menu of services, delivering clients with greater confidence and peace of mind. While the department’s name has evolved,
TFEC’s Fund for Women & Girls and Unstoppable You Ministries to Co-Host Free Webinar Focused on Preventing Human Trafficking in South Central PA
Community members looking to better understand how to prevent human trafficking and strengthen safety in their communities are invited to attend a free virtual webinar on Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Hosted by TFEC’s Fund for Women & Girls in partnership with Unstoppable You Ministries, the conversation will focus on practical, prevention focused approaches that move beyond awareness and toward connection.The webinar, titled Prevention Through Connection, will bring together survivors with lived
WellSpan Health Announces Comprehensive Migration of Technology Portfolio to AWS
YORK, PA — January 8, 2026 — WellSpan Health, the leading health care system serving Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland, today announced plans for a comprehensive cloud migration of its full technology infrastructure. Together with Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its preferred cloud provider, WellSpan will transition its applications, data and environments from traditional data centers to AWS. This migration will establish the foundation for delivering next-generation, AI-enabled health care
Harrisburg, PA Ranks #2 on Realtor.com® Forecast of 10 Best Markets for First-Time Homebuyers 2026
Enola, PA - Jan 7, 2026 – Harrisburg, PA, one of the market areas served by members of the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS, ranked number 2 on the Realtor.com® forecast of Top 10 best markets for first-time homebuyers in 2026. See Realtor.com release. This year’s ranking highlights a truth for many first-time buyers: the best opportunities are often found in markets that balance attainable home prices with everyday livability. In 2026 that balance is concentrated in the eastern half of the
Batteries Plus is BEST of 2025 Carlisle Award Winner
BatteriesPlus of Carlisle is proud to announce that the store has been officially recognized as the BEST of 2025 Carlisle Award Winner in the Car Battery category.
Brown Plus Promotes Ryan Harshman and Matt Harvey to Principal in 2026
Leading accounting and advisory firm, Brown Plus, is pleased to announce that both Ryan Harshman, CPA, and Matt Harvey, CPA, MSPA, have been promoted to Principal, effective January 1, 2026. “We are incredibly proud to announce the promotion of these two outstanding professionals to Principal,” said Ken Wolfe, CPA, CGMA, President and Managing Principal. “Ryan and Matt are integral members of our audit and tax teams, consistently demonstrating exceptional work ethic, technical expertise and leadership,
Cooking classes
2026: Cooking class 1st and last Wednesday every month at 6:30pm. $31.20/person gets you a seat for the class, mini buffet, and one drink. Classes will only operate with a minimum of 13ppl and maximum of 20 ppl. We will reach out a few days prior to update if a class will be in session. You can call the restaurant to make your reservation.
Brown Plus Receives Best Places to Work in PA and America’s Best Workplaces Awards
Brown Plus Receives Best Places to Work in PA and America’s Best Workplaces AwardsBrown Plus Named the #3 Best Place to Work in PA in 2025 in the Medium-Sized Company Category and America’s #7 Best Medium Workplace in 2026 Camp Hill, Lancaster and Hanover, PA: Leading accounting and advisory firm, Brown Plus, is thrilled to announce that it has been named both the #3 Best Place to Work in PA in 2025 in the medium-sized company category by Central Penn Business Journal (CPBJ), as well as the #7 best
How Immigrant Entrepreneurs Can Overcome the Hardest Parts of Building a Business
Stepping into a new country with a business dream in hand takes guts. You’re not just navigating an unfamiliar system — you’re rebuilding your life with risk, ambition, and uncertainty braided into every decision. Immigrant entrepreneurs play a massive role in shaping economies, but too often the barriers they face are brushed aside or bundled into generic “startup advice.” Let’s do better. This piece walks through the real challenges you’ll likely face — and gives grounded strategies you can start acting
BBBS of South-Central PA Wins Agency of the Year Award
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA Honored with 2024 Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Agency of The Year AwardThe agency is recognized for their exemplary leadership in delivering high-impact, one-on-one mentoring programs that support the growth and success of local youth.Harrisburg, PA (June 18, 2025) - Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA has been recognized as a Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) Agency of the Year Award Winner for program and team excellence in 2024. Out
Big Brother Big Sisters of South-Central PA Recognizes 127 High School Graduates
Harrisburg, PA (May 28, 2024) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA (BBBSSCPA)recognizes high school seniors for graduation and scholarship presentation.BBBSSCPA hosted a graduation celebration and award ceremony at The State Museum of PA on Wednesday, May 21, to recognize 127 graduating high school seniors in their program. The organization recognized both mentees (Littles) and volunteer high school mentors (Bigs). The graduating seniors hail from 23 local high schools across Cumberland, Dauphin,
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Trout CPA - Dan Chodan and Travis Oot Named 2025 PICPA Young Leader Award Recipients
LANCASTER, Pa. (May 6, 2025) – Regional accounting and advisory firm Trout CPA is proud to announce that Dan Chodan, CPA, Partner, and Travis Oot, CPA, Senior Manager, have been selected by the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) as 2025 Young Leader Award recipients. Each year, this distinguished honor is awarded to PICPA members under the age of 40 who demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to the accounting profession through active PICPA participation or community
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA Announces Opening of Lebanon County Office
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA Announces Opening of Lebanon County OfficeNonprofit’s 20-year commitment to Lebanon County highlighted by the dedication of programs and community partners. Lebanon, PA (April 24, 2025) – Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of South-Central PA is proud to announce the opening of a new office location in Lebanon County, a significant step forward in strengthening its presence and deepening its impact in the community. For over 20 years, BBBS of South-Central PA has
Belco Gives Back to BBBSscpa Through Match Madness Campaign
Campaign Sponsor Belco Community Credit Union Invests in Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA Through Partnership for Better Health’s Match Madness Campaign Match Madness engages local donors in a special fundraising campaign during the month of March. Harrisburg, PA (March 4, 2025) – Belco Community Credit Union invests in the power and promise of youth with a matching gift to Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of South-Central PA through Partnership for Better Health’s Match Madness Campaign.The
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA LAUNCHES GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH ON THE LONG-TERM IMPACTS OF MENTORSHIP
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA LAUNCHES GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH ON THE LONG-TERM IMPACTS OF MENTORSHIP First-of-its-kind study reveals mentorship as a cost-effective solution to drive socioeconomic mobility for youth in South-Central PA and nationwide.Rooted in 30 years of data, the study provides evidence of greater enrollment in higher education, increased salaries, reduced dependency on social services, and improved behavioral outcomes for mentored youth.Harrisburg, PA (February 25, 2025) – Big
BARRY ISETT & ASSOCIATES CELEBRATES CONTINUED RECOGNITION AS ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA
MECHANICSBURG, PA – Barry Isett & Associates, Inc. (Isett) is proud to announce that it has been named one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in PA, highlighting the company's commitment to fostering a positive, engaging, and inclusive work environment for its employees. This marks the sixth consecutive year that Isett has earned this prestigious recognition, and the second year in the “Large Business” category. The Top Workplaces program—initiated by Central Penn Business Journal and Lehigh Valley
BBBSCR acquires York/Adams, changing name to Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region acquires York/Adams affiliate, changing name to Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PABBBS of South-Central PA expands services to enhance support and increase mentoring opportunities for youth.Harrisburg, PA (October 24, 2024) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region (BBBSCR) is thrilled to announce a significant expansion of its service area, broadening its reach from 5 to 7 counties through the acquisition of the BBBS York & Adams Counties
Elevate Your Hustle: Adobe Tools to Empower Women Entrepreneurs
This Women’s Small Business Month, we’re celebrating the tools that are fueling the success of women entrepreneurs everywhere. Running a business requires balancing countless responsibilities, and Adobe Acrobat is here to help streamline the journey. From simplifying document workflows to enhancing team communication, Acrobat is designed to help entrepreneurs work smarter, not harder. These intuitive tools make day-to-day tasks seamless, allowing business owners to dedicate their time to what truly
