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YORK, Pa. (Oct. 23, 2025) – WellSpan Health president and CEO Roxanna Gapstur, Ph.D., R.N., has been named one of nine women inductees as a Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania for 2025. Gapstur was recognized recently at an event alongside other honorees for their professional achievements and volunteer service that have a tremendous impact on the Commonwealth. The annual honors date back to ...read more

HARRISBURG, PA., OCTOBER 21, 2025 — UPMC Pinnacle Foundation with the support of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Central Pa., raised $150,000 at the recently held Women’s Cancer Symposium in Harrisburg. The funds will be added to the Rocco & Nancy Ortenzio Fund for Clinical Excellence that provides funding for advanced cancer research and for patients in need at UPMC Central PA Hillman Cancer ...read more

HARRISBURG, Pa. (Oct. 14, 2025) — In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, UPMC Magee-Womens in Central Pa. is offering a Free Breast Screening Event on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at UPMC Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists-North Harrisburg, 2645 N. 3rd St., 4th Floor, Harrisburg.     Women ages 18 and older, with no history of breast cancer, will receive a ...read more

Mountz Jewelers proudly announces an exclusive collaboration with John Hardy for a one-of-a-kind event: The John Hardy Artisan Experience & Trunk Show, taking place October 23-25 across all three Mountz locations. This rare, immersive experience will offer guests the opportunity to witness the world-renowned craftsmanship of John Hardy's Master Artisans from Bali, an experience offered in only a ...read more

YORK, Pa. (Oct. 7, 2025) – WellSpan Health has promoted Ashley Zinn to the role of senior vice president and chief people officer for the system. In this capacity, Zinn will oversee WellSpan's human capital strategy. This includes talent acquisition, developing and implementing policies and programs related to team member relations, health services, education, training, engagement and ...read more

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (Sept. 30, 2025) – PPL Electric Utilities is making necessary investments to build and maintain a stronger, smarter and more resilient electric grid to better withstand increasingly severe weather, prevent outages and improve service to customers. To fund these ongoing investments, the company has filed its first distribution base rate request in a decade.   “We understand that ...read more

Starting a business is exciting — but it’s also easy to stumble into pitfalls that slow growth or cause unnecessary stress. Below are the most common mistakes new small business owners face and practical ways to sidestep them.    Mistake 1: Underestimating Startup Costs Many first-time entrepreneurs think passion and grit will cover all bases. But without an accurate budget, expenses pile up ...read more

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 ...read more

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 ...read more

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 ...read more

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 ...read more

Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA Big and Little perform in the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®  NEW YORK, NY & YORK, PA – November 28, 2024 – Big, Siddhesh “Sidd” Pawar and Little, Antoine “AJ” Shoff from Big Brothers Big Sisters of of South-Central PA, performed in the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® on Thursday, November 28 in New York City. Sidd and AJ are residents of ...read more

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region (BBBSCR) Raises $86k with Over The Edge Rooftop Rappel82 individuals brave 18-story descent to raise funds and awareness for BBBSCR youth mentoring programsHarrisburg, PA (October 17, 2024) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region (BBBSCR) took the community to Harrisburg’s skyline with Over The Edge, a rooftop rappelling adventure ...read more

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region and Penn National Insurance Partner to Launch Beyond School Walls Youth Mentorship ProgramBeyond School Walls program expansion provides workforce development skills for Harrisburg High School - SciTech Campus students through one-to-one mentoring relationships with area professionals.  Harrisburg, PA (October 9, 2024) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of ...read more