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HARRISBURG – December 9, 2025 − UPMC Magee-Womens at UPMC Carlisle, UPMC Harrisburg and UPMC Lititz have achieved the highest distinction as a 2026 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care from U.S. News & World Report—the most prestigious honor awarded in the publication’s Best Hospitals for Maternity Care rankings. Each year, nearly 25,000 babies are born in UPMC hospitals that provide ...read more

YORK, Pa. (Dec. 9, 2025) – WellSpan Health announced today that its President and CEO, Roxanna Gapstur, Ph.D., R.N., has once again been recognized on Modern Healthcare's prestigious "100 Most Influential People in Healthcare" list. This marks the third consecutive year Dr. Gapstur has received this national honor, which celebrates health care leaders for their leadership vision and impact on ...read more

YORK, Pa. (Dec. 4, 2025) – WellSpan Health, Central Pennsylvania's only locally-governed health system, released its fiscal year 2025 Community Impact Report, detailing significant strides in improving the health outcomes of its patients and empowering individuals to live their healthiest lives.   As one of the largest employers in the Commonwealth, WellSpan contributed a substantial economic ...read more

You can double your investment in your local community this December. The Foundation for Enhancing Communities’ (TFEC) Season of Giving match allows individuals and businesses to strengthen the region by expanding the dollars available for grants and scholarships today and for future generations. Each eligible fund can receive matched gifts up to $5,000, making this a limited opportunity to ...read more

Carlisle, PA – The 57-acre property at 151 Wolfe Bridge Road in Carlisle has been sold to Fortune Investment Properties, LLC. The site has long served as “picnic grounds” for a local fraternal club and includes a 6,630 square foot event center, an additional 1,500 square foot building, three pavilions, and multiple storage garages. Located less than three miles from the Carlisle Fairgrounds, ...read more

LITITZ, PA. (Nov 24, 2025) — UPMC Lititz recently recorded a remarkable milestone for its UPMC Magee-Womens unit with four sets of twins delivered in one week. Of the eight newborns, six were boys, and two were girls, including three sets of twin boys and one set of twin girls.   Since 2004, UPMC Lititz has been delivering the next generation of Lancaster Countians. Last year, hospital staff ...read more

Brown Plus Welcomes Victoria Perez as Audit Senior Manager#13 Best Mid-Sized Accounting Firm to Work For Continues to Grow  Leading accounting and advisory firm, Brown Plus, is thrilled to announce that it has welcomed Victoria Perez, CPA, as an Audit Senior Manager.  Victoria specializes in accounting and audits of property and casualty (P&C) insurance companies and brings over nine years of ...read more

Cooking class every Wednesday in December at 6:30pm. $30/person gets you a seat for the class, mini buffet, and one drink. Classes will only operate with a minimum of 20ppl and maximum of 25 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. Update: 7 spots remain for December 10th 14 spots for December 17th

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

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 ...read more