Two Lancaster County buffet restaurants were voted by USA TODAY readers as two of the best in the country. If you’ve lived in Central Pennsylvania for long, the choices probably come as little surprise. Shady Maple Shady Maple Smorgasbord, widely known as the largest buffet in the United States, featuring over 200 feet of Pennsylvania Dutch … Read more
Nine women from the Johnstown region have been selected to the Pennsylvania Business Central Women in Business Top 2024 Nonprofit Female Leaders. “Nonprofit organizations provide unique and critical services, which positively impact the economy and quality of life in central Pennsylvania,” Pennsylvania Business Central’s website said. Continue reading on The Tribune-Democrat
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is branching out in south-central Pennsylvania. A shop is opening on May 8 at 731 Wayne Ave. in Chambersburg. It will feature outdoor patio seating for 60 guests and a drive-thru. Owners Keila and Mark Trace said they are excited to bring Rita’s to the community. Continue reading on … Read more
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard will welcome the first day of spring by giving away a tasty treat on Tuesday, March 19. The Bucks County-based iconic frozen treats destination — with locations throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey — is offering a free six-ounce Italian Ice giveaway in the available flavor of their choice. … Read more
Last month in the Midstate, we had six different businesses announce closures. Here is a recap of all the February closures incase you missed it. Closings: Nook Books (2/12) This independently owned children’s bookstore first opened its doors in Lancaster back in October of 2023. The business decided to close its doors on February 18; the … Read more
Rowan Miller grew up drinking raw milk – to her it was the “norm” – and it has never made her sick. She grew up on a sheep farm in the Falkland Islands, an archipelago east of the Southern Patagonian coast. Now she owns Rowntree Farm in Mechanicsburg. At her stand in York’s Central Market, … Read more
Valentine’s Day is a day of love for many, but for florists, Feb. 14 is like the Super Bowl. “We bring in additional people, we bring in additional drivers. Today is game day,” said Mark Vickrey, the owner of Bloom by Vickrey in Camp Hill. Continue reading on FOX43
Dynamic Growth, a group practice made up of six offices in central Pennsylvania that offer pediatric, family, and cosmetic dentistry, has been acquired by Dental365, a New York-based provider of dental care services. The six office locations acquired are Grove Dental Group, State Hill in Wyomissing; Grove Kids Pediatric Dentistry in Wyomissing; Theodore E. Dando, … Read more
When it’s not open for golf, Iron Valley Tubing’s revenue largely depends on a good winter season. However, there’s often only a short window for success. In just its second weekend of the season, Iron Valley Tubing had to close on Sunday due to difficult weather conditions. Continue reading on CBS 21
Chick-fil-A is opening a new store in Mechanicsburg this week. The fast-food chain said Chick-fil-A Shepherdstown Crossing will open Thursday at 219 Gettysburg Pike with Bill Lindoerfer as owner-operator. Chick-fil-A Shepherdstown Crossing will be open for dine-in, drive-thru and carry-out from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Continue reading on Central Penn … Read more
Three central Pennsylvania wineries were Best of Show winners in the 2024 Pa. Farm Show wine competition. The winners were announced Saturday. Armstrong Valley Winery in Halifax, Dauphin County, won the Best of Show Dry Grape and a double gold designation with its 2021 Chambourcin, a wine that in May 2023 was named best Pa. hybrid wine in … Read more
For serious ballet students aiming for professional careers, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet’s 5-Week Summer Ballet Program is dedicated to the growth of its dancers. “When you return home, teachers are surprised by the amount of improvement their students have made in a mere five weeks,” says Nicholas Ade, CEO of CPYB. The secret to CPYB’s success in training generations … Read more
Harrisburg University’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) and White Rose Ventures of York are partnering to support Athlon, a new business in the region. CIE is an incubator for tech start-ups in Central Pennsylvania, while White Rose Ventures is an investment firm. The tech-backers have teamed up to co-support more start-ups in the area. … Read more
This week in the Midstate, we had two new businesses open their doors, and a long-time food truck and restaurant that announced its upcoming closure. Valhallan Training Arena: A new youth video game training center will soon open its doors in Cumberland County this weekend. The new center is going to come equipped with many … Read more
One of central Pennsylvania’s oldest wineries has announced that it will be closing at the end of the year. West Hanover Winery notes on its website that it will close Dec. 31. Continue reading on FOX43 News
During the month of November, we had nine new businesses open their doors in the Midstate. Openings: The Nerd Place (11/2) A new gaming store that offers guests the chance to play an array of table games along with multiple console and computer games recently opened on November 18 at 50 North Railroad Street in Palmyra. Continue … Read more
Since receiving a National Science Foundation grant earlier this year, a wide-reaching coalition has started planning for the future of hemp in Pennsylvania But before growers take on large-scale hemp operations in the state, industry experts say it needs processing facilities to transform the plant into construction materials and textiles. Continue reading on 90.5 … Read more
The company behind a new type of plastics recycling plant in central Pennsylvania has withdrawn a key permit application, but says it is still moving forward with the project. Texas-based Encina plans to build a plant on the Susquehanna River in Point Township, Northumberland County, that will break down plastics into chemical building blocks to make new … Read more
Malls may be dying out around the country, but there is one mall that is located in Pennsylvania that is one of the largest in the state, and more especially Central Pennsylvania. Park City Center, located in Lancaster is one of the largest malls in Pennsylvania when it comes to leasable square footage. The mall … Read more
Pat’s Steaks announced they’re coming to Penn State University, but things have changed and the anticipated new location won’t be happening any time soon. Pat’s Steaks at Penn State was set to be the company’s first-ever second location. Previously, the company said they were shooting for a December opening. Continue reading on ABC27