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
Superhero Day at UPMC Children's Harrisburg with the Harrisburg Senators
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Apr. 25, 2025) – UPMC and UPMC Pinnacle Foundation celebrated Superhero Day today, to honor the world-class pediatric health care provided at UPMC Children's in Harrisburg. The celebration held at UPMC Children’s Harrisburg included photo opportunities, a creative craft station, goodie bags filled with surprises, Senators swag giveaways, and a heartwarming unit parade that brought joy to everyone involved. The interactive activities with Senator players were organized by Child
Forbes Selects Todd Harrington, Managing Partner at Trout CPA, as a 2025 Top 1000 Best-In-State CPA
LANCASTER, Pennsylvania (April 15, 2025) – Regional accounting and advisory firm Trout CPA is pleased to announce that Todd L. Harrington, CPA, CVA, CGMA, Managing Partner at Trout CPA, has been named to the Forbes Top 1000 2025 Best-In-State CPAs list. This prestigious award honors the top one thousand professionals across all 50 states in public accounting, selected from a pool of independently nominated candidates and recognized by various CPA associations.The final list represents the finest CPAs
Spring Clean Your Books: 5 Smart Moves for a Strong Financial Year
Tax season may be over, but that doesn’t mean your finances should go on autopilot. In fact, now is the perfect time to hit refresh and set up healthy bookkeeping habits for the year ahead. While everything’s still fresh in your mind, a little attention now can save you time, stress, and money down the road. Here are five smart moves to consider: Review for AccuracyNow that your tax documents are fresh in your mind, it’s a great time to revisit your bookkeeping records. Look for any transactions that
Join Cumberland County in Celebrating America250!
This year, Cumberland County proudly kicked off its 275th anniversary, and we're already gearing up for another milestone—the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026! To ensure a memorable celebration, Cumberland County has formed an America250PA Committee with representatives from various organizations, including local historical societies, chambers of commerce, non-profits, school districts, higher education institutions, the Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau, and Cumberland Area Economic
Cumberland County Commission for Women Hosts Child Care Town Hall on May 29
LEMOYNE, PA (April 8, 2025) – In response to the overwhelming interest in the Cumberland County Commission for Women’s (CCCW) Child Care Town Hall last year, the CCCW will hold a Child Care Town Hall Part 2 with a business-led forum to address the impact of Pennsylvania’s lack of affordable, accessible child care on businesses and working families. The Child Care Town Hall will be held on May 29 at the Members 1st Federal Credit Union George Nahodil Community Room, 5000 Marketplace Way, Enola, from 11
Sadler Health Center Announces Kentucky Derby-Themed Fundraising Event on May 4
Sadler Health Center Announces Kentucky Derby-Themed Fundraising Event on May 4 Proceeds benefit children’s medical and dental services CARLISLE, Pa. (April 8, 2025) – Sadler Health Center is excited to host a “Derby Night of Giving” to support its medical and dental services for local children. The third annual For the Health of a Child fundraising event will take place on Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Barn at Creek’s Bend, 29 S. Middlesex Road in Carlisle. This year’s event will
Boiling Springs High School Careers Classes - Volunteers Needed for Mock Interviews
We are reaching out in search of community volunteers to assist us in conducting mock interviews with our freshmen and sophomore careers classes at Boiling Springs High School. Volunteers we will be provided detailed instructions, possible interview questions (though you may create your own if you wish), and a rubric to be used to evaluate each student. Each interview typically lasts 5-7 minutes, and each interviewer would have no more than five students to interview. After the interviews are conducted,
Hope Station's Juneteenth Events!
We’re thrilled to announce that Hope Station is expanding our Juneteenth festivities this year! From June 14–21, 2025, we’re hosting a series of vibrant events celebrating cultural diversity, community unity, and more! From a 1 Mile for Justice & Health Fair to our annual Freedom Festival Block Party, to our First-time Homeownership & Legacy Building Forum, our Colors of Freedom Paint interactive event and ending the week with a Comedy Show with a Tonight Show comedian —we’d love for you to be part of
UPMC Harrisburg Kicks Off Donate Life Month with Flag-Raising Ceremony
HARRISBURG, Pa., April 4, 2025 - UPMC Harrisburg kicked off Donate Life Month, which is observed annually in April, with a flag-raising event at UPMC Harrisburg today. The event honors deceased and living donors, celebrates the lives they've saved, and creates awareness of the importance of registering to be a donor. This year, the theme for National Donate Life Month is, “let life sing!” Birds are known across many cultures as one of the most welcomed and visible signs of spring. They represent both
WellSpan receives 2 HAP Achievement Awards for innovation and operational excellence
YORK, Pa. (April 3, 2025) – WellSpan Health has been honored with two awards from the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP), recognizing the system’s groundbreaking efforts in health care innovation as well as operational excellence at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. The annual HAP Achievement Awards spotlight hospitals and health systems that are leading the way in innovation, creativity and patient care. This year, WellSpan has been selected for its innovative use of artificial
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Central Pennsylvania Expands Access to Gynecological Cancer Treatment
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Apr. 2, 2025) — UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in central Pennsylvania, is now offering an advanced internal radiation therapy for gynecological cancers which has been shown to reduce the risk of cancer recurrence. Cylinder High-Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy is now available at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center – Rocco and Nancy Ortenzio Cancer Pavillion, 2035 Technology Parkway, Mechanicsburg. UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is the only health facility in the West Shore of Harrisburg to offer this
UPMC Empowering Wellness through Women’s Cancer Survivorship Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UPMC Empowering Wellness through Women’s Cancer Survivorship Conference HARRISBURG, PA., April 1, 2025 — UPMC Magee-Womens and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Central Pa. with the support of UPMC Pinnacle Foundation, hosted the Women’s Cancer Survivorship Conference on March 29 at the Penn Harris Hotel Convention Center. Dedicated to empowering women living with cancer, the comprehensive one-day event focused on wellness and was attended by more than 150 participants. “We
Local Activist-Entrepreneur to Inspire Central Penn College Graduates at May 2 Commencement in Harrisburg
Local Activist-Entrepreneur to Inspire Central Penn College Graduates at May 2 Commencement in Harrisburg (Enola, Pa.) March 26, 2025—Central Penn College will celebrate its 143rd Commencement on Thursday, May 2, at a ceremony that begins at 6 p.m. at the Forum in Harrisburg.The college will award an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters degree to Hagir Elsheikh, a prominent Sudanese -American activist, who fled political torture, domestic violence and oppression in Sudan to become a
HARRISBURG HOOPLA RETURNS FOR ITS 7TH YEAR, UNITING FUN, COMPETITION AND PHILANTHROPY
Get ready to compete for a cause! The Emerging Philanthropists Program (EPP), a special initiative of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), is thrilled to announce the return of Harrisburg Hoopla for its 7th annual event on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at City Island in Harrisburg. This full-day competition brings teams together for a series of exciting physical and mental challenges—all in support of local nonprofits.“Harrisburg Hoopla is the perfect blend of fun, competition and philanthropy,” said
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
Abom & Kutulakis Welcomes New Staff
Abom & Kutulakis Attorneys-at-Law is excited to announce it has expanded its staff roster with a family law attorney, a soon-to-be law school grad who already has committed to joining the firm after graduation, a returning law clerk, and a paralegal with a comprehensive background in office management and victim advocacy. Attorney Paul V. Mackey, who practices criminal defense and estate administration along with family law, is a U.S. Navy veteran and graduate of Penn State Dickinson Law. Ethan H. Bulger
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
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA Big and Little perform in the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®
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 York, PA and have been matched in the BBBS of South-Central PA youth mentorship program for 2 years. In
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
BBBS of the Capital Region Raises $86k with Over The Edge Rooftop Rappel
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 fundraiser. On Friday, October 4th, over 80 daring participants climbed to the roof of Market Square Plaza in downtown
BBBS of the Capital Region and Penn National Insurance Partner to Launch Beyond School Walls Youth Mentorship Program
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 the Capital Region (BBBSCR) is partnering with Penn National Insurance to expand their workforce development
Brown Plus Welcomes Three New Team Members - #3 Best Mid-Sized Accounting Firm to Work For Continues to Grow
Leading accounting and advisory firm, Brown Plus, is pleased to announce that the Firm has welcomed three new team members:Martina Shea joined Brown Plus as an Outsourced Accounting Senior Associate with 20 years of accounting and office management experience. She has an Associate’s degree in Accounting from Harrisburg Area Community College. Martina is located at the Brown Plus office in Hanover, Pennsylvania. Isabel Bowen joined the Firm as an Administrative Assistant with project management, client
Brown Plus Ranked the #1 Accounting Firm in Central Pennsylvania by Central Penn Business Journal’s 2024 Reader Rankings Awards
Leading regional accounting and advisory firm, Brown Plus, is honored to have been recently ranked the #1 Accounting Firm in Central Pennsylvania by Central Penn Business Journal’s (CPBJ) 2024 Reader Rankings Awards. Reader Rankings is an annual award from CPBJ that celebrates the best establishments our community has to offer. Businesses and organizations are nominated and voted for by community members within several different categories, including Construction and Design; Real Estate;
