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York, PA – July 21, 2025 – The Manufacturers’ Association is proud to announce the expansion and new designation from the US Navy’s Talent Pipeline Project (TPP) as the Central PA Regional TPP Network, a major milestone in supporting the US Navy’s effort to rebuild the maritime workforce industrial base by improving talent acquisition, retention and coaching of participating manufacturers.
This new “regional” designation is an expansion of the current regional Talent Pipeline Program coaching network, Harrisburg, Pa. (July 21, 2025) — UPMC Memorial has received accreditation under the American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). The designation signifies the hospital’s commitment to quality care for breast cancer patients. “NAPBC accreditation reflects a standard of care on par with the nation’s leading breast centers,” said KimberLee Mudge, M.D., co-director, UPMC Memorial Breast Care Center. “At UPMC Memorial, our team is united around a shared
Lancaster, Pa. - Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that attorney Shane M. Brackup has joined the firm as a member of its Litigation and Health Care groups. He will be based in the firm’s Lancaster office, focusing primarily on medical malpractice defense and health care matters.
Brackup brings a broad range of litigation experience to the firm. Prior to joining Barley Snyder, he served as an Assistant District Attorney for the County of Lancaster, where he gained significant trial experience and
Lancaster, Pa. – Four Barley Snyder attorneys - Salvatore Anastasi, Zachary J. Daly, Michael W. Davis and Derek P. Dissinger - have been named to the 2025 Top Lawyers of Chester County List by the Daily Local News in three categories. Additionally, Barley Snyder was recognized in the Real Estate category.
The annual publication spotlights standout legal professionals and law firms across diverse practice areas. Honorees are nominated by readers and legal peers and subsequently selected through a
HARRISBURG, PA. (July 18, 2025) – UPMC hosted a hands-on summer workshop in partnership with Girls on the Run (GOTR) Midstate at UPMC Community Osteopathic in Harrisburg. The event welcomed approximately forty girls for an afternoon of learning about health care careers.
The workshop featured a demonstration of the DaVinci surgical robot led by Andrea Benton, M.D., minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon, UPMC Magee-Womens in Central Pa. Each participant had the opportunity to operate the robot in demo Loan increases available for mitigation measures
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is encouraging disaster loan recipients in Pennsylvania to apply for additional funds to protect their homes and businesses from future storms. Loan recipients have up to two years from their loan approval date to request an increase of up to 20% of their verified physical damages to cover the cost of improvements. Eligible mitigation projects may include regrading landscaping for better drainage,
Lancaster, Pa. – Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that attorney John “J.” Quain has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Spanish American Civic Association Development Corporation.
The Spanish American Civic Association (SACA) is a nonprofit organization created in 1973 to address the needs of the growing Latino community in Lancaster County. For more than 50 years, SACA has worked to uplift and restore marginalized communities through various programs and services including workforce Hanover, PA – Main Street Hanover is proud to announce that applications for the 2026 Hometown Heroes Banner Program are now open! We invite members of the community to honor the military service members in their lives by sponsoring a commemorative banner to be displayed in downtown Hanover.The Hometown Heroes Banner Program recognizes and celebrates the brave individuals who have served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces or National Guard. Each custom banner features a photo, name,
Reading, Pa. – Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that partner Troy B. Rider has been named to the Lehigh Valley Business’ 2025 Power List for Lawyers & Lobbyists. This list is comprised of influential leaders who help shape our communities and our quality of life through our legal foundations. The honorees were selected by LVB’s editorial team.
Rider is a member of Barley Snyder’s Business, Finance, Real Estate and Food & Agribusiness practice groups. With 18 years of experience, he counsels
The award recognizes sustained, high-level performance in quality of care
HARRISBURG, PA. (July 15, 2025) – Five UPMC hospitals in central Pennsylvania have received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Performance Achievement Award for 2025. UPMC Carlisle, UPMC Hanover, UPMC Harrisburg, UPMC Memorial and UPMC West Shore received the Platinum Performance Achievement Award and are among only 323 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.
“This honor highlights UPMC’s TREYSTA Technology Management Ranked on Channel Partners 2025 MSP 501—Tech Industry’s Most Prestigious List of Managed Service Providers WorldwideAnnual Channel Partners MSP 501 Identifies Best of the Best in the Managed Services Industry
JULY 15th, 2025: TREYSTA Technology Management has once again been named as one of the world’s top-performing managed service providers in the prestigious 2025 Channel Partners MSP 501 rankings. The annual Channel Partners MSP 501 list, a technology industry benchmark,
Leading accounting and advisory firm, Brown Plus, is proud to announce the following team member promotions, effective July 1, 2025:
Amanda Moats, CPA, was promoted to Audit Manager. Amanda has over six years of experience providing accounting and auditing services to auto dealerships, as well as other for-profit businesses. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Finance from Pennsylvania State University. Amanda is based in the Brown Plus office in Camp Hill,
Malvern, Pa. – Barley Snyder is pleased to share attorney Catherine T. Begley has joined the firm. She brings a wealth of experience and insight to the firm’s Business, Litigation and Food & Agribusiness groups. She will be based out of the firm’s Malvern office.
Begley focuses her practice on helping clients navigate the complexities of crisis management, food and product contamination and recall, insurance coverage and casualty litigation matters. She also has experience counseling clients through
The Borough of Hanover Department of Public Works has announced two street projects with traffic restrictions taking place during the week of July 7, 2025.
Beginning Monday, July 7, 2025, through Friday, July 11, 2025, Railroad Street will be closed at the railroad crossing near 236 Railroad Street between the Guthrie Memorial Library and the Tree of Life Personal Care Home. The library will remain open during this project. Please follow the posted detours and avoid the area if possible. Motorists
Every business wants to be heard, but few consider how they're telling their story. Messaging isn't just about mission statements or slogans anymore—it’s about how people feel when they hear your name in a room. Whether it's a pitch to potential investors, a company-wide meeting, or a product launch aimed at customers, the art of business storytelling is shaping how brands earn trust and loyalty. The companies that get it right don’t just deliver facts; they frame those facts in narratives that resonate
Lancaster, Pa. – Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that three of its partners – Salvatore Anastasi, Daniel T. Desmond and Matthew M. Hennesy – have been named to the Legal 500’s Philadelphia Elite Rankings list. This prestigious recognition highlights top attorneys in the Philadelphia metropolitan area across a variety of legal disciplines. Honorees are selected through a rigorous, research-driven process that includes peer feedback, client testimonials and in-depth interviews conducted by the Legal
HARRISBURG, Pa., July 2, 2025 –UPMC Children’s in Harrisburg with support from the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation, introduced a new MRI simulator and cinema system for pediatric patients. This innovative technology helps children prepare for critical MRI scans without the need for anesthesia, transforming what can be a scary medical moment into something calming. By projecting engaging visuals and creating a more relaxing environment, the system helps kids feel empowered and supported throughout their care
The Members of SEK, CPAs & Advisors are pleased to announce the following Supervisor promotions effective July 1, 2025:
Courtney King, MBA, promoted to Supervisor: Primarily working with nonprofit and governmental clients, Courtney is actively involved in all stages of audit engagements, assists with Form 990 preparation, and delivers Outsourced CFO services. She is an active member of the firm’s Audit Efficiency Task Force and Emerging Professionals Committee. Courtney earned both a Bachelor of HANOVER, PA — Where’s Waldo? In Hanover, of course! Find Waldo Local has become a beloved summertime event in communities nationwide. This year, Candlewick Press and the American Booksellers Association are again teaming up with 325 independent bookstores nationwide, including Little Fox Coffee & Books on Broadway, for some hide-and-seek fun designed to encourage residents to patronize their local business. There is no charge to participate, and the hunt lasts for the entire month of July. Families love
June 26, 2025
The following are the highlights of the Borough Council’s meeting held on June 25, 2025. Supporting documents on most items of Council business are available on the Borough website (www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov) under “Agendas and Minutes”.
BOROUGH COUNCIL ACTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION: President Reichart presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Vicki Jacobs for her 26 years served on the Hanover Borough Civil Service Commission.
VEHICLE SPEED DETECTION Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding Program, Inc. is pleased to welcome Ben Hansford as our new Development Director, marking an exciting step forward in our mission to enrich the lives of individuals through therapeutic riding. In this pivotal role, Ben will lead our fundraising and donor engagement efforts, working closely with our staff, volunteers, and community partners to strengthen financial support and expand awareness of our impactful programs. His leadership will be key in securing the resources
Harrisburg, Pa. (June 24, 2025) — UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Central Pa. is offering new hope to patients with hard-to-treat high blood pressure through a procedure called renal denervation. The treatment, which is meant to lower blood pressure in those with resistant hypertension, was first performed at UPMC Harrisburg on June 20. The two patients to receive the treatment are doing well and recovering at home.
Renal denervation is a new treatment option for resistant hypertension that
Support from UPMC Pinnacle Foundation helps eliminate financial barriers for local patients
HARRISBURG, Pa. (June 25, 2025) – UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Central Pa. with the support of the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation recently launched the region's first Bispecific T-cell Engager (BiTE) therapy. This innovative immunotherapy program, approved by the FDA, represents a significant advancement in the treatment of small cell lung cancer and certain hematologic cancers, such as multiple myeloma and
Lancaster, Pa. – Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that partner Lauralee B. Baker has been named chair of the firm’s Health Care Industry Group. Baker brings more than 35 years of trial and regulatory experience to the role, reinforcing the firm’s long-standing commitment to providing strategic legal counsel to the health care sector.
Baker focuses her practice on representing health care providers – including hospitals, physicians and nurses – in medical malpractice defense litigation and in
Lancaster, Pa. – Barley Snyder attorney Andrew J. Mahon has been appointed to the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) 2026 Annual Conference Planning Committee. He will serve a one-year term as a Fundamentals Track Member, helping shape the conference’s foundational programming for new and developing immigration law practitioners.
The American Immigration Lawyers Association is a national voluntary bar association comprised of more than 16,000 attorneys specializing in immigration law. The
Hanover, Pa. – The Borough of Hanover Department of Water Resources has released its annual Consumer Confidence Report, which provides science-based information on the Borough’s water quality and sources from the 2024 calendar year.
The Borough has again met and surpassed all state and federal drinking water standards set forth by the State Water Resources Control Board and the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
In 2024, the Borough of Hanover tested for 43 contaminants and impurities
HARRISBURG, PA. (June 23, 2025) – The UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Central Pa. has been awarded the highest possible rating of three stars by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) in four out of six total categories for patient care and outcomes, including:
Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)Combined Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR+CABG)Isolated Mitral Valve Replacement/Repair (MVRR)Multi-procedural composite measures, which involves a combination
York, Pa. – We pleased to announce that attorney Julia M. Parrish has been appointed to the Legislative Review Committee of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section.
The Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section is one of the largest and most active sections of the PBA. It is dedicated to advancing the practice and understanding of real estate, estate planning, probate, and trust law throughout Pennsylvania. The Section provides continuing legal education, 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 Heritage Valley Federal Credit Union Launches Heritage Heroes ProgramA New Initiative to Honor Local Heroes!York, PA – May 28, 2025 – Heritage Valley Federal Credit Union is thrilled to announce the launch of its new Heritage Heroes Program. This thoughtful initiative is designed to celebrate and support the dedicated individuals who selflessly contribute to making our community a better place. With exclusive financial benefits and unparalleled service, the Heritage Heroes Program recognizes the everyday TREYSTA technology management Ranked on Channel Futures 2024 MSP 501—Tech Industry’s Most Prestigious List of Managed Service Providers Worldwide
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July 1, 2024: For the sixth consecutive year, TREYSTA technology management has been named as one of the world’s top-performing managed service providers in the prestigious 2024 Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings. The Channel Futures MSP 501 list, a technology industry
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Maritime Industrial Base and The Manufacturers’ Association Partner to Expand Program in Central PA
UPMC Memorial Recognized for Quality Breast Cancer Care by the American College of Surgeons
Barley Snyder Welcomes Attorney Shane Brackup to Litigation and Health Care Groups
Barley Snyder Attorneys Named to 2025 Top Lawyers of Chester County List by Daily Local News
UPMC Hosts Empowering Summer Workshop for Local Girls in Partnership with Girls on the Run
SBA Offers Additional Funds for Disaster Protection
Barley Snyder Attorney John “J.” Quain Named to Spanish American Civic Association Development Corporation Board
Applications Now Open for 2026 Hometown Heroes Banner Program
Barley Snyder Partner Troy Rider Named to Lehigh Valley Business 2025 Power List for Lawyers & Lobbyists
UPMC Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
TREYSTA Technology Management Ranked on Channel Partners 2025 MSP 501—Tech Industry’s Most Prestigious List of Managed Service Providers Worldwide
Brown Plus Announces Team Member Promotions, Effective July 1, 2025
Barley Snyder Welcomes Attorney Catherine Begley to the Firm
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The Power in the Telling: How Smart Businesses Use Story to Connect
Three Barley Snyder Partners Named to Legal 500 Philadelphia Elite Rankings List
UPMC Children’s in Harrisburg Launches Child-Friendly MRI Experience with Support from Dunkin’ Foundation
SEK Announces Mid-Year Supervisor Promotions
Local Businesses Join Forces in Beloved Annual Event Celebrating “Shop Local”
Summary of Borough of Hanover Council Meeting Held on June 25, 2025
Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding Program, Inc. Welcomes Ben Hansford as New Development Director
UPMC Cardiologists Offering New Procedure for Hard-To-Treat High Blood Pressure
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Launches Groundbreaking BiTE Therapy Program, Bringing Advanced Cancer Treatment to Central Pennsylvania
Barley Snyder Partner Lauralee Baker Named Health Care Industry Group Chair
Barley Snyder Attorney Andrew Mahon Appointed to American Immigration Lawyers Association 2026 Annual Conference Planning Committee
The Borough of Hanover / Hanover Municipal Water Works Publishes Annual Water Quality Report
UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Central Pa. Earns National Distinction for Excellence in Adult Cardiac Surgery Outcomes
Barley Snyder Attorney Julia Parrish Appointed to Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section Legislative Review Committee
BBBS of South-Central PA Wins Agency of the Year Award
Heritage Valley Federal Credit Union Launches Heritage Heroes Program
TREYSTA technology management Ranked on Channel Futures 2024 MSP 501—Tech Industry’s Most Prestigious List of Managed Service Providers Worldwide
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