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Savant Wealth Management’s Brent Brodeski Named CEO of the Year
CONTACT: Catherine Povalitis Chartwell Agency savant@chartwell-agency.com 815-282-9976 Ramey Becker Savant Wealth Management rbecker@savantwealth.com 734-927-3749 Savant Wealth Management’s Brent Brodeski Named CEO of the Year ROCKFORD, Ill. (Sept. 13, 2024) – Savant Wealth Management, a fee-only registered investment adviser (RIA), announced its CEO, Brent Brodeski, CPA, CFP®, CFA®, MBA, was named CEO of the Year for RIA firms with assets of $20 billion or more by
DOWNTOWN YORK'S HOLIDAY SEASON GETS 3 MILLION TIMES BRIGHTER
Over 3 million festive lights will brighten WellSpan Park this holiday season as a major new holiday event comes to downtown York. With added holiday-themed entertainment and family-focused attractions, Bright Nights is a captivating new holiday experience for the York community. The event opens November 15 and runs six nights a week through December 30. Presented in partnership with the Powder Mill Foundation, Downtown Inc, Give Local York, and Fox 43, the event also has a significant fundraising and
Wagman Receives 2024 Rosie Award
Wagman, Inc. was honored by Health Rosetta with a prestigious Rosie Award on September 12, 2024. The awards were presented during RosettaFest 2024, held in Washington, D.C., September 11 – 13, 2024. The Rosie Award recognizes leading organizations’ commitment to maximizing the value of employee benefits and revolutionizing healthcare delivery through enhanced access to transparently priced, superior quality, cost-effective healthcare. The accolade celebrates Wagman for outstanding contributions and
First Capital Federal Credit Union Hosts Buy Local Coalition Mixer!
On September 10, 2024, First Capital FCU hosted the Buy Local Coalition’s September Networking Mixer at First Capital FCU’s West York Branch. The tailgating-themed event offered food from Ry Guy’s, cornhole, and gift cards and gift baskets for several lucky winners. The Buy Local Coalition is a group of locally owned and operated independent businesses in York, Adams, Franklin, Lancaster, Cumberland, and Dauphin Counties. The group’s goal is to educate the public about the benefits of spending money with
HANOVER BOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT AWARDED JAG GRANT
The Hanover Borough Police Department has been awarded a $229,227 Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) 2024 / 2025 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for the purchase of nineteen body worn cameras (BWC), five mobile video records (MVR) and associated technology, replacing the department’s outdated equipment. BWC’s, which are worn on the upper torso of officers to capture incidents from the forward-facing officer’s perspective, were implemented by Borough Police in 2016.
South Mountain Trolley Greenway-Save the date! Sunday October 27
Over 20 Local Authors Set to Appear at Martin Library September 21
Martin Library will host over 20 local authors and poets from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 21. The public is invited to attend the festivities inside the library at 159 E. Market St. in York. Featured presenters include well-known writers Brian Keene, Lindsay Hameroff, and Sandra L. Kearse-Stockton. Admission is free, with books available for purchase and autograph. “Martin Library is excited to showcase the talents of so many area writers,” says Martin Library Director Mina Edmondson.
Jennifer Foxworthy to Speak at Youth Empowerment Summit for Teens Registration Open Through September 19
York County students in grades 9-12 have one more week to register for the upcoming York County Libraries Youth Empowerment Summit (YES) on October 3. The free event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Teens area at Martin Library, located at 159 E. Market Street in York. Motivational speaker Jennifer Foxworthy will deliver this year’s keynote address “I Can! I Will! I Did! - Succeeding Against All Odds.” “If you have ever had the opportunity to be in the audience when Jennifer Foxworthy
Brown Plus Ranked the #3 Best Mid-Sized Accounting Firm to Work For in the United States in 2024
Leading regional accounting and advisory firm, Brown Plus, is thrilled to have been ranked the #3 Best Accounting Firm to Work For in the mid-sized category in 2024 by Accounting Today. Brown Plus was ranked the #4 Best Mid-Sized Accounting Firm to Work For in 2023. This year’s #3 ranking is the highest ranking the Firm has received on the Best Accounting Firms to Work For list to date, and it marks the thirteenth year that Brown Plus has been recognized as one of the Best Accounting Firms to Work For in
First Grade GOAL Program Underway
First grade students are invited to sign up for a library card through their school classrooms this month as part of York County Libraries Annual Grade One At the Library (GOAL) program. Since its inception in 2008, the GOAL program has given library cards to 44,916 York County first graders. “Providing a library card to children in first grade expands their literacy opportunities right when they are first learning to read,” says York County Libraries President Robert F. Lambert. “As they visit the
UPMC Transplant Services Now Offers Heart Transplant Evaluations in Harrisburg
Amid the growing need for additional transplant services in the region, the UPMC Heart Transplant Program — one of the top heart transplant programs in the nation according to the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients — has opened a new evaluation clinic for heart transplants in Harrisburg. Located at the UPMC Advanced Heart Failure Center at 111 S. Front St. Harrisburg, the opening of this pre-transplant evaluation program ensures that central Pennsylvania patients with advanced heart failure
BOROUGH OF HANOVER TO HOST INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON CAPITAL
The community of the Borough of Hanover and all interested parties are invited to attend an informational meeting concerning the 33 & 44 Frederick Street capital building project. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the Borough of Hanover Council chambers on the lower level of the Borough’s current administrative building located at 44 Frederick Street. Introductory comments by the Borough Council President will be accompanied by the opportunity to view and engage
Wagman Project Wins American Transportation Award
Wagman Heavy Civil is excited to announce that the Harris B. McDowell, III Claymont Regional Transportation Center, located in Claymont, DE, recently won the 2024 Quality of Life/Community Development Award – medium size project, for the NASTO Region at the Regional 2024 America’s Transportation Awards. After winning the regional award, the project is now competing among the other top 12 finalists nationwide for the Grand Prize and People’s Choice Award. The Grand Prize will be selected by an independent
UPMC Pinnacle Foundation Raises $88,000 for UPMC Hillman Cancer Center’s Rocco & Nancy Ortenzio Fund
UPMC Pinnacle Foundation with the support of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Central Pa., raised more than $88,000 at the Women’s Cancer Symposium on Saturday, Sept. 7 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 Centers. “The Fund for Clinical Excellence is crucial as it enables us to deliver the highest-quality, cutting-edge care and increase
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;
York College of Pennsylvania Partners with Common Application to Expand Student Access to Higher Education
Today, York College of Pennsylvania joined Common App’s direct admissions program. This program will provide first-generation and low- and middle-income students who are college-interested with proactive admissions offers directly in the application. Common App’s direct admissions program also includes outreach and resources to families and counselors who have students receiving a direct admissions offer. "York College is proud to participate in the Common App’s Direct Admission Program, enabling us
Barley Snyder Adds Two Trusts & Estate Attorneys in Lancaster Office
Barley Snyder is pleased to announce attorneys Kristen L. Hartman and Gloria A. Shatto have recently joined the firm in its Lancaster office. Both attorneys are the newest members of the firm’s Trust and Estates Practice Group. Kristen Hartman brings extensive experience to the firm in the areas of wealth management, banking and law. In her most recent position, she served as Chief Fiduciary Officer at a Lancaster-based bank. Prior to entering the banking industry, Hartman practiced at a regional law
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Lancaster Conservancy Hosting New Trail Fest Event as More Trails Open at Wizard Ranch Nature
On Sept. 14, 2024, Lancaster Conservancy will host its first-ever Trail Fest, a family-friendly event that celebrates the trails that connect people with nature. The event at Wizard Ranch Nature Preserve will include live music, a food truck and a beer truck, self-guided hikes, Trailside Talks, s’mores around the campfire, and the chance for attendees to test their outdoor skills. “Whether you’re an experienced trail user or new to our preserves, there is something at Trail Fest for everyone,” said
Barley Snyder Partner Paul Mattaini Named “Lawyer of the Year” in the M&A Area by Best Lawyers
Barley Snyder partner Paul G. Mattaini has been named a “Lawyer of the Year” by The Best Lawyers in America® in its 31st edition. Mattaini was designated as the 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” in “Mergers and Acquisitions Law” in the Harrisburg metro area. The Best Lawyers’ 31st edition continues its annual tradition of honoring outstanding legal professionals across the United States. The "Lawyer of the Year" honors are awarded annually to one lawyer per practice area in each region based on feedback from
York College of Pennsylvania Announces 2024-25 Cultural Series
York College of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce its 2024-25 Cultural Series lineup. This annual series offers an exciting array of art exhibitions, music performances, film screenings, and special events, all free and open to the public. The series highlights the College’s commitment to enriching cultural experiences for the campus and the wider York community. Art Exhibitions The series starts with “There’s Something Happening Here,” an exhibition at the York College Galleries running through
Cultural Jam Aims to Expand Unity in the Community
Martin Library will host the Sixth Annual Welcoming Week Cultural Jam from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 18. The free community event is a joint initiative of Martin Library Teens and theYMCA of the Roses to celebrate the 2024 Welcoming Week, September 13–22. “The Cultural Jam is a vibrant celebration that welcomes our newest community members and residents from all cultures. York has the designation of being a Welcoming City,” says Martin Library Director Mina Edmondson. “This year’s event will
Barley Snyder Partner Joseph Falcon Appointed to New Roles with American Bar Association Section of
Barley Snyder is pleased to announce Joseph R. Falcon, III, partner and intellectual property attorney, has again been appointed to leadership positions with the American Bar Association Section of Intellectual Property Law (ABA-IPL). Falcon will now serve as Vice Chair of the USPTO Ex Parte Patent Practice and Policy Committee and as a Member of the Section’s Amicus Brief Committee. In addition, he will continue his role as Liaison to the ABA-IPL Section of Litigation. These roles began September 1, 2024,
Barley Snyder Attorney Michael Fox Named to CPBJ’s 40 Under 40 List
Barley Snyder attorney Michael W. Fox has been named to the Central Penn Business Journal’s 2024 Forty Under 40 list. The annual CPBJ Forty Under 40 list recognizes future leaders across central Pennsylvania under the age of 40. Selected by the CPBJ leadership team, honorees are chosen based on a combination of professional accomplishments, community service and commitment to creating change in their communities. “It is a great honor to have been selected to CPBJ’s Forty Under 40 list amongst so many
York College’s New Career Academy to Equip Learners with Essential Skills for Today’s Job Market
York College of Pennsylvania is proud to announce York College Career Academy, a new initiative in partnership with global online learning platform, Coursera, designed to equip students, professionals, and community members with job-ready skills. The York College Career Academy will offer access to high-demand learning opportunities in fields such as coding, project management, data science, logistics, bookkeeping, and more. Participants will engage in practical, hands-on activities and earn Professional
York College of Pennsylvania to Host Visiting Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence
20+ Authors to Appear Sept. 21 at Martin Library
Martin Library will host over 20 local authors and poets from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 21. The public is invited to attend the festivities inside the library at 159 E. Market St. in York. Featured presenters include well-known writers Brian Keene, Lindsay Hameroff, and Sandra L. Kearse-Stockton. Admission is free, with books available for purchase and autograph. “Martin Library is excited to showcase the talents of so many area writers,” says Martin Library Director Mina Edmondson.
Summary of Borough of Hanover Council Meeting held on 8.29.24
The following are the highlights of the Borough Council’s August meeting held on August 28, 2024. Supporting documents on most items of Council business are available on the Borough website (www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov) under “Agenda and Minutes”. BOROUGH COUNCIL ACTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: PENNDOT WINTER SERVICES AGREEMENT: Approval was granted for Resolution No. 1415 for reimbursement for winter services. SPECIAL EVENTS: Trick-or-Treat Night in Borough of Hanover on Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Hanover Area YMCA’s Academy of Early Learning is excited to share that we are recipients of an ECHO Innovation Grant
Hanover Area YMCA’s Academy of Early Learning is excited to share that we are recipients of an ECHO Innovation Grant. Every Child Has Opportunities is an early childhood education initiative that was introduced by leading organizations Community Connections for Children and York County Economic Alliance. The goal of ECHO is to improve access to high quality childcare for families of young children in York County, Pennsylvania. This grant will assist in funding a new literacy focused curriculum and outdoor
UPMC Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
UPMC Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients The award recognizes sustained, high-level performance in quality of care Five UPMC hospitals in central Pennsylvania have received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Performance Achievement Award for 2024. UPMC Hanover, UPMC Harrisburg, UPMC Memorial and UPMC West Shore received the Platinum Performance Achievement Award and are among only 259 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.
Jeshanah Fox, Marketing Director at Brown Plus, Recognized as a 2024 Forty Under 40
Jeshanah Fox, Marketing Director at Brown Plus, Recognized as a 2024 Forty Under 40 HonoreeBy Central Penn Business Journal Leading accounting and advisory firm, Brown Plus, is thrilled to announce that Jeshanah Fox, Marketing Director, was recently named as one of Central Penn Business Journal ’s (CPBJ) 2024 Forty Under 40 award recipients. Jeshanah and the other honorees will be recognized at an awards event on Thursday, October 24, at the Hilton Harrisburg. “I could not be prouder of Jeshanah for
Barley Snyder Partner Michael Crocenzi Named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers
Barley Snyder partner Michael J. Crocenzi has been named a “Lawyer of the Year” by The Best Lawyers in America® in its 31st edition, marking the third consecutive year he has received this recognition. The esteemed “Lawyer of the Year” award is bestowed on attorneys who earn the highest peer review ranking in a practice area within their geographic area. Crocenzi was named a “Lawyer of Year” in “Employment Law – Management” in the Harrisburg metro area. More than 23 million votes were analyzed for the
Barley Snyder Attorney Megan Ryland Tanner Named to Lebanon Community Library Board of Trustees
Attorney Megan Ryland Tanner has been appointed to the Lebanon Community Library’s Board of Trustees. The Lebanon Community Library has been a staple of Lebanon County since its inception almost a century ago. The nonprofit works towards inspiring the love of learning and literature through various programs and resources, including story times, Summer Learning programs, Writers’ Groups and more. In addition, the library works to bring together community members through different events throughout the
Dismantling Ageism Learning Session
TroveStreet® and the York County Community Foundation’s Embracing Aging initiative are excited to announce our upcoming Dismantling Ageism learning session as part of Ageism Awareness Week. The session will take place on October 9 from 1-3 pm at YCCF Headquarters at 14 W. Market Street, York.
Stock and Leader Honored as Top Title Agent 5th Consecutive Year
Stock and Leader, Attorneys at Law, is honored to be recognized by Chicago Title Insurance Company as a top title agent in Pennsylvania for the fifth consecutive year. This distinguished honor highlights the firm’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional legal services and ensuring the utmost security in real estate transactions for their clients. For over three decades, Real Estate attorneys Jody Leighty and Tim Ruth, have served as agents for Chicago Title. As Practice Chair of the real
Why York? How to Build a Sustainable Workforce, A Forum for Employers to be held September 17
Join the York County Economic Alliance and partners for “Why York? How to Build a Sustainable Workforce, A Forum for Employers” on Tuesday, September 17 at Wyndham Garden York, 2000 Loucks Rd, York, PA. Details & registration available here. Presented by Wolfgang Confectioners, employers and hiring managers are invited for three informational sessions including a Keynote Presentation from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia during this half-day forum. Attendees will also be able to network with
Barley Snyder Secures Landmark Victory for Property Rights in Eminent Domain Case
Barley Snyder is pleased to announce a significant legal victory on behalf of Gary and Mary Wolfe in the case of Wolfe et al. v. Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad Co. The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has ruled in favor of the Wolfes, overturning the Commonwealth Court's previous decision and upholding the Court of Common Pleas' order that rejected the railroad’s attempt to exercise eminent domain. In a decisive opinion, the Supreme Court determined that Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad
York College Welcomes One of Its Largest and Most Diverse Classes in Recent Years
York College of Pennsylvania is excited to welcome more than 800 first-year students and nearly two hundred transfer students this fall. The incoming Class of 2028 is among the largest in the last five years. This vibrant group of learners embodies the spirit of academic excellence and community engagement, and they are set to enrich our campus and the local York community. This year, York College received just over 8,000 applications for admission, a 25 percent increase over previous years and its
UPMC Hosts Reunion for NICU Babies and their Families
Former Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) patients reunited with the UPMC nurses and staff at the NICU Reunion Pajama Party on Thursday night. The event was organized by UPMC Magee-Womens and UPMC Children’s in Central Pa. with support from the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation. This is the first UPMC in Central Pa. NICU reunion since the COVID-19 pandemic. “It's truly heartwarming to see these children thriving,” said Abby Flanders, executive administrator, Pediatric and Neonatology Services, UPMC in Central Pa.
Downtown York Fall Sip & Savor Tickets Now on Sale!
Downtown Inc is proud to announce the return of the popular craft beverage and food pairing event, Sip & Savor presented by Harley Davidson Motor Co. – York Vehicle Operations on October 12, 2024. Sip and Savor your way through Downtown York as we stroll through the city, stopping at some of our coolest businesses for craft beverages and small bites Check-in will begin at 1:30pm outside of Prince Street Cafe on Continental Square (2 W. Market St.). The tour will depart at 2:05pm. Walk through Downtown
Newborns at UPMC Memorial Join Staff in Celebrating Five Years of the New Hospital
In honor of UPMC Memorial's five-year anniversary at its new hospital campus at 1701 Innovation Drive, York, babies born at UPMC Magee-Womens at UPMC Memorial received a knitted birthday hat to celebrate along with the staff this week. The hats were generously knitted by hospital volunteers and brought smiles to the faces of parents and hospital staff alike. Shawna Hake of York delivered baby Gary Hake III on Aug. 21. She is very excited for Gary to meet his two older sisters who went back to school on
Holiday Headed to Cardinals
The contract of York Revolution pitcher Aaron Holiday has been purchased by the St. Louis Cardinals, it was announced today by club officials. Holiday becomes the eighth member of the 2024 Revs to have his contract purchased and the sixth by a Major League club. The 24-year-old right-handed reliever appeared in 16 games for the Revolution. Holiday had a record of 2-0 with an ERA of 1.12, striking out 23 and walking only 5 batters. Holiday held opponents scoreless in 15 of those 16 appearances.
CPC welcomes two new Board members
Community Progress Council is pleased to welcome two new members to its Board of Directors: Leigh Dalton, Esquire, Partner at Stock and Leader; and Christopher Naylor, Esquire, Partner at Barley Snyder. Dr. Dalton is a member of the firm’s School Law Group, concentrating her practice in all areas of public education, including special education, student/pupil services, policy development, compliance monitoring, and student discipline. Leigh has also served as the Director of Legal Services for the
Brown Plus Welcomes Three New Team Members.
Leading accounting and advisory firm, Brown Plus, is pleased to announce that the Firm has welcomed three new team members: Chase Gillis started with Brown Plus as an intern and is now an Outsourced Accounting Associate. He graduated from Lebanon Valley College with a Bachelor’s degree is Music Business and a minor in Accounting. Chase is located at the Brown Plus office in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Allison Haug, CPA, joined the Firm as an Audit Senior Manager with 12 years of experience. She specializes
Brown Plus’ Ken Wolfe Named on Central Penn Business Journal’s 2024 Power List for Banking, Finance, Accounting and Wealth Management
Leading accounting and advisory firm, Brown Plus, is pleased to announce that Ken Wolfe, CPA, CGMA, President and Managing Principal, has been recognized by Central Penn Business Journal (CPBJ) on its 2024 Power List for Banking, Finance, Accounting and Wealth Management. This marks the second consecutive year that Ken has been featured on this Power List by CPBJ. Chosen by CPBJ’’s editorial leadership team, the individuals selected for the annual Power List are considered among the area’s most
Grants Awarded to Early Childhood Education Providers
The York County Economic Alliance (YCEA), Community Connections for Children, and ECHO (Every Child Has Opportunities) invite all to a press event celebrating the over $950,000 in Early Childhood Education Grants awarded in York County. Two opportunities were opened in the Spring: Start Up Home Based Provider Grant through the BLOOM Business Empowerment Center, a program of the YCEA; and the ECHO Innovation Grants, through Community Connections for Children, to fund innovative projects that expand the
49 Barley Snyder Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America
Forty-nine Barley Snyder attorneys have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® in its 2025 edition. Of the 49 attorneys, three have been honored with a “Lawyer of the Year” designation and eight have been named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Since its launch in 1983, Best Lawyers’ peer-nominated lists have been recognized as one of the most reliable, unbiased sources of legal referrals nationwide. Only the top 5.7% of all practicing lawyers in the U.S. were selected by their
Communication Breakthrough: Innovative Approaches to Empower Your Team and Elevate Collaboration
In the realm of business, the ability to facilitate seamless communication and foster a culture of collaboration within your team is paramount. This dynamic is the lifeline that sustains projects, drives innovation, and ensures a competitive edge. As a leader, your role transcends mere oversight; it involves building an environment where ideas flourish, challenges are met with collective resolve, and every voice finds its resonance. The following strategies are designed to empower you to cultivate such an
SEK Member of the Firm Daryl Staley Named 2024 Young Leader Award Winner
The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) has selected Daryl Staley, CPA, MBA,Member of the Firm at SEK, CPAs & Advisors as a Young Leader Award winner for 2024. The PICPA annually recognizes its members under the age of 40 who demonstrate a commitment to the accounting profession through PICPA activities or community service. Daryl joined SEK in 2013 and sits in the firm’s Downtown York office. He was admitted as a Member in January 2023. Daryl provides tax planning, tax
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