WellSpan names Dr. David Gasperack senior vice president and chief medical officer of WellSpan Medical Group
YORK, Pa. (Sept. 8, 2026) – WellSpan Health has promoted Dr. David Gasperack to senior vice president, WellSpan Health, and chief medical officer, WellSpan Medical Group, effective Sept. 6. In this role, Gasperack will provide physician leadership for WellSpan Medical Group, partnering with clinical and operational leaders to advance quality, safety and physician engagement. His appointment follows more than two decades of service to WellSpan as a family physician and physician executive. Over the course
Second Annual Oktoberfest Returns to Downtown Hanover
Hanover, PA — Main Street Hanover is excited to announce the Second Annual Oktoberfest, returning to Downtown Hanover on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as part of September’s 2nd Saturday celebration.Following the success of last year’s inaugural celebration, this year’s Oktoberfest promises an even bigger and more festive experience featuring German-inspired food, live music, local craft beverages, family-friendly activities, and plenty of opportunities to explore Downtown
UPMC Harrisburg Recognized as Gold-Level Center of Excellence Designation for ECMO Program
HARRISBURG, PA. (Aug. 31, 2026) – UPMC Harrisburg has been awarded the prestigious ELSO Gold Center of Excellence designation for 2027. The Award from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) recognizes hospitals and medical centers around the world that demonstrate exceptional commitment to evidence-based processes and quality measures, staff training and continuing education, patient satisfaction and ongoing clinical care in the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). “This
Main Street Hanover Launches New Interactive Downtown Map to Help Visitors Explore, Plan, and Discover
Hanover, PA — Main Street Hanover is excited to announce the launch of a new interactive downtown map, designed to make exploring Hanover easier, more engaging, and more accessible for residents and visitors alike.The new digital map allows users to virtually explore downtown Hanover before they even arrive. Visitors can click on individual businesses and destinations to learn more, view images and videos of their locations, and discover everything downtown has to offer, all from a desktop computer or
VNA of Hanover & Spring Grove Hospice Earns 2025 SHPBest™ “Superior Performer” Award
HANOVER, Pa., August 25, 2026 – VNA of Hanover & Spring Grove Hospice, a program of the VNA of Hanover & Spring Grove, has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Superior Performer” for achieving an overall caregiver and family experience score that ranked in the top 20% of all eligible SHP clients for the 2025 calendar year. ADDITIONAL BEST-OF-THE-BEST RECOGNITION: SHP also highlighted VNA of Hanover & Spring Grove Hospice in its 2025 CAHPS Hospice Best-of-the-Best “Consistent
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Four Barley Snyder Attorneys Named to Main Line Today’s 2026 Top Lawyers List
Malvern, Pa. – Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that four of its attorneys have been named to Main Line Today's 2026 Top Lawyers List, a distinction recognizing outstanding legal professionals across the Greater Philadelphia region. Main Line Today's annual Top Lawyers List highlights outstanding attorneys from the Main Line and Philadelphia’s western suburbs in 26 practice areas. Attorneys are nominated through peer balloting, then vetted through the publication’s editorial process. Only lawyers
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Barley Snyder Attorneys Recognized in 2027 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
Lancaster, Pa. – Barley Snyder is proud to announce that 55 attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Of those honored, four attorneys have been recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” and 13 have been named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Best Lawyers® is among the legal profession's most respected peer-reviewed recognitions, honoring attorneys who demonstrate excellence in their respective practice areas. For the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers
Borough of Hanover Announces Evening of the Equinox Event
HANOVER, PA — The Borough of Hanover Department of Parks, Recreation and Library Services is pleased to announce Evening of the Equinox, a special fundraiser benefiting Guthrie Memorial Library—Hanover’s Public Library. The event will be held Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the historic Warehime-Myers Mansion, 305 Baltimore Street, Hanover. Guests are invited to celebrate the Autumn Equinox with an elegant evening of music, heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine and conversation with fellow
Brown Plus Named the 197th Largest Public Accounting Firm in America in 2026
Leading accounting and advisory firm, Brown Plus, is pleased to announce that it has been named the 197th largest public accounting firm in America on INSIDE Public Accounting’s (IPA)2026IPA 500. The IPA 500 is an annual ranking of the top 500 public accounting firms in the United States, based on U.S. net revenue. The IPA 500 categorizes participating firms into sublists based on ranking: IPA 100, IPA 200, IPA 300, IPA 400 and IPA 500. With a ranking of 197, Brown Plus is included on this year’s IPA
Hanover Named One of Hallmark’s 25 Official Christmas Towns; Community Encouraged to Vote
Hanover, PA — Hanover, Pennsylvania is officially in the holiday spotlight!Main Street Hanover is excited to announce that Hanover has been selected as one of Hallmark’s 25 Official Hallmark Christmas Towns and is now in the running to be named Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town of 2026.Earlier this year, Hallmark launched a nationwide search for communities that bring the spirit of Christmas to life. Main Street Hanover submitted an application on behalf of the community, highlighting Hanover’s beloved
Sweet Strawberry Dreams Celebrates Three Months in Downtown Hanover
Hanover, PA – Tomorrow, August 15, marks an exciting milestone for Sweet Strawberry Dreams, as the downtown dessert shop celebrates three months of serving delicious, strawberry-inspired treats from its location at 14 W. Chestnut Street in Hanover.In just three months, Sweet Strawberry Dreams has become a favorite destination for locals and visitors alike. The shop offers nearly every variation of a sweet strawberry dessert you can imagine. From handcrafted rolled ice cream and creamy milkshakes to
Dawg Gone Bees Introduces Skep Coffee, a New Honey-Inspired Experience in Downtown Hanover
Hanover, PA – Dawg Gone Bees, LLC, located at 7 Center Square in downtown Hanover, is expanding its unique honey and beekeeping experience with the introduction of Skep Coffee, a new coffee offering that blends locally sourced ingredients with the shop’s signature honey products.Main Street Hanover’s Marketing & Administrative Coordinator, Alex Brown, recently met with Dawg Gone Bees co-owner Jackie Mack and staff member Emily to learn more about the inspiration behind Skep Coffee and how the new offering
WellSpan hospitals earn national recognition from U.S. News & World Report for cardiovascular, rehabilitation, cancer and orthopedic care
YORK, Pa. (Aug. 4, 2026) –Several WellSpan hospitals have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026-2027 Best Hospitals rankings, highlighting the health system's strength in key areas of care including cardiovascular services, rehabilitation, cancer treatment and orthopedic care. "These recognitions reflect the expertise, compassion and commitment of our teams who deliver exceptional care every day," said Dr. Kevin L. Lewis, executive vice president and chief physician executive at
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Two Grant Opportunities Now Available to Help York County Businesses Invest, Improve, and Grow
Hanover, PA — Small businesses and nonprofit organizations across York County have two exciting funding opportunities available this summer to support business growth, property improvements, and community revitalization.The BLOOM Business Empowerment Center Grant Program and the York County Trail Towns Façade Grant Program are now accepting applications, offering thousands of dollars in funding to help eligible businesses strengthen operations, enhance customer experiences, and invest in their
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Barley Snyder Partner Reilly Noetzel Named Chair of Real Estate Practice Group
Lancaster, Pa. – Barley Snyder is proud to announce that partner Reilly S. Noetzel has been named chair of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. Noetzel previously served as vice chair of the group and brings extensive experience representing clients across a broad range of real estate, land use and development matters. As chair, Noetzel will lead one of the firm’s largest and most comprehensive practice groups, comprised of a deep bench of attorneys advising clients at every stage of the real estate
