Meet, Brush, and Snap a Photo with a Highland Cow at Snack Town Street Fair
Hanover, PA — Have you ever wanted to meet and brush a fluffy Highland cow? Now is your chance.Sheppard Farm on Apple Hill is bringing a unique, family-friendly experience to Snack Town Street Fair. Visitors can meet and brush a Highland cow on Saturday, July 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 108 East Chestnut Street, the park located across from the Post Office in downtown Hanover.Tickets will be available on-site for $10 per person and may be purchased with cash or card. Participants must be age 5 or
Hanover to Host 6th Annual Snack Town Street Fair in Partnership with Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce
Hanover, PA— Hanover, nicknamed "Snack Town, USA" for its deep roots as a hub for iconic snack food brands, will once again live up to its name on July 11, 2026 as the 6th Annual Snack Town Street Fair takes over downtown Hanover from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. More than 10,000 visitors are expected to attend, making it the largest annual event hosted by the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce.Presented in partnership with Utz Brands— one of the hometown snack companies that helped Hanover earn its nickname— this
Main Street Hanover and YCEA Hosts Summer Grant Information Happy Hour for Business and Property Owners
Hanover, PA — Main Street Hanover, in partnership with the York County Economic Alliance and C.S. Davidson, invites local business and property owners to attend the Summer Grant Information Happy Hour on Tuesday, July 14, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Dolphin & Anchor Brew Pub by Aldus Brewing, located at 13 Center Square, Hanover, PA.This free informational event will highlight two funding opportunities available to businesses and property owners in the Hanover area:BLOOM Small Business Improvement
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Barley Snyder Managing Partner Jennifer Craighead Carey Named Chair of Lancaster City Alliance Board
Lancaster, Pa. – Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that Managing Partner Jennifer Craighead Carey has been named Chair of the Lancaster City Alliance (LCA) Board of Directors. The Lancaster City Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring Lancaster is a clean, safe and vibrant city for all. The organization cultivates partnerships among businesses, local communities, arts organizations, educational institutions, nonprofits and government entities to strengthen Lancaster City's
Traffic and Parking Restrictions for 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks Display
Hanover, Pa. – The Hanover Borough Police Department Chief of Police has announced traffic and parking restrictions for the July 4th Celebration downtown on July 4, 2026, as well as for the fireworks display that evening off Willson Avenue. Traffic and parking restrictions for the 4th of July Celebration downtown include: Thursday, July 2 beginning at 7AMParking prohibited in municipal lot #5 off North Railroad StreetSaturday, July 4 beginning at 7AMParking prohibited on North Railroad Street from
Downtown Hanover to Host First Friday Art Walk on July 10
⚠️ First Friday Art Walk Postponed ⚠️Due to the Hot Weather Advisory and out of concern for the safety and comfort of our artists, visitors, and participating businesses, Downtown Hanover's First Friday Art Walk has been postponed to Friday, July 10, from 5:00–8:00 PM.Hanover, PA — Downtown Hanover will once again come alive with creativity on Friday, July 10, from 5:00–8:00 PM, as the First Friday Art Walk returns with a vibrant lineup of regional artists and participating businesses.Organized and hosted
UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Central Pa. Earns Highest 3-Star Rating for Cardiac Surgery Outcomes
HARRISBURG, PA. (June 29, 2026) – 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 three categories for patient care and outcomes, including: Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) Isolated Mitral Valve Replacement/Repair (MVRR) Multi-procedural composite measures - a combination of all cardiac procedures, including valves and coronary bypass surgeries. The three-star rating,
Main Street Hanover Seeks Sponsors for 2026 Christmas in Hanover Festival
Hanover, PA — Main Street Hanover is now seeking community-minded businesses, organizations, and individuals to sponsor the 2026 Christmas in Hanover Festival, taking place on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in downtown Hanover.The Christmas in Hanover Festival serves as the official kickoff to the holiday season and brings thousands of residents and visitors downtown for a day filled with festive activities, family traditions, shopping, entertainment, and holiday cheer.Festival
Barley Snyder Partner Eden Bucher Named President of the Animal Rescue League of Berks County Board
Reading, Pa. – Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that partner Eden R. Bucher has been appointed President of the Board of Directors for the Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL), continuing her longstanding commitment to the organization and its mission. Bucher has served on the ARL’s Board of Directors for many years, supporting the organization’s efforts to protect animals, provide a safe haven, and promote programs and services that benefit both animals and the community. As President,
Summary of Borough of Hanover Council Meeting Held on June 24, 2026
June 25, 2026 Hanover, Pa. – The following are the highlights of the Borough Council’s meeting held on June 24, 2026. 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: APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS: Mayor Hormel swore in Nicholas Michael Carroll and Christopher Robert Rockel to the Hanover Borough Police Department. PROCLAMATION OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Return of Mid-Week Market at Hanover Market House
The Hanover Market House is excited to announce the return of its Mid-Week Market, happening every Thursday at 5PM throughout July, August, and September. Join us in the Hanover Market House parking lot at 210 East Chestnut Street for a vibrant open-air market experience filled with local makers, artisan crafts, specialty treats, great food, and good times! Vendor spaces are currently available, and information, including rates and the downloadable application form, can be found at
Andy Grammer Announces Greater than Pt. II: A One Man Show Tour on Sale Friday, June 26th
June 22, 2026 — Multi-platinum artist, podcaster and critically acclaimed songwriter Andy Grammer announces today the return of his celebrated solo concert experience with the Greater Than Pt. II: A One Man Show tour - a new run of intimate headline dates kicking off this November. The fall/winter run follows directly on the heels of Grammer's 24-date U.S. summer Big Stupid Hearts tour, which will kick off July 25 and continue through August. Tickets for the newly announced dates go on sale on Friday, June
Informal Creative Community Gathering Set for June 25 in Downtown Hanover
Hanover, PA — Members of the Hanover-area creative community are invited to an informal evening gathering on Thursday, June 25, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the atrium of the historic Old Post Office.This casual meetup is designed as an open, unstructured opportunity for local artists, creatives, nonprofit board members, volunteers, and creative industry professionals to connect, share ideas, and build relationships across the region. There is no formal program, attendees are welcome to come and go as they
Vibe Behavioral Wellness Expands Services in Downtown Hanover
Hanover, PA — Main Street Hanover is pleased to celebrate the continued growth and expansion of Vibe Behavioral Wellness, a locally owned counseling practice dedicated to making mental health services accessible, welcoming, and approachable for individuals and families throughout the Hanover community.Located at 28 Baltimore Street, Suite 16 in the Redding Medical Building, Vibe Behavioral Wellness was founded by licensed therapist and mental health counselor Laura Adornato Smith, M.S., LCPC, LPC. Since
Lighthouse 153 Brings Fresh Seafood, Craft Beer, and Coastal Charm to Downtown Hanover This Summer
Hanover, Pennsylvania - A new seafood restaurant and craft brewery is preparing to come to Downtown Hanover this summer. Lighthouse 153, known for its fresh seafood and New England-inspired flavors, plans to open its newest location in mid-July 2026 at 34 Broadway, Hanover, PA 17331, the former home of Something Wicked Brewing Company. Owned by Jessica and Matthew Krumrine of Windsor, PA, Lighthouse 153 first opened as a counter service restaurant on Franklin Street in Red Lion in 2025. Since then, the
Official PA State Quarantine Order Against New World Screwworm
Hanover, Pa. – While there are currently no cases of New World Screwworm (NWS) in the state, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Animal Health has issued a quarantine order that took effect on June 9, 2026. New World Screwworm is a parasite whose larvae eat the flesh of warm-blooded animals. It can devastate entire herds and flocks. Previously eradicated from the US in 1966, the parasite has recently reemerged in the southern United States. While NWS cannot overwinter in
Newly Crowned Miss Pennsylvania to Host Ice Cream Social at Hoffman Homes
Littlestown, PA – Hoffman Homes is delighted to welcome the newly crowned Miss Pennsylvania to campus on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. for a special ice cream social designed to create smiles and lasting memories for the children and adolescents served through Hoffman Homes programs. The event will provide residents with the opportunity to meet Miss Pennsylvania, enjoy sweet treats, and experience a meaningful afternoon of connection and celebration. Adams County National Bank (ACNB Bank) will
