Christmas Committee Hosts “Jingle & Mingle” Open House to Welcome New Volunteers
Hanover, PA — The Christmas Committee of Main Street Hanover invites community members to attend a festive “Jingle & Mingle” Open House on Wednesday, May 6 at 6:00 PM at the Borough of Hanover Administrative Building, Community Room (33 Frederick St, Hanover, PA 17331). Light refreshments will be provided.This open house offers an opportunity for residents to learn more about the Christmas Committee and how they can get involved in creating Hanover’s beloved holiday traditions. Attendees will have the
Celebrate Record Store Day in Downtown Hanover by Shopping Local
Hanover, PA — Music lovers are invited to celebrate Record Store Day on Saturday, April 18, 2026, by shopping local in Downtown Hanover, home to two unique, independently owned record stores: Whirled Records and Kosmos Music.Record Store Day is a global celebration of independent record stores and the culture that surrounds them. First launched in 2008, the event brings together artists, fans, and local shops with exclusive releases, special promotions, and a shared appreciation for vinyl and physical
Downtown Hanover Bookstore Joins 2026 Independent Bookstore Trail Celebrating Literacy Across Pennsylvania
Hanover, PA — Downtown Hanover’s beloved independent bookstore, Little Fox Coffee and Books, has been selected as a participating location in the Independent Bookstore Trail 2026, sponsored by local chapters of the Keystone State Literacy Association (KSLA Capital Area, KSLA Lancaster Lebanon, and KSLA York Adams). Held in celebration of Independent Bookstore Day on April 25, 2026, the trail highlights independent bookstores across the Capital Area, Lancaster-Lebanon, and York-Adams regions. The
Two New Businesses Open in Downtown Hanover, Honoring Family Legacy and Community Tradition
Hanover, PA — On Friday, April 3, 2026, Main Street Hanover proudly celebrated the opening of two new businesses in downtown Hanover: Tommy Johns’ Tavern and Timeless Betty. Both establishments bring fresh energy to the district while honoring deep family roots and personal legacies.Located at 15 Center Square, Tommy Johns’ Tavern marks the transformation of the historic Hotel Hanover into a full-service restaurant and bar with seating for up to 150 guests. For third-generation owner Tommy Hufnagle III,
Most Hanover Businesses Already Have the Data — Visualization Is How You Read It
Data visualization converts raw business numbers — sales figures, customer counts, inventory levels — into charts, graphs, and dashboards that surface patterns at a glance. For the small businesses that make up more than 90% of the Hanover Area Chamber's membership, that translation from spreadsheet rows to visual formats can be the difference between catching a problem early and reacting after it compounds. The tools to make that shift are more accessible than most owners realize — and the cost of
First Friday Art Walk Returns to Downtown Hanover on April 3
Hanover, PA — Downtown Hanover will once again come alive with creativity on Friday, April 3, 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 by Little Fox Coffee & Books and proudly sponsored by Main Street Hanover, First Friday Art Walks are a monthly celebration of local art and community. On the first Friday of each month, downtown Hanover businesses transform into gallery spaces showcasing rotating
