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Construction is expected to begin within weeks on Mustang Pointe, a planned 180-home residential community on Bowman Road in Penn Township, York County. The project will rise in three phases, starting with 46 homes, and its model homes are expected to be finished by the second quarter of 2027. According...
OSJL marks 14th Pennsylvania location and first in Chester County
Phorid flies, small insects that often breed in moist areas, swarm homes and neighborhoods near Chester County mushroom farms each fall. This year, state officials are strengthening measures to control their spread. Eric Toedter is the founder and president of MYCOguard, a company that helps mushroom farms control pests. He said the flies feed on mushroom mycelium and can spread into nearby residential areas. They pose a challenge for farmers during the fall holiday season because fly populations peak when demand for mushrooms rises.
A popular Hanover market vendor is joining forces with a vintage shop to open a new storefront in downtown Hanover, the businesses announced. Christopher Cringle's, a longtime Christmas vendor at the Hanover Market House, will be opening a new storefront in combination with Jules' Treasure Hunt at 279 Frederick Street in the borough. In their announcement of the upcoming venture, Jules' Treasure Hunt shared that the store will offer "vintage treasures, antiques, beautiful home decor, seasonal favorites, and plenty of surprises." The storefront is planning to hold a grand opening on Nov. 18, 2026, owner Chris Arter told The Evening Sun, adding that the store will be in addition to his vendor spot at the Hanover Market House. Arter is joining forces with his mother, Julie Arter, who will be opening the Jules' Treasure Hunt portion of the storefront as her own store for vintage items and antiques. "It’s madness in many ways, but I’m excited," Arter shared as he worked to prepare the new store while also preparing for the busy holiday season. Want Hanover and Adams County news delivered to your inbox? Sign up for the Hanover Daily Briefing newsletter by Harrison Jones here . Christopher Cringle's, which
Six of Greater Philadelphia’s 15 largest veteran-owned businesses call Chester County home. The Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2026 rankings, compiled by researcher Todd Romero, rank the region’s veteran-owned companies by local headcount, using figures reported by the businesses. Chester County claimed six of the 15 spots, more than...
Updated Post: November 2026 – More than a month after hitting the market, Cedarcroft is still waiting for its next owner. The Kennett Square estate built by author and diplomat Bayard Taylor remains listed at its original $3.1 million asking price, according to current real estate listings. Taylor built...
PFAS, the long-lived “forever chemicals,” were found in farm soils treated with biosolids on nine of 10 Pennsylvania farms studied, according to research presented by Diana Oviedo-Vargas of the Stroud Water Research Center. Oviedo-Vargas measured PFAS from 2021 to 2023 on farms that applied biosolids in counties including...
One Lancaster County fabric store opens its doors at 7:30 in the morning, which means some sewists are browsing bolts before most people finish their coffee. Another shop in the same county stocks more than 6,000 bolts, and I can’t decide if that sounds like heaven or a very pleasant trap.
Gish's Furniture is set to open the doors of its new East Lampeter Township store on Jan. 29, moving its hardwood furniture business into a larger home at the Mill Creek Commons shopping center along Route 30. The retailer, known for solid hardwood pieces built by Amish craftsmen in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana, is relocating from its longtime spot at 2191 Lincoln Highway East into a facility just down the road.
Western Chester County shoppers have a new place to fill their carts this week, as Giant opens its newest supermarket in Sadsbury Township. The 60,000-square-foot store at 880 Nova Way in the Shoppes at Sadsbury will open its doors on Friday, Nov. 6, at 8 AM, writes Donna Rovins for The Daily Local News.
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The Chambersburg Borough Council endorsed an agreement for the Chambersburg Area Municipal Authority to sell the remaining 69% of the original Southgate Shopping Center to the Southgate Development Group, also known as Inch and Company, from York, Pennsylvania. The Chambersburg Area Municipal Authority has sought proposals...
In Kennett Square, the Mushroom Capital of the World, Eric Toedter is betting that some of Pennsylvania farming’s leftovers can help solve a problem on lawns across the region. With help from Zippy Lawnz, his idea is now reaching homeowners. Toedter, founder of the Kennett Square small business MYCOguard,...
Harrisburg buyers found more homes, lower list prices, and rising price cuts, giving shoppers real room to negotiate right now.
Losing a corporate job led one Pennsylvania woman to turn her home-baking skills into a business that now draws customers into a historic market building dating back to 1888. Her cinnamon rolls have become popular enough to attract lines outside. The journey began with homemade baked goods and a determination...
Liquified manure, wads of uneaten hay, gallons of sour milk and juices from rotting cow carcasses. State environmental inspectors say those are the suspected ingredients of a toxic stew that has repeatedly overtaken a stream in northeast Maryland in recent years. It turns the water a sickly green, kills fish by the thousands and gives off a foul odor.
CAMP HILL — The Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals recently announced the recipients of its 2026 Chamber of the Year Awards. The Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County and the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce were recognized during the association’s awards ceremony at the Penn Harris Hotel in Camp Hill, as part of the 2026 PACP Chamber Professionals & Leadership Conference held Oct. 26-28, 2026.
The Local Contractor Recommends Spring, Fall, And Post-Storm Inspections For Commercial Roofs Across The Harrisburg Area. HARRISBURG, Pa. - November 7, 2026 - Ryan's Roofing LLC , a roofing contractor serving the Harrisburg area, is offering preventive maintenance guidance for commercial property owners and managers. The company recommends scheduling roof inspections each spring and fall, with additional inspections following any severe storm. According to Ryan's Roofing LLC, this routine is particularly relevant for commercial properties in South-Central Pennsylvania, where seasonal temperature swings and storm activity can accelerate wear on roofs.
This article was funded by LebTown donors as part of our Civic Impact Reporting Project. Jonestown Borough plans to maintain real estate taxes at 1.8 mills alongside a total $23 increase in flat taxes for property owners in 2027. Jonestown Borough Council unanimously agreed to advertise an $8 increase to...
A south-central Pennsylvania law firm has opened a new office in Lancaster County. CGA Law Firm opened a new office at 130 E. Chestnut St. in Lancaster. The office provides services in the following areas: estate planning, real estate, business transactions, and civil and criminal litigation. Attorney Derek T. Maninfior,...
