For those looking for quality, imported food and beverages from Southeast Asia, the R&T Asian Market is open and ready for business. On May 10, Tess Neidig and Randy Stroup, market managers, cut the red ribbon provided by the Williamsport Chamber of Commerce to mark their official opening ...
With the Williamsport Grower’s Market in full swing, the sounds of folk music broke through the chatter of the customers busily making their rounds through the market’s vendor stands. Steve and Becky Forman of Beaver Run Farms stood proudly behind their tent covered stand as people rushed ...
The Beckoning Cat Project, 1417 E. Third St., has been providing the community a nonprofit low-cost, high-quality spay and neuter clinic for cats since 2014, in an attempt to help control the feral and stray cat population humanely and compassionately. The Beckoning Cat Project is growing and ...
The Community Arts Center announced the selection of Ana Gonzalez-White, of Williamsport, as the next CAC development director, effective. She will be responsible for managing all fundraising and development activities for the 2000 seat landmark performing arts venue in downtown ...
MUNCY — It is the mission of the National Future Farmers of America Organization to grow leaders, build communities and strengthen agricultural by providing educational opportunities to students throughout the country. Students participating in the FFA are extended opportunities that aid ...
WASHINGTON — A college degree has long been a ticket to the U.S. middle class. It typically confers higher pay, stronger job security, greater home ownership and comparatively stable households. Those benefits have long been seen as worth the sacrifices often required, from deferred income ...
In life, many great places come and go, only to be remembered in stories, memorabilia and empty storefronts standing as memorials to the past. But sometimes, those beloved places get a second chance, and for the residents of South Williamsport and beyond, this comes in the form of a reopening ...
The Ritz Theatre in Muncy is getting a new life as a sports complex and cafe because of one Muncy man’s belief in the small downtown. “It will bring people into downtown and will help other local businesses,” said Royce Eyer who now owns the iconic structure. The theatre’s new ...
“A 15-year dream come true,” is how Kelli Winder described the Valley Apparel, a quality used clothing store located at 218 S. Market St., South Williamsport, just off the Market Street Bridge. Although Valley Apparel officially opened their doors for business March 9, they are planning ...
Williamsport’s music scene is more than just an entertainment draw. It also happens to be a money draw. From the musicians to bars to restaurants, the business of music has become its own economic generator. “Some places want to hire a musician to be busier and that adds value to ...
The inspiration to open up shop started with a simple home business. Heart Song Connection, LLC offers energy healing sessions, chakra light therapy, sound healing and drumming, as well as provide access to an adjacent massage therapist. Although its doors have been officially open for less ...
After a previous venture folded, an area couple continued their love for comic books with their new shop in South Williamsport. Co-owner of Isle of Comics, Tracey Yeagle, credits the current shop she operates to her love of her current fiance and co-owner of Isle of Comics Joe Figured, as ...
Calling all investors. That’s what two state officials told Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce members Wednesday. Incentives exist for investors who want to put in projects in Williamsport and the region, according to Scott Deitrich, project manager with the Governor Tom Wolf’s ...
In a time where more attention is paid to the origin of our food, more local eateries strive to serve locally sourced meals. Farm to table is a culinary movement focused on supporting locally grown food, which is sold to and prepared by restaurants, according to Ashley Shaffer, associate of ...
Opened March 1, Little Jets Boutique blossomed from a chance meeting between future co-owners Jenna Locricchio and Paula Hendrick, according to Hendrick. “We’re both moms and met at the library doing kid stuff, so we have been friends for two years. We both always loved childrens ...
Owen Olshefskie has been hired as an employee benefits consultant at the Williamsport branch of Swift Kennedy & Associates, an insurance brokerage firm specializing in group employee benefits, individual policies, and senior insurance plans. Olshefskie’s responsibilities will include ...
Two local brick and mortar retail businesses are still standing in the advent of online streaming and subscription services. With the emergence of traditional commerce’s digital frontier, the methods by which consumers receive products has drastically changed, shifting the landscape of ...
Women’s Energy Network, a global nonprofit organization for and by professionals in the energy field, kicked off the opening of its Susquehanna Valley Chapter Wednesday evening. The chapter is meant to provide leadership, career development programs and networking opportunities for its ...
Local banks recently assisted federal workers with aid during the government shutdown. Two such banks were Jersey Shore State Bank and Luzerne Bank, according to Aron Carter, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management at Penns Woods Bancorp Inc. Penns Woods owns both Jersey Shore ...