On the surface, Lash By Keisha Beauty Studio may seem like a simple beauty shop, but owner and operator Markeisha Valentine has her eye on improving more than just the confidence of her clients. As a senior in high school in 2012, Valentine wasn’t sure of what direction her life would take ...
Since the Good Grace African Market and Diner opened in 2024, things have changed for Maame Badu, the owner of the business and the creative force behind it. For one thing, the business has added clothing and accessories, hand made in Ghana plus other handmade items from other countries in ...
Business owner Aaron Johnson has always been a community-minded guy, and when he moved to Williamsport in the late 1980’s, he set about not only filling a void in the community, but also providing them a taste of home while he was at it. “I had a lot of different odd jobs. I did heavy highway construction for 15 years, and helped build the Market Street,” Johnson, who was born and raised in Philadelphia, said. With the increased ease of travel, Johnson realized that the African American community living right in his adopted hometown lacked easily accessible hair ...
Dance On Air Aerial Studio began with a dream, a passion for flight, and a garage in 2022 in Watsontown in Northumberland County. Founded by owner Amber Bogdanowicz, the studio grew from humble beginnings into a vibrant aerial arts home now soaring in Lycoming County, located in Montoursville. “What started with silks has expanded into a dynamic mix of apparatuses like hoop, trapeze, and other specialty equipment you won’t find just anywhere,” stated Janine Repella, DOT general manager. “Alongside our aerial offerings, we teach handbalancing, flexibility, and other ...
It’s that time of the year again, where many people turn their attention from the goodies of the holiday season and towards renewed health goals. But for those with hectic schedules, finding a treat that balances nutrition and the energy they need can be nearly impossible. And that’s ...
The story of the James V. Brown Library, 19 East Fourth St., began when the will of James VanDuzee Brown, a local lumber baron and philanthropist, included a bequest of $400,000 to the city of Williamsport, with the stipulation that $150,000 be used to build a public library for area ...
