Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce Launches First-Ever Discover Hanover Cover Photo Contest
Hanover, PA – The Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting residents, photographers, and creatives to share their unique perspectives of the community through the first-ever Discover Hanover® Cover Photo Contest. The winning photograph will be featured on the front cover of the 2027 edition of Discover Hanover, the Chamber’s annual guide celebrating the history, culture, businesses, and experiences that make Hanover special.For previous editions, cover photography was selected internally by the Chamber.
Downtown Hanover Celebrates August 2nd Saturday with Jaws Screenings at the Eichelberger
Hanover, PA — Main Street Hanover invites the community to make a day of it in Downtown Hanover on Saturday, August 8, 2026, for the monthly 2nd Saturday celebration, featuring special screenings of the iconic summer blockbuster Jaws (1975) at the Eichelberger Performing Arts Center, the kickoff of Hanover Restaurant Week, and a full lineup of shopping, family activities, and special promotions throughout downtown.Whether you’re a lifelong fan or seeing the film for the very first time, Jaws remains one
First Annual Hanover Restaurant Week Launches August 8–22 with Exclusive Prix Fixe Menus and Culinar
Hanover, PA — Main Street Hanover is proud to announce the First Annual Hanover Restaurant Week, taking place August 8–22, 2026. This exciting new culinary event invites residents and visitors to experience the incredible flavors of the Hanover area while supporting locally owned restaurants through exclusive prix fixe menus and limited-time dining experiences.For two weeks, participating restaurants will showcase the very best of their kitchens with thoughtfully crafted menus featuring signature dishes,
Cultivated Essentials Co. Announces Upcoming Candle-Making and Botanical Workshops in Hanover
Hanover, PA – Cultivated Essentials Co. is inviting the community to slow down, get creative, and experience the art of handmade goods through a series of upcoming workshops taking place throughout August and September.Located at 28 Frederick Street in downtown Hanover, Cultivated Essentials Co. offers unique, hands-on experiences where guests can create custom candles, botanical crafts, and other handcrafted pieces while enjoying a relaxing studio environment.Bring Your Own Vessel (BYOV) Candle Making —
Hanover Area Arts Guild Expands Bus Trip Program with Three New Art Excursions in 2026
Hanover, PA – Following the overwhelming success of its first bus trip in many years to Washington, D.C., this past December, the Hanover Area Arts Guild is excited to announce four additional art-focused bus excursions planned throughout 2026.The expanded travel program offers members and the community the opportunity to experience some of the region’s most celebrated museums and exhibitions while enjoying the convenience of group transportation.The scheduled trips include:August 4, 2026 – National
Main Street Hanover Launches Pay-What-You-Can Marketing Program to Support Downtown Businesses
Hanover, PA – Main Street Hanover is proud to announce the launch of its new Main Street Hanover Pay-What-You-Can Marketing Program, an initiative designed to help downtown businesses strengthen their marketing efforts, enhance their online presence, and connect with more customers through professional promotional services.As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding the economic capacity of downtown Hanover, improving the business environment, enhancing quality of place, and increasing
So’s Taekwondo Celebrates 50 Years of Building Confidence, Character, and Community with Free Anniversary Celebration
Hanover, PA – A Hanover institution that has spent five decades empowering children, teens, and adults through martial arts is inviting the community to celebrate a remarkable milestone. So’s Taekwondo will celebrate its 50th Anniversary with a free, family-friendly event on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 312 Carlisle Street, Hanover, PA 17331. The celebration is free and open to the public and will feature food trucks, a bounce house, games, prizes, and activities for all
Main Street Hanover Designated as a 2026 Main Street America Accredited Program
National recognition marks Main Street Hanover’s 10th consecutive year as an accredited organizationHanover, PA – Main Street Hanover has been designated as a 2026 Accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards established by Main Street America. This prestigious designation recognizes Main Street Hanover’s ongoing commitment to downtown revitalization, preservation-based economic development, and creating a vibrant, welcoming community through the nationally recognized
WellSpan Health Completes Comprehensive Migration of Technology Portfolio to AWS, Setting Foundation for Future Innovations
WellSpan's transition of more than 300 applications and 7.5 petabytes of clinical data from data centers to the cloud positions the health system to deploy AI at a scale and speed unmatched among community health systems YORK, Pa. (July 22, 2026) –WellSpan Health, the leading health care system serving Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland, today announced the successful completion of its technology migration to Amazon Web Services (AWS). The migration, one of the fastest and most comprehensive of
Bell Dedication Announced - Hanover Artist Featured in York County Bells Across PA
Hanover, Pa. – As part of America250 | HANOVER, a one-of-a-kind Liberty Bell will be installed across from the historic Hanover Train Station at 220 North Railroad Street, near the rear entrance of the Guthrie Memorial Library in Hanover on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The bell is one of seven which York County commissioned by local artists as part of Bells Across PA, an initiative of America250PA.Each hand-painted bell showcases a unique aspect of York County’s history. Hanover's bell, titled
Opening Day of Mid-week Market at Hanover Market House
After two weather delays, the Hanover Market House’s Mid-Week Market is scheduled to open Thursday, July 16 at 5PM with a full list of vendors. Located in the Market House parking lot at 210 E. Chestnut Street, the Mid-Week Market is an open-air shopping experience through the months of July, August, and September. Vendors participating this week include: Ahhh…Re-FRESH-ing LLC, Auntie Anne’s Food Truck, BakeMiaCookie, Big D’s BBQ, MHJ Flower Shop, NAT1’s LLC, This is a FarmHouse, and WAIT dba Rosie’s
Scavenger Hunt Announced as Parks & Rec Month Continues in Borough of Hanover
HANOVER, PA – July is National Park and Recreation Month, and the Borough of Hanover Department of Parks and Recreation is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate by participating in the Hanover P.A.R.K. Scavenger Hunt throughout the month of July. Established in 1985, National Park and Recreation Month recognizes the vital role that local parks, green spaces, and recreation professionals play in enhancing quality of life. The 2026 theme, "The Power Of…," celebrates the many ways parks and
