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
Main Street Hanover Opens Applications for 2027 Hometown Hero Program
Hanover, PA – Main Street Hanover is proud to announce that applications are now open for the 2027 Hometown Hero Program, an annual initiative that honors the service, dedication, and sacrifice of local military heroes.Through the Hometown Hero Program, families, friends, and community members can recognize a loved one who has served or is currently serving in the United States Armed Forces by sponsoring a downtown avenue banner, a yard sign, or both. The program provides a meaningful way for the Hanover
Main Street Hanover Honored with 2026 Townie Award for Excellence in Downtown Marketing Campaign
HANOVER, PA. – Main Street Hanover is proud to announce that it has been selected as a recipient of a 2026 Townie Award from the Pennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC), recognizing the organization’s innovative marketing efforts to strengthen downtown Hanover as a vibrant destination for residents, businesses, and visitors.The Townie Awards were presented during PDC’s annual statewide conference, “Making Waves on Main Street | Big Bold Ideas That Push the Boundaries,” held in downtown Erie. The awards recognize
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
