Harrisburg Magazine August 2024

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Congratulations, Simply the Best Winners

You hold in your hands Harrisburg Magazine’s largest edition of the year, bursting with the results of our annual Simply the Best and Readers’ Choice effort that celebrates business excellence throughout Central Pennsylvania.

For 27 years, our readers have looked forward to the contest to show support for their favorite local businesses, organizations, individuals and attractions. This time around, they spoke loud and clear. We received a record number of votes – more than 100,000 ballots cast, in total. We’re proud to host the program that applauds the places and people that make this region exceptional.

The contest is fundamentally about recognizing and supporting great local institutions by raising their profile and helping them gain new clientele. The initiative helps to bolster the visibility of those businesses and organizations that use it to reach out to new and existing customers to ask for their support, through advertising and through their own channels.

Inside this issue you will find com-

plete lists of the winners chosen as Simply the Best and as Readers’ Choice for 2024. We congratulate all of them. Here’s to continued prosperity!

We are currently putting the finishing touches on our annual Simply the Best Gala, where the best of the best gather for a night of recognition, celebration, networking, great food and drink, and entertainment. This year’s gala, with the circus theme of “A Night Under the Big Top,” is slated for Aug. 29 at the Penn Harris Hotel and Convention Center in Camp Hill. Tickets are available at stbvote.com/tickets.

Tom Russell, chief meteorologist for WHP CBS 21, will be the emcee and “ringmaster” for the night. Local personality Nancy Ryan also will be on hand to help guide the festivities as “the lion tamer.” A crew from CBS will air a live feed from the gala.

Prepare to come hungry, because some of the best local restaurants will serve up diverse types of delicious cuisine for those attending. A cash bar will be offered, as well. Live music, delivered by the talented Smooth

Like Clyde, will have the crowd in the main ballroom moving and grooving to their danceable, eclectic sounds. Amy Simpson profiles the band this month in her After the Beat column. In addition, Mixed-Up Productions will provide the soundtrack in the auxiliary ballroom. The Lower Paxton Variety Band will perform outside, as well.

Of special note is the annual silent auction to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Central Pennsylvania, held in partnership with Harrisburg Magazine. Read all about the longstanding efforts of organizer Kathy Krone to fight blood cancer inside this edition.

Staff members at the magazine have been telling clients and friends to “prepare to be astonished” by what promises to be a memorable night of celebration.

As always, I encourage you to send in your story tips and ideas. Just email them to eebeling@harrisburgmagazine.com.

See you at the gala!

– Eric Ebeling

Linda Johnston is the very public face of Renewal by Andersen of Central Pennsylvania, the window and door replacement company based in Hampden Township. The award-winning businesswoman is well-known for television commercials that spotlight Andersen’s products, and her philanthropic work in the community has garnered her accolades. Johnston recently sat down with Eric Ebeling, editorial director of Harrisburg Magazine, at her Carlisle Pike headquarters to discuss her three-decade career in the industry.

Eric Ebeling: I’ve seen you referred to as both general manager and chief cultural officer at Renewal. Can you explain what that means?

Linda Johnston: I was the general manager from 2010 until last year. In some of our TV commercials, I continue to use that because the title “chief culture officer,” to me, sounds a little bougie and very different. So, we just left “general manager,” even though I no longer have that title. Through the growth of the business over the years, my job became almost three jobs. I was still the acting marketing director, the general manager, and I was fo-

cused on the community and culture and everything like that. We made the decision last year to break out my job, and we hired a marketing director and a new general manager, and I was promoted to chief culture officer, still very involved in the business. I grew up in the business through marketing, so that is my strength. I still keep my finger on the pulse of all of that, but I now have the time to really focus on our community, and through our Renewal Cares initiative, it is so important to everybody on our team to really help uplift the Central Pennsylvania community. We live here, we work here, we’re raising our families here. We want to do everything we can to make Central Pennsylvania better every day than it was yesterday.

EE: As far as culture goes, are you talking about company culture or the culture outside the front door of here?

LJ: Our mission statement of the company is to provide a world-class customer experience through highend, exclusive home improvement solutions, while showing gratitude to our customers who entrust us with

their homes. In order to fulfill providing a world-class customer experience, we have to provide a world-class employee experience. I work really closely with human resources some days, closer than I want to, you know, to make sure from the moment an applicant comes in for their job interview – for their their follow-up, for their offer – what happens from their offer to when they start for training. What does their first day look like? What does their onboarding look like? We really focus on making sure we integrate who we are right away with new employees. With our current employees, we have our core values. And they’ve been our core values for many, many years. You know, it’s passion, integrity. I’ll give you a copy of them then before you leave, so I don’t have to name them all, but my favorite one is “be extraordinary.” The first line of that is, “You don’t have to be crazy to work here, but it helps.” And we live that every day, and you can feel it when you walk in the call center. You hear the music playing, and people are talking to each other and laughing with each other, things like that. That’s the kind of vibe we want to create here. You know, we spend more time with each other than we do with our families on a daily basis.

EE: How many employees does the company have?

LJ: We have about 350 employees. Renewal by Andersen of Central Pennsylvania is an independently owned and operated affiliate of Renewal by Andersen. We have three locations that make up our Central Pennsylvania territory. It’s our headquarters here in Mechanicsburg, and then we have offices in Altoona and in Williamsport. Our three offices pretty much cover the whole square of Central Pennsylvania, from the Maryland line to the New York border.

EE: I know you have an interesting backstory here. Is it true that you started working for this company part time, 30-some years ago?

LJ: Yes, it is. I was working in banking. I thought I was going to be a banker the rest of my life, and it was the beginning of December, and I needed extra money for Christmas. I ran into somebody I knew, and I started as a part-time call center rep (for Renewal By Andersen). I worked evenings, five to nine, and, you know,

I kind of fell in love with the business. Then I got to meet the owner, Joe Zisman, one night, and he started talking to me about coming to work full time. That was scary when you’re working for a big bank versus a little home improvement company. But ultimately, he convinced me to come on as the full-time call center manager, and then I was the event manager. I was in that position for quite a few years. Then I was the event manager running our outside events, home shows, wine expos, festivals, things like that. Then I was the marketing director, and then the general manager. So that was my path through it. I have loved, loved, loved, every step of the way.

EE: I have read that mentoring on the job is very important to you. Can you talk about that for a bit?

LJ: I think no matter what business you work in, finding mentors and being a mentor is important to all of us. Being in the construction industry for 30-plus years, I remember going to national meetings and being the only female there. Something that has really been my passion is developing women in our business. Now, when

I sit at managers’ meetings that we do monthly, there’s eight females on our management team in addition to the 10 males. That’s really, really exciting to see, compared to 15 years ago when there was zero. It’s about building your legacy. I talk to our employees about that all the time, as our roles change and we grow into bigger positions. It’s passing down all that tribal knowledge to the people who are walking in our footsteps in the business.

EE: Could you give readers details about the Renewal Cares initiative?

EE: Joe, the owner of our location, has been passionate his entire career. He has always wanted to give back to our community, and over the past five or six years, we finally were able to tag a logo and a name to it. Renewal Cares shows that we care about the communities that we’re in, not only here in central Pennsylvania, but all across the country. And it’s really just uplifting those in our communities that we can help. It’s not always about how big the check is. It could be about how many hours of volunteerism we give. How can we teach them skills that they don’t have through a junior

Johnston has been a part of WHTM 27’s Remarkable Women project for years. Submitted photo.

She was recognized as part of Central Pennsylvania Business Journal’s Women of Excellence awards this year. Submitted photo.

certified master installer program that we’ve started with high school kids? It’s featuring them in different things we do using our marketing voice to share their message and create awareness.

EE: Would you name some of the charities the company supports?

LJ: Sure. American Cancer Society, Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, Big 33, Peyton Walker Foundation, All You Can Inc., CASA, the Alex W. Smith Foundation, Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Veteran’s Outreach of Pennsylvania, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, YWCA.

EE: How has the public’s concern over saving energy changed from when you first started in the industry?

LJ: I don’t think it has. I think when people are looking to make upgrades such as windows and doors in their home, it’s always been one of their biggest hot buttons. One of their biggest wants, desires is more energy-efficient windows. Typically, one of the reasons you’re going to replace your windows is because the one beside the chair you sit in makes you freeze in the winter because drafts are coming in.

EE: Do you have a busiest time of year for installations?

LJ: December may be a little slower than March, but we stay pretty busy year-round. We don’t market any differently in January than we do in July. We do it year-round, no matter what, and most of our installations are done in a day.

EE: Could you walk me through what the process is like for a customer who wants to purchase new windows?

LJ: So typically, either a customer’s going to contact us, or we’re going to see them out at a show or an event. We’re going to schedule an appointment for one of our design consultants to come out. They’re going to do a full window inspection and really identify which windows are in the most need of replacement, and then they’re going to give you a price right down to the penny. That’s good for one year, if you do decide to purchase at that time, typically it’s about six to eight weeks when we’ll be back out to install your windows. It’s going to get done in one day, and then you’re going to have your beautiful, energy-efficient windows and doors for many, many years to come.

EE: That was quick and concise. I’m impressed. I have to say that I’ve seen you on TV so much, I feel like I already kind of know you. Were you always good at public speaking, or is this something you’ve had to work at?

LJ: I don’t say I’m good at it. I do it. It was just a natural progression. All of a sudden, one day, I had to start doing these TV commercials. And then it kept going. I never woke up one day and said, “I want to start speaking on stages.” Through some of our sponsorships, organizers will say, “You’re the sponsor. We’d like you to talk for two minutes.” Okay, yeah, I’ve been doing that for years.

EE: Do you ever get tired of being recognized out in the public, now that you have achieved a kind of celebrity

status?

LJ: I always say, “I just work there.” You know, are there days that I don’t want to put makeup on because I’m running to the grocery store? Yes, it is true, but it’s awesome that so many customers out in the public come up and tell me they love their new windows and doors. It gives me the opportunity to let them know how grateful that we are that they trust their home to our team.

EE: Do you have a secret to staying up on industry trends and next big things in the building industry? It has to be evolving quickly, right?

LJ: Like any industry, things move fast, yeah. Being part of the Renewal by Andersen network is really such a blessing. There are about 100 affiliates just like us across the country. Being able to share best practices with the next rest of the network is really a benefit. Being part of the Andersen Corporation and having that support is huge for Renewal by Andersen, being the replacement window division. We saw one of the huge benefits during Covid, when supply chains really got broken and everything like that. Having the Andersen Corporation behind us really helped us out. So, when it comes to trends and things like that and research and development, that really gives us an advantage.

EE: Do you mind talking about your family?

LJ: Not at all. I am the baby of five, and really had fantastic parents who taught us things like work ethic and

how to go after your dreams and be who you are. I have a brother and three sisters, and we enjoy each other’s company a lot, which I’m so thankful for. I have a newly 18-yearold son, Danny. He is the joy of my life.

EE: Are you from around here?

LJ: I grew up in the Linglestown area. Went to Holy Name and Bishop McDevitt. So, I’ve lived here my whole life. Military family. My dad was a retired lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy, then went on to work for the state. That’s what brought us. I was born outside of Philadelphia, but I wasn’t even there long enough for it to count. I’ve been here most of my life.

EE: There is a motto that I’ve seen attached to you. Do you know what I’m referring to?

LJ: Yes. “Find a job that you love to do, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” We have our mission, our core values and our purpose. Our purpose is to make people happy. That doesn’t matter if it’s our employees, our customers, our vendors, our community, just anybody we come in contact with. I have started to ingrain that statement myself and to be the reason somebody smiles today. It’s easy to do: Hold the door open for them, smile at them. It takes little to no effort to make somebody smile, and it can change the trajectory of somebody’s day.

LJ: Well, there’s no rinse and repeat in my life. There really isn’t, and I wouldn’t want it any other way. I’ll be playing block and tackle some days or just whatever the business needs are of the given day, with a plan, obviously. But you have to be flexible enough to roll with the punches. I think that’s one of the many reasons I love my job. It’s never boring because every day is different. Some days are harder than others, you know, but all together, it’s awesome.

EE: Are you doing the work now that you’re happiest with?

LJ: We have to make up our mind if we love what we’re doing or we don’t. And it’s a lot easier to come to work every day when you love what you’re doing and, you know, spreading smiles with the team. This business has given us the opportunity to really see employees’ lives change. You know, we have employees that rode the bus to work when they first got here, then we see them buy their first car, and then they buy their first house, and then they get married. It’s so rewarding to watch that. In addition, it’s helping our customers and helping change their lives, making their home more beautiful, more energy efficient. We’re changing our team’s lives, too. And then the third piece is our community, changing lives in our community, as well.

EE: Could you walk me through what an average day at work is like for you?

Johnston talks with a co-worker in the call center.

Photo by Andrea Kitner

She talks about replacement doors in her showroom. Photo by Andrea Kitner

Specialty Drink Truck Sets The Bar High

By Eric Ebeling, eebeling@harrisburgmagazine.com

Call it a case of being in the right place at the right time. Or perhaps a bit of divine inspiration came into play. Or maybe her tenacity and hard work made the difference.

Whatever the case, Quinn Barr struck gold with an idea three years ago to open a high-end specialty drink truck in the Harrisburg area that serves up taste – beverages, locally sourced food and handmade baked goods – on the go.

She credits her mother, Christine Stocklos, with planting the seed that grew into her bourgeoning business.

“My mom watches ‘Shark Tank,’ and she told me, ‘Look, food trucks are going to be the new big thing. Why don’t you take what you know’ – I have some background as a barista – ‘and just build a coffee business,’” Barr said.

She was an early adopter here in Central Pennsylvania. When she first rolled out her truck to awaiting customers, she was among only a handful of

similar enterprises.

“When I was researching opening a coffee food truck, there was literally one other coffee truck in the area. Then another competitor … opened the same time I did. So, there were three coffee trucks in the area,” Barr said. “In the last year, and this is no exaggeration, there are 32 coffee trailers and/or trucks that have opened. I’m one of the original coffee food trucks. I’ll say it just that way. One of the originals.”

Barr said she wanted to put a unique

twist on the food truck experience by partnering with reputable, local businesses to stock her inventory.

“I wanted to use all local purveyors, businesses that have been established for anywhere from 25 to 30 years or more,” she said. “There’s Ressler’s Bagels (Mechanicsburg), they just hit their 30-year mark in June. St. Thomas Roasters (Linglestown), I believe, has been in business 24 years. I use their beans and their coffee. I have Rosemary House & Gardens (Mechanicsburg) for my tea. I want to say they’ve been in business for like 50 years. So, I use her hot teas, and I can make iced tea as well on my truck.”

A Central Pennsylvania native, Barr was born and raised in Linglestown and lives in Wormleysburg.

The only product she uses that isn’t local is Utah-based Lotus Energy Drinks. Because of their quality, Barr said, she wanted to promote them here.

Her background in food service and as a restaurant entrepreneur, and as an artist for 30 years in floral design, helped her hone her business acumen and her eye for the perfect drink.

farmers markets, fundraisers, weddings and parties, and at larger businesses at the start of the workday. She said she is already preparing for the 2024 Kipona Festival, set for Aug. 31 through Sept. 1 in Harrisburg.

“I’m up thinking about drinks and concocting things in my head at two and three o’clock in the morning. It’s just a love and a passion of mine. I love to come up with drink flavors and concoctions, and I absolutely feel joy when I give a drink to somebody, and they take a sip of it and they have the biggest smile on their face. That’s why I do what I do.”

Exhibit A: Her Barbie Pink Drink timed with the release of the blockbuster film last year. It remains one of her most popular items.

She also offers homemade baklava from a recipe that has been in her family for 30 years, as well as a variety of muffins. Her menu includes hot and iced coffees, cappuccino, frappes, smoothies, lemonade and handcrafted energy drinks.

Barr recently served up some of her specialties during a lunchtime stop at the offices of Harrisburg Magazine. Staff members were unanimous in their praise of the taste and quality of the drinks, muffins and bagels they sampled.

Barr’s coffee truck is a familiar sight at fairs, festivals, carnivals, car shows,

Barr said she is contemplating adding a second truck to her fleet or expanding into a brickand-mortar location in the future. Stay tuned.

Visit quinnscoffeebar. com, or contact her at quinnscoffeebar@gmail. com or call (717) 5853400.

Some Local Business Owners Preserve History –One Building at a Time

Ihope you’re enjoying this annual Simply the Best edition of Harrisburg Magazine. Congratulations to the category winners!

Business owners fight every day to make ends meet and make a difference in the lives of their customers and their team members. I know the fight firsthand; I’ve been a small business owner since the mid-1990s, when I opened a consulting firm to help business owners improve customer experience.

Now, as a Realtor, I enjoy highlighting these local rock stars around us. They are the backbone of our economy; small businesses create approximately two out of every three new jobs in the United States.

Today, I’m blending two personal interests—real estate and small business—as I share with you a few stories of commercial reclamation locally.

The Mill, Hershey

Jody and Jim Rafferty own and run The Mill in Hershey, a scratch kitchen at 810 Old W. Chocolate Ave. This 166-year-old building was originally a feed mill acquired by Paul Curry in the late 1800s.

years, from the early 1970s until 2012. In the early 2010s, restauranters Jim and Jody Rafferty were looking for a freestanding structure — something with character — to start a new scratch kitchen concept in the Hershey area. One day Jim and his cousin were eating lunch in an old textile mill in Maryland and wondered if anything like this existed in Hershey. Jim remembered the old Curry Mill. They bought the abandoned building in 2012 and remodeled it for two years, leaving the large wood beams and stone walls and creating a unique three-story dining experience.

Rising Sun, Campbelltown

The building at 2850 Horseshoe Pike, Campbelltown, has been home to a tavern or bar for more than 200 years! And since 1890, it has held some version of the name Rising Sun. It has also changed hands more than a dozen times. During the 1940s Ethel Singer ran the place. In the heat of World War II, she was asked to remove the sign from the hotel; the sign depicted an orange sun rising over a hill with the words “Rising Sun Hotel,” deemed offensive for its uncanny resemblance to the Japanese flag and nickname.

Current owner Alan Funck remodeled the restaurant several years ago. Then recently, he revamped an old apartment building next door, gutting the apartments, creating a high-ceilinged structure, and saving much of the original wood and brick from the building. The bottom portion of the original northern wall of the apartments remains as a stone fence, separating Rising Sun’s west parking lot from the sidewalk along 322.

Extraction Plant at the rear of 505 W. Chocolate Ave. This building housed the equipment to turn cocoa shells into cocoa butter soap and cocoa mulch and is now sprawling restaurant and largest producer of Pennsylvania craft straight bourbon whiskey.

Through the remodel, Stein created a vibe called “rustic industrial,” an unfinished look combining historical charm and modern design. Their building won the 2022 Hershey Derry Township History Center Preservation Award.

The old brick walls, rugged wood and metal of these buildings carry our history and connect us to the past. We feel good inside of them. The caretakers — the owners — care deeply about their businesses and community. Let’s remember the dedication and passion they pour into their craft. And when renovations are involved, they do their best to preserve our past and embrace the future — one building, one story at a time.

According to Millpictures.com, in 1903, Curry sold his mill to Milton S. Hershey. Hershey needed the water rights for his chocolate factory.

Hidden Still, Hershey

Hidden Still owner David Stein moved his distillery from Lebanon to Hershey by reclaiming the old Hershey

Eileen S. Voyles is a Realtor with Homesale Realty, 501 W. Governor Road, Hershey, and the founder of HelloHersheyPA, a Pennsylvania Benefit Corporation that promotes commerce and happy living in Hershey and beyond. You can follow Hello Hershey on your favorite social media platform. Eileen can be reached at (717) 533-6222 and (717) 508-4610 or eileenvoyles@ gmail.com.

‘Gift Matching’ Makes a Perfect Life Hack for Education Savings

In August, Pappy would call to let me know when he was picking me up to go back-to-school shopping with my two cousins. Every year, Nanny and Pappy would buy their grandchildren an outfit of their choosing for the first day of school. I would have my clothes picked out within five minutes of entering Sears, but my two older cousins would be back in the fitting room trying on myriad jeans and blouse combinations. As Nanny would critique their outfits, Pappy would sneak me out to the food court to chat. Once I reached high school, he started sharing how they had been saving for their grandchildren’s education. Let’s explore some ideas for education savings!

Gift Matching

Every time Nanny or Pappy purchased a birthday or Christmas present, they would match the gift value to a savings account. Pappy coined this term as “gift matching.” While my wife and I have a specific target for our daughter’s college savings, we also employ Pappy’s gifting matching strategy as an additional bonus savings. Whenever we purchase a present for my daughter, we add funds to her savings account.

Savings ratio

Pappy had a 75:25 rule. This ratio will look different based on your unique financial circumstances and objectives. Creating a financial plan

will help you define an appropriate savings ratio. Pappy’s college savings allocation was broken down into two components. He allocated 75 percent of his savings to a traditional education savings account; these funds were earmarked for tuition, room, and board. For tax purposes, he selected a 529 College Savings Plan, which allows education funds to grow tax-deferred, and the funds are not taxed upon withdrawal as long as the funds are used for qualified education expenses.

For the remaining 25 percent, he purchased savings bonds. These funds were targeted for “additional” college expenses. As a practical example, I used a portion of the savings bonds to buy textbooks. My youngest cousin purchased items for nursing school, such as a stethoscope and additional scrubs. Alternatively, my eldest cousin saved funds for post-graduation when she was taking a series of licensing exams to get professional credentialing.

Use Education Savings as an Education Moment

As we shared fries in the mall’s food court, Pappy outlined the importance of having an emergency fund and saving early. He shared that because he saved for his retirement, he was in the fortunate position to play a part in helping his grandchildren complete a college degree. Growing up, finance was a common topic. My father is a retired financial advisor.

But to this day, I still recall Pappy using education savings as a way to educate me on finances.

Bryson Roof, CFP, is a financial advisor at Fort Pitt Capital Group in Harrisburg, and he has been quoted nationally in various finance publications, including CNBC, U.S. News & World Report, and Barron’s.

Scratching Posts Can Save Your Furniture and Your Sanity

Cats need to scratch but they don’t do it to be destructive, as some people believe. For a feline, scratching is a typical behavior and physiologically necessary. It helps cats keep their claws in motion and stretch their body.

Cats typically have 18 claws, unless they are polydactyl, which means they have extra toes due to a genetic mutation. They have five each on the front paws and four each on the back paws, directly attached to the last bone of the toe. The dewclaw is positioned like a thumb in a human and is on the inside of their front paws. These claws help with climbing and holding onto prey.

Cats have a whole system of specialized muscles, ligaments and tendons inside of their paws that help them to climb, scratch, dig, walk, balance, defend themselves and clutch down on prey. A cat’s front claws are typically sharper than the ones on their hind paws. Their front claws are used to grab prey or help them climb vertical surfaces. The hind claws are more for propelling them forward, jumping and bunny kicking.

Just like human nails and hair, cat claws are made of keratin and continue to grow. The outside of the nail eventually dies off, and a claw sheath is shed to reveal the new nail underneath. This is one reason they like to scratch on scratching posts (or your favorite chair). Scratching enables the external layers to shed.

If your cat has a scratching post, they will be less likely to scratch your furniture. The more cat-approved scratching places you provide, the less likely your cat will scratch elsewhere. Place a post near the furniture that they tend to scratch the most. Invest in a few other posts and put them in the areas where your cat frequents. Scratching posts can be vertical or horizontal but long enough for your cat to stretch out fully while scratching. The scratching posts must be stable. If they wobble, it can scare the cat back to the furniture.

While transitioning cats to scratch-

Simply the Best Gala Auction to benefit lives touched by blood cancer

By Eric Ebeling eebeling@harrisburgmagazine.com

For the past three decades, Kathy Krone has been on a personal fundraising mission to help eradicate blood cancer.

Her efforts organizing an annual silent auction to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Central Pennsylvania has taken on a poignant new meaning this year. She lost the love of her life, husband Steve, on July 23 to the same type of cancer she has fought against.

In partnership with Harrisburg Magazine, the silent auction will be held during the annual Simply the Best Gala on Aug. 29 at the Penn Harris Hotel and Convention Center. Tickets are available at stbvote.com/ tickets.

Krone said Simply the Best winners and friends of the leukemia society have joined forces to organize a fundraiser brimming with high-quality and unique items that will be up for bid. Original artwork; historic Harrisburg items; designer purses; fine jewelry; Tiffany-style lamps; sports items, including seats from Veterans Stadium autographed by Eagles players of the past; gift certificates and more will be displayed in person at the gala and online at LaneRyanAuctions.com. All donations support local patients and research that improves survival rates here and around the globe, Krone said.

As an incentive this year, anyone who registers for the auction will be entered into a drawing to win a spectacular white gold and diamond pendant valued at $2,000. Participants

need not be present to win.

“You don’t have to spend 20 or 30 bucks for a raffle ticket,” she said. “We are just giving this away.”

Registering to bid online at the auction site isn’t complicated, either.

“It’s user friendly. You just click on ‘auctions,’ and then you can scroll down by date to find the gala auction,” she said.

Registration is also available in person at the event.

“There will be a huge display in the lobby of the Penn Harris with all of the merchandise, and there will be young women helpers to get people signed up on their phones,” Krone said. “It works really well. The young people have no problem with it. Older people, you know, want to participate. So, I say, ‘Hand over your phone, and the young people will set it up for you.’ Then you can go and have your party.”

Planning the fundraiser and acquiring all the items is a year-round effort for Krone. She said a dedicated core of volunteers, some of them co-workers at the law firm Smigel, Anderson and Sacks on Front Street in Harrisburg, provide valuable assistance.

The law firm has been a stalwart ally in the fight against leukemia for more than 30 years, said Krone, who is the longtime office manager.

“Lee Smigel and Stuart Sacks are wonderful human beings,” she said. “Early on, I said to them, ‘You know. I want to do this charity stuff. You can structure my compensation any way

you want, but I’m going to do it now.’ It helps that I’m a workaholic, so that nothing gets short-changed. And it worked to the firm’s advantage, because if you are out in the world and you do a good job on something, then they figure, if they come here with their legal problems, we’re going to do a good job – which we do.”

The leukemia society’s first comprehensive charity event was a black-tie dinner in 1987, around the same time

Kathy Krone

Photo by Andrea Kitner

This valuable pendant will be given away as part of the silent auction.

Photo by Andrea Kitner

Krone’s husband was diagnosed with colon cancer. He received a second cancer diagnosis about five years later. More recently, he had developed blood cancer.

After several years, the dinner assumed the theme Summer Solstice in the early 1990s, and it grew into a fundraiser of considerable proportion.

“After doing the Summer Solstice for all those years, it’s hard to stop,” said Krone. “This is a much more scaled down thing that I can do now, but I can’t give it up. When you do something for such a long time and you do a good job at it, people really trust you. So, the bonus is that people give me things to sell because they know that every penny that I make goes to the charity.”

To date, the work of Krone and her fellow volunteers has raised nearly $6 million locally.

Most blood cancers, also called hematologic cancers, start in the bone marrow, where blood cells are produced, according to information provided by the leukemia society. Blood cancers occur when abnormal blood cells grow out of control, interfering with the function of normal blood cells, which fight off infection and produce new blood cells.

The three main types of blood and bone marrow cancer are leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma.

Leukemia is a blood cancer that originates in the blood and bone marrow. It occurs when the body creates too many abnormal white blood cells and interferes with the bone marrow’s ability to make red blood cells and platelets.

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the body fight infections.

Hodgkin lymphoma is a blood cancer that develops in the lymphatic system from cells called lymphocytes. Hodgkin lymphoma is characterized by the presence of an abnormal lymphocyte called the Reed-Sternberg cell.

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More information about blood cancer, including resources for patients, caregivers, researchers and health care professionals, can be found at www.lls.org.

“Cancer can strike anyone at any time. Here’s your opportunity to share your good fortune in Simply the Best 2024 by purchasing items in the auction,” she said. “By doing so, you will be purchasing hope in a brighter future for all of us.”

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Will Masters

Classic Hits, Fresh Twists

The air is charged with anticipation as the band takes the stage, prepared to deliver a performance that will leave a lasting impression on everyone in attendance.

Excitement mounts for a memorable night of music and entertainment courtesy of Smooth Like Clyde. Whether at the casino, a nightclub or private venue, the band delivers a show filled with extraordinary skill, infectious energy and unwavering passion. The group has crafted an experience over the last 17 years that goes over and above and deeply connects with all who join in on Clyde’s musical journey.

Fronting the band is Tyrone “Tye” King, a vocal dynamo with an impressive résumé that includes collaborations with acclaimed groups The Collective and Trylogy. His author-

itative vocals, coupled with the musical talents of Chris Guerrisi on lead vocals and rhythm guitar (Something Fluid); Kevin “KB” Brennan on lead guitar (Creamsicle, Empty Pockets); Kevin “Kev” Askins as musical director and bassist; and Ross Sackler (Cherry Twister) and Paul “Cutty” Goodwyn (Trylogy) splitting duty on the drums. Guerrisi, Askins and Sackler founded the band, and Brennan and King joined the group two years later.

This talented collective fuses classic rap and DJ elements into their own distinctive cover band approach, giving them a unique presence in the Central Pennsylvania music scene. The band’s name encapsulates the essence of their music: Smooth.

They present a lively and varied musical catalog on stage, drawing influence from iconic musicians such as Ludacris, Usher, Pitbull and Prince. Their shows skillfully merge silky R&B tunes with lively rap rhythms, designed to spark the crowd and inspire movement. Every band member brings their individual skills, whether it’s intricate guitar riffs, funky bass grooves or solid drum patterns, culminating in a sound that is enthralling and energizing.

As the final notes of the evening reverberate through the venue and the crowd erupts into cheers and applause, it is evident that Smooth Like Clyde has accom-

plished their goal of taking listeners on a musical journey. Reimagining classics, redefining beats, Smooth Like Clyde pays homage to the legends while making the old new again.

“We breathe new life into the old school classics, hoping everyone in the crowd has as much fun as we do on stage,” said Guerrisi.

The band has garnered prestigious honors such as multiple Readers’ Choice and Simply the Best awards from Harrisburg Magazine, Best of Harrisburg 2019 by Susquehanna Style, as well as distinctions like Best Cover Band from The Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame in 2019, in addition to annual nominations. They will provide the live entertainment at Harrisburg Magazine’s Simply the Best Gala on Aug. 29 at the Penn Harris Hotel and Convention Center in Camp Hill.

You can catch the group at the Hollywood Casino, Grantville, on Aug. 23, and at the Harrisburg Beach Club on City Island on Sept. 7.

For booking information, call (717) 926-7887 or visit SmoothLikeClyde. com.

Amy Simpson is an experienced and versatile music professional with a passion for diverse musical styles. With a background in soul/R&B, jazz, rock, hip-hop, top 40/covers, and reggae styles, she has performed in various settings and has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Charmaine Neville, Tower Of Power, Average White Band, and Sean Paul. She currently is a member of The Groove Rebels.

Simply the Best 2024

The results are in, the ballots have been counted and the winners have been determined.

This year, readers cast more than 100,000 votes, a contest record, in more than 250 individual categories. Top vote-getters were named Simply the Best, and the runners up received the Readers’ Choice designation –both of them prestigious accomplishments in the highly competitive Central Pennsylvania market.

Harrisburg Magazine is proud to sponsor our Simply the Best initiative, now in its 27th year, to shine a spotlight on the vast array of quality businesses, organizations, attractions and people we have here. It’s what makes this region so special.

We commend all the winners for their hardearned victories and for striving to stand out among their peers.

Here’s wishing you continued success!

Automotive

Auto Body Shop

Simply the Best

Dellinger’s Auto Body Inc

2410 S Market St, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Fine Line Auto Body 1746 Trindle Rd, Carlisle

Nick’s Body Shop 1110 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg

Auto Customization

Simply the Best

RV 4 Wheel Drive & Performance Automotive Inc. 712 W Main St, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Erik’s Tint Shop

7 3rd St, Enola

Wheel Worx

11 Old Willow Mill Rd, Mechanicsburg

Auto Dealer (New Domestic)

Simply the Best

Lawrence Chevrolet 6445 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Bob Ruth Ford 700 N U.S. 15, Dillsburg

L. B. Smith Ford 1100 Market St, Lemoyne

Auto Dealer (New Import)

Simply the Best

Bobby Rahal Toyota 6711 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Bobby Rahal Lexus 6715 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg

Faulkner Hyundai Harrisburg 2060 Paxton St, Harrisburg

“SIMPLY

THE BEST” AUTO BODY SHOP

Auto Dealer (Preowned/Used)

Simply the Best

Bobby Rahal Honda

6696 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

L. B. Smith Ford

1100 Market St, Lemoyne

Wessels Used Cars

745 Harrisburg Pike, Dillsburg

Auto Detailer

Simply the Best

Detailed by Dave 3560 Gettysburg Rd, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

CR/Automotive Detailing

5967 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg

Under The Sudz Detailing LLC

1250 Old York Rd, Dillsburg

Vortexx Detailing Services

711 Harrisburg Pike Ste XX, Dillsburg

Auto Express Services

Simply the Best

L.B. Smith Quick Lane Tire and Auto Center of Lemoyne 1004 Market St, Lemoyne

Readers’ Choice

Lawrence Chevrolet Service Center

6445 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg

Zimmerman’s Automotive Tire

Pros 2234 S Market St, Mechanicsburg

Auto Repair Shop

Simply the Best

Kindermans Auto Repair

2530 Walnut St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Crall’s Garage 3639 North 6Th St, Harrisburg

Emory Transmissions East 5930 Derry St, Harrisburg

Landis Auto Repair 2806 Waltonville Rd, Hummelstown

Auto Salesperson

Simply the Best

Evelyn Bertoni @ Faulkner Subaru Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Brittany Crawford @ Bobby Rahal Acura

Matthew Martinez @ Auto First

Auto Service by a Dealer

Simply the Best

Bobby Rahal Lexus 6715 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

L. B. Smith Ford 1100 Market St, Lemoyne

Lawrence Chevrolet 6445 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg

Auto Services and/or Tires

Simply the Best

Tire Mart 4914 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Autocamp Tire and Auto Service 3609 Hartzdale Dr, Camp Hill

Quick Lane Tire and Auto Center of Lemoyne 1004 Market St, Lemoyne

Car Wash

Simply the Best

The Box Hand Car Wash LLC 2232 Gettysburg Rd, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Capital City Car Wash 3525 Hartzdale Dr, Camp Hill

CR/Automotive Detailing

5967 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg

Detailing by Auto Dealer

Simply the Best

Bobby Rahal Honda 6696 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Bobby Rahal Toyota 6711 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg

L.B. Smith Ford

1100 Market St, Lemoyne

Business

Dry Cleaners

Simply the Best

Classic Drycleaners and Laundromats

5028 Simpson Ferry Rd, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

George’s Cleaners

39 Gettysburg Pike, Mechanicsburg

Kaplan’s Careful Cleaners

3607 Market St, Camp Hill

Insurance Agency

Simply the Best

Strock Insurance - Camp Hill

401 S 32nd St, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Grove Financial & Associates, Inc.

350 S Sporting Hill Rd, Mechanicsburg

Gunn-Mowery, LLC

650 N Twelfth St, Lemoyne

Insurance Agent

Simply the Best

Logan Stumpf @ Capital Region Ins Agency, Inc

422 N Front St, Wormleysburg

50 YEARS STRONG

. A N D G R O W I N G . . .

Camp Hill | Carlisle | Harrisburg | Hershey | Millersburg | Newpor t

Readers’ Choice

Bill Brennan @ Goosehead Insurance

3800 Market St, Ste 206, Camp Hill

Brenda Wagner @ State Farm Insurance Agent 4701 Locust Ln, Harrisburg

David Martin @ Strock Insurance 4345 Linglestown Road Harrisburg

Promotional Services

Simply the Best

Artistic Imprints

823 Saint Johns Rd, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

GK Visual, LLC 933 Rose St, Harrisburg

T.D. Mills Promotional Products 1020 Cocoa Ave, Hershey

Real Estate Agency

Simply the Best

Joy Daniels Real Estate Group

2793 Old Post Rd, Ste 200, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Dream Home Realty

1007 Market St, Lemoyne

TeamPete Realty Services 15 Central Blvd, Camp Hill

Real Estate Agent

Simply the Best

Joy Daniels @ Joy Daniels Real Estate Group 2793 Old Post Rd, Ste 200, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Dylan Rhoads @ Dream Home Realty

1007 Market St, Lemoyne

JP Shaw @ Coldwell Banker 3915 Market St, Camp Hill

Real Estate Inspections & Appraisals

Simply the Best

Precision Inspections & Radon Solutions

3 40th St, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

HouseMaster Home Inspections Harrisburg

7601 Derry St Ste B, Harrisburg

Walters Appraisal Services Inc 601 N Front St, Harrisburg

Real Estate Services

Simply the Best

Hershey Abstract Settlement Services

515 W Chocolate Ave, Hershey

Readers’ Choice

Landmark Commercial Real Estate, Brokerage, Tenant Rep, Appraisals

425 N 21st St Ste 302, Camp Hill

Next Door Photos Susquehanna Valley

5204 Deerfield Ave, Mechanicsburg

Real Estate Team

Simply the Best

Twila Glenn Group @ Joy

Daniels Real Estate Group 2793 Old Post Rd, Ste 200, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Bill Gladstone Group at NAI CIR 1015 Mumma Rd, Lemoyne

2793

Readers’ Choice

HR Resolutions, LLC

4075 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg

Twisted Mad Hatter

941 Kranzel Dr, Camp Hill

Staffing Agency/Services

Simply the Best

Abel Personnel - Harrisburg 3356 Paxton St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

JFC Global 1520 Market St, Camp Hill

Signature Staffing 814 Market St, Lemoyne

The Drexel Group 1832 Market St, Camp Hill

Dental

Cosmetic Dentist

Simply the Best

Wood & Myers Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

207 S 32nd St, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Glossner and McElwee

Comprehensive Dental Care

19 S 22nd St, Camp Hill

Smiles by Shannon Dental

4400 Deer Path Rd Ste 101, Harrisburg

Dental Assistant

Simply the Best (Tie)

Angela Kase @ Kearns and Ashby Pediatric Dentistry

Jamie Jordan @ Glossner & McElwee

Readers’ Choice

Amber Stirling @ Wood & Myers

Dental Hygienist

Simply the Best

Jamie Rickert @ Glossner & McElwee Comprehensive Care

19 S 22nd St, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Kathy Delk @ Smiles by Shannon Dental 4400 Deer Path Rd Ste 101, Harrisburg

Sarah Knobl @ Glossner & McElwee

19 S 22nd St, Camp Hill

Dentist for People with Dentophobia

Simply the Best (Tie)

Jennifer Shannon @ Smiles by Shannon Dental 4400 Deer Path Rd Ste 101, Harrisburg

Tad Glossner @ Glossner & McElwee 19 S 22nd St, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Rina Singh @ Rina Singh DDS 1902 Market St, Camp Hill

Dentist that’s Good with Kids

Simply the Best

Jeffrey Kearns @ Kearns and Ashby Pediatric Dentist 4509 Union Deposit Rd, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

-Cosmetic Dentistry

-General Dentistry

-Aesthetic Physician Office

-Pediatric Dentistry

Jennifer Shannon @ Smiles by Shannon Dental 4400 Deer Path Rd Ste 101, Harrisburg

William Buis @ Advanced Pediatric Dentistry 220 Cumberland Pkwy Ste 6, Mechanicsburg

General Dental ClinicEast Shore

Simply the Best

Smiles by Shannon Dental 4400 Deer Path Rd Ste 101, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Hershey Family Dentistry 1036 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey

Klein Family Dentistry 253 N Hershey Rd, Harrisburg

General Dental ClinicWest Shore

Simply the Best

Glossner and McElwee

Comprehensive Dental Care Of Camp Hill

525 N Enola Rd, Enola

Readers’ Choice

Fields Family Dentistry

2101 Aspen Dr, Mechanicsburg

Millennium Way Dental Studio

2220 Millennium Way, Enola

General Dentist

Simply the Best

Tad Glossner @ Glossner and McElwee Comprehensive Dental Care Of Camp Hill

19 S 22nd St, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Jennifer Shannon @ Smiles by Shannon Dental

4400 Deer Path Rd, Ste 101, Harrisburg

William Svitko @ Hershey

Family Dentistry

1036 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey

Oral & Maxillofacial Clinic

Simply the Best

Wood & Myers Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

207 S 32nd St, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Dr. Craig Lahar, DMD

200 Cumberland Pkwy, Mechanicsburg

Hartman Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

101 Old Schoolhouse Ln, Mechanicsburg

Orthodontist Clinic

Simply the Best (Tie)

Hilton-Diminick Orthodontic Associates

3412 E Trindle Rd, Camp Hill

MKL Orthodontists

3 Baden Powell Ln #2, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Apicella-Lorei Orthodontics

400 E Main St, Mechanicsburg

Pediatric Dental Clinic

Simply the Best

Advanced Pediatric Dentistry

220 Cumberland Pkwy Ste 6, Mechanicsburg

Simply the Best

Kearns & Ashby Pediatric Dentistry

4509 Union Deposit Rd, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Cumberland Valley Pediatric Dentistry

201 St Johns Church Rd, Camp Hill

Specialty

Dental Clinic (without a category)

Simply the Best

Anzur Periodontics

4225 Trindle Rd, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Hiltz Endodontics

1664 E Chocolate Ave, Hershey

Periodontal Associates

3825 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg

Specialty Dentist

Simply the Best (Tie)

Jeffrey D. Kearns @ Kearns and Ashby Pediatric Dentistry

4836 E Trindle Rd, Mechanicsburg

Robert Myers @ Wood & Myers

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

207 S 32nd St, Camp Hill

Taylor Lamb @ MKL Orthodontists

4509 Union Deposit Rd. Harrisburg

Dining - East Shore

Chef

Simply the Best

PJ Folk @ Harvest Seasonal Grill

2625 Brindle Dr, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Anthony Bianco @ Hilton Harrisburg

1 N Second St, Harrisburg

Doug Krick @ Dodge City Steakhouse

1037 Paxton St, #1645, Harrisburg

QuiQui @ Rubicon

270 North St, Harrisburg

Desserts

Simply the Best

The Hershey Pantry

801 E Chocolate Ave, Hershey

Readers’ Choice

Desserts Etc.

840 E Chocolate Ave, Hershey

Yianni’s Gyros

3911 Union Deposit Rd, Harrisburg

Downtown Harrisburg Dining

Simply the Best

El Sol Mexican Restaurant

18 S 3rd St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Cafe Fresco Center City

215 N 2nd St, Harrisburg

Home 231

231 North St, Harrisburg

East Shore Dining (Other locations)

Simply the Best

Paxtang Grill

3323 Derry St, Paxtang

Readers’ Choice

230 Cafe

398 2nd St, Highspire

Cafe Fresco Linglestown

2017 Eg Dr, Lower Paxton

Fabio’s Restaurant

108 Kelley Ct, Grantville

Harrisburg (Not Downtown)

Simply the Best

Glass Lounge Restaurant

4745 N Front St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Gabriella Italian Restaurant

3907 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg

Greystone Public House

2120 Colonial Rd, Harrisburg

Hershey Dining

Simply the Best

Fenicci’s of Hershey

102 W Chocolate Ave, Hershey

Readers’ Choice

Devon Seafood & Steak

27 W Chocolate Ave, Hershey

The Hershey Pantry 801 E Chocolate Ave, Hershey

Hummelstown Dining

Simply the Best

Rubber Soul Brewing Company

136 S Hanover St, Hummelstown

Readers’ Choice

HOAGEEZ - Hummelstown

422 Walton Ave, Hummelstown

Soda Jerk Diner & Dairy Bar

403 E Main St, Hummelstown

Local Brewery

Simply the Best

SpringGate Brewery

5790 Devonshire Rd, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Beerded Goat Brewery

8001 Union Station Blvd, Harrisburg

Rubber Soul Brewing Company 136 S Hanover St, Hummelstown

Meal for the Money

Simply the Best

Glass Lounge Restaurant

4745 N Front St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Burger Yum

400 N 2nd St, Harrisburg

Yianni’s Gyros

3911 Union Deposit Rd, Harrisburg

Pizza Place

Simply the Best

Jo Jo’s Pizza Hummelstown

1 E Main St, Hummelstown

Readers’ Choice

Fabio’s Restaurant 108 Kelley Ct, Grantville

JoJo’s on 22 Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant

7800A Allentown Blvd, West Hanover Township

Restaurant Service

Simply the Best

Glass Lounge Restaurant

4745 N Front St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Copper Pub and Grille

580 N Mountain Rd, Harrisburg

Devon Seafood & Steak

27 W Chocolate Ave, Hershey

Takeout

Simply the Best

El Sol Mexican Restaurant

18 S 3rd St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Fabio’s Restaurant 108 Kelley Ct, Grantville

Yianni’s Gyros

3911 Union Deposit Rd, Harrisburg

Wings

Simply the Best

Ted’s Bar & Grill 7300 Allentown Blvd, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Boro Bar & Grill RiverView 4425 N Front St, Harrisburg

G’s Boro Bar & GrillHummelstown 401 E Main St, Hummelstown

Dining - West Shore Camp Hill Dining

Simply the Best

The Pizza Grille - Camp Hill 3817 Gettysburg Rd, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

El Sol Cantina 3721 Market St, Camp Hill

Philadelphia Steaks & Hoagies 4401 Carlisle Pike, Camp Hill

Carlisle Dining

Simply the Best

Momma Spriggs Restaurant 160 York Rd, Carlisle

Readers’ Choice

Market Cross Pub 113 N Hanover St, Carlisle

Rustic Tavern

823 Newville Rd, Carlisle

Chef

Simply the Best

Matt Mager @ Center Street

Grille 4 Center St, Enola

Readers’ Choice

Mike Moran @ MoMoBBQCo 4916 Louise Dr, Mechanicsburg

Pippa Calland @ Mid St8 Taco 900 Market St, Lemoyne

Desserts

Simply the Best

The Pennsylvania Bakery 1713 Market St, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Nothing Bundt Cakes

3548 Gettysburg Rd, Camp Hill

Sweet Velvet Macarons 1801 Market St Ste 101, Camp Hill

Lemoyne/New Cumberland Dining

Simply the Best

The Pizza Grille - Lemoyne 901 State St, Lemoyne

Readers’ Choice

John’s Diner

146 Sheraton Dr, New Cumberland

Wild Rabbit Pies & Pints

314 Bridge St, New Cumberland

Local Brewery

Simply the Best

Wolf Brewing Co.

100 Legacy Pk Dr #400, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Als of Hampden/Pizza Boy Brewing Co

2240 Millennium Way, Enola

Jigsy’s Brewpub & Restaurant

225 N Enola Rd, Enola

Meal for the Money

Simply the Best

Ressler’s Bagel & Deli

5252 Simpson Ferry Rd, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

John’s Diner

146 Sheraton Dr, New Cumberland

JoJo’s Pizza & Pasta Main Street

107 W Main St, Mechanicsburg

Mechanicsburg Dining

Simply the Best THEA

1303 Saxton Wy, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Gilligan’s Bar and Grill

5002 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg

Wolf Brewing Co.

100 Legacy Pk Dr #400, Mechanicsburg

Pizza Place

Simply the Best

The Pizza Grille - Camp Hill

3817 Gettysburg Rd, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Als of Hampden/Pizza Boy

Brewing Co

2240 Millennium Way, Enola

Jo Jo’s Pizza & Pasta Main Street

107 W Main St, Mechanicsburg

JoJo’s Pizza & Pasta Mechanicsburg

2210 Aspen Dr, Mechanicsburg

Restaurant Service

Simply the Best

THEA

1303 Saxton Wy, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Grateful Goat Brewing & Provisions

1300 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill

Luna Italian Cuisine

100 Legacy Pk Dr #102, Mechanicsburg

Takeout

Simply the Best

Philadelphia Steaks & Hoagies 4401 Carlisle Pike, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Bangkok Wok 125 Gateway Dr, Mechanicsburg

Ressler’s Bagel & Deli 5252 Simpson Ferry Rd, Mechanicsburg

West Shore Dining (Other locations)

Simply the Best (Tie)

Duke’s Riverside Bar & Grille

313 S Front St, Wormleysburg

Valley Bistro

4520 Valley Rd, Enola

Readers’ Choice

Red Rabbit Drive-In 60 Benvenue Rd, Duncannon

Wings

Simply the Best

Center Street Grille 4 Center St, Enola

Readers’ Choice

Brewhouse Grille 2050 State Rd, Camp Hill

Flinchy’s Restaurant, Bar and Deck 1833 Hummel Ave, Camp Hill

Financial

Accountant

Simply the Best (Tie)

Christine Sobolewski @ Gift CPAs

1205 Manor Dr, Ste 100, Mechanicsburg

Simply the Best

Linda Haines @ Boles Metzger Brosius & Walborn PC 3601 N Front St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Chuck Henry @ Gift CPAs 1205 Manor Dr, Ste 100, Mechanicsburg

Accounting Firm

Simply the Best

Boyer & Ritter LLC 211 House Ave #101, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Gift CPAs

1205 Manor Drive # 100, Mechanicsburg

GT Financials LLC 15 Red Maple Dr, Goldsboro

Bank

Simply the Best

Orrstown Bank

625 Norland Ave, Chambersburg

Readers’ Choice

First National Bank 101 N 2nd St, Harrisburg

Mid Penn Bank 2148 Market St, Camp Hill

Credit Union

Simply the Best

Members 1st Federal Credit Union 5000 Marketplace Way, Enola

Readers’ Choice

PSECU

1 Innovation Way, Harrisburg

Susquehanna Valley Federal Credit Union

3850 Hartzdale Dr, Camp Hill

Financial Consultant

Simply the Best

Andrew Steele @ Members 1st Federal Credit Union 5000 Louise Dr, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Alex Langan @ Langan Financial Group 1863 Center St, Camp Hill

Melissa Pujia @ Susquehanna Financial Advisors 4999 Louise Dr # 101, Mechanicsburg

Financial Planning Company (1 Location)

Simply the Best

Select Asset Management & Trust 4732 Gettysburg Rd, Mechanicsburg

STAND OUT STAND OUT STAND OUT

Readers’ Choice

Diamond Wealth Advisors

1 Tyler Ct, Carlisle

Susquehanna Financial Advisors LLC

4999 Louise Dr # 101, Mechanicsburg

Financial Planning Company (2+ Locations)

Simply the Best

Members 1st Federal Credit Union

5000 Marketplace Way, Enola

Readers’ Choice

Conte Wealth Advisors

2009 Market St, Camp Hill

Langan Financial Group

1863 Center St, Camp Hill

Investment Company

Simply the Best

Members 1st Federal Credit Union

5000 Marketplace Way, Enola

Readers’ Choice

Langan Financial Group 1863 Center St, Camp Hill

Select Asset Management & Trust 4732 Gettysburg Rd, Mechanicsburg

Mortgage Company

Simply the Best

Members 1st Home Equity

5000 Louise Dr, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Kane Mortgage, Inc. 4755 Linglestown Rd, Ste 205, Harrisburg

Orrstown Bank 625 Norland Ave, Chambersburg

Tax Preparation

Simply the Best

Gift CPAs

1205 Manor Drive # 100, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Boles Metzger Brosius & Walborn PC

3601 N Front St, Harrisburg

Cohick & Associates

396 Alexander Spring Rd #5, Carlisle

Food & Drinks

Bakery

Simply the Best

The Pennsylvania Bakery 1713 Market St, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Mr. Sticky’s 4830 carlisle pike, Mechanicsburg

Nothing Bundt Cakes 3548 Gettysburg Rd, Camp Hill

Coffee

Simply the Best

Nour

101 St Johns Church Rd c, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Cornerstone Coffeehouse 2133 Market St, Camp Hill

St. Thomas Roasters

5951 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg

Deli

Simply the Best

Ressler’s Bagel & Deli 5252 Simpson Ferry Rd, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Mr. Deli And Mrs. Too! 2023 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg

South Side Deli 2 York Road, Carlisle

Food Truck - BBQ

Simply the Best

Get Smok’d BBQ Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Midnite Smokin BBQ

97 Greenwood Dr, New Cumberland

MoMo BBQ Co

4916 Louise Dr, Mechanicsburg

Food Truck - Ethnic

Simply the Best

717 TACOS 323 Reily St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Chef de Crêpe 2017 Market St, Camp Hill

Soul Lotta Empanadas 300 Kelso St, Harrisburg

Yianni’s Gyros 3911 Union Deposit Rd, Harrisburg

Food Trucks - Misc.

Simply the Best

Quinn’s Coffee Bar Wormleysburg

Readers’ Choice

Grappling Crab Shack

1721 Main St, Mechanicsburg

Mad Dash Concessions

Harrisburg

Ice Cream

Simply the Best

Kristy’s Whistle Stop

600 S Enola Rd, Enola

Readers’ Choice

Rakestraw’s Ice Cream

313 S Market St, Mechanicsburg

Reesers’ Soft Ice Cream

880 Old Rossville Rd #9734, Lewisberry

Local Distillery

Simply the Best

Midstate Distillery

5234 Simpson Ferry Rd, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Dead Lightning Distillery

311 Bridge St, New Cumberland

Hidden Still Spirits

505 Rear W Chocolate Ave, Hershey

Local Pub

Simply the Best

Wolf Brewing Co.

100 Legacy Pk Dr #400, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Jigsy’s Brewpub & Restaurant 225 N Enola Rd, Enola

McGrath’s Pub 202 Locust St, Harrisburg

Overall Bar

Simply the Best

Wolf Brewing Co.

100 Legacy Pk Dr #400, Mechanicsburg

Food Truck

Readers’ Choice

Gilligan’s Bar And GrillMechanicsburg

5002 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg

Paxtang Grill

3323 Derry St, Paxtang

Place for a Craft Beer

Simply the Best

Wolf Brewing Co.

100 Legacy Pk Dr #400, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Desperate Times Brewery 1201 Carlisle Springs Rd, Carlisle

Rotunda Brew Pub

814 E Chocolate Ave, Hershey

Whiskers Brewing Inc

9 South High St, Newville

Place

for a Night Out

Simply the Best

THEA

1303 Saxton Wy, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Lovedraft’s Brewing Co

165 Gateway Dr, Mechanicsburg

The Melting Pot 3350 Paxton St, Harrisburg

Sports Bar

Simply the Best

Brewhouse Grille 2050 State Rd, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Gilligan’s Bar & Grill 987 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg

The Sturges Speakeasy

400 Forster St, Harrisburg

Sweets & Treats

Simply the Best

Zimmerman’s Nuts and Candies

2701 Elm St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Matangos Candies Inc

1501 Catherine St, Harrisburg

Sweet Velvet Macarons

1801 Market St Ste 101, Camp Hill

Harrisburg Area Life

Animal Rescue or Charity

Simply the Best

Speranza Animal Rescue 1216 Brandt Rd, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Castaway Critters Harrisburg

Humane Society of Harrisburg Area, Inc.

7790 Grayson Rd, Harrisburg

Child/Day Care Center

Simply the Best

Tender Years Child Development Center

203 House Ave, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Best Friends Day Care

206 Bridge St, New Cumberland

Brenner Family Early Learning Center (Harrisburg Jewish Community Center}

3301 N Front St, Harrisburg

College/University

Simply the Best

HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College

1 HACC Dr, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Central Penn College

600 Valley Rd, Summerdale

Millersville University

1 S George St, Millersville

Penn State Harrisburg

777 W Harrisburg Pike, Middletown

Community Services

Simply the Best

New Hope Ministries

539 Old York Rd, New Cumberland

Readers’ Choice

Harrisburg Area Police Athletic League 100 Elmwood Dr, Harrisburg

Mechanicsburg Area Meals 201 E Green St, Mechanicsburg

Hospice Care

Simply the Best

Hospice of Central PA 1320 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Carolyn Croxton Slane Hospice Residence 1701 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg

Homeland Hospice 2300 Vartan Way #270, Harrisburg

Nonprofit Organization

Simply the Best

New Hope Ministries 539 Old York Rd, New Cumberland

Readers’ Choice

Caitlin’s Smiles 3303 N 6th St, Harrisburg

Vickie’s Angel Foundation 511 Bridge St, New Cumberland

Pet Adoption Agency

Simply the Best

Speranza Animal Rescue 1216 Brandt Rd, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Castaway Critters

Harrisburg

Humane Society of Harrisburg Area, Inc. 7790 Grayson Rd, Harrisburg

Pet Groomer

Simply the Best

Pet Bath and Beyond

905 Kranzel Dr, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Happy Hounds Mobile Pet Grooming Carlisle

Pet Supply Store

Simply the Best

Abrams & Weakley General Store for Animals

3963 N 6th St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Benny’s PET DEPOT

5202 Simpson Ferry Rd #101, Mechanicsburg

Doggie Delights 900 Market St, Lemoyne

Three Dog BakeryMechanicsburg

6455 Carlisle Pike Ste 2B, Mechanicsburg

Place to Take Your Pet

Simply the Best

Pet Bath and Beyond

905 Kranzel Dr, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Greenlin Pet Resorts 1810 Lambs Gap Rd, Mechanicsburg

Teg’s Canine Clippery 400 Bridge St, New Cumberland

Place to Volunteer

Simply the Best

New Hope Ministries 539 Old York Rd, New Cumberland

Readers’ Choice

Caitlin’s Smiles

3303 N 6th St, Harrisburg

Central Pennsylvania Food Bank 3908 Corey Rd, Harrisburg

Radio Personality

Simply the Best (Tie)

Glenn Hamilton @ River 97.3

Nancy and Newman Froggy Valley 100.1

Readers’ Choice

Sue Campbell WINK 104

Radio Station

Simply the Best

97.3 The River

Readers’ Choice

100.1 Froggy Valley

104.1 Wink (WNNK)

Senior Living

Simply the Best

Masonic Village at Elizabethtown 1 Masonic Dr, Elizabethtown

Readers’ Choice

Bethany Village 325 Wesley Dr, Mechanicsburg

Messiah Lifeways 4801 Lindle Rd, Harrisburg

TV Personality

Simply the Best

Ali Lanyon @ ABC27

Readers’ Choice

Jasmine Brooks @ CBS21

Tom Russell @ CBS 21

TV Station

Simply the Best

ABC27 WHTM

Readers’ Choice

CBS 21

WGAL 8 NBC

Veterinarian

Simply the Best

Mimnagh Edward M DVM 10 N Hanover St, Hershey

Readers’ Choice

Elizabeth Dailey @ Winding Hill Veterinary Clinic 1424 S Market St, Mechanicsburg

Stacey Hartman @ Winding Hill Veterinary Clinic 1424 S Market St, Mechanicsburg

Veterinarian/Animal Hospital

Simply the Best

Winding Hill Veterinary Clinic 1424 S Market St, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Camp Hill Animal Hospital 3804 Market St, Camp Hill

Good Hope Animal Hospital 6108 Carlisle Pike #120, Mechanicsburg

Valley Road Animal Hospital 4470 Valley Rd, Enola

Health & Fitness

Acupuncturist

Simply the Best

Tian Shi Acupuncture 4055 linglestown Rd, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Giddings Acupuncture Practice LLC

4814 Jonestown Rd Ste #101, Harrisburg

Sage Integrative Medicine 5015 E Trindle Rd, Mechanicsburg

Aesthetic Physician Office

Simply the Best (Tie)

Amplify Aesthetics

3920 Market St Ste 205, Camp Hill

Youveau Aesthetics Medspa & Wellness

2417 N Front St, Harrisburg

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Dr. Laurel Bailey Laser & Aesthetics

6375 Mercury Dr, Mechanicsburg

Alternative Medical Specialist Clinic

Simply the Best

Reiki by Rickie ~ ReikiSpace & Learning Place 2793 Old Post Rd #10, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Carlisle Bowenwork 616 W Main St, Mechanicsburg

Loving Heart Blissful Soul 1953 W Trindle Rd C, Carlisle

Dance StudioEast Shore

Simply the Best

Miss Glynis School Of Dance

44 S 28th St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Evolving Dance Company 26 Northeast Dr, Hershey

Susquehanna Dance Academy 2269 Paxton Church Rd, Harrisburg

Dance StudioWest Shore

Simply the Best

The Studio

427 N Enola Rd a, Enola

Readers’ Choice

Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet

5 N Orange St # 3, Carlisle

Studio 91

712 Grantham Rd, Mechanicsburg

Dermatologist Office

Simply the Best

Penn State Health Dermatology Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Brownstone Dermatology Associates

530 Walton Ave, Hummelstown

Crumay Parnes Associates, Inc. 104 Erford Rd, Camp Hill

Fitness Center/GymEast Shore

Simply the Best

5 Bridges Health & Fitness 4450 Oakhurst Blvd, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Precision Training Concepts 4085 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg

Progress Fitness 2201 Paxton Church Rd, Harrisburg

Fitness Center/GymWest Shore

Simply the Best

Perry Strength & Fitness Center 5201 Spring Rd, Ste 6, Shermans Dale

Readers’ Choice

H2L Studio 2151 Fisher Rd #103, Mechanicsburg

Thrive Fit Co 1801 Market St Ste 105, Camp Hill

Laser / Skin Care

Simply the Best

Youveau Aesthetics Medspa & Wellness 2417 N Front St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Dr. Laurel Bailey Laser & Aesthetics 6375 Mercury Dr, Mechanicsburg

Revived Medical Aesthetics

1130 Fernwood Ave, Camp Hill

Martial Arts

Simply the Best

West Shore Academy of Martial Arts

3548 Gettysburg Rd, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Premier Martial Arts

Mechanicsburg 100 Legacy Pk Dr #106, Mechanicsburg

Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Camp Hill

3300 Hartzdale Dr #111, Camp Hill

Physical Therapist

Simply the Best

The Hetrick Center

1300 Bent Creek Blvd, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Advanced Physical Therapy

102 W Allen St, Mechanicsburg

CPRS Physical Therapy

325 N Enola Rd, Enola

Zang Physical Therapy 3514 Trindle Rd, Camp Hill

Place That Helps You Lose Weight

Simply the Best

GFit Nutrition

115 Lee Ann Ct, Enola

Readers’ Choice

Burn30

836 Market St, Lemoyne

Happie Soul Wellness

5000 Lenker St, Mechanicsburg

OVYVO Medical Weight Loss

2200 Dover Rd, Harrisburg

Yoga/Pilates/Barre Studio

Simply the Best

H2L Studio

2151 Fisher Rd #103, Mechanicsburg

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Brownstone Station Wellness Center 320 E 2nd St, Hummelstown

Sculpt Pilates and Barre 2609 N Front St, Harrisburg

Home Building

Architect

Simply the Best

Allison Ong Shreffler

Architecture & Design 4601 Goose Valley Rd, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

By Design Consultants 1950 Market St, Camp Hill

James Crumm 2400 Walnut St, Harrisburg

Contractor / Remodeler

Simply the Best

Musser Home Builders 395 Gettysburg St, Dillsburg

Readers’ Choice

Farinelli Construction, Inc. 611 Gettysburg Pike Ste 101, Mechanicsburg

McNaughton Homes 4400 Deer Path Rd Ste 1, Harrisburg

Countertops & Cabinetry

Simply the Best

Down East Fabrication 215 Salem Church Rd, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Classic Rock Fabrication 931 Dana Dr, Harrisburg

Swartz Kitchens & Baths

5550 Allentown Blvd, Harrisburg

Decks & Porches

Simply the Best

West Shire Decks LLC

725 N U.S. 15, Dillsburg

Readers’ Choice

Blue Line Hardscaping & Landscaping Harrisburg

Door & Window Company

Simply the Best

Renewal by Andersen 4856 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg

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Grand Opening Windows & Doors

31 E Main St, New Kingstown

HomeRite

5270 E Trindle Rd, Mechanicsburg

Flooring

Sales & Installation

Simply the Best

Couch Potato Carpet & Flooring 420 Milroy Rd, Hummelstown

Readers’ Choice

Carpet & Tile Mart 5051 Hampton Court Rd, Harrisburg

Fluss Flooring, Inc. 231 E High St. Carlisle

Harrisburg Wall & Flooring 1914 Paxton St, Harrisburg

Gutter Company

Simply the Best

Dreamworx Roofing

5256 E Trindle Rd Ste 2, Mechanicsburg

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Ryan’s Roofing

7 Enck Cir, Enola

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The Gutter Guys

953 Peiffers LnHarrisburg

Home Builder / Developer

Simply the Best

Musser Home Builders

395 Gettysburg St, Dillsburg

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Farinelli Construction, Inc. 611 Gettysburg Pike Ste 101, Mechanicsburg

McNaughton Homes 4400 Deer Path Rd Ste 1, Harrisburg

Roofing Company

Simply the Best (Tie)

Dreamworx Roofing

5256 E Trindle Rd Ste 2, Mechanicsburg

Ryan’s Roofing

7 Enck Cir, Enola

Readers’ Choice

Abel & Son Roofing & Siding 1537 Country Squire Rd, Elizabethtown

Siding

Simply the Best

Dreamworx Roofing

5256 E Trindle Rd Ste 2, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Abel & Son Roofing & Siding 1537 Country Squire Rd, Elizabethtown

Ryan’s Roofing

7 Enck Cir, Enola

Home Improvement

Cleaning Service

Simply the Best

Comprehensive Cleaning Solutions, LLC

6130 Jonestown Rd suite g, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Absolute Home & Commercial Care, LLC

110 Landings Dr, Annville

Environmental Cleaning Solutions (ECS) 110 Landings Drive, Annville

Home Improvement

Specialist - Inside

Simply the Best

Happily Decluttered 1126 Fernwood Ave, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Glass Doctor of Mechanicsburg 5270 East Trindle Rd, Harrisburg

Home Improvement

Specialist - Outside

Simply the Best

R&S Fence Co

210 N 2nd St, Dillsburg

Readers’ Choice

Premier Paving and Sealcoating 454 Padre Drive Carlisle

R2 Sealing 4228 Ore Bank Rd, York

Home Repair / Handyman

Simply the Best

Ace Handyman Services

Harrisburg 4219 Derry St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Handyworx, LLC 521 N 2nd St, Wormleysburg

Remod Squad 2317 Gettysburg Rd, Camp Hill

Interior Design/Window Treatments

Simply the Best

L & L Window Fashions

5450 Derry St, Ste 2, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

David’s Interiors 53 N York St, Mechanicsburg

Farinelli Design Studio 611 Gettysburg Pike, Ste 101, Mechanicsburg

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3415 Simpson Ferry Rd, Camp Hill

Kitchen &/or Bath

Remodeling Company

Simply the Best

Bath Fitter

542 Industrial Dr, Lewisberry

Readers’ Choice

Excel Remodeling

570 S 3rd St, Lemoyne

Home-Time Renovation LLC

5821 Linglestown Rd Ste 112, Harrisburg

Painters

Simply the Best

Dalton L. Williams Painting Inc. 274 Carlisle Rd, Dillsburg

Readers’ Choice

Anderson Pro Painting, Inc. 18 Railroad Ave, Shiremanstown

Inspired by U

601 B W Simpson St, Mechanicsburg

Remodeling Specialist

Simply the Best

Remod Squad

2317 Gettysburg Rd, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Creative Building Concepts

329 B St, Carlisle

Home-Time Renovation LLC

5821 Linglestown Rd Ste 112, Harrisburg

Renovations & Restoration Services

Simply the Best

ADRI (formerly Service 1st Restoration)

330 E Park Dr, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Home-Time Renovation LLC

5821 Linglestown Rd Ste 112, Harrisburg

Tuckey Restoration Inc

12 Stover Dr, Carlisle

Security Company

Simply the Best

Shearer Lock, Safe, & Security

5450 Derry St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Securewire Technologies

2708 Commerce Dr, #200, Harrisburg

Home Maintenance

Electrician

Simply the Best

Handyside Plumbing, HVAC & Electrical

450 Fishing Creek Rd Ste 1, Goldsboro

Readers’ Choice

HB McClure/HB Home Service Team

600 S 17th St, Harrisburg

Lebo’s Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning

62 Chestnut Avenue, Carlisle

Heating & Air Conditioning Company

Simply the Best

HB McClure/HB Home Service Team

600 S 17th St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Handyside Plumbing, HVAC & Electrical

450 Fishing Creek Rd Ste 1, Goldsboro

Zimmerman Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

110 E Allen St, Mechanicsburg

Landscaping and/or Lawn Service

Simply the Best

Grassworks Inc

220 N Union St, Hummelstown

Good’s Tree and Lawn Care

4401 Chambers Hill Rd, Harrisburg

Lebo Turf & Garden

Maintenance LLC

2189 Carol Dr, Harrisburg

Lawn Care Specialist

Simply the Best

Grassworks Inc

220 N Union St, Hummelstown

Readers’ Choice

Dauphin Lawn Care Service, LLC

3245 Sutton Dr, Harrisburg

Lebo Turf & Garden

Maintenance LLC

2189 Carol Dr, Harrisburg

Nursery/Garden Center

Simply the Best

Stauffer’s of Kissel HillHarrisburg

5350 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Ashcombe Farm and Greenhouses

906 W Grantham Rd, Mechanicsburg

Highland Gardens

423 S 18th St, Camp Hill

Pest Control

Simply the Best

Wilbur Wildlife & Pest Solutions 607 Harkins Ct, Lewisberry

Readers’ Choice

Ehrlich Pest Control

491 Blue Eagle Ave, Ste D, Harrisburg

Lawns Plants & Pests LLC

3506 High St. Harrisburg

Penn Pest

2810 Shutt Mill Rd, Harrisburg

Plumber

Simply the Best

Handyside Plumbing, HVAC & Electrical

450 Fishing Creek Rd Ste 1, Goldsboro

Readers’ Choice

Central Penn Plumbing Service Inc

631 Gettysburg Pike, Mechanicsburg

Jeffrey A. Wilbur Plumbing, Heating & Air Inc.

6508 Brandy Ln, Mechanicsburg

Pool/Spa Service

Simply the Best

Goodall Pools & Spas

5129 E Trindle Rd, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Aquavisions Inc

471 S Middlesex Rd, Carlisle

Crystal Pools, Inc.

6421 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg

Tree Service & Stump Removal

Simply the Best

Good’s Tree and Lawn Care

4401 Chambers Hill Rd, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Alpine Tree Experts PO Box 407, Lewisberry

Staub’s Stump Removal LLC. 281 Meadowview Rd, Dillsburg

Legal Bankruptcy Attorney

Simply the Best

John M. Hyams @ Law Offices of John M. Hyams

2023 N 2nd St #110a, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

James Jones @ Mette, Evans & Woodside 3401 N Front St, Harrisburg

Business/Corporate Attorney

Simply the Best

Mark Emery @ Law Offices of Mark K. Emery

410 N 2nd St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Daniel Jameson @ Jameson Stone Law

3400 E Trindle Rd, Camp Hill

Peter J Russo @ Law Offices of Peter J. Russo

245 Grandview Ave #102, Camp Hill

Criminal Defense Attorney

Simply the Best

Peter J. Russo @ Law Offices of Peter J Russo

5006 E Trindle Rd, Ste 203, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Ethan Stone @ Jameson Stone Law

3400 E Trindle Rd, Camp Hill

Mary-Jo Mullen @ Halbruner

Hatch & Guise

2109 Market St, Camp Hill

Divorce

Attorney

Simply the Best

Catherine Boyle @ Saltzgiver & Boyle

410 N 2nd St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Anthony Hoover @ Levin Hoover Law

1035 Mumma Rd, Ste 300, Lemoyne

Kara Haggerty @ Law Offices of

Peter J. Russo

245 Grandview Ave #102, Camp Hill

Employment/Labor Attorney

Simply the Best

Peter J Russo @ Law Offices of

Peter J. Russo

245 Grandview Ave #102, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Dan Jameson @ Jameson Stone Law

3400 E Trindle Rd, Camp Hill

Estate Planning Attorney

Simply the Best

Ethan Stone @ Jameson Stone Law

3400 E Trindle Rd, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Bruce Warshawsky @ Cunningham, Chernicoff & Warshawsky

2320 N 2nd St, Harrisburg

Mary-Jo Mullen @ Halbruner, Hatch & Guise, LLP

2109 Market St, Camp Hill

Family Law Attorney

Simply the Best

Laurie Saltzgiver @ Saltzgiver & Boyle

410 N 2nd St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Jessica Smith @ JSDC Law Offices

11 E Chocolate Ave Ste 300, Hershey

Richard Wagner @ Wagner & Spreha

2401 N Front St, Harrisburg Law Firm

Simply the Best

The Law Offices of Peter J. Russo

245 Grandview Ave #102, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Halbruner, Hatch & Guise, LLP

3435 Market StCamp Hill

Jameson Stone Law

3400 E Trindle Rd, Camp Hill

Personal Injury Attorney

Simply the Best

Ethan Stone @ Jameson Stone Law

3400 E Trindle Rd, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Kris Januzzi @ Shollenberger

Wolf & Januzzi

2225 Millennium Way, Enola

Tom Archer @ Mette Evans and Woodside

3401 N Front St, Harrisburg

Tax Attorney

Simply the Best

Mary-Jo Mullen @ Halbruner

Hatch & Guise

2109 Market St, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Clif Guise @ Halbruner, Hatch, & Guise

3435 Market St, Camp Hill

Tim Finnerty @ McNees Wallace & Nurick

100 Pine Street Ste #550, Harrisburg

Workman’s Compensation Attorney

Simply the Best

Steve Ryan @ Martin Law 1818 Market St, Philadelphia

Readers’ Choice

Deborah Packer @ Freeburn Law

3901 North Front St, Harrisburg

Kristopher Januzzi @ Shollenberger Wolf & Januzzi 2225 Millennium Way, Enola

Local Interest

Customer Values - Large Business

Simply the Best

Members 1st Federal Credit Union

5000 Marketplace Way, Enola

Readers’ Choice

Bobby Rahal Automotive Group 6715 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg

Kitchen Saver

550 Financial Way, Etters

Customer Values - Medium Business

Simply the Best

Mt Airy Orchards

522 E Mt Airy Rd, Dillsburg

Readers’ Choice

Gunn-Mowery, LLC

650 N Twelfth St, Lemoyne

Musser Home Builders

395 Gettysburg St, Dillsburg

Customer Values - Small Business

Simply the Best

Mid St8 Taco

900 Market St, Lemoyne

Readers’ Choice

Couch Potato Carpet & Flooring

420 Milroy Rd, Hummelstown

HiLites Hair Studio

6000 Larue St, Harrisburg

New Business

Simply the Best

Nothing Bundt Cakes

3548 Gettysburg Rd, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Momentum Hearing Aid Services

2360 Colonial Rd, Harrisburg

Wild Rabbit Pies & Pints

314 Bridge St, New Cumberland

One Man Operation (No employees)

Simply the Best

Naturals by Nina

325 Market St, Lemoyne

Readers’ Choice

Loving Heart Blissful Soul

1953 W Trindle Rd C, Carlisle

Wooters Ink

530 N High St, Duncannon

Place to Work (1 to 10 Employees)

Simply the Best

HiLites Hair Studio

6000 Larue St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Benny’s PET DEPOT

5202 Simpson Ferry Rd #101, Mechanicsburg

Taylored for You Bridal Boutique

516 East Main St, Mechanicsburg

Place to Work (11-50 Employees)

Simply the Best

Mountz Jewelers

1160 Walnut Bottom Rd #9146, Carlisle

Readers’ Choice

Musser Home Builders

395 Gettysburg St, Dillsburg

Select Asset Management & Trust

4732 Gettysburg Rd, Mechanicsburg

Place to Work (51 to 100 Employees)

Simply the Best

Mt Airy Orchards

522 E Mt Airy Rd, Dillsburg

Readers’ Choice

Gunn-Mowery, LLC

650 N Twelfth St, Lemoyne

HB McClure/HB Home Service Team

600 S 17th St, Harrisburg

Place to Work (101+ Employees)

Simply the Best

Members 1st Federal Credit Union

5000 Marketplace Way, Enola

Readers’ Choice

PSECU

1 Innovation Way, Harrisburg

Wegmans

6416 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg

Locally Owned

Family Owned - East Shore

Simply the Best

Hornung’s True Value

509 S 29th St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Couch Potato Carpet & Flooring 420 Milroy Rd, Hummelstown

Mountain Laurel Catering & Events 3424 N 6th St, Harrisburg

Family Owned - West Shore

Simply the Best

Mt Airy Orchards

522 E Mt Airy Rd, Dillsburg

Readers’ Choice

Burn30 836 Market St, Lemoyne

Mountz Jewelers

1160 Walnut Bottom Rd #9146, Carlisle

Minority

Owned - East Shore

Simply the Best

Belleza Spa 5984 Camden Dr, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

A & S Dog Treats LLC 308 Market St, Dauphin

Young Professionals of Color

Greater Harrisburg 315 S Front St, Harrisburg

Minority Owned

Simply the Best

- West Shore

Internists of Central Pennsylvania 108 Lowther St, Lemoyne

Readers’ Choice

Eye Candy Family Mechanicsburg

Sweet T & Greens

121 Towne Square Dr, Hershey

Veteran OwnedEast Shore

Simply the Best

717 Armory

7500 Derry St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

A To Zinn HVAC

4335 N Front St, Harrisburg

The Manor at Mountain View

2201 Fishing Creek Valley Rd, Harrisburg

Veteran OwnedWest Shore

Simply the Best

Freedom Flags by Jeff 1858 New Valley Rd, Marysville

Readers’ Choice

Coexist Gallery

310 S Front St, Steelton

Mermaid’s Mark Tattoo Parlor

4949A Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg

Woman Owned - East Shore

Simply the Best

HiLites Hair Studio

6000 Larue St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

717 Athletics

5480 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg

Momentum Hearing Aid Services

6000 Larue St, Harrisburg

Woman Owned - West Shore

Simply the Best

Pet Bath and Beyond

905 Kranzel Dr, Camp Hill

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Benny’s PET DEPOT®

5202 Simpson Ferry Rd #101, Mechanicsburg

Nothing Bundt Cakes

3548 Gettysburg Rd, Camp Hill

Medical

Eye Specialists

Simply the Best (Tie)

Kirman Eye

29 W Main St, Hummelstown

Memorial Eye Institute

4100 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Pennsylvania Retina Specialists 1249 Cocoa Ave #104, Hershey

Schein Ernst Mishra Eye 10 Capital Dr, Harrisburg

General or Family Physician Clinic

Readers’ Choice

Central PA Hearing Aid Solutions 6103 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg

In-Home Health Care

Simply the Best

Home Instead 15 N 12th St, Lemoyne

Readers’ Choice

BAYADA Home Health

750 East Park Drive, 2nd floor, Harrisburg

Keystone Passionate Care

2000 Linglestown Rd Ste 101, Harrisburg

Medical Specialist Clinic (Without A Category)

Simply the Best (Tie)

Simply the Best

Family Practice Center, PC -

Londonderry Rd, Harrisburg 4830 Londonderry Rd, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Family Practice Center, PCColonial Road Harrisburg 1199 Colonial Rd, Harrisburg

PinnacleHealth Fisher Road

Family Practice

2140 Fisher Rd, Mechanicsburg

West Shore Family Practice, PC 6375 Mercury Dr # 200, Mechanicsburg

Hearing Specialist

Simply the Best

Momentum Hearing Aid Services

2360 Colonial Rd, Harrisburg

Associated Otolaryngologists of Pennsylvania 875 Poplar Church Rd, Ste 320 Camp Hill

Cardiovascular Experts 3040 Market St, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Internists of Central Pennsylvania 108 Lowther Street Lemoyne

Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic

Simply the Best

Partners in Women’s Healthcare 810 Sir Thomas Ct, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

UPMC Divine Mercy Womens Health Harrisburg

Woodward & Associates

Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialists

8105 Adams Dr, Ste B, Harrisburg

Ophthalmologist or Optometrist Clinic

Simply the Best

Morrison Eye Associates

235 Division St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Kirman Eye

29 W Main St, Hummelstown

Memorial Eye Institute 4100 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg

Pain Specialist Clinic

Simply the Best

The Hetrick Center

1300 Bent Creek Blvd, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Carlisle Bowenwork

616 W Main St, Mechanicsburg

UPMC Pain Medicine East Shore 8012 Bretz Dr, Harrisburg

Pediatric Clinic

Simply the Best

JDC Pediatrics

1824 Good Hope Rd #201, Enola

Readers’ Choice

Penn State Health Pediatric Specialties

35 Hope Dr #104, Hershey

Tan & Garcia Pediatrics

4700 Union Deposit Rd #220, Harrisburg

Plastic Surgery Clinic

Simply the Best

Waters Edge Comprehensive Cosmetic Surgery 1857 Center St, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Farrell Plastic Surgery & Laser Center

2025 Technology Pkwy #204, Mechanicsburg

Penn State Health Plastic

Surgery

30 Hope Dr Bldg A, Hershey

Podiatry

Simply the Best (Tie)

Cumberland Valley Foot and Ankle Specialists

5148 E Trindle Rd, Mechanicsburg

Foot and Ankle Specialists of Central PA

4 Flowers Dr, Hampden Township

Readers’ Choice

Jeffrey A. Marks DPM FACFAS

161 Old Schoolhouse Ln Ste 2, Mechanicsburg

Psychologist or Psychiatrist Office

Simply the Best

New Passages

3235 North Third St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Educational Services of PA

2297 Forest Ln, Harrisburg

Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute (PPI)

2501 N 3rd St, Harrisburg

Walk-In Urgent Care Facility

Simply the Best

Patient First Primary and Urgent Care - Mechanicsburg

107 S Sporting Hill Rd, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Patient First Primary and Urgent Care - Harrisburg

5125 Jonestown Rd Ste 105, Harrisburg

UPMC Urgent Care

Mechanicsburg

6481 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg

Personal Services

Barber Shop

Simply the Best

Coop’s Barber Shop 2161 Market St, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Camp Hill Barber 3401 Hartzdale Dr #110, Camp Hill

MetroMikee’s 234 North St, Harrisburg

Beauty/Hair SalonEast Shore

Simply the Best

Legion Hair Studio 1 Miller Rd, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Color Bar Beauty Salon 519 N Mountain Rd, Harrisburg

Volt Hair Studio 6061 Allentown Blvd A144, Harrisburg

Beauty/Hair SalonWest Shore

Simply the Best

Jenny’s Salon 4500 Gettysburg Rd, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Changes Salon & Day Spa 5121 E Trindle Rd, Mechanicsburg

Polished Salon, Spa, & Wellness 1200 Market St #220, Lemoyne

Chiropractic ClinicEast Shore

Simply the Best

Life Adjusted Chiropractic

1315 N Mountain Rd #1757, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Slutak Chiropractic

1000 Briarsdale Rd suite c, Harrisburg

The Hetrick Center

1300 Bent Creek Blvd, Mechanicsburg

Chiropractic ClinicWest Shore

Simply the Best

Olivetti Chiropractic 5521 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Life Adjusted Chiropractic 1315 N Mountain Rd #1757, Harrisburg

The Hetrick Center 1300 Bent Creek Blvd, Mechanicsburg

Counseling or Therapy

Office

Simply the Best

Elevated Mental Health Services 173 Watson St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

McDermott Counseling Services, LLC 15 W Canal St, Hershey

Neurofeedback & Counseling Center of Pennsylvania 3109 North Front St, Harrisburg

Day Spa - East Shore

Simply the Best

The Spa at The Hotel Hershey 100 Hotel Rd, Hershey

Readers’ Choice

Belleza Spa 5984 Camden Dr, Harrisburg

Emerald Springs Spa 1126 Cocoa Ave, Hershey

Day Spa - West Shore

Simply the Best

Changes Salon & Day Spa 5121 E Trindle Rd, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Polished Salon, Spa, & Wellness 1200 Market St #220, Lemoyne

Tranquility Salon & Wellness

257 Penrose Pl, Carlisle

Facials

Simply the Best

Belleza Spa 5984 Camden Dr, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Polished Salon, Spa, & Wellness 1200 Market St #220, Lemoyne

Youveau Aesthetics Medspa & Wellness

2417 N Front St, Harrisburg

Hair Removal Services

Simply the Best

Bronzed Bunny PA Camp Hill 83 Erford Rd, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Farrell Plastic Surgery & Laser Center, P.C.

2025 Technology Pkwy #204, Mechanicsburg

REAL Skincare

303 Edward St, Harrisburg

Hair Stylist/Barber

Simply the Best

Elayna Mcilhenny @ Frost Salon and Spa 6280 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Britani Vance @ Legion Hair Studio 1 Miller Rd, Harrisburg

Rachel Minsker @ Bella Donnas

Hair Studio

404 N Enola Dr, Enola

Massage - East Shore

Simply the Best

Brownstone Station Wellness Center

320 E 2nd St, Hummelstown

Readers’ Choice

Emerald Springs Spa

1126 Cocoa Ave, Hershey

The Hetrick Center

1300 Bent Creek Blvd, Mechanicsburg

Massage - West Shore

Simply the Best

Polished Salon, Spa, & Wellness

1200 Market St #220, Lemoyne

Readers’ Choice

Changes Salon & Day Spa 5121 E Trindle Rd, Mechanicsburg

Premier Massage Studio

5600 Carlisle Pike Ste 600, Mechanicsburg

Recreation & Leisure

Community Park

Simply the Best

Adams-Ricci Park

100 E Penn Dr, Enola

Readers’ Choice

Lower Allen Community Park 4093-4091 Lower Allen Township Community Park., Mechanicsburg

Wildwood Park

100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg

Community/Charity Event

Simply the Best

Caitlin’s Smiles A Celebration of Smiles

3303 N 6th St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Benny’s PawtoberFest-Pet Appreciation Day

5202 Simpson Ferry Rd, Mechanicsburg

Bowl for Kids’ Sake

(Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region)

1500 North 2nd St, Ste. H, Harrisburg

Entertainment Center

Simply the Best

Carlisle Sports Emporium 29 S Middlesex Rd, Carlisle

Readers’ Choice

Jubilee Cake Studio 105 Gateway Dr, Mechanicsburg

Stumpy’s Hatchet House of Hershey

515 Rear W Chocolate Ave, Hershey

Family-Friendly Event

Simply the Best

Kipona 10 N 2nd St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Carlisle Ford Nationals

1000 Bryn Mawr Rd, Carlisle

Farmer’s Fair at Dillsburg

Farmer’s Market Dillsburg

Foodie Event

Simply the Best

Annual Greek Festival at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Readers’ Choice

Central PA Superchef- Events by Eye Candy

Harrisburg Senators Senstoberfest

Free Entertainment

Simply the Best

Jubilee Day 6 W Strawberry Ave, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Harrisburg Beach Club

700 Riverside Dr, Harrisburg

Long’s Park

Harrisburg Pike, US-30, Lancaster

Historical Site

Simply the Best

Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg

Readers’ Choice

Fort Hunter Mansion and Park 5300 N Front St, Harrisburg

The State Museum of Pennsylvania 300 North St, Harrisburg

Library

Simply the Best

Cleve J. Fredricksen Library 100 N 19th St, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

East Shore Area Library 4501 Ethel St, Harrisburg

Joseph P. Simpson Library 16 N Walnut St, Mechanicsburg

Live Entertainment Venue

Simply the Best

XL Live 801 S 10th St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Harrisburg Symphony 800 Corporate Cir, Harrisburg

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course 777 Hollywood Blvd, Grantville

Local Sports Team

Simply the Best

Hershey Bears Hockey at Giant Center

Readers’ Choice

Central Dauphin East High School Cheerleading team

Harrisburg Senators

Museum

Simply the Best

Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

222 Market St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg

The State Museum of Pennsylvania 300 North St, Harrisburg

Must See Place in/near Harrisburg

Simply the Best

Lake Tobias Wildlife Park 760 Tobias Rd, Halifax

Readers’ Choice

Broad Street Market

Broad Street Market, 1233 N 3rd St, Harrisburg

City Island Harrisburg Station Rd, Harrisburg

Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex 501 N 3rd St, Harrisburg

Place to Go After Work

Simply the Best

Tequila Willies 461 S Front St, Lemoyne

Readers’ Choice

SpringGate Arcona 1440 Market House Ln, Mechanicsburg

The Midtown Scholar Bookstore 1302 N 3rd St, Harrisburg

Place to Spend a Day Off

Simply the Best

Lake Tobias Wildlife Park 760 Tobias Rd, Halifax

Readers’ Choice

Gettysburg National Battlefield Park

Gettysburg

The Spa at The Hotel Hershey

100 Hotel Rd, Hershey

Place to Take Kids

Simply the Best (Tie)

Hersheypark

100 Hersheypark Dr, Hershey

Lake Tobias Wildlife Park

760 Tobias Rd, Halifax

Readers’ Choice

Jubilee Cake Studio

105 Gateway Dr, Mechanicsburg

Mt Airy Orchards

522 E Mt Airy Rd, Dillsburg

Place You Always Enjoy

Simply the Best

Lake Tobias Wildlife Park

760 Tobias Rd, Halifax

Readers’ Choice

Stumpy’s Hatchet House of Hershey

515 Rear W Chocolate Ave, Hershey

Within You Farm

1849 Fisher Rd, Mechanicsburg

Tourist Activity

Simply the Best

Hershey’s Chocolate World

101 Chocolate World Way, Hershey

Readers’ Choice

Gettysburg National Military

Park Museum & Visitor Center

1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg

Hersheypark

100 Hersheypark Dr, Hershey

Travel Agency

Simply the Best

AAA Central Penn

4680 E Trindle Rd, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

AAA Central Penn - Harrisburg 2301 Paxton Church Rd, Harrisburg

Richcreek Vacation Center 5300 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg

Restaurants

Asian

Simply the Best

Bangkok Wok

125 Gateway Dr, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Chalit’s Thai Bistro 5517 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg

Sapporo East

4612 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg

Barbecue

Simply the Best

MoMo BBQ Co

4916 Louise Dr, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Official BBQ & Burgers/Official Brewing Co.

6295 Lyters Ln, Harrisburg

Up in Smoke BBQ and Catering, Inc.

1330 N Mountain Rd, Harrisburg

Breakfast

Simply the Best

Valley Bistro

4520 Valley Rd, Enola

Readers’ Choice

Metro Diner

5600 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg

West Shore Plaza Family Restaurant

1200 Market St, Lemoyne

Burger

Simply the Best

Glass Lounge Restaurant

4745 N Front St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Burger Yum

400 N 2nd St, Harrisburg

Hops & Barleys Union Station 1708 Fairmont Dr, Harrisburg

JB Lovedraft’s MicroPub

225 N 2nd St, Harrisburg

Date Night Restaurant

Simply the Best

Gabriella Italian Restaurant

3907 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Harvest Seasonal GrillHarrisburg

2625 Brindle Dr, Harrisburg

What If... of Hershey

845 E Chocolate Ave, Hershey

Diner

Simply the Best

John’s Diner

146 Sheraton Dr, New Cumberland

Readers’ Choice

Capitol Diner

800 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg

Metro Diner

5600 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg

European

Simply the Best

Gabriella Italian Restaurant

3907 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Chef de Crêpe

2017 Market St, Camp Hill

Sammy’s Authentic Italian Restaurant

502 N 3rd St #1112, Harrisburg

Simply Greek 23 Briarcrest Square, Hershey

Latin American

Simply the Best

El Sol Mexican Restaurant 18 S 3rd St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

El Rancho Restaurante y Pupuseria

771 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg

El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant

4659 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg

Lunch Spot

Simply the Best

Gilligans Bar & Grill

987 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

El Sol Express

4701 Lindle Rd, Harrisburg

Mid St8 Taco

900 Market St # 1, Lemoyne

Place to Eat with Kids

Simply the Best

Red Rabbit Drive-In 60 Benvenue Rd, Duncannon

Readers’ Choice

John’s Diner 146 Sheraton Dr, New Cumberland

Paxtang Grill 3323 Derry St, Paxtang

Sandwich Store

Simply the Best

Philadelphia Steaks & Hoagies

4401 Carlisle Pike, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

HOAGEEZ - Hummelstown 422 Walton Ave, Hummelstown

Ressler’s Bagel & Deli 5252 Simpson Ferry Rd, Mechanicsburg

Steakhouse

Simply the Best

Glass Lounge Restaurant 4745 N Front St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Culhane’s Steak House 1 Laurel Rd, New Cumberland

Dodge City Steakhouse 1645, 1037 Paxton St, Harrisburg

Sunday Brunch

Simply the Best

Chef de Crêpe 2017 Market St, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Home 231 231 North St, Harrisburg

The Sturges Speakeasy 400 Forster St, Harrisburg

Vegan/Vegetarian Friendly

Simply the Best

Harvest Seasonal GrillHarrisburg 2625 Brindle Dr, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Mellow Minded Café 5943 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg

The Vegetable HunterHarrisburg 614 N 2nd St, Harrisburg

Shopping

Clothing Boutique - New

Simply the Best

Apricot Lane Boutique 3541 Gettysburg Rd, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Snazzy Giraffe

6415 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg

UNDERNEATH IT ALL

1801 Market St Rear, Ste 104, Camp Hill

Clothing Boutique - Vintage

Simply the Best

Wears Like New Consignment Shop 1207 Market St, Lemoyne

Readers’ Choice

Damon & Dora’s Vintage Clothing & Antiques 1969 York Haven Rd, Goldsboro

Miss Ruth’s Time Bomb 24 N Hanover St, Carlisle

Farmers Market

Simply the Best

West Shore Farmers Market 900 Market St, Lemoyne

Readers’ Choice

Fresh Market at Hershey Towne Square 121 Towne Square Dr, Hershey

Oak Grove Farms, Inc 846 Fisher Rd, Mechanicsburg

Florist

Simply the Best

Royer’s Flowers & GiftsHarrisburg 4907 Orchard St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Blooms by Vickrey 2125 Market St, Camp Hill

Palmyra Greenhouse 626 E Oak St, Palmyra

Framer

Simply the Best (Tie)

Artworks Custom Picture

Framing 6200 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg

The Smith Gallery & Fine Custom Framing 190 Reno Ave, New Cumberland

Readers’ Choice

Framed! in St. Thomas 5968 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg

Hobby Store

Simply the Best

Holmes Cycling and Fitness 2139 Market St, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Next Shot Golf 5218 Simpson Ferry Rd, Mechanicsburg

the Bead Emporium 45 Army Heritage Drive, Carlisle

Jewelry Store

Simply the Best (Tie)

K Novinger Jewelry - Lemoyne 1200 Market St, Lemoyne

Mountz Jewelers | Camp Hill 3780 E Trindle Rd, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Mountz Jewelers | Colonial Park/Harrisburg 4520 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg

Munn’s Diamond Gallery 1203 Market St, Lemoyne

Local Antique/Gift Store

Simply the Best

Lewisberry Antiques & Craft Co LLC

206 Market St, Lewisberry

Readers’ Choice

Carlisle Creative Vibes 152 N Hanover St, Carlisle

Northgate Antiques Mall, Inc

723 N Hanover St, Carlisle

Local Grocery Store

Simply the Best

Pronio’s Market

236 W Caracas Ave, Hershey

Readers’ Choice

Schmidt’s Sausage Shop 1035 Eisenhower Blvd Harrisburg

Tuckeys Bakery Outlet

5970 Derry Street Harrisburg

Local Store

(Without a Category)

Simply the Best

Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art Millersburg

Readers’ Choice

Coexist Gallery

310 S Front St, Steelton

Wax Melts On The Loose!

308 Bridge St, New Cumberland

Place To Shop for The Home

Simply the Best

Ritters True Value Hardware

25 W Main St, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

RF Fager 2058 State St, Camp Hill

Susan’s Treasures 900 Market St, Lemoyne

Specialty Store

Simply the Best

The Treasure Trove Toy Store

700 York Rd building 2, Dover

Readers’ Choice

Dimension X Comics, Toys, and Collectibles

4600 Jonestown Rd space 28,

Harrisburg

Heart & Soul Books

3906 Woodvale Rd, Harrisburg

Supermarket

Simply the Best

Wegmans

6416 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

GIANT - Mechanicsburg

255 Cumberland Pkwy, Mechanicsburg

Karns Foods - Lemoyne 1023 State St, Lemoyne

Wedding & Event

Birthday

Party Services

Simply the Best

The Event Suite at Sweet Confections

4700 Fritchey St, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Backyard Bliss LLC 7391 Clearfield St, Harrisburg

ZboyZ Mobile Gaming

5637 Union Deposit Rd, Harrisburg

Bridal Shop/Formal Store

Simply the Best

Taylored for You Bridal Boutique 516 East Main St, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Tamzen’s Bridal 11 South Hanover St, Carlisle

Caterer

Simply the Best

The JDK Group

1 Bishop Place, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

C&J Catering

903 Spring Garden Dr, Middletown

Mountain Laurel Catering & Events

3424 N 6th St, Harrisburg

DJ/Event Entertainment

Simply the Best

Klock Entertainment 1310 Crooked Hill Rd, Ste #100, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

JUKE BOX HITS Entertainment

Services 1 S Market St, Duncannon

Mixed-Up Productions

1351 Eisenhower Blvd Building 2, Ste 204, Harrisburg

Event Coordinator

Simply the Best

The Peter Allen House 1801 Peters Mountain Rd, Dauphin

Readers’ Choice

Events by Eye Candy Mechanicsburg

Kassidy England Coordination 1851 Grace Avenue, Lebanon

Event Venue - East Shore

Simply the Best

The Peter Allen House 1801 Peters Mountain Rd, Dauphin

Readers’ Choice

Historic King Mansion 2201 North Front St, Harrisburg

The Englewood 1219 Research Blvd, Hummelstown

Event Venue - West Shore

Simply the Best

The Willows at Ashcombe Mansion 1100 W Grantham Rd, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Carlisle Ribbon Mill 320 E Louther St, Carlisle

Strock Enterprises, Inc. 729 Williams Grove Rd, Mechanicsburg

Local Band

Simply the Best

Rich Clare Pentagon

Readers’ Choice

smooth like clyde

The Swisher Sweets

Local Musician or Soloist

Simply the Best

Shea Quinn

Readers’ Choice

Phil Cannizzaro

Trig The Optimus Party Rentals

Simply the Best

ZboyZ Mobile Gaming 5637 Union Deposit Rd, Harrisburg

Readers’ Choice

Golden Rentals 711 Harrisburg Pike, Ste F, Dillsburg

Tents and Events 955 E Main St, Annville

Photographer

Simply the Best

Ashley K Photography 2013 Braeburn Dr, Mechanicsburg

Readers’ Choice

Brownhaven Photography LLC 660 Doghouse Rd, Boiling Springs

Erin Shaffer Photography 809 Tamar Rd, Mechanicsburg

Wedding Cakes

Simply the Best

The Pennsylvania Bakery 1713 Market St, Camp Hill

Readers’ Choice

Kyrsten’s Sweet Designs 56 S 47th St, Harrisburg

Wedding Planner

Simply the Best

The Peter Allen House 1801 Peters Mountain Rd, Dauphin

Readers’ Choice

Susan Moran @ That’s it! Wedding Planning Mechanicsburg

The JDK Group Catering & Events 1 Bishop Pl, Camp Hill

LOVE STORY Retell your

by JDK

At The JDK Group, we adore love stories and want to know all about yours and how that translates into y our most special day!

We have a talented team of passionate event magic m akers who cannot wait to be able to make your wedding day better than you could imagine through our services of flavorful food, personable service, and jaw-droppin g design. Whether you are planning an intimate ceremo ny or an extravagant reception, we are committed to providing your day with the personalized attention it deserves to create an experience your guests won't be able to stop talking about.

The JDK Group - Here to Celebrate with you for Life

With experience in managing and producing weddings at our exclusive venues, and as a preferre d caterer at over 50 venues across Central Pennsylvan ia, our team is dedicated to helping you find the perfe ct setting to showcase your unique style and love stor y. Get in touch with us at info@thejdkgroup.com

Thank you for awarding us as “Simply the Best” Caterer for over 10 consecutive years.

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Photography by Courtney Dueppengiesser

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