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When her dream hit a wall, York fashion designer found a new way forward

Armino means warrior. That word embodies luxury streetwear fashion designer Aliyah Jones’ mindset toward struggles and adversity.

Keystone Merge helps Our York Media founders find new ways to tell stories

Rebecca and Will Hanlon had a vision for presenting local stories differently through The Founder Beat. The Keystone Merge community helped them make their idea viable.

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Owner of newly opened Gather 256 brings a sense of home to former i-ron-ic space

A French-trained chef is the driving force behind York’s newest coffee shop in the building previously occupied by I-ron-ic Coffee Shop in the WeCo district.

Planning perfect days is a dream come true for York Township entrepreneur

Wedding planner and floral designer Leah Barnes has created an interactive playroom for couples preparing for their big day.

Next generation continues father’s excavating legacy with help of PeoplesBank

When Usner Excavating founder Rodney Usner died in 2019, his children had a choice: sell the business or work together to keep it running.

York native’s livestream platform empowers local high school athletes

Dew Jones brought together his passion for youth sports and video production to launch Sports Shooting Stars, which livestreams Central Pennsylvania high school athletics, such as basketball and football.

McNees Accelerator invites entrepreneurs to apply for free business guidance

The program at York College of Pennsylvania, which provides training to early-stage company owners and people with business ideas, is accepting applications for 2023 until February 15.

Artist opens studio to help marginalized creatives in York’s WeCo district

Artist and educator Ophelia Chambliss plans to use her new studio space — Ophelia’s Making Agency — not only to create art but to assist artists of color with the business side of creative work.

Southern York County entrepreneurs open Aces Axe Throwing

Amanda Bobby and her family’s business pivoted after the pandemic to open their own axe throwing venue in Shrewsbury.

York Federal Fellows builds next generation of leaders

One participant said the program gave her more confidence in myself and made her more comfortable taking on emotional and mental challenges.