Our third Backyard Business Spotlight of the year, with Jason Fink, President/CEO of the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce, has new information on the 2024 Grand Slam Parade, an update on airline service returning in May to the Williamsport Regional Airport, plus recaps on recent new business ribbon-cuttings and the upcoming April PM Exchanges. … more »
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In Touch with Freddi Hammer – Girlz in the Hoodie
Girlz in the Hoodie is a non-profit organization that raises money to provide warm hoodies for women during their mastectomy recovery or chemotherapy treatment, as well as for scholarships for students who have lost a mother figure to breast cancer. Girlz in the Hoodie will have a golf tournament in June and will raffle off…… more »
Strange & Deranged with Keith Kitchen – Week of March 18, 2024
The U.S. research agency DARPA is looking to build a railroad on the moon, an English woman woke up and began to speak with a Welsh accent, the heaviest blueberry has been grown in Australia and more, in this week’s episode of The Files Of The Strange & Deranged!… more »
Files of the Strange & Deranged with Keith Kitchen – Week of March 11, 2024
A Florida man has been arrested after joking about having a bomb while in line to board an airliner, Peter Kessner has reportedly seen and logged 10,000 species of birds and 2 stories about a man named “Deez Nuts”…plus much more in this week’s episode of The Files Of The Strange and Deranged!… more »
In Touch with Freddi Hammer – Central PA Vintage Fest
Take steps toward recycling and sustainability by attending the Central PA Vintage Fest to find beautiful clothing, décor and collectibles that are from days gone by. Thrifting saves money and the environment, and all the vendors filling the booths at Central PA Vintage Fest as well as those participating in the Makers Market downstairs at…… more »
In Touch with Freddi Hammer – Mike Barclay Soap Box Derby Williamsport
Soap Box Derby Williamsport, PA has started their season, preparing drivers for the big race down Market Street on June 8, 2024! Volunteer Mike Barclay talks with Freddi Hammer about the need for new volunteers, not just for race day, but for planning during the year, too! Soap box derby families in Williamsport never pay…… more »
In Touch with Freddi Hammer – Newberry Community Partnership
The “Newberry Community Partnership” will be included in over 350 non-profit groups during this month’s Raise the Region – a 30 Hour Online Fundraiser. Freddi Hammer talks with Bob Woodley, board member of the Newberry Community Partnership, who says they work together every year to beautify Newberry and support community activities and residents.… more »
Strange & Deranged with Keith Kitchen – Week of February 26, 2024
An Irish woman had her injury claim tossed after it was discovered she participated in and won a Christmas Tree-throwing contest, authorities have arrested a teenager in connection with the theft of nine luxury vehicles, the classic video game Tetris turns 40 years old this year and more, on this week’s edition of The Files…… more »
Backyard Business Spotlight Podcast February 2024
Shawn Carey is joined by Jason Fink, President/CEO of the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce to recap their annual meeting and recognize this year’s award winners. Plus, we get a construction update of the Wawa project on Maynard Street in the city, news on a business that has opened in downtown Williamsport that can help new…… more »
In Touch with Freddi Hammer – Community Options Inc.
In Touch this past Sunday, With Raise the Region on the way on March 13th & 14th, there is a new 501c3 organization to learn about before the big day. Community Options Inc. will be included on RaiseTheRegion.org in 2024 for their first year. They are an organization who works with individuals with intellectual disabilities,…… more »