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JOHNSTOWN
Young Heart Books and Toys under new ownership
Young Heart Books and Toys is now under the ownership of Renee Saylor, who brings more than 15 years of expertise in English and early childhood education to the helm of the bookstore.
Located in the heart of Westmont, the bookstore has undergone a complete transformation.
Saylor's vision for Young Heart Books and Toys is to cultivate a welcoming environment. The renovation includes an expanded selection of books for all reading levels, toys to help foster creativity and one-of-a-kind gift options curated to inspire curiosity and imagination.
Young Heart Books and Toys is open Wednesday through Saturday.
For more information, visit www.youngheartbooks.com or stop by the store at 828 Diamond Blvd., Suite 1, Johnstown.
HOLLIDAYSBURG
Fight to CAN Hunger wraps up annual fundraising event
The Engineers Fight to CAN Hunger recently wrapped up its 15th annual event.
Between Feb. 1 and 22, participating firms held internal competitions, hosted activities and accepted donations to raise funds for those in the community who are less fortunate. Participating firms came together on Feb. 23 to present a check for $1,600 to the American Rescue Workers, Hollidaysburg. One participating firm made an additional donation to the Dorothy Day Outreach Center in Loretto.
Over the past 15 years, to celebrate National Engineers Week, Hollidaysburg, Duncansville and Altoona engineering firms have donated more than 112,000 pounds of non-perishable food items and nearly $45,000. The money is used to purchase food, toiletries and clothing, and to provide rent and utility assistance.
This year's participants included Keller Engineers Inc.; McLanahan Corporation's administration and engineering departments; P. Joseph Lehman Inc. Consulting Engineers; Stiffler McGraw; and The EADS Group.
INDIANA
First Commonwealth named Top 100 organization
First Commonwealth Bank was selected as one of Pennsylvania Business Central's Top 100 organizations for 2024.
The publication's Top 100 organizations list is selected by a special board committee for their business impact and community contributions to the coverage area of Pennsylvania Business Central, which encompasses 23 counties in Central Pennsylvania.