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Welcome to AThomes Realty — your trusted real estate resource in Central Pennsylvania. I help families, first-time buyers, and relocating professionals find the right home across Mechanicsburg, Harrisburg, Camp Hill, Hershey, Enola, Carlisle, and surrounding communities. Whether you're moving across town or moving from out of state, I provide a smooth, informative home-buying or selling experience backed by:

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Location: Mechanicsburg, PA (Service Area: Central PA)

09/09/2026

🚨 Pennsylvania’s skill-game deadline is approaching.

ABC27 reports that businesses could face enforcement beginning October 14 if lawmakers fail to establish a legal framework.

* The Supreme Court issued its decision on June 15
* Lawmakers have until October 13
* Enforcement could begin October 14
* Simply unplugging a machine may not be enough
* Businesses are being advised to discuss removal with their vendors

Should Pennsylvania regulate and tax these machines—or remove them?

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Sources: ABC27 — September 9, 2026; Axios Pittsburgh — June 16, 2026.

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09/09/2026

💰 Lebanon County businesses may qualify for up to $3,000

* Applications open September 14
* Deadline: October 23 at 4 p.m.
* Businesses and nonprofits may apply
* Applicants must operate in Lebanon County
* Maximum of 25 employees
* Chamber membership is not required
* Up to $30,000 may be awarded

What would you upgrade with a $3,000 grant?

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Sources: Lebanon Valley Chamber Foundation grant page, accessed September 9, 2026; Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce homepage, accessed September 9, 2026; LebTown, December 12, 2024.

09/09/2026

🚨 Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak has reportedly surpassed 600 cases.

Lancaster County has been at the center of the outbreak affecting communities across the Commonwealth.

* 393 confirmed statewide cases on August 25
* 540 reported cases by September 3
* Two measles-related deaths confirmed in Lancaster County
* Two MMR doses are approximately 97% effective

Do you feel Central PA families are receiving enough information about the outbreak?

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Sources: ABC27, Sept. 9, 2026; Reuters, Sept. 3, 2026; Pennsylvania Department of Health; CDC.

09/09/2026

🏢 A new investor just entered Harrisburg’s office market.

CBRE says an affiliate of Kest & York has acquired 5 Capital Drive:

* 55,000 square feet
* Four-story Class A office building
* Constructed in 2008
* Sale price not disclosed
* Buyer’s first reported Harrisburg-area acquisition
* Located near I-81 and I-83

Does this sale signal renewed confidence in Central Pennsylvania’s suburban office market?

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Source: Central Penn Business Journal — September 9, 2026; transaction information attributed to CBRE.

09/09/2026

🚀 Central Pennsylvania could become one of the East Coast’s next major technology hubs.

Two announced data-center developments represent up to $21 billion in planned regional investment:

• $15 billion PAX development near Carlisle
• Up to $6 billion planned by CoreWeave in Lancaster
• Approximately 600 projected CoreWeave construction jobs
• New permanent technology and operational positions
• More than $65 million in projected direct tax revenue from PAX

These remain planned investments, but they could bring new careers, infrastructure and economic opportunities to Central Pennsylvania.

Could technology become the next major industry driving our region’s growth?

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Sources: PowerHouse Data Centers — July 15, 2025; CoreWeave — July 15, 2025; Commonwealth of Pennsylvania — August 18, 2026

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09/09/2026

⚡ Central PA’s next development boom could be measured in electricity—not buildings.

The Pennsylvania PUC’s latest forecast says:

* PPL industrial electricity use could grow 51.05% annually through 2030
* The projected increase is tied almost entirely to anticipated data centers
* PPL serves approximately 1.5 million customers across 29 counties
* These are forecasts—not guarantees that every proposed project will be built

If this growth materializes, can Central PA expand its power infrastructure without shifting unreasonable costs onto existing families and businesses?

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Sources: Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission — Aug. 2026 and Sept. 1, 2026; Central Penn Business Journal — Sept. 8, 2026; PJM Interconnection — Jan. 14, 2026.

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09/09/2026

🌱 A Carlisle college just topped its national sustainability category for the fifth year in a row.

Dickinson College was recognized as the leading baccalaureate institution evaluated under STARS Version 2.2 in the 2026 Sustainable Campus Index.

* Five consecutive years leading its category
* Nine consecutive years as a top performer
* Current STARS Gold rating
* Sustainability evaluated across academics, operations, engagement and administration

Important context: This is a category-and-version-specific result—not one combined ranking of every college in America.

Would sustainability influence which college you or your family chooses?

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Sources: Dickinson College — Sept. 8, 2026; AASHE — Sept. 2026; Central Penn Business Journal — Sept. 2026.

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09/09/2026

🚨 Around 100 kid-run businesses are coming to Mechanicsburg!

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Young entrepreneurs ages 5–16 will create products, set prices and sell directly to customers at Kidpreneurs Fair PA.

* 📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
* ⏰ 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
* 📍 Messiah University, Mechanicsburg
* 🛍️ Around 100 kid-run booths
* 🎟️ Free admission and parking

Which young entrepreneur would you want to support?

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Sources: Kidpreneurs Fair PA official website, accessed September 9, 2026; Acton Children’s Business Fair event listing, accessed September 9, 2026; Central Penn Business Journal, September 8, 2026.

LocalBusiness

09/07/2026

🇺🇸 FIVE LABOR DAY IDEAS FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

Still deciding how to spend the final day of the holiday weekend?

🎉 Kipona Festival
Riverfront Park and City Island
11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Free admission and a Monday petting zoo

🍫 Macris Chocolates Harvest Party
6395 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg
Noon–3 p.m.
Chocolate, wood-fired pizza and live acoustic music

🍦 Cumberland Valley Ice Cream Trail
More than 20 participating locations
Free digital passport available through September 8

🧺 Labor Day Picnic
Choose one of Cumberland Valley’s parks, lakes or outdoor recreation areas

📱 Patriots’ Path
Free, self-guided mobile experience exploring the region’s Revolutionary War history

Holiday hours may vary, so confirm with each business or attraction before visiting.

Which activity would your family choose?

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