It’s that exciting and anticipated time of year again when our Best of Dauphin and Cumberland Counties is in full swing! June kicks off our first Best of the Valley issue, and this month, we’re celebrating the Best Of Dauphin and Cumberland Counties.
We’d like to begin by taking a moment to thank YOU, the reader, for your participation in voting for the best businesses and professionals in the Greater Harrisburg region. Dauphin and Cumberland counties encompass a lot of residents and establishments—and we had a LOT of votes—so being recognized as the Best Of the region speaks volumes to the caliber of this year’s winners.
A big thank-you also goes out to all of the businesses in Dauphin and Cumberland counties. Each of you contribute to the culture and connectivity in our communities. Whether it’s a product or service you offer, we so very much appreciate all you provide for your (and our) communities! And as a local lifestyle magazine, we orchestrate this campaign to help support you.
Now, the moment you’ve been waiting for ... turn to page 34 to see our Best Of Dauphin and Cumberland Counties 2024 winners.
But don’t close the magazine just yet! There’s even more to learn about and love in this issue.
Flip to page 28 to read how the Young Professionals of Color— Greater Harrisburg is changing the community. Meet four YPOC members using their roles to create community for Black and Brown professionals and to empower professionals of color to thrive.
You’ll also read about a significant day we’d like to acknowledge in this issue—Juneteenth. Learn more about the holiday, as well as Juneteenth HBG, YPOC’s weeklong celebration of it. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to honor the day through a series of inspirational, educational and joyful events.
Lastly, we’d like to honor and celebrate Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ community that calls the Susquehanna Valley home. On page 12, discover The Loop Thrift, a new Lancaster City thrift store that benefits the city’s LGBTQ+ Coalition and supports the community. It’s important our LGBTQ+ community feels safe, included and valued every day, beyond Pride Month, and supporting The Loop Thrift is a great way to provide support and be an ally.
There’s a lot of greatness to be found all throughout the Susquehanna Valley. We hope you take some time this month to explore that greatness in Greater Harrisburg. Check out one of our Best Of winners. Immerse yourself in a Juneteenth event. Extend your social circle and introduce yourself to a new face in the community. You might just meet your future best friend or find your new favorite business this month!
