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Q&A with Lindsay Salas, Downtown Bedford Inc.’s Main Street Manager

By George Berkheimer, For the Bedford Gazette Lindsay Salas began working with Downtown Bedford Inc. in 2018. She stepped into the role of Main Street ...

The Grind Breathes New Life & Purpose Into Saxton Property

By George Berkheimer, For the Bedford Gazette Daniel and Jennifer Zimmerman grew up near Saxton, found love there, and have a long history of successful ...

Bedford County Development Association Secures ARC Grant to Advance Workforce Housing Development

The Bedford County Development Association (BCDA) has been awarded funding through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Area Development Program to support the Bedford County ...

BCDA Hiring Bedford County Outdoor Recreation Coordinator

Join Us in Shaping Bedford County’s Outdoor FutureBedford County is home to some of Pennsylvania’s most scenic landscapes and thriving outdoor recreation opportunities. The Bedford ...

BCDA Secures DCNR Circuit Rider Grant to Launch Outdoor Recreation Coordinator

Bedford, PA – The Bedford County Development Association (BCDA), in partnership with the Bedford County Commissioners, has been awarded a Circuit Rider grant from the ...

Jennifer Marsh Appointed President & CEO of BCDA

The Bedford County Development Association (BCDA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Marsh as its new President & CEO, effective July 1, 2025. ...

Investing in Tomorrow: ECM Insurance Group’s Continued Commitment to Early College Education

A 90% increase in possibilities “Gratitude” is one of the first words Leah Pepple, our director of PA Advancement and Community Relations, uses to ...

Woodhaven B&B and Event Venue: A Historic Farmhouse Reimagined for Weddings, Getaways, and Community

Historic farm property gets a loving makeover as Woodhaven B&B and Event Venue By George Berkheimer The barn wedding venue where Bryn and Dan Keller ...

The Organic Snack Company: Encouraging Health and Sustainability One Bite at a Time

The Organic Snack Company: encouraging health and sustainability one bite at a time By George Berkheimer Doing the right thing for customers and the environment ...

Timber Ridge Chiropractic’s Kaci Batzel: Leading Everett’s Business Growth and Community Revitalization

Timber Ridge Chiropractic owner is hands-on with Everett’s business scene By George Berkheimer “We’re a family-centered practice, which means we see the very young to ...

Rec-la-ma-tion: Curating an Intentional and Sustainable Consignment Experience in Bedford

Rec-la-ma-tion curates an intentional and sustainable consignment experience By George Berkheimer Shoppers are accustomed to finding value at thrift stores, but the values to be ...

Q&A with Katherine Erlichman of Pennwood Ophthalmic Associates: A Legacy of Compassionate Eye Care in Bedford County

Q&A with Katherine Erlichman, founder of Pennwood Ophthalmic Associates By George Berkheimer Katherine Erlichman founded Pennwood Ophthalmic Associates in Everett after moving to Bedford County ...

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