Flowers remain the most popular gift for Mother’s Day and that’s good news for area floral shops. According to the National Retail Federation, 74% of shoppers will buy flowers for mom, spending about $3.2 billion. Mother’s Day is the top holiday of the year for Peterman’s Flower ...

New hires and promotions Cindy Hostetler has been appointed as the new president/CEO of Johnstown Area Regional Industries effective May 1. She will assume the role of JARI president/CEO on May 1, allowing a two-month transition with Linda Thomson, who is retiring after 25 years of ...

Weis makes donation In observance of Earth Day, Weis Markets announced it has donated $2,500 to the ClearWater Conservancy. The ClearWater Conservancy is one of four beneficiaries of Weis Markets’ annual Earth Day donations, which total $10,000. Applebee’s honors teachers, ...

New hires and promotions Cindy Hostetler has been appointed as the new president/CEO of Johnstown Area Regional Industries effective May 1. She will assume the role of JARI president/CEO on May 1, allowing a two-month transition with Linda Thomson, who is retiring after 25 years of dedicated ...

Hampton Inn Altoona officials are celebrating the recent completion of a more than $4 million renovation project. The project included updating the exterior to feature the latest Hampton paint scheme and enhancing on-site amenities, including an expanded fitness center and a fully renovated ...

Boscov’s hosting fundraising In recognition of Memorial Day, Boscov’s Department Store will host its “Honor Our Heroes” event, a special fundraising and shopping event that will take place both in-store and online on Saturday, May 24, at all Boscov’s locations. This event is ...