Visitors to New Cumberland

We have had sooooo many cool visitors to New Cumberland this summer.   Today there were people shopping  in town from Scranton, PA., Florida and Princeton, New Jersey.  The reasons were different for each shopper.  The family from Florida were in town to attend a wedding. The Scranton shoppers actually drove down to get an item from a local shop and the NJ family is planning to move here in October.   We are very lucky to have such quality shops and restaurants in downtown New Cumberland.    If you have not checked out the downtown, you need to do so.  Visitors always comment on the really unusual and unique gifts, clothing and food available in the shops.  Any just think….Its all just downtown.

I am going to try and do this more often.

I was sitting at my computer and took a moment to check on the NCOT blog…OMG I did not realize it has been sooooooo long since I posted anything.   We started the Facebook page and that has been keeping me very busy…I hope to make this a little more  easier to get to by posting the pass words and web address to the blog beside my desk…This hopefully will remind me to get on the thing and talk to everyone.  There are lots going on in New Cumberland.  Be sure and check out the Facebook page…We now have over 1,100 fans.  There is several new shops, building projects and businesses moving in or expanding.   Look for updates on all the new news.  I promise to now let 6 months go by before I write on the blog.

The New Cumberland Facebook page is up and running….

The response to the New Cumberland facebook page has been fantastic.  We have over 900 fans now and the page has only been up a few months.  Check it out on facebook and sign up.  We send out daily announcements on what is going on here in New Cumberland.

Spring is coming to New Cumberland.

The weather the last week has been off the charts…90% on a few days.   The trees along Bridge Street are blooming and there are tulips and daffodils all over the place.   Many folks have taken advantage of the wonderful mornings to come downtown and have coffee and a goodie, sit outside and enjoy the sunshine.   Coakley’s has been busy working on the new outside eating area in front of the restaurant.   Work is continuing on the Iriquois Hotel Building on Market.   Work will soon start on the new home for the  Oxford Hall shop at 233 Bridge… The Building Permits are pending.  Plus several new business have opened.  Lots of cool things are happening. If you have a great photo of Spring coming to New Cumberland, email them to us and we will post them.  Have a happy Spring!!!!

Progress is happening at the Iriquois Hotel….

Check out the new photos of the Iriquois Hotel.  This once proud New Cumberland Boarding House will soon house 10 senior appartments. 

Scout Troup annual Flower sale for Easter

Just stopped by to pick up flowers for Easter at the Annual Scout troop flower sale in the PNC parking lot.  Great selection  of flowers at great prices.  We go every year to get something to support th e kids.  They have a great time and the boys will help to carry your flowers to your car.

New Cumberland Police now have a web site!!!!

Check out the New Cumberland Police Web page…Its loaded with info about what is going on in town.   You can read the blog and find out what the Police do each day.   We think you will find this very interesting and informative.   The address for the page is www.newcumberlandpolice.com

First Friday is coming with lots of fun.

Friday, April 2nd is First Friday…Come out and enjoy the weather and start off the holiday with a fun activity.  Una Rose, a local band that plays folk and celtic music will be playing on the sidewalk in the 300 block of Bridge Street. stop in and get a sample of Rakestraws Ice Cream at Tickle My Senses,   Oxford Hall will be giving away free Iced Coffees and check out the new shop….Lorilei’s Treasures at the lower level at 315 Bridge.   Other new businesses are Kathleen’s Curiosities and the newly reopened 3rd Street Gallery.   Coakley’s will be featuring a ALL YOU CAN EAT fish and chips….What a fun night!!! Come and check it out.

Maggy spends the day at Tegs Dog Grooming

Don't I look beautiful?

Our dog Maggy is a little beagle.  She spent Thursday morning at Tegs Dog Grooming at 335 Bridge Street in New Cumberland.  It is so easy for us to take her down there and get her all dolled up.  Tegs staff is so great and they do a wonderful job.  Named by Harrisburg Magazine several years in a row.  Here is a picture of the little beagle diva all dolled up after her big day.  She was sooooo tired she spent the afternoon sleeping.

Welcome new businesses to Business and Professional Group

The New Cumberland Business and Professional Group met this morning at the NC Fire Dept Social Hall.  Thanks to everyone who showed up to contribute to the conversation about the vision of the business community and its goals.  After a great discussion about improving communication, focusing on business and marketing the community we all enjoyed the donuts and coffee supplied by Tim from Coakley’s.  Coakley’s was our business meeting sponsor for March.  We welcomed two new businesses.   Cumberland Physical Therapy is now open at 503 Bridge Street.  The office will specialize in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation, manual therapy and vestibular dysfunction rehabilitation ( I am going to have to look that  up – I was way off on what I thought it to be. It has to do with balance – wow! you learn new something everyday.) Contact the company at www.cumberlandphysicaltherapy.com
Also soon to be new.   Holtgate Podiatry will be opening in April 2010 at 717 Market St. Suite 101, Lemoyne.  Dr. Peter Holtz DPM will have a practice of Podiatric Medicine.  He will deal with comprehensive issues related to the foot and ankle.  Dr. Holtz can be reached at 731.1133 and at holtgate@gmail.com