When it comes to the Central Pennsylvania real estate market, holiday purchases of homes ranks near the top of any market in the country, according to sales data.

Penn State Health’s incoming vice president for medical affairs and staff development is expected to lead in the recruitment of staff for the system’s new Hampden Medical Center when it opens in 2021, according to officials.

Mark Butler, the man who rang up the first sale at the discount chain he help create in 1982 – Ollie’s Bargain Outlet – before going on to become its CEO, was remembered this week as a master businessman and philanthropist.

Organic Remedies Inc., based in the Harrisburg region, is officially opening a new medical marijuana dispensary on Oct. 24 in Springettsbury Township.

Penn State Health could be the new owner of Holy Spirit Health System by next year if Penn State Health and Danville-based Geisinger Health follow through on a letter of intent the two systems announced on Tuesday.

JLL Capital Markets announced Tuesday that it arranged the sale of the 485 Distribution Center (485 DC), a 456,810-square-foot distribution center in Hampden Township, to Denver, Colorado, company Black Creek Group for $42.5 million.

Pavone Marketing Group Inc. has acquired firms in Philadelphia and Cumberland County that will be taking the Pavone name in the coming weeks.

After securing land development approval, Members 1st Federal Credit Union hopes to begin construction on a new headquarters in Hampden Township in early 2020.

Wormleysburg-based IDP expects to submit land development plans this month for 120 new apartments near Ever Grain Brewing in Hampden Township. The apartment project is part of a broader master plan at the Carlisle Pike and St. Johns Church Road.

Members 1st Federal Credit Union has proposed a three-story, 172,000-square-foot headquarters in Hampden Township. The Cumberland County credit union has hired Greenfield Architects and Mowery to design and oversee construction of the proposed project, which needs township approval.

Cumberland County home-improvement company West Shore Home continues to expand its operations. The company opened a larger call center in Hampden Township this year to support its East Coast growth.

NexTier Bank has deepened its reach in Central Pennsylvania with the opening of a full-service branch in Hampden Township.