In May, housing price increases in central Pennsylvania kept up their double-digit pace, as many homes still sold for above asking price, even as rising interest rates are causing some buyers to hesitate.

York-based Moove In Self Storage has expanded into the Carlisle market by acquiring Midway Self Storage, now called Moove In Holly Pike.

The Harrisburg-based Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association announced Wednesday that its board of directors has appointed hospitality executive Joe Massaro as the next president and CEO, effective July 25.

JPMorgan Chase confirmed that it’s planning three branches in the Harrisburg area, the first offices in central Pennsylvania for the global financial services firm.

The Foundation for Enhancing Communities earmarked $222,405 in grants to 32 greater Harrisburg and surrounding area nonprofit organizations. 

Larken Associates, a Branchburg, New Jersey-based real estate building, development and management company, has acquired Fairview Industrial Park, a three-building, 137,404-square-foot industrial complex at 621-641 Lowther Road, Lewisberry.

Among central Pennsylvania and Lehigh Valley metro areas, Harrisburg leads the way, ranking 35th in the latest U.S. News & World Report analysis of the best places to live. 

Citing inflation and other factors that hurt business, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc. reported a double-digit drop in first-quarter net sales and gross profit.  

Harrisburg-based insurance brokerage platform Keystone Agency Partners has formed a strategic partnership with Keyes Coverage, an independent insurance agency serving customers in Florida’s greater Miami-Fort Lauderdale area. 

Harrisburg-based McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC announced Tuesday that it’s the first Pennsylvania law firm to join the Women’s Business Enterprise Center-East Supplier Diversity Council, a collection of 58 private organizations, government agencies and education institutions that champion women-owned businesses.

Harrisburg-based Millers Mutual Insurance is mourning the loss of Chairman of the Board Scott Newkam, who died unexpectedly May 28.

Harrisburg-based Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Inc. announced Tuesday that it raised more than $580,000 to benefit 114 Feeding America member food banks in the communities Ollie’s serves.

Tri-County Housing Development Corp., which is relocating its office, announced that it has been approved as an official partner in a state homeownership counseling program.

A new campaign aimed at the younger generations hopes to promote philanthropy in a new way. 

Central Penn Business Journal, Central Penn Parent and Lehigh Valley Business, have named a new editor and assistant editor.