Carolyn Dumaresq had a long career as an educator, including stints as superintendent for two local school districts and as the state’s secretary of education. She now teaches statistics part-time at Immaculata University. But for the past decade, Dumaresq has also taught a different kind of student ­— dogs.

When Mika Brzezinski wants to get away from the craziness of co-hosting her morning news program “Morning Joe” on MSNBC, she likes to hit the road with her husband, WABC investigative reporter Jim Hoffer, and head to Lancaster County.

Crystal Weaver sits next to a window in the packed Prince Street Cafe in downtown Lancaster. To some, she is just another patron enjoying a warm drink on a chilly, December morning.

Pennsylvania has never elected a woman governor or U.S. senator.

Linda Goldstein is vice president and COO of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & Capital Region Economic Development Corp., focusing on economic development.

Outlook and opportunities.

Lancaster-based Godfrey Advertising Inc. has a new president.

The midstate has lost its moxie, at least in name.

Julie Lando knew a lot of determination and know-how would be needed to build a successful marketing business in York.

After a combined 20 years as business owners, it still comes down to a simple question at 4:45 a.m.: “Who's working out first?”