Relocation Information
One College Avenue Suite 3015
Mechanicsburg PA 17055
(717) 796-5300
(717) 796-5246 Fax
www.messiah.edu
Email: [email protected]
jobs.messiah.edu
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Welcome to Messiah College and the local area. We’re excited that you will
be joining our community, and we look forward to your contributions as we
work together to support the mission of Messiah College.
We want to be a resource to you as you move to this region, so we designed
this portion of our website to aid in your transition. We included a wide
range of information to assist you as you settle into your new home.
You will find information on local entertainment and points of interest which
we are sure will excite you about what you’ll experience with your move.
With so many opportunities in the area, you’ll soon discover the resources
and possibilities at your disposal.
Once again, we welcome you into the Messiah College community and hope
you experience a smooth transition. If you have concerns or questions during
your relocation process, please feel free to contact the Human Resources
Department at:
(717) 796-5300
or
[email protected]
Sincerely,
Amanda Coffey
Amanda Coffey
Vice President for Human Resources and Compliance
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Relocation Policy
(Last Reviewed: 7/1/16; Last Updated: 7/1/16)
Payment or reimbursement—by the College—of moving-related expenses to
the employee and/or a third party, as well as the determination of qualified vs.
non- qualified expenses related to federal tax withholding, are calculated based
on IRS regulations outlined in IRS Publication 521–Moving Expenses.
Expenses that are categorized as non-qualified expenses (house-hunting
expenses, for example), whether reimbursed to the employee or paid to a third
party, are considered taxable benefits and must be reported as such through
payroll. This will result in applicable tax withholding based on the employee’s
individual W-4 form elections. The W-2 received at year end will include any
taxable gross wages and withholdings related to moving expenses.
Additionally, qualified expenses that are reimbursed to the employee will be
recorded on an employee’s W-2 to aid in any itemizing of qualified expenses
on an employee’s individual tax filing. The College will review moving expenses on a quarterly basis and will report any non-qualified expenses as taxable benefits at the end of that quarter.
When first joining the College, Messiah will pay the actual cost of the
transportation of household goods (up to an annually-determined maximum
amount for moves of 50-99 miles and an annually-determined maximum
amount for moves of 100 miles or more) for new full-time faculty and
administrative employees when the employee meets the IRS time and distance
tests. Per IRS Publication 521, the distance test is met when the distance from
an employee’s former home to the Messiah campus is at least 50 miles farther
than the distance from an employee’s former home to the employee’s former
main job location.
Generally speaking, this move should occur within a year of starting
employment. The time test is met if an employee will be working full time for
at least 39 weeks during the first 12 months of employment. Therefore, the
College typically does not provide relocation benefits for employees who are
part-time, temporary, or one-year appointments.
If using a commercial carrier, the employee must submit a minimum of two
estimates to the Office of Human Resources & Compliance of the College for
review and approval. The Office of Human Resources & Compliance will not
authorize the use of Internet-only moving agencies. The College will notify
the employee of the accepted bid and will issue a purchase order to be sent to
the moving agency authorizing the move. Messiah College will pay the entire
moving expense to the authorized company. If the cost of the move exceeds
the maximum amount the new employee will reimburse the College for
the balance.
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College policy covers the cost of transportation of household goods and
furnishings as well as professional resources directly related to employment
(e.g., books and artistic supplies/equipment), but does not cover motor vehicles,
recreational equipment or large animals. The College does not pay for costs
related to temporary storage.
The College will cover the cost of travel expenses for full-time faculty and
administrative employees (and spouse, if applicable) for one trip to search for
housing (i.e., house-hunting expenses) subsequent to accepting a job offer.
Meals and lodging will be provided on campus whenever possible for up to
three days during the search. Weekend stays are required whenever possible in
order to reduce airfare expense. These expenses are covered by the new
employee’s department.
In the event that two members of the household are accepting employment at
the College, the relocation allocation will be 150 percent of the benefit
described above.
Exceptions to the standard policy need to be approved by the appropriate
Vice President or Provost.
Table of Contents
About Central Pennsylvania………………………………………….…...…...Page 6
Moving to the Area…………………………………………………...….……..Page 8
School Districts………………...………………………………….…..…....Pages 9-15
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Area Private Schools…………………………………………..Pages 12-15
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Childcare……………………………………………………...…….Page 15
Tax Information…….…………………………………………………..….....Page 16
Healthcare and Hospitals…………………….……………………………....Page 17
Local Utilities………………………………………………………………....Page 18
Transportation…………………………………………………………….….Page 19
Entertainment and Recreation……………………………………….....Pages 20-22
Local Restaurant Review……………………………………………......Pages 23-25
Grocery Stores………………………………………………………………..Page 26
Benefits ……………….……………....…………………………………...….Page 27
Trailing Spouses…………………………………………………………...…Page 28
Top 50 Regional Employers…….…………………………............................Page 29
Disclaimer: Messiah College does not necessarily endorse the products/services of the organizations listed in this relocation packet and has no financial interest in them. Messiah College is also not responsible for content on the links that lead to
the websites of these organizations. This packet is offered only as a service to prospective/new employees of Messiah College.
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About Central PA
Messiah College is located on a scenic 485-acre
campus in Grantham, Pennsylvania. Cumberland
County and the surrounding area offer residents a
wide variety of entertainment, recreational, and
leisure options while also boasting an extremely low
cost of living when compared to other large cities on
the east coast. The region’s central location means
that a weekend getaway or day-trip to a major city is
only a few hours away.
Distance to Major Cities:
(from Grantham, PA)
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Washington, DC
New York
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Boston
12 miles
85 miles
115 miles
115 miles
180 miles
200 miles
325 miles
400 miles
Source: Google Maps
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Local Churches
For a list of local churches in the greater Harrisburg area, please visit the
Messiah College Ministries Database of Local Churches website.
Climate
Monthly Climate Data for the Greater Harrisburg Area:
Month Avg
High
Avg
Low
Mean Avg
Precip
Month Avg
High
Avg Low Mean Avg
Precip
Jan
38°F
23°F
30°F
3.18 in.
Jul
85°F
66°F
76°F
3.21 in.
Feb
41°F
25°F
33°F
2.88 in.
Aug
84°F
64°F
74°F
3.24 in.
Mar
51°F
32°F
42°F
3.58 in.
Sep
76°F
56°F
66°F
3.65 in.
Apr
63°F
42°F
52°F
3.31 in.
Oct
64°F
44°F
55°F
3.06 in.
May
72°F
51°F
62°F
4.60 in.
Nov
53°F
36°F
44°F
3.53 in.
Jun
81°F
61°F
71°F
3.99 in.
Dec
42°F
27°F
35°F
3.22 in.
Source: U.S. Climate Data, Monthly A verages for Grantham, PA. and Harrisburg, PA
Overall Climate Averages:
Temperature:
53.3° F
Precipitation:
41.45 inches of rain/year
36.9 inches of snow/year
(Source: U.S. Climate Data : Public Information Statement, National Weather Service. State College, PA., Jan 1,
2010 )
Local Chamber Links
For more local information, visit these links:
Greater Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce
Harrisburg Regional Chamber of Commerce
West Shore Chamber of Commerce
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Moving to the Area
South central Pennsylvania provides a wide variety of housing options for
new families and individuals. Newcomers can choose to live in the urban
downtown Harrisburg setting, a suburban area, such as Mechanicsburg, or
in one of the rural areas across the region. The diversity and low cost of
living attract many individuals, families, and businesses to the Greater
Harrisburg Region.
House and Apartment Resources
College Relocation Policy:
When first joining the College, Messiah will
pay the actual cost of the transportation of
household goods (up to an annually determined maximum amount) for new full-time
faculty and administrative employees when the
employee meets the IRS time and distance
tests. Therefore, the College typically does not
provide relocation benefits for employees who
are part-time, temporary, or one-year appointments. For more information, please review
item 3.21.04, in the Employee Benefits section
of the Messiah College Employee Manual.
Realtors:
Moving Companies:
Century 21
Ace Moving and Storage
Coldwell Banker
Allied
ERA
Mayflower
Krista Greene (email)
Prudential
Olivia Carpenter (email) Wheaton World Wide Moving
Rebecca Kearns (e-mail)
Ryan Reed (e-mail)
Twila Glenn (e-mail)
WCI Partners and Green Street Properties - The Olde Uptown Harrisburg Neighborhood
Apartment Guides:
http://www.harrisburgapartmentguide.com/
http://www.apartmentguide.com/
http://www.apartmentlist.com/pa/Harrisburg#map
Areaguides.net (This site has links to area attractions and
other relocation needs.)
Messiah College does not endorse any of the agencies
listed above. If you would like to be referred, please
contact Human Resources at 717-796-5300.
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School Districts
Central Pennsylvania boasts some of the top performing private and public
schools in the state.
Adams County
Bermudian Springs
Administration Office:
7335 Carlisle Pike
York Springs, PA 17372
(717) 528-4113
http://www.bermudian.org
Gettysburg Area
Administration Offices:
900 Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325-8007
(717) 334-6254
http://www.gettysburg.k12.pa.us
Conewago Valley
Administration Office:
130 Berlin Rd
New Oxford, PA 17350-1206
(717) 624-2157
http://www.conewago.k12.pa.us
Littlestown Area
Administration Office:
162 Newark St
Littlestown, PA 17340-1343
(717) 359-4146
http://www.lasd.k12.pa.us
Fairfield Area
Administration Office:
4840 Fairfield Rd
Fairfield, PA 17320-9200
(717) 642-8228
http://www.fairfieldpaschools.org
Upper Adams
Administration Office:
161 N Main Street, PO Box 847
Biglerville, PA 17307-0847
(717) 677-7191
http://www.uasd.k12.pa.us/
Source: PA Department of Education, http://edna.ed.state.pa.us/
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Cumberland County
Big Spring School District
District Office:
45 Mount Rock Road
Newville, PA 17241
(717) 776-2000
http://www.bigspring.k12.pa.us/
East Pennsboro School District
Administration Office:
890 Valley Street
Enola, PA 17025
(717) 732-3601
http://www.epasd.org
Camp Hill School District
Administration Office:
2627 Chestnut Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 901-2400
http://www.camphillsd.k12.pa.us/
Mechanicsburg School District
Administration Office:
100 East Elm Street, 2nd Floor
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4500
http://www.mbgsd.org
Carlisle Area School District
Administration Office:
623 West Penn Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
http://www.carlisleschools.org
South Middleton School District
Administration Office:
4 Forge Road
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
(717) 258-6484
http://www.smsd.us/
Cumberland Valley School District
High School/Administration Office:
6746 Carlisle Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 697-8261
http://www.cvschools.org/
Source: PA Department of Education, http://edna.ed.state.pa.us/
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Dauphin County
Central Dauphin School District
Administration Office:
600 Rutherford Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109-5227
(717) 545-4703
http://www.cdschools.org
Middletown Area School District
Administration Office:
55 W Water St
Middletown, PA 17057-1448
(717) 948-3300
http://www.raiderweb.org
Derry Township School District
Administration Office:
30 East Granada Ave
PO Box 898
Hershey, PA 17033-0898
(717) 534-2501
http://www.hershey.k12.pa.us
Steelton-Highspire School District
Administration Office:
250 Reynders Street
Steelton, PA 17113-7645
(717) 704-3800
http://www.shsd.k12.pa.us/
Harrisburg City School District
Administration Office:
2101 North Front St Bldg 2
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1081
(717) 703-4000
http://www.hbgsd.k12.pa.us
Susquehanna Township School District
Administration Office:
2579 Interstate Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 657-5100
http://www.hannasd.org
Lower Dauphin School District
Administration Office:
291 E Main St
Hummelstown, PA 17036-1799
(717) 566-5300
http://www.ldsd.org
York County
Dover Area School District
Administration Office:
2 School Ln
Dover, PA 17315-1498
(717) 292-3671
http://www.doversd.org/
Northern York County School District
Administration Office:
149 S Baltimore St
Dillsburg, PA 17019-1035
(717) 432-8691
http://www.northernpolarbears.com
Northeastern York School District
Administration Office:
41 Harding St
Manchester, PA 17345-1119
(717) 266-3667
http://www.nesd.k12.pa.us
West Shore School District
Administration Office:
507 Fishing Creek Road, PO Box 803
New Cumberland, PA 17070-0803
(717) 938-9577
http://www.WSSD.k12.pa.us
Source: PA Department of Education, www.education.pa.gov/
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Area Private Schools
While some families choose to send their children to public schools, we understand that others prefer the benefits that a private education may provide.
We’ve listed the local private schools with more than 100 students by county
to help you make decisions regarding your children’s futures.
Adams County
Adams County Christian Academy (PK-12)
1865 Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325-8030
(717) 334-9177
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
http://www.adamscountychristian.org/
Annunciation BVM School (NS-8)
316 North St
McSherrystown, PA 17344-1402
(717) 637-3135
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
http://www.abvmschool.org/
Sacred Heart School (K-8)
55 Basilica Dr
Hanover, PA 17331-8925
(717) 632-8715
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
http://www.shspa.org/
Saint Francis Xavier School (PK-8)
465 Table Rock Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325-2119
(717) 334-4221
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
http://sfxs.org/welcome.html
Freedom Christian Schools (NS-12)
3185 York Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 624-3884
Religious Affiliation: Assembly of God
http://freedomchristianschools.com/
Immaculate Conception BVM School (PK-8)
101 N Peter St
New Oxford, PA 17350-1216
(717) 624-2061
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
http://www.icsbvm.org/
Source: PA Department of Education, www.education.pa.gov/
Private School Review, http://www.privateschoolreview.com
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Cumberland County
West Shore Christian Academy
201 West Main Street
Shiremanstown, PA 17011
(717) 737-3550
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
http://westshorechristian.org/
St Joseph School (K-8)
420 E Simpson St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 766-2564
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
http://www.sjsmch.org/
Christian School of Grace Baptist Church (K-8)
777 W North St
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-8820
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
http://www.gracebaptistchristianschool.org/
St Patrick School (K-8)
87 Marsh Drive
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-4826
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
http://www.spscarlisle.us/
Heritage Christian Academy (PreK-12)
4681 E Trindle Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 761-7000
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
http://heritagechristianpatriots.org/
St Theresa Elementary School (PreK-8)
1200 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-7464
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
http://www.sainttheresaschool.org/sts/site/default.asp
Faith Tabernacle School (1-12)
1410 Good Hope Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 975-0641
Religious Affiliation: Faith Tabernacle Congregation
http://www.ftcschool.org/
Trinity High School (9-12)
3601 Simpson Ferry Road
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011
(717) 761-1116
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
http://www.thsrocks.us/
Good Shepherd School (K-8)
3400 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-7261
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
http://www.gsschpa.org/
Harrisburg Academy (PreK-12)
10 Erford Rd
Wormleysburg, PA 17043
(717) 763-7811
Religious Affiliation: None
http://www.harrisburgacademy.org/
Source: PA Department of Education, www.education.pa.gov/
Private School Review, http://www.privateschoolreview.com
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Dauphin County
Bishop McDevitt High School (9-12)
2200 Market St
Harrisburg, PA 17103-2407
(717) 236-7973
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
http://www.bishopmcdevitt.org/
Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School (PreK-8)
212 State St
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 234-3797
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
http://www.hbgcathelem.org/
Covenant Christian Academy (K-12)
1982 Locust Ln
Harrisburg, PA 17109-5630
(717) 540-9885
Religious Affiliation: Christian, Non-denominational
http://discovercovenant.com/
Harrisburg Christian School (K-12)
2000 Blue Mountain Pkwy
Harrisburg, PA 17112-0171
(717)545-3728
Religious Affiliation: Christian
http://www.harrisburgchristian.com/
Hershey Christian School (K-12)
1525 Sand Hill Road
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 533-4900
Religious Affiliation: Christian
http://www.hersheychristian.org/
Londonderry School (PreK-8)
1800 Bamberger Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 540-0543
Religious Affiliation: None
http://www.thelondonderryschool.org/
Milton Hershey School (PreK-12)
1201 Homestead Lane
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 520-2000
Religious Affiliation: None
http://www.mhs-pa.org/
Prince of Peace School (K-8)
245 Reynders St
Steelton, PA 17113-2464
(717) 939-6357
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
St Catherine Laboure School (PreK-8)
4020 Derry St
Harrisburg, PA 17111-2237
(717) 564-1760
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
http://www.stcatherinelaboure.org/
St Margaret Mary School (K-8)
2826 Herr St
Harrisburg, PA 17103-1817
(717) 232-3771
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
http://www.stmmparishschool.org/
Holy Family Elementary School (K-8)
555 S 25th St
Harrisburg, PA 17104-2149
(717) 232-2551
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
St Stephens Episcopal School (PreK-8)
215 N Front St
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1407
(717) 238-8590
Religious Affiliation: Episcopalian
http://www.ststephensschoolharrisburg.org/
Holy Name of Jesus School (K-8)
6190 Allentown Blvd
Harrisburg, PA 17112-2603
(717) 657-1704
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
http://www.holynameofjesus.com/School/
Seven Sorrows BVM School (PreK-8)
360 E Water Street
Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 944-5371
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
http://www.sevensorrows.org/
Sources: PA Department of Education, www.education.pa.gov/
Private School Review, http://www.privateschoolreview.com
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York County
Christian School of York PreK-12
907 Greenbriar Rd
York, PA 17404-1341
(717) 767-6842
Religious Affiliation: Christian
http://www.csyonline.com/
St Rose of Lima School PreK-6
115 North Biesecker Road
Thomasville, PA 17364
(717) 792-0889
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
http://stroseschoolpa.org/
Child Care at Messiah College & The Greater Community
Located in the lower level of Hostetter Chapel on the Messiah College campus, child care at the
Early Learning Center exists to meet the needs of both Messiah College faculty, staff and
students. Primary staff members are well qualified early childhood educators equipped with
experience and knowledge in child development and early childhood programming. The Early
Learning Center staff believe in providing children with nurturing care, learning experiences,
positive encouragement and opportunities for growth.
The Early Learning Center provides children with a healthy balance between structured and flexible
learning environments in a nationally accredited atmosphere. To explore the opportunities at the
Early Learning Center, and for more information about specific programs, please visit their website
at http://www.messiah.edu/ELC
Depending on your child’s age, there may be a waiting period to enroll at the Early Learning
Center. In the meantime, you may want to take a look at some other local options for child care:
Country and Town Baptist Church
Early Childhood Center
Mechanicsburg– 717-697-0184
Children’s Garden
Christian Day Care Center
Shiremanstown– 717-731-1095
Goddard School
Enola– 717-728-3070
Mechanicsburg– 717-766-7680
KinderCare Learning Centers
Mechanicsburg– 717-791-2707
Camp Hill– 717-761-5719
Camp Hill– 717-761-4934
Camp Hill– 717-737-4404
Messiah Village Children’s Family Center
Mechanicsburg– 717-697-5126
Shiremanstown United Methodist Church
Circle of Friends Childcare
Shiremanstown– 717-737-6621
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Tax Information
State Taxes
State Income Tax
State Sales Tax
3.07%
6.00%
Realty Transfer Tax
1.0% of the actual consideration or price of the
property represented in the deed.
Inheritance and
Estate Tax
0.0% for property inherited from a spouse or from
a child twenty-one or younger by a parent
4.5% for transfers to direct heirs
12.0% for transfers to siblings
15.0% for transfers to all other persons
Gas Tax:
50.7 cents/gallon
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
Local Taxes
Based on the Camp Hill Borough and Cumberland County and Camp Hill School Districts, this tax information from February 22, 2012 provides a reference for you. For tax information from other townships or
boroughs, please visit the Pennsylvania Municipal Statistics Tax Reports website.
Income Tax - Resident
Municipality Tax
0.5%
School District Tax
1.5%
Total Tax
2%
Emergency &
Municipality Services
Per Capita Tax
Per Capita Code Tax
$42.00
$0.00
$0.00
$10.00
$10.00
$5.00
$52.00
$10.00
$5.00
Real Estate General Purpose Tax
Realty Transfer Tax
Not reported
0.5%
14.8000 mills
0.5%
1.00%
Source: Municipal Tax Rate Summary for Camp Hill Boro, Cumberland County/Camp Hill School District
*Tax information is subject to change. Your real estate agent may be a good resource for the most up-to-date figures.
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Healthcare & Hospitals
On Campus:
The Engle Center for Counseling and Health Services offers medical and counseling support to Messiah
College students and employees. The Engle Center provides a variety of services for employees including flu
shots, allergy shots and counseling services, in addition to both print and online resources for a variety of
different health topics. The Center is conveniently located at the center of Messiah’s campus. For more
information about the Engle Center, please visit their website at http://www.messiah.edu/offices/engle_center/.
Off Campus:
Local Hospitals:
PinnacleHealth Locations:
http://www.pinnaclehealth.org/
Carlisle Regional
Medical Center
361 Alexander Spring Road
Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 249-1212
http://www.carlislermc.com/
Harrisburg Hospital
111 S. Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 782-3131
http://www.pinnaclehealth.org/locations-andproviders/location/3105
Holy Spirit Hospital
503 N. 21st St.
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 763-2100
http://www.hsh.org/
Community General Osteopathic
4300 Londonderry Road
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 652-3000
http://www.pinnaclehealth.org/locations-andproviders/location/3106
Penn State Milton S.
Hershey Medical Center
500 University Dr.
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-8521
http://www.hmc.psu.edu/
West Shore Hospital
1995 Technology Parkway
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 791-2600
http://www.pinnaclehealth.org/locations-andproviders/location/3111
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Local Utilities
Technology changes the way we live our
lives. No doubt, getting connected is one of
your top priorities to help your life get back
to normal after a long moving process.
The following lists some of the major utility
suppliers in this area. The local municipal
or county clerk will have more details about
providers.
Newspapers
Central Pennsylvania Business Journal
1500 Paxton Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 236-4300
Gettysburg Times
1570 Fairfield Road, P.O. Box 3669
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-1131
Electric
The Patriot News / PennLive
PPL Corporation
800-DIAL-PPL
(Harrisburg & surrounding suburbs)
2020 Technology Parkway, Suite 300
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 255-8150
(800) 692-7207
Natural Gas
PPL Corporation
800-652-0550
Telephone
Sprint
866-866-7509
UGI Utilities
800-276-2722
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal
PO Box 1328
Lancaster PA 17608
(717) 291-8811
Lancaster New Era
Verizon
800-VERIZON
PO Box 1328
Lancaster PA 17608
(717) 291-8811
The Sentinel
457 E. North St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2611
Television
Comcast
800-XFINITY
York Daily Record
(717) 771-2000
Internet
Comcast
800-XFINITY
Verizon
800-VERIZON
Sources: Central and South Central Pennsylvania: Features,
Services, Attractions. U.S.A: Sunray Publications, LLC, 2006.
The York Dispatch
205 N. George St.
York, PA 17401
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Transportation
Many people travel through the Harrisburg area. With routes 81, 83, 581 and the turnpike (I-76) all running through the region, this area offers easy access to local and regional
destinations. For more information about Pennsylvania roads, driver services, mass transit and more, visit the PA Department of Transportation website. To learn more about the
PA Turnpike and convenient E-ZPass system, visit the PA Turnpike website.
Automobile
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Services
PennDOT:
Department of Motor Vehicles
800-932-4600
717-412-5300
Insurance
Pennsylvania State
Department of Insurance
877-881-6388
Emissions Inspection
Vehicle Emissions & Inspection
800-265-0921
Mass Transit
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Rail
Amtrak Passenger Rail
800-USA-RAIL (800-872-7245)
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Bus
Bieber Tourways
800-243-2374
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Greyhound Bus Line
800-231-2222
Convenient Airports
Harrisburg International Airport (HIA)
888-2-FLY-HIA (888-235-9442)
http://www.flyhia.com/
Philadelphia International
Airport (PHL)
215-937-6937
http://www.phl.org/
Baltimore/Washington
International Airport (BWI)
800-I-FLY-BWI
(800-435-9294)
http://www.bwiairport.com/en
Dulles International Airport (IAD)
703-572-2700
http://www.metwashairports.com/dulles/
dulles.htm
Reagan International Airport
703-417-3500
http://www.flyreagan.com/dca/reagan-nationalairport
Source: Central and South Central Pennsylvania: Features, Services, Attractions. Phoenix, AZ: Sunray Publications, LLC, 2005.
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Entertainment
The Harrisburg region offers leisure and entertainment activities for people of all ages.
Residents may visit Hershey Park for a fun-filled day of activities, attend a musical
performance by the Harrisburg Symphony, make discoveries at the Whitaker Center, or
spend an afternoon hiking on part of the Appalachian Trail.
For an in-depth look at the restaurants, malls, hotels, and attractions in the area, please
visit the Messiah College Visitors Guide.
Professional Sports
Basketball
 Philadelphia 76ers
 Washington Wizards
Baseball:
 Harrisburg Senators
 Lancaster Barnstormers
 York Revolution
 Pittsburgh Pirates
 Philadelphia Phillies
 Baltimore Orioles
Racing:
 Williams Grove Speedway
 Pocono International Raceway
Football:
 Piranha Football
Sports Centers
Carlisle Sports Emporium
Roller rink, go-karts, driving range, mini-golf,
arcade and more
Coliseum
Arcade, bowling, restaurants and more
Climbnasium
Climbing instruction, lead roof, bouldering area and outdoor trips
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Philadelphia Eagles
Pittsburgh Steelers
Baltimore Ravens
Washington Redskins
Hockey:
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Hershey Bears
Philadelphia Flyers
Pittsburgh Penguins
Washington Capitals
Soccer:
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Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg Heat
Baltimore Blast
D.C. United
Philadelphia Union
*Don’t forget about the many sports teams nearby in Ohio, Maryland, and New York.
Ski Round Top
Skiing, snowboarding, tubing, paintball and
ropes course.
Twin Ponds Family Recreation
Center West
Ice hockey, ice skating, field hockey, soccer,
lacrosse and baseball
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
The world’s first indoor trampoline park
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Arts
Movie Theaters
 Flagship Cinemas
 Cumberland Drive-In Theatre
 Haar’s Drive-in
 Digiplex Cinema Center
 Carmike Cinemas
Local Art Museums, Theaters, and Music
 Allenberry Resort Inn and Playhouse
 Carlisle Theater
 Central PA Youth Ballet
 Cumberland County Historical
Society Museum
 Harrisburg Symphony
 Little Theater of Mechanicsburg
 Oyster Mill Playhouse
 West Shore Symphony Orchestra
 Whittaker Center of Performing Arts
 Eichelberger Performing Arts
Messiah College
 Cultural Series
 Miller Auditorium
 M. Louise Aughinbaugh Gallery
 The Oakes Museum
Dickinson College
 Mathers Theater
 Trout Gallery
Shippensburg University
 The Kauffman Gallery
 H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center
Public Golf Courses
The Links at Gettysburg
717-359-8000
Cumberland Golf Club
717-249-5538
Eagles Crossing Golf Club
717-960-0500
Mayapple Golf Links
717-258-4088
Armitage Golf Club
717-737-5344
Silver Spring Golf Course
717-766-0462
Liberty Forge Golf Course
717-795-9880
Range End Golf Club
717-432-4114
Rich Valley Golf
717-691-8805
Hershey Country Club
717-533-2360
Dauphin Highlands
717-986-1984
Private Golf Clubs
Carlisle Country Club
717-243-6866
West Shore Country Club
717-761-4530
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Bookstores
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Augsburg Fortress
Christian Bookstore
(800) 328-4648
Barnes and Noble
(717) 737-0221
The Bookworm Bookstore
(717) 657-8563
Cokesbury Books and
Church Supplies
(717) 564-2212
Midtown Scholar Bookstore
(717) 236-2665
Paperback Exchange
Lemoyne (717) 761-2430
Harrisburg (717) 545-6199
Libraries
This area has a plethora of libraries to visit, including
our very own Murray Library. Click on the links below to view public libraries by county.
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Adams County
Cumberland County
Dauphin County
York County
Local Shopping
Camp Hill Shopping Mall
717-737-6527
Capital City Mall
717-737-1578
Colonial Park Mall
717-545-3771
Gettysburg Village
Factory Outlet Stores
717-337-9705
Harrisburg Mall
717-564-0980
King of Prussia
(Near Philadelphia, about 1.5
hour car ride away)
610-265-5727
The Outlets at Hershey
717-520-1236
Park City Center
(Lancaster)
717-393-3851
Shoppes at Susquehanna
(No phone number available)
Featuring: Banana Republic,
Chico’s, Macaroni Grill, Talbots,
White House Black Market, Williams-Sonoma, and much more!
City Culture
Harrisburg offers a diverse culture. While still maintaining a friendly atmosphere, Harrisburg’s arts, entertainment, and businesses thrive. For more
about Harrisburg’s entertainment options, visit the
Harrisburg, Hershey & Carlisle welcome center website.
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Local Restaurants
Here are some suggestions for culinary hotspots in the area:
Aangan Indian Cuisine
3500 Walnut Street– Harrisburg– 717-909-7777
Appalachian Brewing Company
50 N. Cameron Street - Harrisburg - 717-221-1080
Bangkok Wok
5 Gateway Drive– Mechanicsburg– 717-795-7292
Black ‘n Bleu
6108 Carlisle Pike– Mechanicsburg– 717-458-8105
The Broad Street Market
1233 North Third Street - Harrisburg - 717-236-7923
Bricco’s
31 South Third Street– Harrisburg– 717-724-0222
Café Bruges
16 North Pitt Street– Carlisle– 717-960-0223
Café Fresco
215 North Second Street– Harrisburg– 717-236-2599
3352 Paxton Street– Harrisburg– 717-564-6000
Café Magnolia
4700 Old Gettysburg Pike– Mechanicsburg– 717-901-9700
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
5250 Carlisle Pike– Mechanicsburg– 717-795-9200
Chalit’s Thai Bistro
5103 Carlisle Pike– Mechanicsburg– 717-695-9889
Chick-fil-A
6416 Carlisle Pike Ste 3500– Mechanicsburg– 717-795-1940
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
5106-I Jonestown Road– Harrisburg– 717-614-1504
3216 Trindle Road—Camp Hill—717-441-2320
2801 Concord Road– York– 717-840-8414
Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market Street– Camp Hill– 717-737-5026
El Serrano
2151 Columbia Ave– Lancaster– 717-397-6191
El Sol
18 South Third Street– Harrisburg– 717-901-5050
Federal Taphouse
234 N, 2nd Street - Harrisburg - 717-525-8077
The Garlic Poet
148 Sheraton Drive, New Cumberland—717-774-5345
The Hershey Pantry
801 E. Chocolate Ave– Hershey– 717-533-7505
Iron Hill Brewery
781 Harrisburg Pike– Lancaster– 717-291-9800
Issei Noodle
54 West High Street– Carlisle– 717-243-7826
Juice and Java
5258 Simpson Ferry Road– Mechanicsburg– 717-691-9000
Mangia Qui
272 North Street– Harrisburg– 717-233-7358
Masala Bistro
3401 Hartzdale Drive Suite 120– Camp Hill– 717-975-9091
The Melting Pot
3350 Paxton Street– Harrisburg– 717-564-6358
The Millworks
340 Verbeke St - Harrisburg - 717-695-4888
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Neato Burrito
1200 Market Street– Lemoyne– 717-731-3434
209 North 2nd Street– Harrisburg– 717-232-7467
Windsor Park Plaza– Mechanicsburg– 717-766-1518
Outback Steakhouse
25 Gateway Drive– Mechanicsburg– 717-795-9909
3527 Union Deposit Road– Harrisburg– 717-564-5082
2496 E. Market Street– York– 717-757-4363
Panera Bread
6416 Carlisle Pike– Mechanicsburg– 717-766-3960
1500 Camp Hill Mall– Camp Hill– 717-920-9901
Passage to India
525 South Front Street– Harrisburg– 717-233-1202
Pizza Grille
901 State Street– Lemoyne– 717-731-6717
3817 Gettysburg Road– Camp Hill– 717-920-5350
Pizzatown USA
2 Pine Tree Drive– Mechanicsburg– 717-691-6733
Sapporo East
4612 Carlisle Pike– Mechanicsburg– 717-303-0333
Sophia’s on Market
3700 Market Street– Camp Hill– 717-975-3800
Sophia’s on Walden
129 Walden Way—Mechanicsburg – 717-791-0100
Texas Roadhouse
1101 Lower Allen Drive– Camp Hill– 717-730-7427
3529 Union Deposit Road– Harrisburg– 717-565-1194
1510 Mount Zion Road– York– 717-600-1441
West Shore Farmer’s Market
900 Market Street– Lemoyne– 717-737-9881
Open Fridays and Saturdays only
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Grocery Stores
Here are some suggestions for grocery stores in the area:
Aldi’s
3437 Simpson Ferry Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011
BJ’s Wholesale Food Club
3805 Hartzdale Drive, Camp Hill, PA 17011– 717-763-9550
Giant
3301 E Trindle Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011—717-724-1166
Grocery Outlet
85 Gateway Dr, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050– 717-790-0200
Karns Quality Foods
4870 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050– 717-901-6967
Sam’s club
6520 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050– 717-516-3041
Wegman’s
6416 Carlisle Pike #2000– Mechanicsburg– 717-791-4500
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Benefits
On Campus Employee Benefits
Library:
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Access books, videos,
DVDs, CDs and database
reference tools
Fitness:
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Career Center:
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Guidelines for writing
references
Academic advising tips
Ethical and legal student
hiring standards
Use of reference materials
Fitness Center access
Pool privileges
Discounted swimming
lessons
Campus Discounts:
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Bookstore discount
Other Opportunities:
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Lost Film Theater Series:
All films cost $2 for students
and $4 for guests.
Off Campus Employee Benefits
Many businesses in the area including local restaurants, stores, hotels and
service providers offer great markdowns to Messiah College employees. Go
to Rita’s Italian Ice and enjoy a “Buy one get one free” deal, Save 10% - 17%
on AT&T monthly service charge of qualified wireless plans, or receive a BJ’s
Wholesale discount on a 15 month membership. For a complete listing of local discounts, visit the Employee Discount Program website.
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Trailing Spouses
The Messiah College Career and Professional Development Center offers its
services to employees’ spouses to help the whole family successfully adjust to
living in central Pennsylvania. The CPDC website offers employment resources, salary information, internet job searching and more resources that
are helpful for finding employment.
The Alumni Career Services link gives information about how to contact the
Career Center for career counseling and coaching sessions. It also provides
career and professional development assessment tools. The Career Center
provides a confidential, hospitable environment to help guide spouses to find
a satisfying career.
Other Benefits
Spouses and immediate family members should visit the Falcon Exchange to
obtain a free family card ID for additional on-campus benefits, including:
Library:
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Check out several of the nearly 300,000 books available
Also DVD’s are available for check out
Fitness:
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Work out with unlimited fitness center access
Enjoy pool privileges
Lost Film Theater Series
 Watch recent movies at Messiah’s Parmer Cinema for four dollars
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Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies
Rank
Name of Center
1 Keystone Clearwater Solutions, LLC
2 AMERIgreen Energy, Inc.
3 Post Acute Medical, LLC
4 Bilfinger Mauell Corporation
5 Clark Associates Inc.
6 Vibra Healthcare, LLC
7 Candoris Technologies
8 JEM Group, LLC
9 A&S Services Group LLC
10 Dawood Engineering, Inc.
11 Gettle Incorporated
12 Ritter Insurance Marketing
13 Primitives by Kathy, Inc.
14 CJ Pony Parts
15 Hersha Hospitality Trust
16 Adept Corporation
17 Webpage FX
18 Reyna Information Tech Services, LLC
19 Flagger Force - Traffic Control Services
20 Musser Home Builders, Inc.
21 West Shore Window & Door, Inc.
22 Susquehanna Civil, Inc.
23 APR Supply Co.
24 JMF Underground, Inc.
25 New Concept Technology, Inc.
26 Touch of Color Flooring
27 iBusiness Solution, LLC
28 Trisonics
29 Ira G. Steffy and Son, LLC
30 Pierson Computing Connection, Inc.
31 The Cope Company Salt
32 Sechler Family Foods, Inc.
33 J. E. Smith Services, Inc.
34 Rodgers & Associates
35 Hanover Iron Works, Inc.
36 Shepherd Real Estate LLC
37 Appalachia Technologies LLC
38 Reynolds Enterprises, Inc.
39 HB McClure
40 Rhoads Energy Corporation
41 Speedwell Construction
42 Premiere #1 Limousine Service
43 Susan Graham Consulting
44 Rutter’s Farm Stores
45 St. Onge Company
46 Charter Homes & Neighborhoods
47 Schaedler Yesco
48 Eagle Disposal
49 Centric Bank
50 Gunn-Mowery, LLC
City
Type of Business
Total Employment
Harrisburg
Lancaster
Enola
Dillsburg
Lancaster
Mechanicsburg
Annville
Harrisburg
York
Enola
York
Harrisburg
Lancaster
Harrisburg
Harrisburg
York
Harrisburg
Lancaster
Hummelstown
Dillsburg
Mechanicsburg
York
Lebanon
Mechanicsburg
Emigsville
Harrisburg
Mechanicsburg
Highspire
Ephrata
Mechanicsburg
Lancaster
Fredericksburg
Jacobus
Lancaster
Hanover
Lancaster
Mechanicsburg
Harrisburg
Harrisburg
Lancaster
Manheim
Middletown
Hershey
York
York
Lancaster
Harrisburg
East Earl
Harrisburg
Lemoyne
Water Management Solutions
330
Energy Supplier and Broker
29
Health Care Services
2,160
Control Room Designer/Integrator 44
Food Service Equipment, etc.
1,026
Specialty Healthcare Provider
10,463
Technology Integration
36
Design-Build-Construct Contractor 22
Transp. & Logistics Solutions
649
Civil Engineering Consulting
200
Electrical Contractor
227
Life & Health Insurance
112
Home Décor and Gift Wholesaler 106
Auto Parts & Accessories Retailer 96
Real Estate Investment Trust
49
Extruded Products /Metal Manuf. 55
Digital Marketing Services
75
IT Consulting and Services
20
Traffic Control Services
1,056
Home Building & Remodeling
10
Replacement Window & Bath
60+
Engineering Consulting Firm
40
Wholesale Building Supplies
241
Subsurface Utility Installation
35
Contract Manufacturer
270
Carpet and Flooring
102
Tech. Services & IT Consulting
70
Ultrasound Solutions
31
Structural Steel Fabricator/Erector 94
IT Sales and Services
7
Salt Products Distributor
15
Poultry Producer and Processor
1,200
Material Handling & Constructing 18
Wealth Management
17
Metal Processor & Fabricator
52
Real Estate & Property Mgmt.
1
IT Services
30
Building Solutions
96
Mechanical Contractor
388
Energy Sales & Services
79
General Contractor
29
Luxury Transportation
22
IT Staffing
30
Convenience Store Chain
196
Supply Chain Consulting
91
Homebuilder
125
Wholesale Electrical Distributor 305
Waste Hauling & Recycling
106
Financial Services
64
Insurance
65
Source: Central Penn Business Journal’s Book of Lists, 2015 Edition.