State Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin), whose district includes the greater Waynesboro and Greencastle areas and the west side of Chambersburg, shared insight on the state's response to businesses and how his office can be of assistance in the ti

Books & More with Wee Scot Book Shoppe

Mar 2nd, 2020 46m 52s

On this episode of Downtown Now, we visited Helen Wintle, owner and operator of the Wee Scot Book Shoppe. We talk about what it's like to own an independent bookstore, how she acquires so many books, the transition from teaching to owning a bus

Community Activities at Wonderland & the YMCA

Feb 17th, 2020 43m 12s

In this episode, we met with Kirsten Campbell, owner of Wonderland of Waynesboro and Sarah Santangelo, Senior Program Director at the Waynesboro YMCA, to talk about community activities available for children and parents. As it turns out, there

The Business of Beer with Rough Edges Brewery

Dec 31st, 2019 41m 57s

This time on Downtown Now!, We met up with Wes and Casey Phebus at the Rough Edges Brewery in downtown Waynesboro. We talked about IPA's, what it's like to run a business with your spouse, the brewing process of beer, and more!Rough Edges Brewi

Talking Tattoos with Vice City!

Nov 11th, 2019 49m 40s

On this episode, we speak with Nikola Popic and Rob Maus from Vice City Tattoo! We discuss how Vice City started, what it's like to be a tattoo artist, tattooing celebrities, our love for bacon, and more!For more information on Vice City, call

DCED Brings the State to Waynesboro

Oct 9th, 2019 45m 27s

On this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with a few folks from the Pennsylvania DCED (Department of Community and Economic Development). We discuss what the DCED is and does, branding PA as the "Pursue Your Happiness" state, what small

WASD Pre-K Developments

Sep 23rd, 2019 28m 17s

In this episode, we meet with Dr. Todd Kline and Erica Nemzek to talk about some new & exciting things happening in Waynesboro. We discuss Pre-K Counts, the First Choice Initiative, and more developments for the Waynesboro Area School District

Love at First Bite: Dawn and Dusk Donuts

Aug 15th, 2019 30m 58s

A local favorite for sweet treats, Dawn and Dusk Donuts is the product of two college students deciding to spend their summers traveling around the east coast making donuts. "Family is the secret ingredient" said owners Abby and Ellyn Daniels o

Libmatic Films: Hometown Movie Magic

Aug 8th, 2019 31m 58s

Did you know Waynesboro has it's very own stars of the silver screen? Libby McDermott and Matt Stahley have been creating films and images for as long as they can remember. In this episode, Bill and Marcus hear about their new feature film, Dar

Why We Should Care about Dairy Lane

Jul 29th, 2019 23m 59s

To celebrate Save the Dairy Farm Day, Bill Kohler gets personal with what really goes on behind the scenes of local dairy operations. Joined by Alan Frantz of Frantz's Family Farm, Steve Biser of Biser Farms, John King of Allied Milk in Lancast

Bill's Bakery: Business Tips with F&M Trust

Jul 1st, 2019 27m 55s

Have you ever thought about starting your own business? As a downtown nonprofit organization focused on revitalizing our community, Mainstreet Waynesboro has seen a lot of change in storefronts in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. Curious as to what re

Father & Son Flowers: The Eichholz Story

Jun 26th, 2019 26m 58s

Joining Bill Kohler and Marcus Cooley are John and Jonathan Ingels, former owner and owner of Eichholz Flowers. Currently located on the corner of North Broad Street and Main Street in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, Eichholz has been a favorite part

Downtown Dialogues: Mainstreet Programs Around PA

Jun 4th, 2019 29m 36s

Recorded directly from the Pennsylvania Downtown Center's state conference in Erie, Pa., the team from Mainstreet Waynesboro explores the question of what other downtown directors across the state are doing to revitalize their communites. Marcu

Tea Time!!

May 29th, 2019 26m 21s

Meet Nancy and Laura, the mother-daughter owners of Waynesboro’s very own TranquilaTEA Room. In this episode of Downtown Now!, these wonderful ladies sit down with Bill and Marcus to reveal behind the scenes of the tea room and to break down so

What's Brewing at Brio?

May 1st, 2019 29m 28s

Marcus Cooley sits down with Bill Kohler, executive director of Mainstreet Waynesboro Inc, and Rodney Cool, owner of Brio Coffeehouse, to talk all things Brio. Learn how Rodney and his wife Janelle found immediate success opening a small busine

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