New Businesses Pop Up Across Central Pennsylvania in 2025

In 2025, central Pennsylvania saw a wave of new businesses opening their doors. From healthcare to retail, these new spots are changing the local scene. Let's dive into some of the most interesting additions.

Healthcare Innovations

• Oak Street Health
• Location: Inside a CVS in Lower Paxton Township
• Focus: Medicare patients

• Features: Multiple exam rooms, community space

• Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital — West Shore
• Location: Hampden Township
• Capacity: 20 beds

• Purpose: Patient recovery

• TrueCare Family Medicine
• Location: Shrewsbury
• Model: Membership-based healthcare

Pet Care and Sports

• The Dog Stop
• Location: Lower Paxton Township
• Size: 8,000-square-foot facility
• Services: Boarding, play area, grooming

• Wow PA Sports Cards
• Location: Lower Paxton Township
• Offerings: Sports cards, Pokémon cards

Retail and Shopping

• Wawa

• Locations: Chambersburg, York County

• Sheetz

• Location: Hampden Township

• 2nd & Charles

• Location: Former Books-A-Million spot in York County

• The Plant Witch
• Location: Harrisburg

• Offerings: Plants, mystical items

• Aldi
• Offerings: Organic meats, fresh produce

Business Relocations

• Barley Snyder
• Type: Law firm

• New Feature: Better parking

• West Shore Home
• Type: Home improvements
• New Location: Larger building in Upper Allen Township

Conclusion

All these new spots show that central Pennsylvania is growing and changing. Whether you need healthcare, pet care, or just a good place to shop, there's something new for everyone.