Donna Rovins

Pennsylvania, Pottstown, Reading

Business Editor and Writer at The Mercury (Pottstown, PA)

Business editor/writer covering the businesses that are the fabric of our community and issues that impact our wallets. Mom of 2 boys & all that goes with it!

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Immaculata University launches Major-Payton School of Business

2 days ago | centredaily.com | Donna Rovins

By The school is named after 1989 alumna Theresa Major-PaytonSubscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To log in, click here. Originally Published: June 5, 2025 at 6:15 AM EDTCopyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers. This story was originally published June 5, 2025 at 7:52 AM.
Immaculata University launches Major-Payton School of Business

2 days ago | readingeagle.com | Donna Rovins

EAST WHITELAND — Immaculata University has announced the establishment of the Major-Payton School of Business. The new business school is named after Theresa Major-Payton, a 1989 graduate, and follows the generosity of Major-Payton and her husband, Chris Payton.
Immaculata University launches Major-Payton School of Business

2 days ago | pottsmerc.com | Donna Rovins

Part toy, part fashion, the arrival of the viral Labubu was a long time in the making
Craft butcher Dundore and Heister shifts from brick-and-mortar to online business

3 days ago | mahoningmatters.com | Donna Rovins

Weekly pickups of online orders at the Berks business and delivery are availableSubscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To log in, click here. Originally Published: June 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM EDTCopyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers. This story was originally published June 3, 2025 at 7:35 PM.
Craft butcher Dundore and Heister shifts from brick-and-mortar to an online business

3 days ago | readingeagle.com | Donna Rovins

WYOMISSING — Dundore and Heister, an artisan butcher shop on Penn Avenue in Wyomissing, is switching its business model from a brick-and-mortar store to online sales. The change took effect on Saturday, May 31. The company is taking online orders for its products and will transition its retail location into a production facility, the company announced Monday.
Phoenixville’s Bluebird Distilling launches $2 million renovation

4 days ago | pottsmerc.com | Donna Rovins

PHOENIXVILLE — Bluebird Distilling, 100 Bridge St., has kicked off a renovation of the craft distillery, representing a full-scale transformation of the distillery and tasting room and the start of a “new era” for Bluebird. The launch of the $2 million renovation coincides with the 10-year anniversary of Bluebird Distilling, which opened in May 2015.
Berks e-commerce fulfillment center closing by year-end

5 days ago | readingeagle.com | Donna Rovins

PERRY TOWNSHIP — Ryder Integrated Logistics Inc. has announced it will close its Berks County e-commerce fulfillment center later this year, impacting 76 employees. The company said it plans to close its facility at 30 Ludwig Court in Perry Township effective Dec. 31. However, layoffs of the impacted employees are expected to begin Aug.
Valley Forge Tourism Board touts Montgomery County as a destination

5 days ago | pottsmerc.com | Donna Rovins

The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board celebrated tourism in Montgomery County this week during its annual Travel Rally. This is the ninth year for the event, which is an opportunity for the tourism agency to update attendees about new and returning events, capital improvement projects, new marketing efforts, and organization sales updates — and their impact on the county’s economy.
Penn State Health System names new CEO

1 week ago | centredaily.com | Donna Rovins

By May 29-Dr. Michael Kupferman will lead the university's $4.2 billion health systemSubscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To log in, click here. Originally Published: May 29, 2025 at 6:32 AM EDTCopyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers. This story was originally published May 29, 2025 at 7:56 AM.
Penn State Health System names new CEO

1 week ago | readingeagle.com | Donna Rovins

HERSHEY — Penn State Health has named Dr. Michael E. Kupferman as chief executive officer for the university’s $4.2 billion health system. He will assume his new position effective June 23. Penn State Health serves patients and communities across 15 counties in central Pennsylvania, and includes Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Bern Township, Berks County.