Eat’n Park is celebrating 75 years of smiles. The company recently celebrated its 75th anniversary with a celebration at the restaurant on Banksville Road. Eat’n Park has been serving Pittsburgh and the surrounding region since June 5, 1949. On that day, Pittsburgh was introduced to its first “come as you are, eat in your car” experience.
The first restaurant was a small, yellow building on Route 51 with 13 seats, where they served double-decker burgers, fries, and shakes. Today, there are 56 locations throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia.
“We’re honored and humbled to have had the opportunity to create smiles for the past 75 years, in Pittsburgh and beyond,” said Jeff Broadhurst, Chairman and CEO of Eat’n Park Hospitality Group. “From carhops to mobile ordering, we’re never done pushing the boundaries of what a family restaurant can be, and 75 years is only the beginning.
“Since day one, people have been at the heart of our business, whether it’s the team members who have created countless smiles for their communities through the years or the guests who choose to share their special moments at their local Eat’n Park. We thank our team members, our guests, and the City of Pittsburgh for growing with us and letting Eat’n Park be part of the fabric of this great city.”
Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc., a leading provider of safe, scalable, efficient, and sustainable zinc-based long-duration energy storage systems, recently announced a strategic investment of up to $315.5 million to support its growth plans.
The demand for safe alternatives to incumbent battery technologies is increasing, and the world is facing significant energy growth along with an increased focus on higher energy independence and security. This investment should accelerate Eos’ operating capabilities and industry position.
The long-duration energy storage segment is forecasted to more than double by 2030, driven by increased energy demand from data centers and artificial intelligence growth combined with lower carbon energy mix targets and supportive government policies. This investment is structured to allow the Company to effectively meet growing market demand, as evidenced by Eos’ $13.3 billion pipeline and $602.7 million orders backlog. This funding supports Eos’ plan to scale operations and execute its path to profitability by enabling the company to expand its manufacturing capacity, streamline its supply chain, and strengthen its market position.
Effective July 8, 2024, Evangelical Community Hospital officially became part of WellSpan Health. WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital and the accompanying network of care will serve the Central Susquehanna Valley with primary, specialty, and acute care close to home.
“The shared values and mission of the two organizations that have now become one align in ways that allow us to keep high-quality, community-based care at the forefront,” said Roxanna Gapstur Ph.D., R.N., president and CEO of WellSpan Health. “On our journey to reimagine healthcare we’re committed to innovative clinical care that works in concert with value and affordability to provide the best outcomes for our patients.”
The affiliation joins Evangelical with WellSpan’s integrated health care delivery system, which includes more than 21,000 team members, 2,000 employed providers, 220 locations, and eight award-winning hospitals, including the region’s largest behavioral health network and a Level 1 Trauma Center. WellSpan serves residents in Adams, Cumberland, Lancaster, Lebanon, Franklin, and York counties in Pennsylvania and Frederick and Washington counties in Maryland.
WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital is the only Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 5-star rated hospital in the Central Susquehanna Valley. It employs 1,900 individuals and has more than 170 employed and non-employed physicians on staff at its hospital licensed to care for patients in its 131 licensed beds. The hospital provides a comprehensive array of services in both inpatient and outpatient settings and serves residents in Lycoming, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union counties.
“Our top priority has always been to preserve a vibrant healthcare system close to home,” said Kendra Aucker, senior vice president of WellSpan’s new North Region, and president of WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital. “We’re excited for this opportunity to share expertise, research, and resources in new and mutually-beneficial ways.”
The combined organization now serves more than 1.3 million patients across 12 counties. To learn more, visit www.WellSpan.org.