Central Pennsylvania General Stores Preserve History and Community Connections

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aired; August 11, 2026

On The Spark, we’ll explore the history and continued importance of general stores in Central Pennsylvania with Jody Eberly, owner of Eby’s General Store. From their roots as early community businesses during the Colonial and early American periods, general stores served as gathering places where residents could buy everything from food and tools to clothing and medicine. Today, stores like Eby’s continue that tradition by combining local products and services with the sense of community and “front-porch charm” that has long made general stores an important part of small-town life.

Listen to the full conversation on The Spark podcast.