Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On December 21, 2012 Metro Bancorp, Inc., parent company of Metro Bank issued a press release announcing the appointment of J. Rodney Messick, 42, to the Company's Board of Directors, expanding the Board to nine members. In conjunction with his appointment to the Board, Mr. Messick will serve as a member of the Company's Real Estate Committee.

Mr. Messick is Chief Financial Officer of Homesale Realty Service Group, Inc., parent company of Prudential Homesale Services Group, a real estate company serving South Central and Southeastern Pennsylvania as well as the Baltimore, Maryland metropolitan area. He has strong ties to the Lancaster Pennsylvania market as well as surrounding regions in which the Company plans to expand. In addition to his reputable standing in the business community, Mr. Messick is well regarded for his participation in community endeavors.

The Company believes that Mr. Messick's insights, perspective and expertise will serve the Bank well as it continues to grow and produce long-term shareholder value.

A copy of the press release is attached as exhibit 99.1 to this report.

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Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press release, dated December 21, 2012.

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