8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 14, 2011 (July 14, 2011)

Metro Bancorp, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Pennsylvania	000-50961	25-1834776
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

3801 Paxton Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania	17111
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code 800-653-6104

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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

On July 14, 2011, Metro Bancorp, Inc. (“Metro”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Metro Bank, announced the appointment of Adam L. Metz, age 39, as Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer.

Mr. Metz joined Metro in 2004 as a Middle Market Lending Manager. Since that time, he has also served as a Regional Vice President and most recently as Senior Vice President/Harrisburg Area Market Manager with responsibility for loan and deposit business development for 17 stores in the Bank's Harrisburg market.  He is currently a Board member of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber of Commerce and has served on several local charitable Boards and fund raising committees.  Prior to joining Metro, Mr. Metz was both a Business Banking and a Corporate Lending Relationship Manager over a nine year period with M&T Bank in the Harrisburg Region.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibits

99.1     Press Release, dated July 14, 2011

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Metro Bancorp, Inc.

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(Registrant)

Date: July 14, 2011

/s/ Mark A. Zody

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Mark A. Zody

Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release of Metro Bancorp, Inc. dated July 14, 2011

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1                                NEWS RELEASE

Contact:Jason S. Kirsch, APR

(717) 412-6200

jason.kirsch@mymetrobank.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Metro Bank Promotes Adam Metz to Chief Lending Officer

HARRISBURG, Pa. (July 14, 2011) - Metro Bank today announced the promotion of Adam Metz to senior vice president and chief lending officer of both the Bank and its parent company, Metro Bancorp, Inc.

Metz previously was senior vice president and area manager for Metro Bank's Harrisburg market, which consists of 17 store locations in Cumberland and Dauphin counties. He joined the bank in 2004 as vice president and middle market lending manager.

“Adam has consistently achieved strong results for Metro Bank, most recently in his position as area manager for the bank's Harrisburg market,” said Metro Bank Chairman, President and CEO Gary L. Nalbandian. “Additionally, Adam has been instrumental in mentoring commercial lending talent at Metro and advancing the unique customer service philosophy for which the bank is known. We are excited to welcome Adam into his new role and we look forward to his continued leadership.”

As chief lending officer, Metz is responsible for profitable growth in commercial, consumer and mortgage lending and for ensuring that borrowers receive Metro Bank's renowned customer service.

A resident of Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Metz serves on the board of directors of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber of Commerce. He is past event chair of the Light the Night Walk for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Central Pennsylvania Chapter, past board member of the American Heart Association's Capital Region Division and past board member of the Art Association of Harrisburg.

Metz is a member of the Leadership Harrisburg Area class of 2004 and is a recipient of the Central Penn Business Journal's Forty Under 40 award. He earned his bachelor's degree in business management from Juniata College.

About Metro Bank

Metro Bank, subsidiary of Metro Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: METR), is a financial services retailer with 33 stores in the counties of Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon and York. Headquartered in Harrisburg, the bank's services include seven-day banking, free checking, free instant-issue Visa debit card, free coin-counting machines, free online banking and 24/7 live customer service. The bank also offers commercial banking services including term loans, commercial mortgages, lines of credit and cash management services. For more information about Metro Bank, visit mymetrobank.com.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains forward-looking statements concerning future events. Actual results could differ materially due to the following risks and uncertainties -- deteriorating economic conditions; increased competition; interest rate movements; market volatility in the securities markets; legislative or regulatory developments; merger-related synergies, savings and integration issues; technological changes; and other risks and uncertainties discussed in the company's reports filed from time to time

with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on these statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release or update any of these statements.