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Sean Adkins
Lauren Boyer
Cathy Hirko
Stephanie Reighart
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Category Archives: Small business
What is a realistic price for a house in York County?
On Friday, I was looking over the most current York County housing stats and noticed a comment offered by Paula Musselman, vice president of the Realtors Association of York & Adams Counties. “Of course every seller wishes that the home … Continue reading
Wine Tourism Day comes to York County
My favorite local wine is the Blueberry varietal from Logan’s View Winery. I like to drink a glass with dessert after a nice meal in summer. If you haven’t yet stocked up on wines for the summer, now is the … Continue reading
Posted in Consumer issues, Food, local business, Small business, Stephanie Reighart, travel
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Do ghosts inhabit York County landmarks?
Spring Grove residents are full of ideas about what could be next for the Hoke House – a more than 250-year-old farmhouse currently owned by Rutter’s. The Mayor of Spring Grove has suggested that the vacant stone house become a … Continue reading
I report on health inspections. I have no idea where you should have dinner
A few weeks ago, my brother-in-law and my wife were driving through York County debating where to eat dinner. Christine wasn’t interested in Italian food. Paul wanted to find a place with a short wait. I was sitting in the … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Sean Adkins, Small business, Social Media, Your money
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Sweet nostalgia: Tracking down a York County soda fountain
A longtime York County soda fountain may find its second life in Philadelphia. It’s been about two years since the soda fountain from the now former Loyer’s Pharmacy in Red Lion was sold at auction. The pharmacy shut its doors … Continue reading
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What are you paying for at the photo studio?
The “What are you paying for” series returns with studio photography.
Odd rules for York City parking
Most residents who regularly park in York City have more than one story about how they believed they were unfairly cited by the downtown parking bureau. Yesterday, I joined that crew. But, in the process, I learned something that will … Continue reading
Would you support a merit-based mortgage assistance program?
Last night, moments after writing out a check to pay my mortgage, I noticed a USA Today story that detailed a new federal loan modification program designed to help struggling homeowners. Geared toward homeowners with loans backed by Freddie Mac … Continue reading
What are you paying for in lawn service fees?
The price of lawn care services can seem high, but a lot of factors go in to make up the price, local business owners say.
Memorial Hospital or York Hospital? Some people play favorites. Others just want medical care.
At times, I’ll hear over the newsroom’s police scanner how ambulances are redirected because a patient chooses one hospital over another. In other words, even if it takes longer to get medical care, people are willing to wait..in the back … Continue reading
Posted in Consumer issues, Coupons, credit, Do it yourself, Health, payment, Sean Adkins, Small business, Social Media
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