Monthly Archives: July 2011

The Friday five 07/29/11: Pride Festival of Central PA; NKOTBSB; Art and Outdoor Fest

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Erin McCracken

Five ideas for the weekend. Check out our newsletter for more tips. (Photo: prideofcentralpa.org) New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys will perform Saturday at Hersheypark Stadium. Matthew Morrison, aka Will Schuester on “Glee,” will open the show. Share … Continue reading →

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Cody Simpson backs out of York Fair date; Greyson Chance will perform free solo show

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Erin McCracken

It’s news every event promoter dreads. This week, York Fair president Gene Schenck learned that Australian teen star Cody Simpson backed out of his Sept. 17 date at the Toyota Grandstand. The show, booked as part of the “Waiting 4 … Continue reading →

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The cereal serial 07/29/11: Paterno transcript; Debt ceiling debunked; More royals to wed

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Erin McCracken

Five links to start your day off right: Part of a complete, balanced breakfast. Read what Joe Paterno said during Big Ten Media Day. (Lion lines) Confused about all this debt ceiling talk? Find out how it could affect average … Continue reading →

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National Night Out festivities in York County

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Erin McCracken

(Photo: Qa’Nyeh and Zy’miir Caldwell check out firefighter’s equipment during 2009 National Night Out in York.) National Night Out aims to bring communities together and prevent crime. Celebrate the 28th night out 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 2. Here is … Continue reading →

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Theater update: Avalong Playhouse to open; Fishing Creek Playhouse might close

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Erin McCracken

The name of Eric Bradley Long’s new theater group pays homage to his grandfather. D. Clyde Long ran Avalong Dairy Bar, Restaurant and Driving Range in Springettsbury Township. His stories were almost as famous as the broasted chicken and apple … Continue reading →

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The cereal serial 07/28/11: Top grossing tours; Build-A-Thon; Laser tag at former grocery store

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Erin McCracken

Five links to start your day off right: Part of a complete, balanced breakfast. Check out the 25 highest grossing tours of 2011 so far. (U2 on top) Check out Memorial Hospital’s mobile operating room. (Surgical station) Awards update: Lil … Continue reading →

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Festival Forecast: Annual Hanover Dutch Festival

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Jess Krout

If you have a last name like mine, it’s hard to pretend you’re not German. It’s easy to blend in every year at the Annual Hanover Dutch Festival. The fest, planned for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in Hanover’s … Continue reading →

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Register for BOPstacle Race

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Erin McCracken

In 2008, The City of York created Bring on Play (BOP) to promote the importance of fun, safe and physically challenging playgrounds. The committee’s goal is secure funds to renovate one city park per year. It’s since branched out to … Continue reading →

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The cereal serial 07/27/11: Walmart to stream video; Jesse James wedding off; iPhone addicts?

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Erin McCracken

Five links to start your day off right: Part of a complete, balanced breakfast. Walmart will offer video streaming. (Netflix has a new rival) Jesse James and Kat Von D called off their wedding. (Karma) Share your Sept. 11 memories … Continue reading →

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Lloyd releases new album, tours with Lil’ Wayne

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Erin McCracken

Lloyd Polite Jr. goes by Lloyd on the stage and in the studio. But during a recent phone interview, the rapper/R&B artist was everything his surname suggested – as well as a little tired. “When you’re coming down from an … Continue reading →

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