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First Friday Jan. 4: shopping, entertainment, dining and nightlife

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Erin McCracken

Kick off 2013 in York with First Friday festivities 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4. There will be live entertainment, specials and discounts at city shops, restaurants and nightlife hotspots. Here’s an event lineup: Art and more: – Get … Continue reading →

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Gift idea: Local artist captures scenes of York County for calendar

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Erin McCracken

Looking for a York County-themed gift for a friend or loved one? Local artist Judy Orcutt emailed me about her 2013 calendars. The York County Country Scenes calendar includes images from a festival at the Indian Steps Museum, York’s Colonial … Continue reading →

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Christkindlmarkt Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair slated for Saturday in York

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Erin McCracken

Shop, swap and give back during the first Christkindlmarkt Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at New Grounds Roasting Company, 284 W Market St., York. In the tradition of the classic German Christkindlmarkt, this arts … Continue reading →

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Share memories of holiday shopping in downtown York

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Erin McCracken

The hustle and bustle of holiday shopping is in full swing. Festive displays adorn local stores, including many in York. But shopping downtown used to be different. Department stores, such as The Bon-Ton and Bear’s, used to draw crowds from … Continue reading →

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Men’s Night Out set for Dec. 12 at York shops

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Erin McCracken

Men might feel more terrified than merry this time of year if they have no clue what gift to give that special lady, i.e. wife, girlfriend, female friend or relative. The upcoming Men’s Night Out event might take some of … Continue reading →

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Sept. 7 First Friday: Sidewalk sale

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Erin McCracken

Check out fall fashions and decor 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, in York. First Friday: Sidewalk Sale features live entertainment, specials and discounts at York shops, restaurants and nightlife hotspots. The event is the culmination of the city’s … Continue reading →

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Shop locally for holiday gifts with FlipSide

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Erin McCracken

Shopping at locally owned businesses is an option to beat some holiday hustle and bustle. The Hanover Chamber of Commerce as well as Downtown Inc in York are running separate programs this month to get people to shop in the … Continue reading →

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