Meet Joan
My name is Joan and I'm a lifelong Yorker. Throughout high school and college, I swore I was getting out of here as soon as possible. Now, a few years later, I can't think of anywhere I'd rather be. I love my town. And, as a local editor, I hear every day how much you love your towns, too. So please, connect with me and let's share what makes life in York County great. I'm here to help you enjoy this place as much as I do!
Have a question?
More from Joan
Monthly Archives: October 2009
Happy Halloween: A reader shares her booing
Remember how I was trying to get all of York County – and beyond – involved in neighborhood booings? Well, that blog post ran in this week’s Living section, and once it did, I got a letter from Julie Brown … Continue reading
Posted in Things to do
Leave a comment
Yorkers elsewhere in the news: Go Phillies edition
I’m still celebrating the Game 1 Phillies victory in the World Series. I hope that, by the time you’re reading this on Friday morning, I’ll be celebrating another! So, while I’m off partying and cheering, here’s a look at some … Continue reading
Posted in York County online
Leave a comment
Worms everywhere!
Check out this awesome Wall Street Journal article about composting – including worm composting, with worms provided by a Spring Grove business! Here’s video of the composting process, including the worms at work: What do you think? Are you into … Continue reading
Posted in Spring Grove, York County online
5 Comments
Mystery pet redux
Remember our mystery pet, Ray? Well, for those of you who guessed – Tracey was right – he was a crayfish! (She said crawdad, but hey, same difference!) Notice I said “was.” Yeah, Ray is no more. He’s a late … Continue reading
Posted in Joan's randomness
2 Comments
Goats ARE great – so there!
We ran a story last week about a Boston suburb that has a half-dozen goats clearing and maintaining an overgrown public meadow. Now, see, nice people of West Manchester Township? This is why you should let Joan get a goat! … Continue reading
Posted in Joan's randomness
1 Comment
Dippy eggs revisited
My friend and coworker Sean Adkins is from Long Island. At least that’s his excuse. He didn’t know what dippy eggs were. And it took him some time to understand getting his drink served “awhile.” Clearly, all of my faithful … Continue reading
Posted in Things we eat, Things we say
Leave a comment
Late to the snack party
Daily Record/Sunday News photo by Bil Bowden I was out sick the last couple of days and am coming in late to the Snyder’s/Utz deal hoopla. But of course I can’t let a snack food story go unnoticed on the … Continue reading
Posted in Hanover, Things we eat
3 Comments
Poll: How do you feel about the letters S and Z?
This one came up at a friendly gathering I was at last week. My best friend and his wonderful new bride have found a Yorkism that separates them, and I thought I’d help settle their disagreement with a lovely poll. … Continue reading
Posted in Things we say
2 Comments
YMCA wants to help you get fitter
Wow, so many things going on in the coming days! Got a news release that the Bob Hoffman YMCA on Palomino Road in Dover Township is having a free Fall Fitness Festival from Monday to Oct. 30. Among the activities: … Continue reading
Posted in Dover/West York, Things to do
Leave a comment
Hear good music; support my alma mater
Katie Messenger, then a senior at Dover Area High School, plays trombone during a 2006 halftime marching show. (Daily Record/Sunday News photo by Kristin Murphy) Not doing anything this Saturday evening? Brave the weather and head out to my alma … Continue reading
Posted in Dover/West York, Things to do
2 Comments
