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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!
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Monthly Archives: January 2010
Reader photo: Wills School
Another reader photo of an “Only in York County” sight: What: Wills School, a one-room schoolhouse in Hellam Township. By: Melanie Wallace of York Something unusual: The school is now owned and maintained as a museum by the Conservation Society … Continue reading
Names of York: Gifford Pinchot
More in the ongoing series on the Names of York. Place: Gifford S. Pinchot State Park, Warrington Township Who was it named after? Gifford S. Pinchot (1865-1946) was a two-term Pennsylvania governor, first elected in 1922. Pinchot created the first … Continue reading
Posted in Names of York, Northern/West Shore
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Did you know it’s National Mail-Order Gardening Month?
I sure didn’t know it was. But I latched on to this column from the Baltimore Sun that says it is, because it features a local business, Landreth Seed Co. in New Freedom. The company bills itself as the oldest … Continue reading
Posted in Southern, York County online
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Didn’tst I tell you not to go acrosst the street?
Remember back a little bit when I was talking about York County’s – or at least my – way of saying “cousins” – by adding a T sound to make it “cousints?” Well, I mentioned in that post that it … Continue reading
Posted in Things we say
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More about chow-chow
Back when we were voting for the best C of York County, friend and coworker (and lifelong Yorker) Jess said she’d never heard of chow-chow until recently! Jo very wisely took her to task, and in honor of that, I … Continue reading
Posted in Things we eat
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Yorkers elsewhere in the news: Jan. 26, 2010 edition
Just a quick note to highlight a couple of stories that came my way in recent weeks, featuring Yorkers and former Yorkers. First, Shannon Martin, formerly of New Freedom, is stirring up Port St. Lucie, Fla., by running for office. … Continue reading
Posted in York County online
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ABCs of York County: D winner, and vote for the best E
So the winner for the best D of York County is… Dippy eggs! Man, we’re really rocking the food topics; agricultural fair (which is, of course, full of food), then Bricker’s Fries and chicken-corn soup, and now the famous eggs! … Continue reading
Posted in ABCs of York County, Things we eat
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Reader photo: Women’s Club of York
Another reader photo of an “Only in York County” sight: What: The Women’s Club of York, which was once a private home. By: Dianne Bowders of York Township Something unusual: The interior of the club showcases beautiful Victorian architecture. Share … Continue reading
Posted in Reader photos, York City/Suburban
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Names of York: Charles B. Wallace
More in the ongoing series on the Names of York. Place: Charles B. Wallace Elementary School, High Street, West Manchester Township (West York Area School District) Who was it named after? Charles B. Wallace, a former supervising principal. Fun fact: … Continue reading
Posted in Dover/West York, Local memories, Names of York
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Can you help this reader?
It’s “Vote for Your Favorite D of York County” week, and in honor, I pulled this question to see if anyone reading can help. New commenter Marianne, in answer to my original Delco Plaza post, writes: “Can anyone remember the … Continue reading
Posted in Dover/West York, It used to be..., Local memories
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