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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
Gettysburg: Home of a big battle and a silent Y?
This installment of Yorkisms actually breaks the rules a little bit – we’re traveling a little bit west of the York County border! Friend, former coworker and blog reader Beth, though, pointed out this to me, in response to my … Continue reading
Posted in Hanover, Things we say
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You know what I haven’t had in a while?
I was thinking. You know what I haven’t had in a while? A good hot dog. In fact, I haven’t had any hot dogs lately, because I’m back on the eating-healthy-and-exercising wagon for the new year. But I was going … Continue reading
Posted in Local memories, Things we eat
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Crazy things the Concilio/Otto family does
So, Hubby and I like used books. A lot. In fact, we have a fairly profitable and fun hobby/side business of buying and reselling used books. It’s something to do, it makes us a bit of extra money, and we … Continue reading
Posted in Joan's randomness
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ABCs of York County: C winner, and vote for the best D
So the winner for the best C of York County is… Chicken-corn soup! This one has made frequent appearances before on the blog. And it’s definitely a county classic! (A shoutout, also, to Central Market, which came in a close … Continue reading
Posted in ABCs of York County
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Reader photo: Rex/Laurel firehouse
Another reader photo of an “Only in York County” sight: What: Rex/Laurel firehouse in York By: Melanie Wallace of York Something unusual: This firehouse had a fire of its own in 1856. Share your own photos of scenes around York … Continue reading
Names of York: Samuel S. Lewis
More in the ongoing series on the Names of York. Place: Samuel S. Lewis State Park, Lower Windsor Township Who was it named after? Samuel S. Lewis (1874-1959), described as an “unassuming, jovial, analytical man” who held several cabinet-level positions … Continue reading
Posted in Central/Eastern, Names of York
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The Susquehanna Trail – the Road of Never-Ending Delight?
At the end of 2008, Jim McClure’s York Town Square blog featured a big post looking at the Susquehanna Trail as it heads north through the county. In it, he mentions an unusual publication. He quotes from a 1997 YDR … Continue reading
Posted in Around town, Local memories
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A good Yorkism for winter
Here’s a Yorkism that’s especially good for this time of year, when it gets icy. It’s not “slippery” out. Oh, no. It’s slippy. Yes, this is another saying I’m guilty of using. In this case, I argue that it’s just … Continue reading
Posted in Things we say
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Waffles and chicken, the definitive recipe
Well, as promised, I got a waffles-and-chicken “recipe” from my friend Megan. (Thanks, Megan!) The funny thing is, I could have totally figured this one out for myself, but I thought it had to be more complicated. Megan says. “Waffles … Continue reading
Posted in Joan's randomness, Things we eat
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The One Where Hubby Writes About Cameron Mitchell
A scene from 1979′s “The Demon,” which was not nominated for any Oscars. Hi all. Hubby here. I’m guest-hosting for Joan this morning. It’s kind of like when you were younger and you were all geared up for “The Tonight … Continue reading
Posted in Dallastown/Red Lion, Only in York County
Tagged cameron mitchell, dallastown, hubby, movies
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