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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: September 2010
The water we drink comes from a faucet, apparently
Remember when I asked you to vote on whether the thing that water comes out of is a spigot or a faucet? Well, faucet won! But that might be in part because of how I worded the question; I asked … Continue reading
Posted in Things we say
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More memories of The Italian Oven
In yet another case of restaurants of the past drawing lots of comments on the blog, I got a ton of feedback when I asked about The Italian Oven, which I really loved. Bridget shared my fond memories. She writes, … Continue reading
Posted in Local memories
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Reader photo: Unidentified spiky plant
Another reader photo of an “Only in York County” sight, in a special “It’s only Tuesday but I need your help!” edition. What: Well, that’s what we’d like to know! By: Barbara Carmen of Dallastown Something unusual: Barbara writes, “This … Continue reading
Posted in Dallastown/Red Lion, Reader photos
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An ideal day in York County: Lunch at Central Market
Saturday was just plain a great day to be a Yorker, and especially to be downtown. It was Bike Night; the weather was gorgeous; there was a Scrabble tournament including yours truly; and of course, our downtown farmers’ markets were … Continue reading
Posted in Around town, Things to do, Things we eat, York City/Suburban
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Reader photo: Country roads
Another reader photo of an “Only in York County” sight: What: A winding country road off Route 74 By: Nelson Dodson of Manchester Township Something unusual: Perhaps it’s silly, but I love John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” – … Continue reading
Posted in Around town, Reader photos
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Names of York: Louis T. Guthrie
More in the ongoing series on the Names of York. Place: Guthrie Memorial Library: Hanover’s Public Library in Hanover Who was it named after? Louis T. Guthrie, a retired attorney from Penn Township who made the largest donation to the … Continue reading
Posted in Hanover, Names of York
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Upcoming events focus on Pennsylvania Dutch heritage, radio history and more
I really need to get caught up on some old e-mails about the blog! Was going through today and found several news items about some Pa. Dutch heritage events that I’d wanted to share some time ago – but it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Central/Eastern, Things to do, York City/Suburban
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Did we have a Woolworth’s in York County?
One of my friends sent me a photo of an old Woolworth’s menu. I thought it was really neat – look at the prices! So, of course, you know my next question: Did we have Woolworth’s locations in York County, … Continue reading
Posted in Local memories
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Coleslaw: If you don’t mind the smell… maybe it isn’t bad!
I do like bringing up foods like coleslaw every so often on the blog, because it seems like every time I do, I get strong responses one way or another. Tracey says, “Ya know? I can’t remember ever having tried … Continue reading
Posted in Things we eat
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A bonanza of steakhouses, Memory Lane follow-up and more
Thanks to everyone who has chipped in an idea for the stores and restaurants of the past index! I really appreciate it. And it’s going to be fun, having posts on all those places! Even before I started work on … Continue reading
Posted in Local memories
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