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!
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Category Archives: Only in York County
From York, Pennsylvania to York, United Kingdom
Reader Jo Ott shares a surprising coincidence regarding York, Pennsyvlania, and York, United Kingdom – and a decal on her car.
30 things I love about living in York County
In honor of her 30th birthday, Only in York County author Joan Concilio shares 30 things she loves about being a Yorker.
Posted in Joan's randomness, Only in York County
Tagged family, Joan, only in york county, yorkisms
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A look back in video at the 2012 York Fair
Matt Schardt, a local photographer and videographer, shares his retrospective in video from the 2012 York Fair.
Posted in Around town, County customs, Only in York County
Tagged only in york county, videos, york fair
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The history of Camp Betty Washington Road
Joan Concilio’s longtime friend Jennell Moser shares what she’s learned about the history of Camp Betty Washington Road, Moser’s Cemetery and Ben Roy.
Posted in Dallastown/Red Lion, Local memories, Only in York County
Tagged camp betty washington, cemetery, jennell moser, letter, memories
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Only in York County is 5 years old today!
Five years ago today – June 9, 2007 – Joan Concilio made the first post on Only in York County. Just for fun, here’s a look at some “then-and-now” facts!
Posted in Joan's randomness, Only in York County, York County online
Tagged blog, Joan, only in york county
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The best piece of Only in York County mail I’ve ever received
The photo above arrived at the YDR offices a few weeks ago with a letter from Norma Jean Scott-Mitzel. I am not exaggerating in the slightest when I say this is truly the best Only in York County mail I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Dover/West York, Only in York County, Reader photos
Tagged dover township, family, Joan, only in york county, photos
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A look at Joan’s Valentines
As some of you know, I work primarily outside the office for the YDR; I come in once a week to do some in-office tasks and, of course, pick up my mail! Well, last night, Hubby told me there was … Continue reading
Pork and sauerkraut 2012: Does bacon count as pork?
Back on Dec. 28, Melanie Pancho was getting ready for the new year! She commented, in response to my traditional New Year’s question, “Got my sauerkraut a couple weeks ago, heading to the grocery store this morning for my pork. … Continue reading
Posted in Only in York County, Things we eat
Tagged food, holidays, new year, pennsylvania dutch, pork, sauerkraut, tradition
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Instead of Ask Joan, today Joan is asking you!
I’m beginning to set up my “blogging calendar” for 2012… the year in which Only in York County will mark its fifth anniversary! Whether you’ve been reading for a few weeks or many years, and whether you comment daily or … Continue reading
Bizarre York County: Tom meets the Tattooed Rosies
On this episode of my friend Tom’s “Bizarre York County” series, get a behind-the-scenes look at a charity calendar photo shoot of “The Tattooed Rosies,” a local group dedicated to creating positive images for women with tattoos. As the proud … Continue reading
