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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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!
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eBay becomes a source for local business memories
Many thanks to longtime reader Larry Good, who last week shared with me links to several eBay items for sale – matchbooks and other memorabilia depicting former York County businesses. I do occasionally watch some eBay auctions for York “stuff,” … Continue reading
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Tagged businesses, downtown york, ebay, memories
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Stay safe today and this week
If you are indoors tonight, be grateful. I am. If your car is safely in your driveway or garage, be thankful. I am. If your basement is dry, your roof is intact and your home is standing, be glad. I … Continue reading
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Saturday’s odds and ends: Links from around York County
Today’s big news from the world of Joan is that I’m testing for my purple belt in tae kwon do. It should be a good test – in large part because some of my good friends are testing, too, and … Continue reading
Yorkers around the internet: Top photos, a local foodie, history, ephemera and more
Just a couple of odds and ends today featuring Yorkers elsewhere on the internet. To kick it off, I just got started reading the Kirsten’s Cooking blog about a week ago. Kirsten is a York Countian and she loves local, … Continue reading
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Some late Monday links you might enjoy: York County around the web
Psst! Today was supposed to mark the launch of our “Ask Joan” Q&A feature. I’ve decided to push that back until Thursday of this week, though my plan is to continue it on Mondays after that. Don’t tell my boss … Continue reading
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An update to our list of Pennsylvania Dutch heritage and language resources
I’m admittedly becoming more and more of a fan of Pennsylvania Dutch language and culture. It’s been a couple of years since I last posted a “directory” of Pa. Dutch resources, but in the meantime, I’ve been keeping that up-to-date … Continue reading
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In which one of Joan’s real-life heroes comes to York County
Those of you who have read Only in York County for a while, and those who know me in real life, are aware that personal finance, getting rid of stuff, organization, productivity and travel are among my major interests. You … Continue reading
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More mail-order local snacks
Last week, I mentioned some local food-makers that will ship their treats to you – that is, if you’re not lucky enough to live in York County! I also asked for recommendations of other local companies that ship, especially food, … Continue reading
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Do you have an opinion? Of course you do, and we need your help!
One of the things I really like about working at the Daily Record, and specifically about working with community news, is that I get a chance to tell people how much we truly do care what they think and what … Continue reading
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