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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Even more York hobby shop memories
Only in York County readers share more memories of York’s downtown hobby shops, including The Model Craft Shop, The Checkered Flag Hobby Shop and more.
Posted in Local memories, York City/Suburban
Tagged downtown york, hobby shops, memories, stores
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Yet more memories of downtown York from the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s
Readers of Only in York County respond with their memories of downtown York businesses after reading several past posts on the topic.
More memories of Dover, Weigelstown and Mount Royal
Readers recall former stores in the Weigelstown and Mount Royal areas of Dover Township, including Hake’s (one of which is still open), Spangler’s and more.
Posted in Dover/West York, Local memories
Tagged dover, dover township, memories, stores, weigelstown
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More Hochberger’s memories from a former customer
Adona L. Rishel of Springettsbury Township remembers shopping at Hochberger’s on West Market Street for clothing for her son, Andy, and shares a photo of a Hochberger’s outfit.
Posted in Local memories, York City/Suburban
Tagged downtown york, letter, memories, shopping, stores
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Gift suggestions from Fluhrer the Jeweler: Wouldn’t you like some Vaseline jars?
Joan Concilio shows a handout card from Fluhrer the Jeweler, formerly of 17-19 West Market Street in York, PA, with gift suggestions for men and women.
Posted in Local memories, York City/Suburban
Tagged businesses, ephemera, estate sales, stores
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Ask Joan: East Market Street memory edition
The Sept. 4, 2012, edition of Ask Joan seeks the names of a former restaurant, music store and former import/export shop, all of which were on East Market Street.
Mail call: Three businesses, three memories
As you read this, I’m traveling with the lovely Christopher Otto somewhere across the general Mid-Atlantic region, in celebration of our seventh anniversary, and we are almost certainly having a great time! But I wanted to leave you with some … Continue reading
Ask Joan: Famous Faces edition
We’re launching a new feature here on Only in York County. Those who have been reading for a while might remember the Names of York series, which I wrote for more than a year, exploring the people behind some of … Continue reading
Posted in Ask Joan, Local memories, Names of York, York City/Suburban
Tagged ask joan, memories, restaurants, stores
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Ask Joan: Middle of the night edition
I am definitely a night owl, much more so than a morning person. So today’s Ask Joan was started just before midnight on Monday night. Hopefully, it will make good Tuesday morning reading for you – unless you’re a “latecomer” … Continue reading
A piece of cooking history: Joan goes to the antique store, part 1
Looking for more Joan? I’ve got a guest post up this week at our new “YDR Insider” blog, a behind-the-scenes look at Ask Joan. Go check it out! Chris and I took a recent trip to the antique store in … Continue reading
