Author Archives: Erin McCracken

About Erin McCracken

I'm a FlipSide reporter covering all things entertainment in the White Rose City and beyond. Contact me at emccracken@ydr.com or leave a comment.

Celebrate Mother’s Day around York County

Don’t forget that Mother’s Day is Sunday. Here are a few ways to pamper the special lady in your life.

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2013 Peeps Diorama Contest winners announced

The winning entry includes Peeps bunnies and chicks doing the jitterbug, the twist, disco and the worm.

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Celebrate 60 sweet years of Peeps with annual
Daily Record/Sunday News diorama contest

Feb. 25 through March 10, residents of York and Adams counties can submit their contest entries at smartmagpa.com.

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DIY: A decorative way to recycle wine corks

  I frequent York watering holes on weekends for dates, to meet friends and to listen to live music. Never in a million years did I think I would stumble onto a craft idea while at a bar. (I’m just … Continue reading

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Facebook: Good or bad for kids?

I attended an Internet safety seminar last month at the Dillsburg library. There weren’t many people there, but as the speaker brought up, almost all kids these days are tech savvy (often more so than their parents). This weekend, I … Continue reading

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Share your honeymoon horror stories

A honeymoon is supposed to be relaxing, fun and care-free. But sometimes, trips to paradise are far from perfect. The characters in the upcoming movie “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 1″ would know. During her honeymoon, bride Bella … Continue reading

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Artisan Marketplace at the York Town Craft Guild

It’s that time of year again. Time to make lists, check them twice and practically rip your hair out trying to think of unique gift ideas. Thankfully, the Artisan Marketplace starts soon. It will run Nov. 19 to Dec. 22 … Continue reading

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Bring on Play hosts Plaza Palooza events in York

The York Revolution aren’t the only people who can play at Sovereign Bank Stadium. Head over to the ballpark’s Brooks Robinson Plaza, 5 Brooks Robinson Way, York, on Sundays for a day of family-friendly activities. Every Sunday from 11 a.m. … Continue reading

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Get a taste of White Rose Cake Decorators challenge

The White Rose Cake Decorators will hold the 33rd Annual Sugar Arts Competition and Live Cake Challenge 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 5 in the York County School of Technology cafeteria, 2179 S. Queen St., York Township. The theme … Continue reading

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Walk A Mile in Her Shoes at Millersville University

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On October 19, 2011, a crowd will gather to walk one mile in women’s high-heeled shoes throughout Millersville University to protest rape, sexual assault and gender violence. (York and other area communities have hosted … Continue reading

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