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Monthly Archives: December 2014
Reader uses York Daily Record, literally, to deliver message and donation about an endangered building
A reader wrote his or her sentiments about preservation of Spring Grove’s historic Hoke House on a clipping from the York Sunday News. The writer also included a gift. Historian Paul Nevin emailed a clipping from a supportive soul about … Continue reading
Posted in Behind the scenes, Community engagement, News coverage
Tagged Hoke House, Spring Grove, York Sunday News
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Staff members at 1891 Loucks Road engage the York community
The York Newspaper Co.’s Audience Department winning contestants – and their work of art – in the snowman race in Christmas Party festivities at 1891 Loucks Road. York Newspaper Co. President Sara Glines praised employee support for charities in the … Continue reading
Posted in Awards and honors, Behind the scenes, Community engagement, Office Life
Tagged Sara Glines, United Way, YNC Vote-to-Give, York Daily Record/Sunday News, York Newspaper Co.
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An adorable update
Earlier this week, Brandie Kessler wrote a story about the ABLE Act, which will help families of people with disabilities save money for them in a tax-free account.
Posted in Behind the scenes, Calls from readers, Community engagement, Letters, Metro
Tagged ABLE act, thanks, update
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A peek down the holiday chimney at 1891 Loucks Road, York, Pa.
It’s Dec. 16, and that means we’re smack dab in the middle of the holiday season. What Dec. 16 also means is that the holidays are smack dab here at the York Daily Record/York Newspaper Company at 1891 Loucks Road. Grading … Continue reading
Posted in Office Life, Social media
Tagged Christmas, holidays, office, Office life
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In Hanover, Pa., engaging office space – and community journalism
RT @kpetiford: The new @theeveningsun newsroom looks so pretty in the snow. #Yorksnow #adamsnow pic.twitter.com/db7KZgYGlQ — Cathy Hirko (@CathyHirko) November 26, 2014 This is an outside-in view of The Evening Sun’s new digs on Hanover’s square. Keep your eye on … Continue reading
Posted in Behind the scenes, Editor, News coverage, Office Life
Tagged 'Revitalizing Hanover', Hanover, Tanger Hardware, The Evening Sun
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Making your York Sunday News Business Section even more local
This is an draft of the cover of the York Sunday News’ Business Section for Dec. 14, 2014. The section has been reorganized to showcase more local content.
Posted in Behind the scenes, Business, Editor, News coverage
Tagged living section, Sunday business section
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About free coffee and Angel Trees: York Daily Record/York Newspaper Co. engage with community
Post by York Daily Record/Sunday News. Folks, notice the free coffee for the first five who look up our reporters on Dec. 12. Every day, people at the York Daily Record/Sunday News and York Newspaper Co. reach out to the … Continue reading
Posted in Behind the scenes, Community engagement, Editor, Facebook engagement, Social media
Tagged Angel Tree Program, Brett Sholtis, Flint McGolgan, Gary Haber, matt eyer, Salvation Army
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Sports portraits, or Sportraits? Either way, Chris Dunn did great work
All-star week arrives at the York, Pa., Daily Record.
Posted in Behind the scenes, Photography, Sports
Tagged All-stars, Brad Jennings, chris dunn, Penn State, Sportraits
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YDR Christmas Emergency Fund sets $15,000 goal
Again this year, the York Daily Record/Sunday News is teaming up with York Traditions Bank to help raise money for the York County Food Bank.
Posted in Behind the scenes, Office Life
Tagged Christmas Emergency Fund, York County Food Bank, York Traditions Bank
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YDR welcomes a new class of journalists, leaders
There’s a lot of talk these days about journalism training, and how some journalists say they’re not getting enough. We’re trying to make sure that’s not the case here. A group of our newest employees just finished YDRU, a big-picture course … Continue reading
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