FaithNet set for July 23 at Yorktowne Hotel

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Rebecca LeFever
Dr. Nathan D. Baxter

Dr. Nathan D. Baxter

Join Mayor C. Kim Bracey, The Black Minister’s Association of York County and DOCEO Office Solutions 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 23 for FaithNet. The program began as one of Bracey’s 9 in 9 initiatives that would unite religious leaders in discussing community solutions.

This year’s event will take place at the Yorktowne Hotel, 48 E. Market St., and will highlight progress made by religious organizations, contributions from private sectors and then open up for a discussion on new ideas.

The keynote speaker is Right Reverend Dr. Nathan D. Baxter, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania. Registration is $15 and includes breakfast and lunch. The deadline to register is July 9.

Click here to register or get more information.

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New Grounds offers free coffee to emergency responders

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Rebecca LeFever
Bonnie Smith at New Grounds Roasting in York Monday November 26, 2012 YORK DAILY RECORD/SUNDAY NEWS - PAUL KUEHNEL

Bonnie Smith at New Grounds Roasting in York Monday November 26, 2012 YORK DAILY RECORD/SUNDAY NEWS – PAUL KUEHNEL

Working in the city has its perks. While many businesses offer lunch discounts to city employees, one local business took an extra step to show thanks to emergency responders.

New Grounds Roasting Company recently announced they’ll be giving free coffee to city police and firefighters. Bring in your coffee cup or travel mug and they’ll fill it right up. They ask that responders come either in uniform or with ID.

New Grounds owner Jenne Anderson said in a news release: “The Emergency Responders of York City sacrifice so much for our community that I wanted to return the favor and do my part; we are just a small local company trying to do the right thing. We welcome all Emergency Responders to stop by our shop; we just want to help those who help us.” Continue reading →

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Mayor Bracey to detail partnership for summer youth program

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Rebecca LeFever

llcMayor C. Kim Bracey will host a news conference at 4 p.m. Wednesday to release details on a partnership with It Takes a Village, LLC and the city to form a summer youth program, according to a news release.

The news conference will be at Penn Park in the basketball area.

It Takes a Village, LLC has run the Summer Saints youth basketball league since 2002 and has served more than 300 teens through that program.

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Play Streets to combat childhood obesity in downtown York

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Sarah Chain
Bring On Play

Maxwell Morris, then 6, of Manchester Township climbs the rock wall a 2012 Plaza Palooza event run by York’s Bring on Play. Play Streets will offer similar chances for children to be active. (YORK DAILY RECORD/SUNDAY NEWS — FILE)

On a beautiful spring day, you might see kids beginning a pick-up basketball game, or goofing off on playground equipment. But what’s the solution for children living in areas without play space?

Shut down the street and bring out the toys, says Play Streets.

York City, Capital Blue Cross and Eat Play Breathe York have partnered with The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association and Partnership for a Healthier America to create new spaces for kids to play.

The first Play Streets event will be held from noon to 4 p.m. May 18 at Lincoln Charter School, 559 W. King St., York.

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Olde York Street Fair sparks trash controversy

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Hannah Sawyer

The Olde York Street Fair is a Mother’s Day tradition — drawing visitors and their dollars to downtown York. But some residents said this year’s fair brought more than money, it also brought unwanted trash and traffic.

Melissa Rosario, who lives near Martin Library on East Market Street, said she was appalled when she looked out of her apartment window and saw litter everywhere but in a nearby trashcan, which looked almost empty. Continue reading →

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New refuse contract sets back time, but not day of trash pickups

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Rebecca LeFever
Mateo Maldonado, 7, left, Nataleah Abate, 6, and Lynn Rodenhaber spot a new pile of trash to pick up along Loucks Mill Road in Spring Garden Township on April 15, 2013. Maldonado's group of 'Litter Critters' has been cleaning up areas in and around the city for months. He is preparing an even larger cleanup project for Earth Day. (FOR THE DAILY RECORD/SUNDAY NEWS -- JEFF LAUTENBERGER)

Mateo Maldonado, 7, left, Nataleah Abate, 6, and Lynn Rodenhaber spot a new pile of trash to pick up along Loucks Mill Road in Spring Garden Township on April 15, 2013. Maldonado’s group of ‘Litter Critters’ has been cleaning up areas in and around the city for months. He is preparing an even larger cleanup project for Earth Day. (FOR THE DAILY RECORD/SUNDAY NEWS — JEFF LAUTENBERGER)

You might have noticed your trash wasn’t picked up at its usual time since a new refuse contract was signed between the city and York Waste Disposal, according to a news release.

Officials said the contract was signed May 1 and pickup times have varied while contractors set their routes and begin and end from different locations than before.

Collections begin at 6 a.m. and end by about 9 p.m., although most are completed by late afternoon, the release states. Trash and recycling pickup days have not changed. If anyone notices their trash is not picked up on the appropriate day, they should call the city Public Works Department at 717-849-2245.

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Bracey to give State of the City address tonight

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Hannah Sawyer

You’re cordially invited to Mayor Kim Bracey’s State of the City Address beginning with a reception 5 p.m. tonight at York College.

Bracey, who is facing York City Council President Carol Hill-Evans in the May 21st democratic primary, will present a number of leadership awards at the event. She has not released details of her speech. Continue reading →

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An update on the proposed Greater York Regional Authority

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Teresa Boeckel

You probably have heard about the proposed Greater York Regional Authority, which would look to regionalize municipal services among the city, West York and North York in an effort to save money.

The idea has been talked about by officials in all three municipalities. Some officials with West York and the city have raised questions and concerns about it.

So where does each municipality stand at this point?

Here’s a quick run down:

York City: The matter has been referred to the city council committee meeting on May 29, said Carol Hill-Evans, council president. A public hearing will be held at 6 p.m. June 4 in City Council Chambers. The council will consider adopting the bill at 7 p.m. that night.

North York: A letter from the York County Community Foundation proposing the idea was read at the council meeting in March, borough manager Kevin Hevner said. The council briefly discussed it before tabling the issue to get more information. The council meets again May 13.

West York: A public hearing on the matter is scheduled for 6 p.m. June 10. One council member made a motion at a meeting Monday night that the borough stop exploring the issue. It was defeated 3-2.

What do you think of the idea? Should the municipalities explore it? Do you think it could help to save money?

 

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There’s a permit for that — and now you can get it after 1:30 p.m. Fridays

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Hannah Sawyer

Expecting to add a dumpster to your property this weekend? There’s a permit for that. Revamping your plumbing? There’s a permit for that. Flooding your lawn with plastic flamingos in celebration of spring? Well, there’s no permit for that.

But if there was, you could apply for it at the city office of permits, planning and zoning. And now, thanks to an extension of hours at the permit counter, you could apply for it after 1:30 p.m. Friday if you wanted to. Continue reading →

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York City gets serious about play

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Hannah Sawyer

It’s not the first time that scuffed shoes, grass-stained pants and jungle-gym callouses have earned York national recognition. For the sixth year in a row, the city netted honors for being serious about play.

KaBOOM!, a national nonprofit that promotes opportunities for play among children, named York one of 217 Playful City USA communities. Continue reading →

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