Tonight's free movie at Kiwanis Lake in York has been canceled because of the weather forecast, according to a news release.
"Journey to the Center of the Earth" will be shown Aug. 12 instead.
July 2009 Archives
Today I had a 1 p.m. appointment with someone at the York Coffee Company, and my stomach was growling.
On the counter, there was a glass case of Confectionately Yours cookies. I've heard about this new York cookie biz. I'd seen people become fans on Facebook. I'd seen the jar at Mezzogiorno, but it was always empty. So I'd never had one.
A few at the coffee shop had peanut butter cups on them. I cannot resist peanut butter cups. So I bought one ($1, I think?) and it was yummy.
I did a Google search when I got back and it looks like the business has a blog, though it hasn't been updated in a while. The Facebook page looks more up to date (and, it assures me, the Mezzogiorno jar has been filled).
On the counter, there was a glass case of Confectionately Yours cookies. I've heard about this new York cookie biz. I'd seen people become fans on Facebook. I'd seen the jar at Mezzogiorno, but it was always empty. So I'd never had one.
A few at the coffee shop had peanut butter cups on them. I cannot resist peanut butter cups. So I bought one ($1, I think?) and it was yummy.
I did a Google search when I got back and it looks like the business has a blog, though it hasn't been updated in a while. The Facebook page looks more up to date (and, it assures me, the Mezzogiorno jar has been filled).
Tomorrow night's free movie at Kiwanis Lake is "Journey to the Center of the Earth."
Show starts about 8:15 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.
The first 100 to show up get free 3D glasses, according to a news release. Double D's Dogs will be selling hot dogs.
Show starts about 8:15 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.
The first 100 to show up get free 3D glasses, according to a news release. Double D's Dogs will be selling hot dogs.
Paving of several streets in York will start Monday.
Paving will start on Linden Avenue from Roosevelt Avenue to Penn Street, then on Madison Avenue from Roosevelt to Newberry Street.
Milling work will continue next week on Butler Street,from Pershing Avenue to Beaver Street, Marion Road from Queen Street to Duke Street, and Mason Avenue from Albemarle Street to Hartman Street. Paving will follow.
Work will then move to Beaver Street from Market to Princess, and Princess Street from Beaver to Pershing Avenue.
The final streets to be done in 2009 are West Princess from Belvidere to the bridge, and East Princess from Queen Street to Broad Street. They will be tackled after utility work is complete.
For updates, visit www.yorkcity.org and click on Rebuild York.
Paving will start on Linden Avenue from Roosevelt Avenue to Penn Street, then on Madison Avenue from Roosevelt to Newberry Street.
Milling work will continue next week on Butler Street,from Pershing Avenue to Beaver Street, Marion Road from Queen Street to Duke Street, and Mason Avenue from Albemarle Street to Hartman Street. Paving will follow.
Work will then move to Beaver Street from Market to Princess, and Princess Street from Beaver to Pershing Avenue.
The final streets to be done in 2009 are West Princess from Belvidere to the bridge, and East Princess from Queen Street to Broad Street. They will be tackled after utility work is complete.
For updates, visit www.yorkcity.org and click on Rebuild York.
In light of the recent Harp and Fiddle news, I couldn't help but click on this entry on a Baltimore Sun blog.
Looks like an Irish pub in Baltimore closed in June, and it's now for sale on craigslist.
What's going on with Irish pubs?
Some things coming up:
The York Young Professionals are cleaning up Penn Park from 10 a.m. to noon tomorrow (Saturday July 25). According to Twitter, others are welcome to help.
A showcase of artists and authors will take place at Boulding Mortuary, corner of Roosevelt and Madison avenues, from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Bring on Play's second Day of Play will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 3 at Lincoln Park. They'll announce which park comes next, according to Tom Landis, superintendent of parks, recreation and sanitation.
Aug. 4 is National Night Out. For more information on events, e-mail jmarrero@yorkcity.org.
The York Young Professionals are cleaning up Penn Park from 10 a.m. to noon tomorrow (Saturday July 25). According to Twitter, others are welcome to help.
A showcase of artists and authors will take place at Boulding Mortuary, corner of Roosevelt and Madison avenues, from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Bring on Play's second Day of Play will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 3 at Lincoln Park. They'll announce which park comes next, according to Tom Landis, superintendent of parks, recreation and sanitation.
Aug. 4 is National Night Out. For more information on events, e-mail jmarrero@yorkcity.org.
During my morning Twitter check, I noticed that several of the city people I follow had the following phrase posted: #iloveyorkcity.
It seems someone started a campaign to get others to post what they love about the city. The reasons I've seen posted so far include: the First Cap, Central Market, restaurants and architecture.
To see the responses, search for #iloveyorkcity on Twitter.
It seems someone started a campaign to get others to post what they love about the city. The reasons I've seen posted so far include: the First Cap, Central Market, restaurants and architecture.
To see the responses, search for #iloveyorkcity on Twitter.
My life revolves around whether or not I have quarters.
Today, I made two trips into downtown from the office. Most of the time, I park outside my apartment building (where I have a permit to park) and walk wherever I need to go. Today, it was raining a bit, so I parked nearer my lunch destination and loaded quarters into the meter
A few hours later, I unexpectedly had to go downtown for an interview. Again with the quarters. I probably put at least $2 in meters today. That's better than the $20 ticket, I suppose. (And I overdid it today to make sure I didn't get a ticket. Often, I can only scrounge up a few nickels, so I cross my fingers.)
Today, I made two trips into downtown from the office. Most of the time, I park outside my apartment building (where I have a permit to park) and walk wherever I need to go. Today, it was raining a bit, so I parked nearer my lunch destination and loaded quarters into the meter
A few hours later, I unexpectedly had to go downtown for an interview. Again with the quarters. I probably put at least $2 in meters today. That's better than the $20 ticket, I suppose. (And I overdid it today to make sure I didn't get a ticket. Often, I can only scrounge up a few nickels, so I cross my fingers.)
Continue reading Everything takes quarters.
Tonight's free movie is: The Tale of Despereaux.
Movies start about 8:15 p.m. at Kiwanis Lake. Bring blankets or lawn chairs.
(And Double D's Dogs will be on site selling hot dogs.)
Movies start about 8:15 p.m. at Kiwanis Lake. Bring blankets or lawn chairs.
(And Double D's Dogs will be on site selling hot dogs.)
My e-mail tells me there's a meeting of the York Historic Farmers Market Association (the group that's trying to support Market and Penn Farmers Market) at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Union Lutheran Church, near the market.
The group decided to make the fourth Wednesday of the month its regular meeting date, according to the e-mail. The time's still being debated, but it's 6 p.m. for now.
Visit the group's Web site for more information on the group.
Downtown Inc. is accepting registration for the Downtown Kickball Tournament, which will be Oct. 3 at Sovereign Bank Stadium.
Proceeds go to Downtown Inc. Last year, the event raised $19,000, according to a news release. Team registration is $375 for up to 16 people. All must be 21 years old.
For more details, visit Downtown Inc.'s Web site.
(File photo from last year's tournament)
Proceeds go to Downtown Inc. Last year, the event raised $19,000, according to a news release. Team registration is $375 for up to 16 people. All must be 21 years old.
For more details, visit Downtown Inc.'s Web site.
(File photo from last year's tournament)
The list of free concerts to be held at Foundry Park on the Codorus was released yesterday.
Here they are:
Aug. 1: Kingsfoil, Dana Alexandra, Davis Howley and the Diction
Aug. 8: The Backroad, Skyfall, Zack Jackson
Aug. 15: A.D. Chandler, Megan and the Wheelmen
Aug. 22: David Stein, Michelle Lewis
Sept. 5: Mark DeRose Band, Slimfit
Sept. 12: Perkasie, Toy Soldiers
Sept. 19: Steven Courtney and his Band of Friends, Mitch Hood
Sept. 26: Extremity, Jeff Stabley and Friends
The concerts all start at 7 p.m. They're free. The park is in the 200 block of West Philadelphia Street (right next to The Water Way).
Here they are:
Aug. 1: Kingsfoil, Dana Alexandra, Davis Howley and the Diction
Aug. 8: The Backroad, Skyfall, Zack Jackson
Aug. 15: A.D. Chandler, Megan and the Wheelmen
Aug. 22: David Stein, Michelle Lewis
Sept. 5: Mark DeRose Band, Slimfit
Sept. 12: Perkasie, Toy Soldiers
Sept. 19: Steven Courtney and his Band of Friends, Mitch Hood
Sept. 26: Extremity, Jeff Stabley and Friends
The concerts all start at 7 p.m. They're free. The park is in the 200 block of West Philadelphia Street (right next to The Water Way).
Tonight's free summer movie is "Open Season II."
Movies start at dusk, around 8 p.m., at Kiwanis Lake.
Movies start at dusk, around 8 p.m., at Kiwanis Lake.
This news came as a surprise.
The city has always touted the Harp and Fiddle as an example of revitalization. What does this mean for downtown?
(File photo is from 2005)
The city has always touted the Harp and Fiddle as an example of revitalization. What does this mean for downtown?
(File photo is from 2005)
That's the subject of an online survey posted on Downtown Inc.'s Web site.
The survey results are going to be given to Roger Brooks, a tourism consultant, before he visits in August.
Brooks first visited the city in May of 2008 to see what the city could do to better attract people downtown.
The survey results are going to be given to Roger Brooks, a tourism consultant, before he visits in August.
Brooks first visited the city in May of 2008 to see what the city could do to better attract people downtown.
Continue reading How do you feel about downtown York?.
Entertainment reporter Erin McCracken tackles that question in her latest POPeye column.
Read the whole column, but here are what she highlighted as problems::
York lacks viable venues
York's scene is fragmented
York gets a bad rap
York needs to talk less and do more
What do you think?
Read the whole column, but here are what she highlighted as problems::
York lacks viable venues
York's scene is fragmented
York gets a bad rap
York needs to talk less and do more
What do you think?
Read here to get the latest on the fire that hit the 700 block of East Chestnut Street last night.
If you want to help, there are a few ways to do it.
The Red Cross says that anyone who wants to donate new or gently used household goods can bring them to First Church of Christ, Scientist, 15 N. Broad St., York the following dates and times:
Today from 6 to 9 p.m.
Friday July 10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday July 11 between 9 a.m. and noon.
Read on to see items needed and other places to help ...
If you want to help, there are a few ways to do it.
The Red Cross says that anyone who wants to donate new or gently used household goods can bring them to First Church of Christ, Scientist, 15 N. Broad St., York the following dates and times:
Today from 6 to 9 p.m.
Friday July 10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday July 11 between 9 a.m. and noon.
Read on to see items needed and other places to help ...
Continue reading Help fire victims.
Don't forget, tonight's free movie night at Kiwanis Lake.
Tonight's selection - Paul Blart: Mall Cop.
Click here for more.
Tonight's selection - Paul Blart: Mall Cop.
Click here for more.
As I was deciding what to eat for breakfast today, just after 8 a.m., I heard a large bang from outside. Initially, I thought it was the recycling being picked up. But the bang wasn't followed by the typical clatter of aluminum cans and bottles.
So I looked out the window and discovered that a car had plowed into the tree and "loading zone" sign just in front of our building. My neighbor was already outside on the phone.
So I looked out the window and discovered that a car had plowed into the tree and "loading zone" sign just in front of our building. My neighbor was already outside on the phone.
Continue reading Starting the day with a crash.
I am covering the cops shift today, and the daily check of the city police log told me that four people had GPS devices stolen from their cars Wednesday. Three were at the King Street garage. One had two DVD players stolen as well.
If I've learned anything after living in the city for three years, it's that you can't leave anything in your car. But you especially can't leave expensive electronic devices.
Not that emptying your car of anything valuable will assure that a would-be thief or vandal won't go after it anyway. (See this entry or this entry.)
If I've learned anything after living in the city for three years, it's that you can't leave anything in your car. But you especially can't leave expensive electronic devices.
Not that emptying your car of anything valuable will assure that a would-be thief or vandal won't go after it anyway. (See this entry or this entry.)
Continue reading Leave nothing for the thieves.
Six "prominent Pennsylvanians" will be strolling about downtown tomorrow, according to a news release.
Meet the Pennsylvania Past Players as they wander (at specific times and places) through the city.
Their schedule is:
Meet the Pennsylvania Past Players as they wander (at specific times and places) through the city.
Their schedule is:
- 1:00 p.m. -1:30 p.m. York Historical Society Museum:
- 1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Central Market
- 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Agricultural and Industrial Museum
- 3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Downtown Visitors Center
- 3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Yorktowne Hotel
- 4:20 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Martin Library
From a city news release:
"Mayor John S. Brenner and the York City Department of Fire/Rescue Services encourage the public not to use fireworks during this Independence Day holiday and instead, to attend public fireworks displays at the York Fairgrounds. Fireworks lead to thousands of injuries requiring emergency room treatment, according to the National Fire Protection Association. These dazzling, but dangerous devices can burn up to 1200 degrees Fahrenheit and can cause burns, lacerations, amputations and blindness. Stay safe by always leaving fireworks to professionals.
The National Fire Protection Association has issued the following safety tips:
Click here for more from the National Fire Protection Association or here for information from the National Council on Fireworks Safety.
"Mayor John S. Brenner and the York City Department of Fire/Rescue Services encourage the public not to use fireworks during this Independence Day holiday and instead, to attend public fireworks displays at the York Fairgrounds. Fireworks lead to thousands of injuries requiring emergency room treatment, according to the National Fire Protection Association. These dazzling, but dangerous devices can burn up to 1200 degrees Fahrenheit and can cause burns, lacerations, amputations and blindness. Stay safe by always leaving fireworks to professionals.
The National Fire Protection Association has issued the following safety tips:
- Stay back at least 500 feet from professional fireworks displays
- Treat all fireworks, whether legal or illegal for consumers, as suitable only for use by trained professionals
- If you find fireworks, do not touch them but instead direct authorities to them
- Leave any area where amateurs are using fireworks.
Click here for more from the National Fire Protection Association or here for information from the National Council on Fireworks Safety.
