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Life in the city has its ups and downs, its quirks and characters. Get a behind the scenes look as members of the York Daily Record/Sunday News staff share their experiences in York County's urban center.
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Monthly Archives: December 2009
Budget talk on ammunition, TV
Couple of budget notes I didn’t get in my story this week: Ammunition: While talking with the police department during the hearing Monday, council President Joe Musso asked why the amount for weapons and ammunition had doubled or tripled. (About … Continue reading
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MLK award nominations sought
The Crispus Attucks Association is seeking nominations for the “Now is the Time” awards as part of the annual Martin Luther King Day of Service. The awards celebrate King’s legacy and will be given at a breakfast ceremony Jan. 18. … Continue reading
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Christmas Magic discount next week
Don’t forget – next week is city resident discount week for Christmas Magic at Rocky Ridge Park. Details here.
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Another city’s parking possibility
During city council’s final budget hearing Monday, Michael O’Rourke, city business administrator, said he heard a news report that Harrisburg is considering parking enforcement technology that will notify a parking enforcement officer when a car is parked at a meter … Continue reading
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Smoke detectors, fire safety
During the last city council meeting (sorry, I forgot about this for a few days), John Senft, chief of fire/rescue services, said the department still has smoke detectors available for free for city residents. The department installs them for you. … Continue reading
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Watch Olde Towne East documentary online
A few weeks ago, the Olde Towne East neighborhood held a screening for the documentary about the revitalization of the community. I missed it because there was a city council meeting the same night. But the YWCA has now posted … Continue reading
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Northeast group needs help for holiday event
The Northeast Neighborhood Congregational Alliance needs volunteers for its annual Christmas distribution. The event will take place Dec. 21 and 22. Volunteers are needed all day but particularly for set up in the morning, said Ginny Melody, director of the … Continue reading
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Street closures for Light Up Night
Parts of Market and George streets in York will be closed Friday evening during Light Up Night festivities. From 4:30 to 8 p.m., Market Street will be closed from Beaver Street to Duke Street, and George Street will be closed … Continue reading
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Winter Wonderland on Saturday
It’s a Winter Wonderland on Beaver Street in downtown York Saturday. Activities run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to the flier. Here’s a look at some of the happenings: Kids can have their photo taken … Continue reading
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