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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: February 2010
JA Finance Park volunteers needed
Junior Achievement is looking for volunteers to be financial advisors for a day at JA Finance Park. The education program for high school students introduces them to personal financial planning and career exploration. The students assume various The program runs … Continue reading
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Yet another snow emergency
York Mayor Kim Bracey has declared a snow emergency effective at 5 p.m. today. Starting at that time, vehicles can park in the King Street and Philadelphia Street garages for free. Snow emergency parking is not permitted at the Market … Continue reading
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Clean Sweep canceled
Last week, a scheduled Clean Sweep was canceled because of snow, and it was rescheduled for this Wednesday (Feb. 10). And now that another snowstorm is on its way, that one’s canceled, too. The city release says it will be … Continue reading
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Snow photos?
I looked through the online photo gallery this morning and spotted a few snow pictures sent in from the city — namely Wayne Avenue and Lincoln Park. Did you take photos from the storm? You can share them here. Or … Continue reading
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Downtown snow removal tonight; parking restricted
Beginning at 6 p.m. today, traffic and parking will be restricted on downtown streets in York for snow removal. Streets affected are: Market Street, from Pershing Avenue to Queen Street George Street, between Philadelphia Street and King Street All cars … Continue reading
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Winter trash collection tips
City residents are asked to be patient when it comes to trash collection in the winter, according to a news release. Wind, rain, snow and ice present additional challenges for collection crews and often result in injuries, such as sprains … Continue reading
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Shovel your snow – but not into the street
Friday afternoon update: Residents should not shovel snow onto the curb cuts, which forces individuals in wheelchairs out into the street. City property owners are reminded that snow and ice must be removed from their sidewalks within 12 hours after … Continue reading
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Snow emergency, effective 5 p.m. tonight
York Mayor Kim Bracey has declared a snow emergency, effective at 5 p.m. today. Starting at that time, vehicles can park in the King Street and Philadelphia Street garages for free, and parking there will be allowed for the duration … Continue reading
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Leadership training for city residents
Leadership training will be offered for city residents by Resources for Urban Neighborhoods and the Olde Towne East Neighborhood Association. A series of training sessions, based on a program developed by Neighborworks America, will cover topics such as meeting facilitation, … Continue reading
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Learning more about the Codo discovery
Yesterday, as I worked on this story about a time capsule of sorts found behind bricks at the Codo 28 project, my editor asked why that building at 28 N. George St. is known as the Altland-Smyser building. I didn’t … Continue reading
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