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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: September 2010
Community Day to be held Saturday in York
Residents of York and York County are invited to a community day Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. hosted by the Kaleidoscope Coalition. Events, which will be held at Penn Park at 100 W. College Ave., will include a … Continue reading
Posted in block party, Emily Opilo, family event, health
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Governor, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visit York wastewater plant
Attorney Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Governor Ed Rendell visited York’s Wasterwater Treatment Plant Thursday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to dedicate new technology installed at the plant. Kennedy serves on the board for Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies, a private … Continue reading
Posted in business, Emily Opilo, trash
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Walking tour Friday will highlight architecture
It’s walking tour time again. The latest offering from Downtown Inc’s historic walking tour series, scheduled for Friday, will highlight 18th, 19th and 20th century residential, commercial, religious and public architecture in downtown York. The tour, led by Barbara Raid, … Continue reading
Posted in cultural district, downtown, Emily Opilo
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Delays on Philadelphia Street expected for two weeks
Drivers can expect delays on Philadelphia Street between George and Beaver streets beginning Wednesday. One lane of traffic will be closed as crews move a crosswalk to accommodate changes to the Philadelphia Street garage. The project is expected to … Continue reading
Posted in downtown, Emily Opilo, street closing
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Walk to kick off Mental Illness Awareness week
The York chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness will hold a walk to kick off Mental Illness Awareness week Oct. 2 at Memorial Park in York. The walk is free and open to all, and is designed to … Continue reading
Posted in health, Jeff Frantz
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I think I’ll go as a reporter…
Has that nip in the air got you in the mood for fall? I’ll bet this kid I found in the YDR Halloween archives is ready. York’s trick-or-treat night has been scheduled for Saturday Oct. 30 from 6 to 8 … Continue reading
Posted in Emily Opilo, family event, Safety
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Cat-Adopt-a-Thon, gospel event, health fair to be held Saturday
A Cat-Adopt-a-Thon will be held on Saturday, September 11th from 10:00am to 2:00pm on the grounds of U-Stor-It, 1331 N. Sherman St., York, to benefit Heavenly Paws Animal Shelter. Donations of food and litter are being sought, as well as … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Emily Opilo
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Bring on Play playground build to begin Friday
York’s Bring on Play committee will hold a community playground build Friday and Saturday at York’s Allen Park. Two new playgrounds, one for ages two to five and another for ages five to twelve, will replace outdated equipment at … Continue reading
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Philadelphia Street garage to close this weekend
The Philadelphia Street garage will be closed for several days while maintenance is done on the facility. Work will begin Friday at midnight and continue through Tuesday at 7 a.m.
Posted in cultural district, downtown, Emily Opilo, parking
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Civil War walking tour to be held Saturday
Lace up the sneakers. It’s walking tour time again. Come learn about York’s role in the Gettysburg Campaign during the next installment of Downtown Inc’s historic walking tour series Saturday In June 1863, more than 5,500 Confederate soldiers from Robert … Continue reading
Posted in downtown, Emily Opilo
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