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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 2011
Street sweeping to start again in March
I’ve got to get back into the habit of checking which side of the street to park on for sweeping. Mayor Kim Bracey announced Friday that weather permitting, street sweeping will resume in the city Tuesday, March 15. The first … Continue reading
Posted in apartment living, downtown, parking, Rebecca LeFever
Tagged city living, mayor kim bracey, street sweeping, York
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City yard waste collection resumes in March
Curbside collections of yard waste will resume on March 7 in York. Weather permitting, city residents can place yard waste at their designated collection point on their scheduled recycling day. Yard waste must meet the following specifications: … Continue reading
Posted in Emily Opilo, trash
Tagged branches, bundle, collection, grass, leaves, trash, waste, yard
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Hip-hop workshop to be held in York Saturday
A Black History Month workshop and luncheon on the history and influence of hip-hop will be held Saturday at William Penn High School from 12 to 3 p.m. The event, sponsored by the York YWCA and Parent Advocates for … Continue reading
Posted in Emily Opilo
Tagged culture, film, hip-hop, history, influence, luncheon, music, workshop
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Book swap to open in York
People interesting in buying or trading books are invited to attend the grand opening of the Book Redux on Sunday March 6 from 12 to 5 p.m. The shop, located behind 429 W. Market St. in York, will be … Continue reading
Treasures to be auctioned at Martin Library
Collectors of celebrity memorabilia could find the treasure they’ve been searching for at Martin Library’s celebrity auction. Items range from a signed photo of country singer Tim McGraw to an autographed copy of Joe Gibb’s “Game Plan For Life.” From … Continue reading
Posted in auction, downtown shopping, East Market Street, Rebecca LeFever
Tagged auction, collectibles, Martin library, york city
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From the Franklin Files…
York resident and frequent council commenter Franklin Williams continued his public plea for logic Tuesday night taking a jab at the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Williams noted that York’s Helen Thackston Charter School closes one lane of East Philadelphia … Continue reading
Posted in City Council, city schools, Emily Opilo, Franklin Files, Safety
Tagged charter school, franklin files, helen thackston, philadelphia street, traffic, williams
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On the record with Toni Smith — 2.17.11
“We couldn’t please everybody, and Jesus Christ couldn’t either. So I don’t feel too bad.” – York City Councilwoman Toni Smith, on the subject of the city’s proposed zoning ordinance. After several years of drafting and more than a month … Continue reading
Posted in boards, City Council, Emily Opilo, On the record
Tagged councilwoman, Jesus, on the record, quoted, toni smith, york city council, zoning
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Huh?
York City Police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle key early Thursday morning. The catch? The thief left the vehicle. James Rice of the 300 block of Liberty Court told police he left his van running with … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Emily Opilo
Tagged key, stolen, stupid criminal, theft, van, vehicle
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Councilwoman Ray takes a stand for Lady Liberty
Through rain, sleet, snow, hail – I’m beginning to think those Statue of Liberty guys standing on the streets of York trying to sell tax preparation services work harder than the U.S. Postal Service. I was on my way … Continue reading
Posted in business, City Council, Emily Opilo, taxes
Tagged advertising, costume, liberty tax service, sign, statue of liberty, tax
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