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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: May 2011
Summer movie series to begin Wednesday in York
York’s annual summer movie series will get underway this week with a showing of “Mega Mind” at Kiwanis Lake Wednesday. Movies will be shown at the park every Wednesday evening beginning at 8:30 p.m. for the duration of the … Continue reading
From the Franklin Files — 5.23.11
We haven’t heard much from city resident and commentator Franklin Williams lately, but he made his return to York City Council last week as only Williams could – previewing his remarks during a committee meeting prior to regular session and … Continue reading
Bearcat basketball team honored by York City Council
The William Penn Senior High School mens basketball team was recognized Wednesday by York City Council for winning the PIAA District 3 Class AAAA championship. The Bearcats closed the 2010-2011 season with a 27-3 record — the third-best season … Continue reading
Posted in City Council, city schools, Emily Opilo, Sports
Tagged basketball, bearcat, champion, PIAA, william penn senior high school, york high
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Meeting scheduled to discuss location for York Post Office
York City Council will hold a public meeting June 7 to gather input on the relocation of the existing York Post Office. Post office officials will attend the meeting — which will be held at 6 p.m. in council … Continue reading
Posted in City Council, downtown, Emily Opilo
Tagged city council, george street, hearing, meeting, old, post office, sell, York
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On the record with Steven Buffington — 5.8.11
“If you’re a citizen who has a fire at the moment a train goes through there, that would be a big concern.” – Fire Chief Steven Buffington, on a plan to relocate a new city fire station from the previously … Continue reading
Posted in Emily Opilo, On the record, Safety
Tagged closing, fire station, goodwill, location, lot 11, plan, railroad, rex/laurel, train, York
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York’s Mayor Bracey pushes Let’s Move campaign
York Mayor Kim Bracey will make several appearances during the month of May to support First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move campaign. The initiative encourages children and adults to participate in physical activity and work toward a healthy lifestyle. … Continue reading
Posted in Emily Opilo, health, Mayor Kim Bracey
Tagged education, fitness, healthy, kids, let's move, lifestyle, physical acivity, school
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Traffic delays expected in York Sunday
Several events scheduled in York this weekend are expected to cause traffic delays. A kickoff event for Bike In York Week will be held at the York Expo Center beginning at noon. A bicycle parade from that site to Sovereign … Continue reading
Posted in downtown, Emily Opilo, Parades, street closing, West Market Street
Tagged bicycle, closed, delay, lane, market street, parade, philadelphia street, traffic
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York City Council candidate forum to be held tonight
A forum for York City Council candidates will be held tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the York City Ice Arena, 941 Vander Avenue. Residents are invited to hear from the five candidates running for three open council seats. … Continue reading
Posted in City Council, Emily Opilo
Tagged candidate, debate, forum, ice arena, york city council
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