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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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Author Archives: Emily Opilo
Beware of foul balls and bad pick up lines at Sovereign Bank Stadium
My friend Kourtney gets hit on constantly. It doesn’t matter where we go. Bars, restaurants, the gym – men zero in on the girl. And who can blame them? She’s blonde, petite and easy on the eyes. Anyone that hangs … Continue reading
Posted in Emily Opilo, family event, Sports, York Revolution
Tagged baseball, pick up line, sovereign bank stadium, stephen penney
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City trash collection delayed for Memorial Day
Trash collections will be rescheduled next week in York due to Memorial Day. For the holiday week only, Monday customers will be collected Tuesday, Tuesday customers on Wednesday, etc. Trash collection will continue through Saturday for Friday customers. Customers with … Continue reading
On the record with Frank Dittenhafer — 5.17.12
“It may be time to replace the trees — they’re Bradford Pears — and put in a better tree with a more transparent canopy and different space. It still provides us with a very nice, valuable treescape, but works a … Continue reading
Posted in business, downtown, Emily Opilo, On the record, West Market Street
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Vending machine owners mobilizing against York’s vending machine ban
Expect some excitement at tonight’s York City Council meeting… at least according to one city business owner. Ray Shaffer, owner of American Music Machine Vending Associates in York, gave me a call yesterday to let me know that he and … Continue reading
Posted in business, City Council, Emily Opilo, food
Tagged ban, coke, ordinance, pepsi, vending machine, zoning
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Several streets to be closed in York on Saturday and Sunday
Several street closures have been scheduled in York for this weekend. On Saturday, the York Revolution will be hosting a bike night at Sovereign Bank Stadium. Special parking will be available for motorcycles attending the game. Arch Street will be … Continue reading
York named a Tree City USA community
You know what never gets any recognition in York? The trees. Until now. The Arbor Day Foundation has named York a Tree City USA community for its “commitment to urban forestry,” according to a news release from the city. According … Continue reading
Posted in Emily Opilo, Holidays, parks
Tagged arbor day foundation, forestry, tree, tree city USA
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Zumbathon First Friday, Bike in York Week and other healthy events in York
Remember last year when you were driving through downtown York and happened upon a couple hundred people dancing on Beaver Street? And even though you had just written a story about Zumbathon First Friday, it was still incredibly jarring to … Continue reading
Posted in downtown, Emily Opilo, family event, health, Mayor Kim Bracey, youth
Tagged 5K, Bike in York Week, first friday, fitness, let's move, YMCA, zumba
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York named ‘playful city,’ eligible for grant funding
For the fifth year in a row, York has been honored for its dedication to creating a child-friendly environment. The city is among 213 communities picked for the 2012 Playful City USA award. The designation came from KaBOOM!, a national … Continue reading
Posted in Emily Opilo, parks, Safety, youth
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Former councilwoman and rival challenges ARD recommendation for former Councilwoman Toni Smith
Former York City Councilwoman Vickie Washington has asked that a judge rule on whether a pretrial diversionary program is appropriate for former York City Councilwoman Toni Smith. Smith was charged in October with donating cash in excess of $950 for … Continue reading
Posted in City Council, Crime, Election, Emily Opilo
Tagged ARD, charge, criminal, Tom Kearney, toni smith, Vickie Washington
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