Category Archives: cultural district

York’s visiting violin man schedules an encore

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Tim Stonesifer

The violin man is coming to town — again. Hans Wolff was in York last month, here to visit his daughter but also – at least on the brief lunch break he allowed himself – to play the violin outside … Continue reading →

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Art scene developers coming to town

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Tim Stonesifer

Some say the art scene in York is developing. Among those advocates is city economic and development director (and 95th state House candidate) Kevin Schreiber, who on a recent trip around downtown showed me several spots he thought would make … Continue reading →

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Todd Platts weighs in on York city parade

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Tim Stonesifer

In the years I’ve covered York and Adams counties, I can honestly say few public officials have been more accessible than Todd Platts. Politics aside, I could always count on the now-former Congressman to answer questions on whatever story I … Continue reading →

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Art store unveils a montage of York business and history

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Tim Stonesifer

I see White Rose, and Central Market, and the Strand and William Penn in period clothing. I see the Art and Framing Warehouse, on West Philadelphia Street, too. And inside I see Gayle Shadrach, the co-owner, who’s keeping a picture … Continue reading →

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In case you missed it…

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Emily Opilo

My colleague Erin McCracken checked out the Hidden Art of York walking tour offered by Downtown Inc earlier this month with photographer Chris Dunn. You can read Erin’s story about the hidden treasures that she found along the way at … Continue reading →

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True Life: I’m a Townie

Posted on April 19, 2012 by E.C. Pollick

My college experience took me away for four years but since graduating in August, I’ve been back in my hometown of York. When I first returned, I  constantly complained that my friends were either still away at school or had … Continue reading →

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Jazz in the City to return on Friday

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Emily Opilo

York’s Jazz in the City concert program will be back for another installment Friday at the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center. The once a month program is held in conjunction with First Friday each month from 5 to 7 p.m. in … Continue reading →

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Bracey to host mini jazz festival Friday

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Emily Opilo

York Mayor Kim Bracey will hold a mini jazz festival Friday to honor National Jazz Month in conjunction with he city’s First Friday activities.      Bracey will present a proclamation to local drummer and instructor Jeff Stabley to honor the … Continue reading →

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Bracey serves up drinks for Restaurant Week

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Emily Opilo

True to her word, York Mayor Kim Bracey was behind the bar at White Rose Bar & Grill Thursday night serving up drinks to promote York’s ongoing Restaurant Week.    The sizable weekday crowd at the eatery was heavy on … Continue reading →

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Check out the last historic walking tour of 2010

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Emily Opilo

It’s walking tour time again. The latest offering from Downtown Inc’s historic walking tour series, scheduled for Thursday at 6 p.m., will highlight some of York’s hidden artistic features. The tour, led by JJ Sheffer and Kevin Schreiber, will take … Continue reading →

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