Category Archives: downtown shopping

York’s First Friday schedule kicks off tonight

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Tim Stonesifer

It’s the end of the week, and York’s First Friday event is back for a new year. Downtown Inc., which leads the monthly event series, recently announced a year’s worth of themes aimed at again bringing people downtown for fun.

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Men’s Night Out in York City

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Rebecca LeFever

Erin McCracken wrote about an upcoming shopping event catered to the men of York City. Here’s what she wrote on the FlipSide blog. Men might feel more terrified than merry this time of year if they have no clue what … Continue reading →

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Drink up, help YWCA’s York Halloween Parade & Pumpkin Fun Run

Posted on September 29, 2012 by william hanlon

Several downtown businesses are selling cups filled with perks to help raise money for YWCA’s York Halloween Parade & Pumpkin Fun Run.

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Finding my niche in York through foodie contest

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Rebecca LeFever

It’s been tough for me to find a sense of community since moving to York two years ago. When my boyfriend and I signed what will be my third-year lease on our apartment, I kind of felt like things were … Continue reading →

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Downtown York merchants feature giveaways

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Rebecca LeFever

I forgot earlier this week that I had entered a drawing on Facebook for a necklace from The Watchmaker’s Daughter in York. I was busy at work when I got a text from a friend after they saw my name … 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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New Hub Store named Merchant of the Month

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Emily Opilo

The New Hub Store has been named York’s downtown Merchant of the Month for August. The store, which sells upscale mens clothing including suits, shirts, athletic wear and accessories, is at 51 S. George St. The New Hub Store is … Continue reading →

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Green event to close North Beaver Street Saturday

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Emily Opilo

Beaver Street will be closed from Market Street to Philadelphia Street in York Saturday.    Central Market vendors and shop owners on North Beaver Street will host “Go Green in the City” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in an … Continue reading →

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Searching for an authentic fastnacht

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Rebecca LeFever

Normal 0 I spent my first Fastnacht Day as a York resident traveling from Central Market to grocery stores in search of the authentic pastry. I grew up in Lancaster County, and even though I like to participate in Pa. … Continue reading →

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Treasures to be auctioned at Martin Library

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Rebecca LeFever

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 →

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