Category Archives: family event

Play Streets to combat childhood obesity in downtown York

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Sarah Chain

York City, Capital Blue Cross and Eat Play Breathe York will bring Play Streets to Lincoln Charter School May 18, 2013, to encourage play and reduce childhood obesity.

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Olde York Street Fair sparks trash controversy

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Hannah Sawyer

The Olde York Street Fair is a Mother’s Day tradition — drawing visitors and their dollars to downtown York. But some residents said this year’s fair brought more than money, it also brought unwanted trash and traffic. Melissa Rosario, who … Continue reading →

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York City gets serious about play

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Hannah Sawyer

It’s not the first time that scuffed shoes, grass-stained pants and jungle-gym callouses have earned York national recognition. For the sixth year in a row, the city netted honors for being serious about play. KaBOOM!, a national nonprofit that promotes … Continue reading →

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Hunger Walk-A-Thon takes to Rail Trail Sunday

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Hannah Sawyer

Nine out of 10 York City schoolchildren come from families poor enough to receive free or reduced-price lunches. One out of every eight families in York County lacked enough money to buy needed food at least once in 2012. Hunger, … Continue reading →

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Who turned out the lights?

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Tim Stonesifer

If the lights go out in York later this week, don’t be left in the dark. There’s a reason for the blackout.

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Brownies come to York City Hall

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Tim Stonesifer

York’s mayor and city hall will play host to a sweet group of little locals tonight, in town for a meeting as part of Women’s History Month.

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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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A 7-year-old cleans up York city

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Tim Stonesifer

Mateo Maldonado has been busy cleaning up the city. And the results are quite impressive.

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Hunting for eggs, and fishing for fun in York

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Tim Stonesifer

March in a York park looks as if it will be flecked with fun and free events. A pair of city press releases tell of two upcoming outdoor events, set to fall just in time for spring.

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York mayor, organizer to meet over disputed basketball fees

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Tim Stonesifer

If you’re like me, you’ve been wondering how the debate over this nonprofit basketball tournament in York will turn out. The city has said Wayne Scott must come up with about $13,000 in past due and current fees, if he … Continue reading →

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