Category Archives: Holidays

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 Countians plan to aid victims of Hurricane Sandy during holidays

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Hannah Sawyer

When I pitched a story idea about holiday giving to my editor, I was thinking to myself, “Do we really need another story about nonprofits in the paper?” I wasn’t sure he would go for it. The holidays always inspire … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve party in York this year?

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Tim Stonesifer

  UPDATE: New Year’s in Continental Square is back on… and more.   York’s mayor has scheduled a “special announcement” about New Year’s for Thursday morning at city hall. The city has provided no other details. Right now, no one’s … Continue reading →

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How the York bars saved New Year’s Eve

Posted on December 2, 2012 by william hanlon

Three York bars are planning ‘First Pint’ in place of the New Year’s Eve ‘First Night.’

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Back to the good ol’ days of milk and meat inspectors…

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Emily Opilo

As anyone who reads his blog would know, York Daily Record Editor Jim McClure is a bit of a history enthusiast. OK, that’s an understatement. Jim loves history more than anyone I know, and frequently, his affection for all things … Continue reading →

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Trash collections to be delayed for July 4 holiday

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Emily Opilo

Due to the July 4 holiday, all curbside trash collections on Thursday and Friday will be delayed one day. During the holiday week, Thursday customers will be collected on Friday, and Friday customers will be collected on Saturday. Anyone with … Continue reading →

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City trash collection delayed for Memorial Day

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Emily Opilo

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 →

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York named a Tree City USA community

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Emily Opilo

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 →

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Light Up Night in York scheduled for Dec. 2

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Emily Opilo

York’s Light Up Night celebration will be held Dec. 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. The event, which surrounds the city’s holiday tree lighting, will be held in conjunction with the city’s First Friday celebration. Entertainment will include performances from … Continue reading →

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York’s trick-or-treat night to be held Monday, other Halloween festivities Sunday

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Emily Opilo

York’s trick-or-treat night has been scheduled for Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. The annual York Halloween Parade will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. Market Street will be closed from the York Expo Center to Lehman Street. Prior to … Continue reading →

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