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Category Archives: Mayor Kim Bracey
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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Start your Friday with a recap of York’s State of the City
Good morning, Yorkers. It’s Friday and you know what that means. That’s right, your friendly city beat reporter will be spending the evening babysitting the newsroom police scanner while the rest of you hit the bars. Yes, I’m on the … Continue reading
Posted in Budget, business, city hall, city schools, Crime, Emily Opilo, Erin McCracken, Mayor Kim Bracey, parking, Uncategorized
Tagged central market, speech, State of the city
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Live, Jeff Koons, flash mobs … Your wall-to-wall State of the City coverage starts here
It’s your favorite night of the year and mine, folks. That’s right, it’s time for York’s annual State of the City Address. In case you’re not an avid State of the City fan like myself, this is the one night … Continue reading
Posted in downtown, Emily Opilo, Erin McCracken, Mayor Kim Bracey
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State of the City address slated for April 12
The annual State of the City address is almost upon us. York Mayor Kim Bracey will speak to the masses on April 12 at 6 p.m. The event, which will be held at York’s Central Market this year, is the … Continue reading
Posted in Emily Opilo, Mayor Kim Bracey
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Light Up Night in York scheduled for Dec. 2
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
Posted in downtown, Emily Opilo, family event, Holidays, Mayor Kim Bracey, nightlife
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From the Franklin Files… He’s back!
The once frequent city council commenter Franklin Williams came out of hiding last night to make an appearance at the board’s special session held to discuss an upcoming multimillion dollar bond issue. And, as usual, he didn’t disappoint. Williams began … Continue reading
Posted in Budget, City Council, city hall, Emily Opilo, Franklin Files, Mayor Kim Bracey
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Mayor to celebrate York Revolution win
A celebration for the York Revolution’s Atlantic League Championship will be held at noon Monday at York’s city hall. Mayor Kim Bracey will issue a proclamation to celebrate the team’s back to back championships. York Revolution President and General Manager … Continue reading
Posted in Emily Opilo, Mayor Kim Bracey, Sports, York Revolution
Tagged baseball, championship, proclamation, proclimation, victory, win, york revolution
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Budget hearings to begin next week in York
It’s that time of year again. No, not the holidays. It’s York’s budget season. City officials will discuss the proposed 2012 budget at length over the next three months, and you’re invited to join! Public hearings will be held from … Continue reading
Posted in Budget, City Council, Emily Opilo, Mayor Kim Bracey
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York, Lancaster mayors to settle baseball bet
A friendly bet between York Mayor Kim Bracey and Lancaster Mayor Rick Gray will be settled Friday when Gray visits York for Bike Night. The mayors of the rival cities placed a bet on the winner of the recent post … Continue reading
York mayor to discuss logistics of weekend events
York Mayor Kim Bracey and other city officials will hold a news conference Thursday to discuss the logistics of several events that will be held in York Friday. Festivities scheduled for Friday evening include Bike Night, a championship game at … Continue reading
