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Category Archives: neighbors
Olde York Street Fair sparks trash controversy
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
Posted in apartment living, City Council, Continental Square, downtown, East Market Street, family event, Hannah Sawyer, Martin Library, neighbors, Parades, trash, Uncategorized
Tagged City cleanup, city council, downtown York, East Market Street, Martin library, olde york street fair, St. Patrick's Day Parade, trash
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York County Crime Stoppers celebrates record year
Seen something sketchy going on in your neighborhood? There’s a number for that. 755-TIPS. And a Facebook page. And a text line (Text ‘tip’ with Keyword “yorktips” to CRIMES or 274637.) It’s called York County Crime Stoppers.
Posted in Crime, Lauren Boyer, neighbors
Tagged arrests, crime, crime stoppers, police, york city, york county crimestoppers
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Black History Month program coming to Crispus Attucks
Crispus Attucks is sponsoring a lecture series in honor of Black History Month. And area residents still have a chance to catch the final lecture in the month-long series.
Posted in family event, neighbors, Tim Stonesifer
Tagged Black History Month, City of York, Crispus Attucks, Tim Stonesifer
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After York ‘Strong Towns’ talk, picking a fight over a postcard
About halfway through Charles Marohn’s Strong Towns presentation in York — after an hour of talk about city development and funding of capital projects and long-term debt — I knew something wasn’t right. No doubt I brought a bit of … Continue reading
Posted in City Council, city hall, downtown, neighbors, Tim Stonesifer
Tagged antique postcards, antiques, Charles Marohn, Curbside Chat, postcards, Strong Towns, urban planning, York, york city
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Reports say seasonal giving has dropped in the past 5 years, but many in York still plan to donate
Charitable giving was up in 2011 over 2010 numbers, but analysts at Giving USA say that levels are still well below 2007 numbers. Dec. 2007 is acknowledged by most officials as the start of the most recent recession, although some say the … Continue reading
Posted in Hannah Sawyer, neighbors, Uncategorized
Tagged charities, donations, Giving USA, Holiday Hope, recession, seasonal giving, YWCA
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A better Thanksgiving in York, one meal at a time
This might not be as grand as some of the holiday food giveaways you’ll see, said Ryan Davis. Behind him on the sidewalk, four frozen turkeys sat balanced on a square card table. Bags of trimmings with curly red bows … Continue reading
Posted in family event, food, neighbors
Tagged Catholic Harvest Food Pantry, Thanksgiving, Tim Stonesifer, York, york city
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A York soldier’s welcome home
It was tough to take your eyes off of that soldier and his family. Standing in the middle of BWI airport — hugging by baggage carousel 14 — the scene looked like something out of a movie. A much-deserved happy … Continue reading
Posted in family event, housing, neighbors
Tagged Claudia Collazo, Michael Collazo, Tim Stonesifer, Veterans Day, York, york city
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It’s not you, York city, it’s me
It’s not you, York city, it’s me. It’s what I’ve been going through. I’m the one who was out in those little towns in southern York County early this week, during Hurricane Sandy. I’m the one who later criss-crossed the … Continue reading
Posted in downtown, health, neighbors, parks, Safety
Tagged #Yorkstorm, Glen Rock, Hurricane Sandy, Jason Plotkin, Seven Valleys, Tim Stonesifer, York, york city
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York city offers yard-waste composting in the wake of Sandy
Some rain rolled through the area. Perhaps you heard about it. Perhaps, in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, you have limbs or other yard waste you’re trying to get rid of. In that case, the city provides.
Posted in health, neighbors, Safety, trash
Tagged compost, Tim Stonesifer, trash collection, York, york city
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Growing neighborhood groups in York city
Look real close. Something’s taken root in York city. Maybe I’m late to the party — and I’m sure no seasoned gardener. Actually, I’ve invited my mother out the past few years to help me try to tend my tomatoes … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, health, neighbors, youth
Tagged #iloveyorkcity, Northwest Neighborhood Association, Shari Krepps, Tim Steonsifer, York, york city
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