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Tag Archives: Rebecca LeFever
Summer movie series announced for Kiwanis Lake
Pack up some snacks and lawn chairs and head on over to Kiwanis Lake on Wednesday nights this summer for free, family-friendly films. The summer movie series will be held at Kiwanis Lake, North Newberry Street and Parkway Blvd., on … Continue reading
Posted in family event, Rebecca LeFever
Tagged free, kiwanis lake, movies, parks and recreation, Rebecca LeFever, summer films, York
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Summer park and playground day camps details released
Looking for fun activities to keep the kids busy during long summer days? York’s Recreation and Parks Department has announced registration details for its Summer Parks and Playground Day Camps. The program is available for children ages 6 through 13 … Continue reading
Posted in parks, Rebecca LeFever
Tagged day camp, fun, kids, parks, parks and recreation, play, Rebecca LeFever, summer camps, York PA
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New Grounds offers free coffee to emergency responders
Working in the city has its perks. While many businesses offer lunch discounts to city employees, one local business took an extra step to show thanks to emergency responders. New Grounds Roasting Company recently announced they’ll be giving free coffee … Continue reading
New refuse contract sets back time, but not day of trash pickups
You might have noticed your trash wasn’t picked up at its usual time since a new refuse contract was signed between the city and York Waste Disposal, according to a news release. Officials said the contract was signed May 1 … Continue reading
Posted in housing, Rebecca LeFever, trash
Tagged garbage, litter, Rebecca LeFever, recycling, trash, york city
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Take the 50 miles in 5 days challenge with Bike in York Week
If warmer weather has you itching to get outside and get in some exercise, then Eat, Play, Breathe York is offering the program for it. And there are loads of benefits being offered to those who participate. The healthy-living based … Continue reading
Posted in downtown, health, Rebecca LeFever
Tagged adventure cycling and fitness, bike, Bike in York Week, breathe york, cycle, eat, exercise, fitness, gung ho bikes, health, play, Rebecca LeFever
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Beyond the tax rate, questions remain for York’s budget season
York City Council is set to meet tonight for the first of several hearings in advance of any approval of the 2013 budget. And while Mayor Kim Bracey’s budget proposes no tax increase for city residents, still, plenty of questions … Continue reading
Posted in City Council, city hall, Mayor Kim Bracey, Tim Stonesifer
Tagged Kim Bracey, Rebecca LeFever, Tim Stonesifer, York, york city, york city council
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How much complaining is too much?
I recommend my apartment to any new journalist that comes in the doors at YDR. The rent is low, the maintenance staff is prompt and I’m fond of the days when the building, owned by Susquehanna Real Estate, used to … Continue reading
Posted in apartment living, Rebecca LeFever
Tagged grease, home owner, neighbor problems, organized, Rebecca LeFever, renting, tidy, york city
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Readers respond to city canceling New Year’s Eve event
After posting a story on YDR’s Facebook Friday night about the city canceling its New Year’s Eve celebration — the comments flooded in. Here’s what some people were saying on the feed: I would like to see a break down … Continue reading
Posted in Continental Square, downtown, Rebecca LeFever
Tagged cancel, drop the ball, event, First Night, New Year's Eve, Rebecca LeFever, White Rose, york city
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York City firefighters wear pink for breast cancer awareness
York City Fire/Rescue Services Firefighters (left-to-right) Rolando Suarez, Kevin Holtzapple and Bill Sleeger examine a ladder on one of their trucks at the Vigilant station at 273 W. Market St. They wore the T-shirts designed by Suarez for the … Continue reading
Missing: Recycle bin from Queen Street
I don’t consider myself a real “green” person. But I do like to recycle. It’s a nearly effortless way to do something positive. I save my stack of old newspapers and put them out every couple of weeks with the … Continue reading
Posted in Rebecca LeFever, trash
Tagged Rebecca LeFever, recycle bin, recycling, stolen, trash, york city
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