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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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New refuse contract sets back time, but not day of trash pickups

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Rebecca LeFever

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 →

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Bracey to give State of the City address tonight

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Hannah Sawyer

You’re cordially invited to Mayor Kim Bracey’s State of the City Address beginning with a reception 5 p.m. tonight at York College. Bracey, who is facing York City Council President Carol Hill-Evans in the May 21st democratic primary, will present … Continue reading →

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An update on the proposed Greater York Regional Authority

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Teresa Boeckel

You probably have heard about the proposed Greater York Regional Authority, which would look to regionalize municipal services among the city, West York and North York in an effort to save money. The idea has been talked about by officials in … Continue reading →

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There’s a permit for that — and now you can get it after 1:30 p.m. Fridays

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Hannah Sawyer

Expecting to add a dumpster to your property this weekend? There’s a permit for that. Revamping your plumbing? There’s a permit for that. Flooding your lawn with plastic flamingos in celebration of spring? Well, there’s no permit for that. But … Continue reading →

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Quite an agenda for York City Council

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Tim Stonesifer

It’s ever a curiosity, when the email comes in, and you finally get to see what’s on the next city council agenda. There’s the usual stuff. And there is sometimes a surprise or two. The agenda for next Tuesday, though, … Continue reading →

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A punny thing, on the way to a York story

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Tim Stonesifer

The bird puns started not long after I tweeted that first picture. It was a sun-warmed Tuesday afternoon in York, the first such this season. And since I had to do a story about an upcoming event at Farquhar Park, … Continue reading →

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York city clean sweep scheduled

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Tim Stonesifer

Better get your house in order. The city is coming.

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York installs ‘smart’ parking meters

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Tim Stonesifer

“Deploy the smart parking meters!” Sounds like something out of a bad science fiction movie.

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Judge rules against Beltrante mayoral bid in York

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Tim Stonesifer

York County President Judge Stephen P. Linebaugh on Wednesday ruled in favor of a pair of petitioners who had sought to get a Democratic candidate for mayor of York off the ballot. In a written decision, Linebaugh ruled against Joe … Continue reading →

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