About this blog
I've been editor of the York (Pa.) Daily Record/Sunday News for 8 years and managing editor of the newspaper for 15 years before that. So, York Town Square explores the rapidly changing world of journalism. And I studied York/Adams' history in graduate school, have written six books about these fascinating southcentral Pennsylvania counties and serve on the York County (Pa.) Heritage Trust board. So, this blog deals with regional history. Often, journalism and history meet here. They're part of a continuum anyway. My hope is that this site intrigues readers on both accounts in giving a daily dose of journalism/history. Or history/journalism. Contact me at jem@ydr.com or become friends on Facebook or follower on Twitter, @JamesMcClure.
Daily Archives: September 29, 2007
Cracker barrel holds place in York County’s past
Customers at York Township’s Cracker Barrel in 2006 scrambled for a desktop version of last-year’s lawn-sized snowball. The York Township’s store was the chain’s first in Pennsylvania. Also of interest: Wal-Mart planted first Pennsylvania store in old York Mall, and … Continue reading
Olde York Valley Inn confused with historic predecessor
Firefighters contained damage to only a few rooms in the Olde York Valley Inn, which has not operated for about 10 years. “Fire departments from across the county responded to contain a blaze at the Olde York Valley Inn, a … Continue reading
