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: November 21, 2011
Check out these links about late Judge Chuck Patterson’s death and life
Then-Chief Deputy Prosecutor Chuck Patterson of the District Attorney’s Office finishes taping a segment of ‘Forensic Files’ in 2006. (See slide show below.) Chuck Patterson, York County’s first black judge and second black to hold countywide office, passed away today. … Continue reading
Part II: How we can further disrupt discrimination in York County
A diverse group of young people meet in a breakout group as part of the York Charrette in 1970. The Charrette is credited with helping stop rioting for a third year that summer and spawning housing and health organizations needed … Continue reading
