York Daily Record/Sunday News
York County woman's secret to living to 100: 'don't worry' and 'keep on living.'
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- York County woman's secret to living to 100: 'don't worry' and 'keep on living.'
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- 1 year ago
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- As Mary Strausbaugh reflects on her century on the planet, she realizes that’s she’s been through a lot.
( Video Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2025/04/10/york-county-pa-womans-secret-to-living-to-100-dont-worry/83012880007/
She grew up on a farm during the Great Depression, but the economic hardship felt by much of the country didn’t hit home; her family wasn’t wealthy, but they were pretty self-sufficient.
She remembers when her mother died when she was 5 and her father got remarried to a woman who wasn’t very maternal.
She lived through World War II, remembering mostly when it ended because her job earning 25-cents-an-hour folding uniforms at the New Cumberland Army Depot ended when the war did.
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- Dover Twp. man pleads guilty to beating his dog to death with a baseball bat
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- 1 year ago
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- A Dover Township man who beat the family dog to death with a baseball bat last July pleaded guilty to aggravated cruelty to animals Monday afternoon.
Aston Aguilera, 39, of the 2600 block of Oakland Drive, had been accused of beating Bali, a five-year-old pit bull terrier, to death in his home. He later disposed of the dog's corpse off East Berlin Road near North Baker Road, according to previous testimony in the case.
( video Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/2025/04/14/dover-twp-man-pleads-guilty-to-charges-that-he-beat-his-dog-to-death/83081122007/
The case had attracted some notoriety, as evidenced by a row of activists wearing "Justice For Bali" T-shirts in the gallery of courtroom No. 7002. Beth Wolinski, a Springettsbury Township woman who organized the activists and had the shirts printed, said she and others wanted to raise awareness of the case.
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- See the arson damage inside the Pennsylvania governor's mansion, hear Governor Josh Shapiro speak
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- 1 year ago
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- Governor Josh Shapiro speaks to the media about his resolve not to be fearful and continue his work for all of Pennsylvania after an arson at his home.
( video assembled by Paul Kuehnel from PACast raw files )
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- Watch as York Co. residents take over Continental Square to protest Trump during "Hands Off!"
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- 1 year ago
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- Joan Fulton, Dawn Cutaia, Tiahge Daughtry, Pat Lackey, Sam Lau, and Carol Stowell speak during a "Hands Off" protest in York.
( Video Paul Kuehnel ) Read Full story here: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/politics/2025/04/05/large-crowd-protests-trump-administration-in-york-pa/82938715007/
A large crowd gathered in York’s Continental Square Saturday to protest actions of the Trump administration – one of hundreds of similar local "Hands Off" protests in towns across America and in Washington, D.C.
As of noon, there were well over 700 people on the four quadrants of the square named in honor of the Continental Congress’ nine-month stay in York during the Revolutionary War.
The peaceful protesters waved signs targeting President Donald Trump – along with DOGE leader Elon Musk.
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- A rare sight: Susquehannock pitcher Luke Whelan switches up arms to catch opponents off guard
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- 1 year ago
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- Luke Whelan knew he had a gift, but he wasn't sure how to utilize it.
( Video Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/sports/high-school/baseball/2025/04/03/susquehannock-warriors-baseball-luke-whelan-is-rare-ambidextrous-pitcher/82701198007/
At first glance, the Susquehannock senior files into the category of most other high school pitchers. For much of his playing career, he's been a consistent righty who can reach the low-80s on some of his best pitches.
But since middle school, Whelan has tinkered on the mound with a secret weapon. Two weapons, more like it. More and more often, Whelan can be spotted on the mound for the Warriors, wearing his signature six-fingered glove and alternating between pitching with his left and right hand.
"I was born ambidextrous," Whelan said. "Seventh or eighth grade, I was just kind of messing around and throwing lefty, and then I got decent enough to throw in a game. I just got good at ...
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- Nothing Bundt Cakes: York's newest cake shop is now open. Here's what they offer
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- 1 year ago
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- At Nothing Bundt Cakes, now open in the York Mall Shopping Center, you can enjoy miniature, individual and full-size bundt cakes in a variety of flavors.
( Video Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2025/03/27/nothing-bundt-cakes-officially-open-in-york-mall-shopping-center/82673905007/
And the cakes aren't dense or topped with powdered sugar. The brand is actually known for its incredibly moist cakes and signature piped cream cheese frosting that fills its gaping hole.
The concept was started in 1997 by two moms in Las Vegas. Now, 27 years later, the franchise operates over 660 bakeries nationwide, and the York store marks the 16th Pennsylvania location...
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- David Edward Garcia, once a 'struggling student near the Mexican border, now an accomplished teacher
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- 1 year ago
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- David Edward Garcia, a successful educator, shared his story of overcoming challenges to inspire future teachers at the Aspiring Educators Summit.
Garcia emphasized the importance of recognizing each student's unique strengths and helping them find their "superpower. "
Central York High School's Career and Technical Education program aims to provide students with college credit and inspire future generations of professionals in various fields.
( Video Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/2025/03/28/aspiring-educators-summit-at-central-york-featured-former-struggling-student/82692087007/
Growing up, David Edward Garcia heard what his teachers were saying but saw himself as a “struggling student,” living a short distance from the Mexican border in Texas. He found strength in himself to succeed beginning with the help of an early mentor.
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- Run toward the threat of gunfire: West York chief reflects on heroism of Officer Duarte
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- 1 year ago
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- West York Borough Police Officer Andrew Duarte was killed in the line of duty during a hostage situation at UPMC Memorial Hospital.
( Video Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2025/03/18/relaxing-saturday-turned-into-nightmare-for-west-york-police-pa-chief/82377197007/
Duarte, remembered for his intelligence, bravery, and dedication to service, was posthumously hailed as a hero by his colleagues and community members. The West York Police Department, though devastated by the loss, continues to serve the community while honoring Duarte's memory and supporting his family.
It is a moment that police dread, learning that one of their own had sacrificed his own life in the course of doing the job, protecting and serving.
Millsaps had seen it before in his years in law enforcement, the danger inherent in doing the job. He has been a police officer since the late 1990s, first serving with the Newberry Township de...
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- This early-1800s York County pipe organ has been restored and will play again May 2
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- 1 year ago
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- The first pieces of the early-1800s Tannenberg pipe organ arrive at the York County History Center after restoration. See the giant bellows installed.
( Video Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2025/03/18/restored-tannenberg-organ-returns-to-york-county-history-center/82385540007/
Four strong men from Brunner & Associates, an organ repair and restoration company in Lancaster County, began the process of moving back thousands of pieces of the early-York instrument. The first wooden box to be wheeled in was a collection of clay bricks that will be used to adjust pressure to bellows that provide air to the organ. Assembly will continue this week.
The restoration includes a new, period correct, massive pair of wood and leather bellows that will allow the organ to operate solely by human power. The behind-the-scenes bellows chamber will have an observation window for the public to view how it works. A linkage will connect t...
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- 'He had the heart of a lion': Father of fallen police Officer Andrew Duarte mourns his son
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- 1 year ago
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- West York Borough Police Officer Andrew Duarte was killed in the line of duty while responding to an active shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital.
( Video Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/crime/2025/02/25/dad-of-fallen-west-york-police-officer-andrew-duarte-i-couldnt-be-prouder-of-a-son/80303501007/
The community has shown an outpouring of support for Officer Duarte's family, with memorials, processions, and fundraisers taking place in his honor.
A service to celebrate Officer Duarte's life will be held Friday afternoon at Living Word Community Church in Windsor Township and livestreamed for public viewing.
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- From raw ingredients to mouth, watch how Emingee's creates 220 dozen Fastnacht Day donuts
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- 1 year ago
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- Emingee's in New Oxford makes potato doughnuts year-round but sees a massive increase in demand for the treat leading up to Fat Tuesday.
( video Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/opinion/columnists/2025/03/04/i-tried-my-first-fastnacht-from-emingees-in-new-oxford/81337946007/
The family-owned business makes their fastnachts from scratch using potatoes, flour, sugar, yeast and other ingredients.
YDR food reporter Lena Tzivekis tried her first fastnacht at Emingee's and was impressed by the combination of textures and flavors.
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- 'I have to live the rest of my life without him': Mom mourns fallen officer, her son, Andrew Duarte
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- 1 year ago
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- Nancy Duarte Matarese now wears a piece of jewelry that her son, West York Police Officer Andrew Duarte, wore every day during his career in law enforcement.
( video Paul Kuehnel ) Full Story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2025/03/10/officer-andrew-duartes-mother-speaks-about-his-death-and-her-memories/81724934007/
It's a medallion of Saint Michael, the patron saint of police officers and other professionals who face danger. His aunt gave it to him upon graduation from the California University of Pennsylvania. It's no longer smooth on the back, which is inscribed with "May God Protect & Shield You Drew," but it survived.
A deputy coroner handed the medallion to her at York Hospital after her son died on Saturday, Feb. 22 following an active shooting with healthcare workers held hostage at UPMC Memorial Hospital. Despite being mortally wounded, Duarte rescued another officer from danger during the attack.
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- Arrests made in the cold case murder of Edward Allen Jarmond Jr.
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- 1 year ago
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- York County DA Tim Barker and York Mayor Michael Helfrich discuss the details of a cold case murder that involves three recent arrests.
( video Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/crime/2025/03/06/police-arrest-man-in-alleged-gang-related-2019-homicide-in-york-pa-shandon-michael-garner/81748462007/
The suspects, already incarcerated for other crimes, allegedly targeted Jarmond for robbery as part of a string of violent home invasions.
Police connected the suspects to the murder through witness testimony, surveillance footage, and ballistic evidence.
The case, solved after nearly six years, highlights the importance of community cooperation and persistent investigative work.
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- Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at Voith Hydro about PA energy plan, renewable energy
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- 1 year ago
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- Gov. Josh Shapiro visited Voith Hydro North America in York County Tuesday to tout his "Lightning Plan" for the state's energy industry.
( Video Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2025/03/11/shapiro-visits-york-county-touting-lightning-plan-for-energy-industry/82277639007/
The governor said that key components of the plan will be introduced in the General Assembly in the coming weeks.
The plan would fast-track the permitting and site-selection process for the energy industry, offer new and modified tax credits for energy expansion and place caps on emissions.
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- Gov Josh Shapiro on LGBQ+ lawsuit: PA founded 'as a place that would be warm and welcoming to all'
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- 1 year ago
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- The governor was asked about a lawsuit by school districts and parents to undo anti-discrimination protections for gay and transgender people. He said that he hadn't read the lawsuit but gave this general statement.
( Video Paul Kuehnel )
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- More than 100 protest Trump administration in York the day of congressional address
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- More than 100 protested the Trump administration in downtown York March 4, 2025.
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- From raw ingredients to mouth, watch how Emingee's creates 220 dozen Fastnacht Day donuts
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Emingee's, on the Hampton Square, started as the sun set on Monday to fill 220 dozen pre-orders for Fastnacht Day. ( video Paul Kuehnel )
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- Watch father of Officer Andrew Duarte see memorial for first time: 'I am so proud of him'
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- 1 year ago
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- Gary Duarte, father of fallen West York Police Officer Andrew Duarte, sees the memorial in front of the West York police station for the first time.
( Video Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/crime/2025/02/25/dad-of-fallen-west-york-police-officer-andrew-duarte-i-couldnt-be-prouder-of-a-son/80303501007/
Gary Duarte of Danville, California received a text on Saturday morning from his ex-wife saying: "Drew's been shot. Call me."
Their son, West York Borough Police Officer Andrew Duarte, responded to an active shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital, where a man had taken the staff of the ICU hostage. Five people — a doctor, a nurse, a custodian and two officers, suffered injuries. Duarte was mortally wounded.
Nancy Duarte Matarese informed the father that there had been an incident at a hospital, and she was being escorted by police to another medical center. Gary Duarte said he subsequently called his local priest...
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- Gather 256 celebrates two years of bistro fare, coffee, special events and more
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- 1 year ago
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- When Sarah Cahill opened the doors of Gather 256 in York City's WeCo neighborhood on the first day of Restaurant Week two years ago, she found herself in the midst of pure, organized chaos.
( Video Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2025/02/26/gather-256-celebrates-2-year-anniversary-in-weco-neighborhood/79330722007/
Juggling TV news interviews before sunrise, while introducing new and returning customers to the former beloved i-ron-ic Coffee Shop space, Cahill even introduced her new food and drink menu with the addition of Restaurant Week specials for the 10-day food fest.
Like any chef, she thrives in the fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping environment, which she learned to love through her time at the French Culinary Institute in New York City. There, she discovered an appreciation for French cuisine, which represents the basics of modern culinary technique.
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- Extra, extra: Red Lion H.S. musical production of 'Newsies' is a live lesson for students
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- 1 year ago
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- The Red Lion Area School District’s production of "Newsies, The Broadway Musical," opens Feb. 27, 2025 for five shows after three months of passion and commitment.
( Video Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2025/02/26/red-lion-h-s-musical-newsies-runs-feb-28-march-2/80468756007/
The period play about life on the streets in New York City in 1899 takes place during a volatile time in the newspaper industry and offered a chance for students to live a history lesson through song, dance and acting out the parts.
The play is based on a true story and offers a history lesson about the 1899 newsboy strike in New York City.
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- Relax in nature as the ice gently slips down the Susquehanna River
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- 1 year ago
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- A look at the ice and nature living on the still Susquehanna River at Long Level on Feb. 23, 2025 as the flow moves downstream in warmer temperatures. Ice floes on the Susquehanna River can be beautiful and destructive.
( Video Paul Kuehnel )
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- 'He had a gift': Fallen West York Officer Andrew Duarte was a great cop: borough manager
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- 1 year ago
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- West York Borough Police Officer Andrew Duarte was killed in the line of duty on Saturday during a hostage situation at UPMC Memorial Hospital.
Duarte is remembered by colleagues and community members as a compassionate and dedicated officer who was passionate about community policing.
( Video Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/crime/2025/02/25/cop-killed-in-upmc-shooting-mourned-as-a-gifted-police-officer/80051078007/
The West York community is mourning the loss of Duarte, with an outpouring of support and grief evident in memorials and messages from across the country.
There would be times that the officers or the chief or the borough manager in West York were having a tough day.
The small department - 13 members - patrolled a borough of nearly 5,000 people, community policing being the heart of their mission. And as a community department, the police officers knew the people they had to deal with during...
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- See Fallen Police Officer Andrew Duarte escort to Lancaster on Rt. 30 after UPMC shooting
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- 1 year ago
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- First responders from Hellam Fire Co. honor West York Police Officer Andrew Duarte as he is transported to Lancaster beneath Shoe House Road.
( Video Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/crime/2025/02/22/shooter-targeted-the-icu-at-upmc-memorial-killing-a-police-officer/79682914007/
At about 10:35 a.m. Saturday, Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, of York, walked into UPMC Memorial Hospital, a massive structure perched on a hilltop in West Manchester Township.
It wasn’t the first time he went to the hospital. Earlier in the week, he had been to the intensive care unit to visit a person he knew who was being treated there and, in the words of York County District Attorney Tim Barker, “had contact” with the staff.
The details of that contact weren’t revealed. But apparently, it hadn’t gone well.
Police officer Andrew Duarte, pictured during his time at the Denver Police Department, was killed while ...
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- Community gathers to remember West York Police Officer Andrew Duarte shot at UPMC Memorial in York
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- 1 year ago
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- At about 10:35 a.m. Saturday, Diogenes Archangel Ortiz walked into UPMC Memorial Hospital, a massive structure perched on a hilltop in West Manchester Township.
( Video Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/crime/2025/02/22/shooter-targeted-the-icu-at-upmc-memorial-killing-a-police-officer/79682914007/
It wasn’t the first time he went to the hospital. Earlier in the week, he had been to the intensive care unit to visit a person he knew who was being treated there and, in the words of York County District Attorney Tim Barker, “had contact” with the staff.
The details of that contact weren’t revealed. But apparently, it hadn’t gone well.
Police officer Andrew Duarte, pictured during his time at the Denver Police Department, was killed while responding to a gunman at a York County, Pennsylvania, hospital on Feb. 22, 2025.
When Archangel-Ortiz entered the hospital Saturday, he was carrying a bag.
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- More than 500 protest Trump administration, Elon Musk, at Pennsylvania Capitol building
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- 1 year ago
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- About 500 people braved a stiff wind chill in the low 20s on the steps of the Pennsylvania Capitol Feb. 17. 2025 in Harrisburg to protest the Trump administration's actions since inauguration less than one month ago.
( Video Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2025/02/17/500-protest-trump-administration-at-pa-capitol-building/78978416007/
The organization 50501 Movement responsible for the event is striving to organize regional protests across the 50 states all on the same day.
The 50501 Harrisburg chapter describes its most recent protest on Feb 7. as a “decentralized rapid response to the anti-democratic and illegal actions of the Trump administration and its plutocratic elites."
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- What's that rainbow sheen in the water near Kiwanis Lake? Officials investigating.
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- 1 year ago
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- A rainbow sheen from an unknown substance was visible Monday in Willis Run near Kiwanis Lake in York, and officials are trying to determine what it is and where it's coming from.
( Video Paul Kuehnel ) https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2025/02/10/york-pa-mysterious-rainbow-sheen-near-kiwanis-lake/78387490007/
Crews also are trying to clean up the substance and prevent it from traveling downstream. Willis Run empties into the Codorus Creek.
Lettice Brown, MS4 coordinator for the City of York, said the sheen was discovered Sunday afternoon, and it was traced to an outfall on Wood Street.
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- Mifflin farmstead, an Underground Railroad, Civil War site, prepares to open this spring
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- 1 year ago
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- An up and coming Underground Railroad and Civil War interpretive site, the Mifflin farmstead in Hellam Township observed Black History Month Feb. 6, 2025 with notables gathering in spite of the icy weather.
( Video Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2025/02/07/underground-railroad-site-in-hellam-township-will-soon-open-to-public/78300028007/
Winter’s crunchy white frosting painted the rolling harvested fields and historic stone house in muted tones of gray and bleached brown. A large white tent with a straw floor provided a gathering place as the buildings are not yet ready for occupancy.
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- See new high-tech walking tour that how York's Black history was paved over for parking lots
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- 1 year ago
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- Standing in the bitter cold on the corner of West Princess and South Beaver streets, Sam Dorm pointed to the parking lot at William Penn Senior High School.
“This was York’s Black Wall Street,” she said.
( video Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/2025/02/06/a-new-walking-tour-shows-how-york-pas-black-history-was-paved-over/78242749007/
The Howard Hotel once stood on the corner. The Black-owned business was listed in “The Negro Motorist Green Book,” a Bible for African-American travelers in the Jim Crow era listing hotels, restaurants and gas stations where Black travelers were welcome and safe.
Up the street, in the first block of West Princess Street, was Ida Smith Grayson’s Charlotte Hotel, another Green Book-approved destination.
West of the Howard Hotel was the Smallwood Restaurant, owned by Dorm’s great-grandmother, Serena Smallwood. The same block housed the Yea Man Taproom, a ...
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- Want a cocktail with your movie? Old Republic Distillery bar now open at Queensgate cinema
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- 1 year ago
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- Have you ever sat through a movie and wanted to sip on something other than a fountain soda? Now you can in York.
( video Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2025/01/31/old-republic-distillery-bar-now-open-at-rc-queensgate-cinema-york-pa/78050204007/
At R/C Queensgate Cinema, cocktails, wine and beer are now offered at the Old Republic Distillery cocktail bar. You can even take your cocktail into the theatre while you enjoy a movie.
Located in the main entrance across from the arcade, Old Republic Distillery recently took over the theater's bar space, which sat vacant for years.
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- The Roaming Roast offers locally sourced coffee, tea and signature toast in Royal Square
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- 1 year ago
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- The business – which formerly operated as a mobile coffee cart – opened this week, and offers espresso-based drinks, coffee, and tea, all of which can be enjoyed to go or in locally sourced mugs. Food options include a variety of signature toasts with toppings either savory or sweet using sourdough by local bakery On the Bun.
( Video Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2025/01/23/the-roaming-roast-coffee-shop-is-now-open-in-royal-square/77883755007/
Originally from Littleton, Colorado, a suburb of Denver, Sydney Lambdin got her start at coffee making while working as a barista at chains: Caribou Coffee and Starbucks.
And during COVID, her mom Leah Robertson, who worked as a travel nurse at the time, ended up at WellSpan in York. As she spent more time in the area, she admired the calmness that York offered, a contrast to the busy mile high city.
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- Micro preemie, now 16, started business, donated $6K to York Hospital NICU that saved her
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- 1 year ago
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- It was Feb. 6, 2008, when Sussy Purkanto began not feeling well.
( Video Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2025/01/29/16-year-old-born-prematurely-now-16-gives-back-to-life-savers/78000554007/
She was 26 weeks pregnant with her and her husband’s first child. She had gone to work – a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, she worked as a financial manager for Glatfelter Paper in Spring Grove – and took a few conference calls and meetings and then called her obstetrician.
At the doctor’s office on South Queen Street, she went into labor and was whisked away to York Hospital, a short drive away, and taken immediately to the labor and delivery department on the fourth floor of the hospital’s south tower. By the time she arrived, her husband Andri said, the hospital staff had everything set up.
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- York veteran Harold Pressel was awarded a Purple Heart 80 years after wounds in WW II
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- 1 year ago
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- U.S. Air Force Major Gen. David Lyons pinned the Purple Heart onto Harold “Bud” Pressel’s baby blue sweater in the hall of Post 605 of the American Legion in Dallastown Wednesday morning.
( Video Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2025/01/29/a-long-overdue-honor-wwii-vet-gets-his-purple-heart-80-years-later/78020092007/
Standing before the crowded room, everyone standing out of respect, Lyons, who commands the 15the Air Force, the unit Pressel served with during World War II 80 years ago, shook Pressel’s hand and then, took a step back and sharply saluted the 100-year-old veteran.
Pressel was honored, and kind of surprised. He said he had “never, never” been saluted by a general.
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- Artisanal Eats: Step back in time at Jacobus brunch spot serving locally sourced dishes
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- 1 year ago
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- There’s a new spot for brunch in small-town Jacobus, and it's tucked inside an antiques shop.
( Video Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2025/01/30/artisanal-eats-located-inside-grey-bears-antiques-offers-brunch/78001356007/
Now, when you shop at Grey Beards Antiques in Jacobus, you can enjoy freshly made brunch and a hot cup of coffee before heading out the door.
Making your way through the four floors of this antique emporium, it’s easy to get lost in the collections of artworks, dishes, furniture and collectibles displayed throughout the shop – it could take hours to see everything.
And if you find yourself hungry before, after or during your shopping trip, Artisanal Eats, located on the first floor, can help with that.
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- Hear Central York High School Chorus, Chambersburg NROTC perform during Dave Sunday swearing in
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- 1 year ago
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- The Chambersburg NROTC and Central York High School Chorus were featured during swearing in ceremony for Dave Sunday for Pa. Attorney General.
( VIdeo Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2025/01/22/david-sunday-jr-was-sworn-in-as-pa-attorney-general/77871758007/
David W. Sunday Jr. was sworn in as Pennsylvania Attorney General beneath a thousand stars of the historic celestial ceiling of The Forum auditorium in Harrisburg on Jan. 21, 2025. It was also beneath this grand celestial architecture that the unremarkable dawn of his career began and would later shine through learning, relationships and cooperation.
“Many years ago as a young man I stood in this very auditorium for my high school graduation in 1993. Only a few of the top members of my class had the privilege of addressing everyone from this podium, so I am telling you today that I promise you this is the very first time I was … true,” Sunday said, broken...
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- David W. Sunday Jr. was sworn in at The Forum in Harrisburg Jan. 21, 2025
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- 1 year ago
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- David W. Sunday Jr. was sworn in as Pennsylvania Attorney General beneath a thousand stars of the historic celestial ceiling of The Forum auditorium in Harrisburg on Jan. 21, 2025. It was also beneath this grand celestial architecture that the unremarkable dawn of his career began and would later shine through learning, relationships and cooperation.
( Video and story: Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2025/01/22/david-sunday-jr-was-sworn-in-as-pa-attorney-general/77871758007/
“Many years ago as a young man I stood in this very auditorium for my high school graduation in 1993. Only a few of the top members of my class had the privilege of addressing everyone from this podium, so I am telling you today that I promise you this is the very first time I was … true,” Sunday said, broken up with the crowd's robust laughter.
“So back then, I have no doubt my parents looked at me in my cap and gown and wondered what...
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- Stepping up to honoring Martin Luther King Jr. with her voice during snowy 43rd program
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- 1 year ago
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- With several inches of fresh snow and single digits, Mylea Thompson replaces absent choir for MLK Day of Service program at Crispus Attucks in York.
( Video Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2025/01/21/dedicated-group-gathered-to-honor-martin-luther-king-jr-in-york-pa/77837495007/
Waking up to over six inches of fresh snow and temperatures in the single digits, the annual MLK Day of Day of Service breakfast at Crispus Attucks in York needed to make a few adjustments on the fly due to people unable to arrive.
The choir and a few award recipients didn’t show due to the weather, but program director Kelly Summerford kept the program, in its fifth decade, to its annual purpose of never forgetting Martin Luther King Jr.’s impact on the York community.
Mylea Thompson came forward singing acapella, reading the words off of her phone screen, when the scheduled choir didn’t show, bringing the audience in wi...
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- With a love for the community and flowers she hopes to find someone to take over business
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- 1 year ago
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- When Cindy Cancilla opened Flowers by Cindy in 2011, it was a hobby, a way to give back to the community.
( Video Paul Kuehnel ) https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2025/01/15/beloved-glen-rock-florist-cindy-cancilla-will-retire-this-spring/77679646007/
Flowers are her world, and arranging them into colorful, eye-catching bouquets started was something she did for fun in high school. Cancilla grew up in Shinglehouse, a borough in Potter County that borders New York state. Her town's population was a little over 1,000, and her graduating class was less than 50.
During her junior year at Oswayo Valley High School, she arranged a bouquet of wildflowers and entered them in the local county fair. To her surprise, she won a ribbon. A year later, she earned a second ribbon.
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- 'Just do the right thing' is how people remember Bill Hose during surprise tribute
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- 1 year ago
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- William Hose, a former York police chief and York County Sheriff with a long family history of serving the city police department, was honored Jan. 14, 2025 at the York Expo Center’s Memorial Hall.
( Video Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2025/01/15/bill-hose-honored-for-york-county-pa-law-enforcement-career/77700043007/
As part of his duty as the current York City Police Commissioner, Michael Muldow attends many memorials for former York City Police staff. He found something was missing – those honored participating in the celebration of their own life and the sharing of their accomplishments.
“As I continue to attend the heartfelt services for our departed colleagues at arms, to include my father, I find myself thinking the same thoughts time and time again. I wish they could see how much they were loved and how much their service and sacrifice was truly appreciated,” Muldrow said.
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- See activist urge York County Commissioners to help block the restart of TMI's Unit 1
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- 1 year ago
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- An anti-nuclear activist asked the York County Commissioners to not cooperate with compiling an evacuation plan that would be necessary to pave the way for the restart of Three Mile Island's Unit 1 reactor.
( video Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2025/01/15/commissioners-asked-to-not-cooperate-with-planning-to-restart-tmi/77718573007/
Gene Stilp, director of a group called No TMI Restart, told the commissioners that they would have to prepare an evacuation plan for plant owner Constellation Energy to gain federal approval to restart the undamaged reactor on the island. If such a plan is not in place, the restart would not pass Nuclear Regulatory Commission muster.
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- In Between Pages book store carries 'a sense' of the York Emporium in a new location
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- 1 year ago
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- Scott McLaughlin has opened In Between Pages at 113 South Duke Street. He plans to offer coffee and pastries and a stage for music performances.
( video Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2025/01/16/in-between-pages-a-new-chapter-of-york-emporium-opens-in-royal-square/77721567007/
In Between Pages, the second chapter of the York Emporium, has officially opened its doors this week in York’s Royal Square District.
An eclectic shop with a curated selection of books and oddities, the vibrant shopping district seems like an ideal new home for the rebirthed institution.
And while it holds a new name, owner Scott McLaughlin intends to keep some aspects of the Emporium and the legacy of its founder, the late Jim Lewin, in place.
A book lover all his life, McLaughlin, who teaches environmental science classes online, grew up working in his aunt and uncle’s book shop in Hummelstown. He enjoys all t...
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- New PA Attorney General Dave Sunday gets send-off at York County commissioners meeting
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- 1 year ago
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- Pastor Bill Kerney, president of the Black Ministers' Association of York Co., spoke highly of new Attorney General Dave Sunday in his role as district attorney for York County
( Video Paul Kuehnel )
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- What happened inside school bus during fatal truck crash
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- 1 year ago
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- 'Extreme indifference': DA explains murder charges for driver who killed 2 on Route 30
Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/crime/2025/01/09/york-county-pa-da-explains-murder-charge-for-driver-who-killed-2/77578690007/
( video Paul Kuehnel )
It is unusual for prosecutors to seek murder charges against a defendant who caused a death while driving under the influence, York County First Assistant District Attorney Tim Barker said.
There is a law on the commonwealth's books that specifies a charge of homicide by vehicle while DUI, a second-degree felony that carries a possible sentence of three to 10 years for each victim.
In the case of Stephen Michael Kravitz Jr., a 53-year-old Lehigh County man who allegedly plowed his box truck into a line of cars at the traffic light on eastbound Route 30 at Kenneth Road, causing a 13-car pileup that killed a Jackson Township couple and injured four others, Barker said the facts uncovered...
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- The Sale of Champions is a highlight of the week for farm show youth
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- 1 year ago
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- Ivana Viguers, of Fairview Township, waits her turn on the auction stage with over 400 others during the 2025 Sale of Champions at the PA Farm Show.
More from the farm show: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2025/01/08/pennsylvania-farm-show-2025-cattle-steer-auction-mini-horses-and-more/77517044007/
( Video Paul Kuehnel )
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- Cow kissing is added this year to goat cuddling at the 2025 PA Farm show
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- 1 year ago
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- Alyssa Swartz, of Swartz Farm in Mohnton, demonstrates how to give Olaf a kiss during the during the 109th Pennsylvania Farm Show.
( video Paul Kuehnel )
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- Before unveiling the butter sculpture: 14 days in one minute reverse time-lapse at PA Farm Show
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- 1 year ago
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- Watch Jim Victor and Marie Pelton of Conshohocken form 1,000 pounds of butter into a sculpture celebrating cows during the 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show
( video: Paul Kuehnel , American Dairy Association North East )
Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2025/01/02/2025-farm-show-butter-sculpture-unveiled/77353125007/
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- At the former site of The Left Bank, Bloom Kitchen & Bar opens this week in York
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- 1 year ago
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- Downtown York’s dining district welcomes its newest restaurant this week with the addition of Bloom Kitchen & Bar, which opens for business Friday.
( Video Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2024/12/24/former-site-of-the-left-bank-bloom-kitchen-bar-opens-dec-27/77179967007/
The site of the storied Left Bank, with a menu inspired by New American and European cuisine, offers a new take on "approachable" upscale dining. The refreshed interior contrasts wood tabletops with creamy white walls. During dinner service, the dimly lit dining room will shine with chandeliers and over 100 lit candles.
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- Greg Baum started Flying Feet Sports Shoes almost 50 years ago to buy shoes for his team
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- 1 year ago
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- Greg Baum first sold running shoes out of a station wagon, and it evolved into a half-century business equipping sports teams. He retires Dec. 31.
( Video Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2024/12/19/flying-feet-sport-shoes-founder-greg-baum-to-retire-thanks-community/76857947007/
Tears welled in Greg Baum's eyes as he sat inside Flying Feet Sport Shoes on a recent morning and recalled memories of his nearly 50 years in business.
He's supplied equipment to most of the stellar athletes that have come through York County: Olympic marathoner Steve Spence, Olympic swimmer Whitney Metzler and distance runner Donna McLain Vitacco, just to name a few.
He's also outfitted athletes who weren't the standouts in their sport but have grown over time. Perhaps that is more rewarding because "you feel like you've had a part in that development," Baum said.
He's now serving the third generation of customers...
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- 'I just love horses now, they changed my life': Ray Brown on horse therapy at Leg Up Farm
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- 1 year ago
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- Horse therapy gave this York veteran with PTSD a Leg Up to find peace on the home front
( video Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/2024/12/19/horses-save-the-life-of-a-york-pa-iraq-veteran-suffering-from-ptsd-leg-up-farms-ray-brown/76863023007/
Ray Brown walked into the stable at Leg Up Farm and said, “This right here is where it started.”
He walked through the stable at Leg Up Farm, stopping at a stall to pat the nose of a horse peeking through the half-door. “This is Jam,” he said, patting the horse gently as the animal craned his neck toward Brown.
A few stalls down, he stopped at another stall. “That’s Sully,” he said. “And there’s Opal. This is one of the biggest horses on the farm.”
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- York City Police Holiday of Giving hopes to attract donations in the future to help kids
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- 1 year ago
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- The York City Police Holiday of Giving was created to bring Christmas magic to 11 city youths. The program came together just in time for Christmas for its first run.
( Video Paul Kuehnel ) Full story: https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2024/12/18/a-york-city-police-program-wants-to-give-christmas-magic-to-everyone/77051642007/
According to York City Police Lieutenant Orazio Riccobono, the department found funding in different budgets at the end of the year and decided to do something special for the community.
“It’s a special time of year, and I think everyone should be part of it, and if we can do a little bit more, each and every one of us at the end of the day, when you go home, you have a smile on your own face,” Riccobono said.
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- York County history: Rita Mae Brown was a pioneering LGBTQ+ and women's rights author
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- 1 year ago
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- Caroline Travers highlights celebrated author Rita Mae Brown, an orphan from Hanover who championed LGBTQ+ issues and the women's movement.
( video Paul Kuehnel )
