York City/Suburban

Group serves free Thanksgiving dinner in York

editor@inyork.com (TERESA McMINN / For the Daily Record/Sunday News) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:14:23 -0700

Not so long ago, Luis Gonzalez was in a violent gang. On Saturday, he said he was grateful to volunteer and help those less fortunate.

City police investigate grocery store robbery

editor@inyork.com (Daily Record/Sunday News) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:02:01 -0700

York City Police are investigating an early Saturday morning robbery of a city store. Someone knocked in a window fan at the Penn Grocery around 1:30 a.

York bids towing goodbye

editor@inyork.com (ANGIE MASON / Daily Record/Sunday News) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:28:11 -0700

While some York residents said they're happy to see the practice of towing cars for street sweeping end, others said a proposed fine increase still seems hefty.

Charter school implications debated by York City district

editor@inyork.com (TERESA MCMINN / For Daily Record/Sunday News) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:27:32 -0700

The city's middle schools need to be safer and offer a higher quality of education, several parents said during Wednesday's school board meeting.

Springettsbury raises Occupational Privilege Tax to $52

editor@inyork.com (Daily Record/Sunday News) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:23:16 -0700

The Springettsbury Township board of supervisors voted 3-2 this week to raise the Occupational Privilege Tax from $10 to $52 a year.

York approves Thackston Park, Codorus Homes land swap

editor@inyork.com (ANGIE MASON / Daily Record/Sunday News) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:38:26 -0700

The York City Council unanimously approved a deal to swap Thackston Park land and that of a neighboring public housing development, after council members first made sure Helen Thackston will still be

York Mayor Brenner's budget cuts positions, does not increase taxes

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:51:54 -0700

York Mayor John Brenner's proposed 2010 budget does not raise residents' property taxes but does cut several vacant positions and increase some fees.

York Housing Authority to ask for land swap

editor@inyork.com (ANGIE MASON / Daily Record/Sunday News) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:27:06 -0700

A plan to swap a deteriorating York housing development with a city park will take a step forward this week.

St. Patrick school's original 1886 bell refurbished

editor@inyork.com (AMY MARCHIANO / For the Daily Record/Sunday News) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:29:18 -0700

Time has taken its toll on the original 1886 bell used to signal children to class at St. Patrick Catholic School in York. Relegated to a box in the basement, the bronze bell was dull, discolored and silent. Recently rediscovered during renovations, the bell has been restored.

No decision on Davis Elementary; school board hears emotional pleas

editor@inyork.com (TERESA McMINN / For the Daily Record/Sunday News) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:28:35 -0700

Many students and parents, some teary, addressed the city school board Wednesday about the possibility of closing Phineas Davis Elementary School. The board decided to pull the decision from the agenda, needing more time to hear from residents.

Holiday will alter York trash collection schedule

editor@inyork.com (Daily Record/Sunday News) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:40:34 -0700

Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, all regular Thursday and Friday trash collections will be delayed one day in the City of York.

Christmas tree arrives in York

editor@inyork.com (Daily Record/Sunday News) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:35:24 -0700

A couple donated a tree they received as an anniversary gift 30 years ago to be York's Christmas tree.

York man wants parking meters back

editor@inyork.com (ANGIE MASON / Daily Record/Sunday News) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:34:19 -0700

Officials will take a closer look at where meters should be added or removed in the city.

York won't tow for street sweeping

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:33:40 -0700

Cars that are not moved for street sweeping will no longer be towed, the city said Tuesday, and the mayor plans to introduce a new proposal for cleaning the streets later this week.

Mayor-elect Bracey's community advisory team meets

editor@inyork.com (ANGIE MASON / Daily Record/Sunday News) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:00:04 -0700

About 30 city community members set to work Tuesday night to figure out how they'll advise York's next mayor.

Parents hope plan will spare Phineas Davis

editor@inyork.com (TERESA MCMINN / For the Daily Record/Sunday News) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:09:27 -0700

A group of parents has a plan they hope will convince the York City school board to spare Phineas Davis Elementary from the chopping block.

To help: Salvation Army bell ringers out in force

editor@inyork.com (Teresa Ann Boeckel / Daily Record/Sunday News) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:30:07 -0700

The bell ringers will have a couple more days of warm weather. Today is expected to be sunny with a high of 57 degrees, said Mike Pigott, meteorologist with AccuWeather.

Lawyers re-enact Articles of Confederation debate in York

editor@inyork.com (KEVIN HORAN / Daily Record/Sunday News) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:52:06 -0700

York County Bar Association lawyers sported shiny white wigs and other Revolution-era garb Sunday to celebrate the Articles of Confederation, adopted in York 232 years ago to the day.

West Manchester gets $30,000 grant

editor@inyork.com () — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:45:00 -0700

West Manchester Township has been awarded a Justice Assistance Grant.