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Going where they get a bang for their bucks: Marylanders cross border for holiday fireworks
It’s the evening before the Fourth of July, and the parking lot of the Phantom Fireworks store is crawling with SUVs and pick-up trucks trolling for a parking spot. Based on the number of Maryland flag and Chesapeake Bay license plates coming in and out of the parking lot, it might appear this store was in Maryland. But the shop is actually 10 minutes north of the border, off Interstate 83 in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania, a state with significantly looser laws and restrictions around fireworks.
A timeline of events that help tell York County’s story
(This is Part 2 of a timeline of York County history. Part 1 providing glimpses of the 18th and 19th centuries, “A brief historical sketch helps make sense of a complex York County,” was published on June 30.) In its 275 years, stories, big and small, connect to shape York County’s larger story. ...
'Major' water main break impacting residents in Conewago Township
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Fire officials are alerting the public to a "major" water main break in Conewago Township. The break, which happened on W. Elm Avenue in the area of Magic Elm Skateland, may result in low water pressures and cloudy or dirty water, according to Hanover Area Fire & Rescue.
Finding a Place to Call Home
The lack of affordable and safe housing in York is impacting thousands of residents in our County. The 2023 State of the Nation’s Housing Report by Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies reinforces what local agencies already know: America is experiencing record disparities in income and significant housing shortages.
'Honoring Our Heroes': Event to highlight Hanover emergency, medical and military workers
A Hanover church is honoring local first responders in an upcoming event this month. "Honoring Our Heroes" will honor the work of local firefighters, medical personnel, police officers and military personnel on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at St. Mark Lutheran Church at 129 Charles Street in Hanover, according to a press release.
Fourth of July BLAST in Jacobus brings community together
JACOBUS, Pa. — There are lots of Fourth of July festivities across central Pennsylvania today. However, the Fourth of July BLAST in York County not only brought the fun but is hoping to bring the community together. “We serve, that’s our motto. So, we want to let [the community]...
PUBLIC NOTICE – ZONING HEARING BOARD – JULY 23, 2024
ZHB 24-08 – Quality Service Center (QSC Associates, LLC) – requests a special exception §150-289 to expand/alter an existing nonconforming use (auto repair shop) by less than 25% located at 28 South Oxford Street (Tax Map: 04; Parcel: 0365A) in the R-5 Residential Zone. ZHB 24-09 –...
New Museum – York County History Center
The York County History Center serves as a major cultural anchor and community space in downtown York. A former electricity-generating plant transformed York County 150 years ago. The history center will be opening a new museum this summer. Ron Hershner a longtime volunteer, and former board member of the York...
OFFICES CLOSED – JULY 4TH HOLIDAY
The West Manchester Township offices will be closing at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3rd, so that staff may enjoy the 4th of July holiday with family. Offices will re-open on Friday, July 5th, at 8 a.m. Please be advised Penn Waste collections will be delayed by ONE day beginning...
Pennsylvania-based extended warranty company sued by state attorney general
We have a follow to a News 8 On Your Side investigation we first brought you last week. A Pennsylvania-based extended warranty company is now being sued by the state attorney general for not honoring its warranties. Concord Auto Protect, based in King of Prussia, is at the center of...
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