York County: Creativity Unleashed

12/13/2018

Guest blogger Mia Becker reflections on the "Slow Food" Revolution in York, bringing us back to our roots, and connecting the community. Dive deep into the food scene with her as she connect with Tutoni's (and Taste Test Restaurant Incubator), as well as Horn Farm Center and Sonnewald Natural Foods.

Our food systems are continuing to move in a direction where automation, convenience foods, and food waste are the norms. Therefore, it is becoming increasingly important to invest in producers, …

08/02/2018

The masterminds behind Our York Media share the tips they learned about starting a business in York, and the importance of paying it forward. Check out this month's blog!

You can argue we had no business starting a business in York, or anywhere else for that matter. One of us had just been laid off by the local newspaper. …

07/02/2018

Join Michael Vyskocil on a journey of York County cuisine on this month's blog.

Over the past several years, downtown York has become a foodie destination to explore the cuisines of different cultures.

06/15/2018

Today and Saturday you can still enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes access to some of York's most interesting makers. Take your pick: from Bluett Bros. Violins, Sweet Willows Creamery Homemade Ice Cream, and Harley Davidson, York Pa to Alpacas of York, Perrydell Farm and Dairy, and more... See the list of participating locations at

Visit beautiful York County Pennsylvania, the Factory Tour Capital of the World from Harley-Davidson motorcycles to Snyder?s of Hanover Pretzels. Located in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, York County is minutes away from entertainment and attractions in Hershey, Lancaster and Gettysburg, P...

06/14/2018

This is the event we've been so eager to share! THIS is the weekend to enjoy music in the park at Gusa World Music Festival at Foundry Park On The Codorus. Don't miss it!

Gusa World Music Festival aims to bridge the gap within York city and the county as a whole. Our goal is to connect its members through the power of music, which in turn fosters tolerance, acceptance and a shared sense of community. We also want to nurture our children into complete individuals by e...

06/12/2018

A blog about daytrips in the Mid-Atlantic (Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania).

06/04/2018

June's Guest Blogger, Karin Swartz gives a local's perspective on the "Top Ten" things to enjoy in York. How many of these have you completed?

Get the inside scoop from June's guest blogger Karin Swartz, as she reviews her Top-Ten York recommendations from a local's perspective.

06/03/2018

We're proud to have our city's main street recognized for its beauty.

There's nothing better than strolling down a cute main street. But where should you go? Here are some of the most beautiful main streets in America.

06/03/2018

Another reason ... proud to be bicycle-friendly

We are excited to be recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as a Silver Bicycle Friendly Community! It is great to see York acknowledged for our efforts to make trail connections, improve safety, and create opportunities for residents and visitors to ride through the Zagster Bike Share program. To celebrate this award, please join us for a community bike meetup to take place on the York County Heritage Rail Trail at King St. (near the rabbittransit Transfer Center) on Sunday, June 10 at 12:00pm.

06/02/2018

On , we celebrate the York County Heritage Rail Trail, an unconventional gateway into Downtown York. Connected with Maryland’s Torrey C. Brown Trail, the Heritage Rail Trail runs north from the Mason-Dixon Line all the way to historic Downtown York. In between, you’ll find charming small towns, the historic Howard Tunnel and scenic views of York County’s countryside. Keep an eye out for the replica Civil War-era steam engine that chugs along the tracks around New Freedom!

05/31/2018

Thanks to our creative partners at YRK Magazine we're able to celebrate I-ron-ic and all that makes York your best place to live and work.

York County: Creativity Unleashed highlights the best aspects of York through the lens of those who chose York as their place to live, work and play. Read about how dynamic duo Dave Smith and Steve Billet impact York County through creative business endeavors such as the amazing I-ron-ic coffee shop. http://yrkmagazine.co/articles/downtown-dynamos-transforming-community-through-creativity/

05/16/2018

A blog about daytrips in the Mid-Atlantic (Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania).