Challenging moments that teach and inspire in York County, Pa.
York County is full of momentous sites and memorable people. We believe their stories, sometimes not well known or well considered, must be told. These stories often tell of struggle and the lengthy journey toward resolution.
By calling attention to our historically critical places and diverse people, past and present, we hope to inspire reflection, dialogue and action.
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Latest stories
- A foul canal’s restoration: Codorus Greenway designed to turn creek into park
Local efforts are underway to right York County’s historical wrongs by cleaning up Codorus Creek, transforming it from ‘Inky Stinky’ into an accessible, healthy, and beautiful greenway. - When Latinos came to York County: They brought their own cooks
Landmarks from York’s Latino history, all one on place: A mural depicts the Latino story in a block named for pioneers Edwin and Delma Rivera. Behind the mural, the second standalone Spanish American Center stands, now a bilingual church. In the background, the two-story white building served as the center for the Latino community in 2008 and for about a decade afterward. All these landmarks stand in and around the South Queen Street neighborhoods where early Latinos settled in York. - York’s Continental Square: Makeover to invite folks to come there and stay a while
York’s Continental Square, long a hub and gathering space, is getting a makeover. - Renowned author Rita Mae Brown remembers York County in her writings and visits
When Camp Security needed to raise funds several years ago, leaders turned to renowned author Rita Mae Brown to return to York County, where she spent her early years.