About York's York City

Congrats to the York Rev's Atlantic League Champs

The York Revolution won their first Atlantic League Championship saturday night by defeating the Bridgeport Bluefish 5 to 4 completing a 4 game sweep. Last year the Revs were worst in the league, but with first year manager Andy Etchebarren (of Baltimore Orioles fame) calling the shots from the dugout they went from worst to champs. York did it in fine fashion to boot coming from a 4 - 1 deficit to win in 10 innings.

While obtaining my York Savvy designation I was given a behind the scenes tour of the Rev's home, Sovereign Bank Stadium. A nice place to both play as well as attend a game in the stands. The addition of the York Revolution to the York City landscape has been a resounding success. A celebration is scheduled for Monday at noon in York's Continental Square.

Congrats to the York Revolution for a job well done.

York City Martin Library Fundraiser

Starting Friday, September 16th tickets will go on sale for the Martin Library Association fundraiser "Denim & Diamonds". This event is a benefit for the Martin Library in York City and takes place October 22, 7 to 10 pm, at the Martin Library at 159 E Market St, York City.

Tickets to the event are $35 and that includes all the accouterments, hors d'oeuvres, wine, beer, and desserts. Ticket information can be found by calling the Martin Library @ 849-6952 or emailing them at aeverhart@yorklibraties.org. This promises to be a fun event with live entertainment provided by Real Diamond, a Neil Diamond Tribute Band. Be sure to listen for their rendition of the Neil Diamond classic "Forever in Blue Jeans" to tie into the "Denim & Diamonds"theme for the evening. This is a casual/formal event, any combination of denim and diamonds is acceptable. Break out your favorite jeans and bling it up...

To make the event even more exciting the Martin Library will be selling raffle tickets to two wonderful donated items.
A 28" x 22" original painting by Brenda Wintermyer as well as a 14k gold diamond ring crafted by Jin Jou Meighen of Gem Boutique. Raffle tickets are $10 each or $25 for three. Need not be present to win. Winning ticket will be drawn the night of the event. Sounds like a great way to get out, have some fun, and support the Martin Library in York City.

York City Pa Colonial Courthouse History Rich

Many people that visit York City Pahave no idea the truly rich history. The photo above is of the Colonial Courthouselocated on the corner of West Market St and Codorus Creek. This particular structure is a reproduction of the original building built in 1756. During the American Revolution the building offered refuge to the Second Continental Congress while British troops occupied Philadelphia. At the time it was only building in the area big enough to accommodate them.

Most notably is the fact that the Articles of Confederation were debated, and adopted while the Second Continental Congress was in York City Pa. For the nine months that York City Paserved as the Nations capitol, it was home to such notable Americans as Thomas Paine, John Hancock, John Adams, Horatio Gates, Sameul Adams and Phillip Livingston who is buried in the Prospect Hill Cemetery in York City Pa

The Colonial Court Houseis part of a group of historic buildings know as the Colonial Complex. Other buildings in the Complex include The Golden Plough Tavern & The General Gates House. Tours of the Colonial Complex in York City Pa are available Tues - Sat 10,11,1,2, and 3:00pm. More information can be found at the website.

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2010 Downtown Kickball Tournament In York City

Saturday October 2nd, at Sovereign Bank Stadium ( home of the York Revolution baseball team) the 2010 Downtown Kickball Tournament with KICK off, sorry I couldn't help that one. Last years event was an absolute blast for both players and spectators. Playing at the stadium brings a real professional feel to the tournament.

Teams consist of 10 players, 5 male, 5 female, with 6 additional players for a total of 16 team members. There will be concessions available, as well as a 50/50 raffle, with prizes going to winning teams and most creative team uniform. This was really alot of fun last year and I expect it will be bigger and better this year.

If you are interested, more information is available at the website.

York City Market Conditions

Below are the market conditions for York City Pa single family homes. As you can see the market in York City Pa continues to be challenged in the wake of the buyers credit. Homes are sitting on the market for far too long as foreclosures continue to hit the market. Unemployment in York City Pa continues to hover between 9.1 and 9.3 percent, poor consumer confidence in the economy as well as lack of jobs has adversely affected the housing market in York City, Pa as well the national market.

The bright spot that remains is the record low mortgage rates, so if you are in the market for a home now is definitely the time to buy. Why prospective buyers are still sitting on the fence is beyond me. These record low interest rates are not going to be here for long, and when the market does recover, it is going to happen quickly. With that recovery is going to come rising mortgage rates, don't be one of those that wishes you woulda, coulda, shoulda.....

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