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
- Claiming Thaddeus Stevens: It’s time for a southern Pa. network to tell Old Commoner’s story
Thaddeus Stevens’ first stop in Pennsylvania early in his famed career came in York, where he taught at York County Academy, a forerunner of York College. This North Beaver Street wayside marker is near the site of the long-ago-demolished academy building. - Preserved, Not Replaced: The Tassia Building’s New Life
A century-old York landmark once central to the city’s food industry is being transformed into apartments and retail space, preserving the Tassia Building’s historic character while giving it new life for modern residents. - ‘One of our great heroes’: York County’s Daisy Myers deserves recognition
When the Myers family moved to Levittown in 1957, members faced hostility in this all-white community. They later moved to York County. Their story is now told via a play, written by Peter Levy. - York Daily Record and York Dispatch, now combined, competed for 162 years
The two newspapers or their predecessors have gone toe-to-toe since 1865. In early 2026, the two competing newsrooms combined forming a single newsgathering operation with an eye to the future.