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Hey York, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: St. Patrick’s Day parade, public starwatch, and book vending machine + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Expanded access to trials: WellSpan Health and Cancer Care Associates of York announced a partnership to deliver coordinated cancer care across York County. CCAY will join WellSpan Cancer Institute July 1, with locations rebranded under WellSpan — get all the details.

Flavorful partnership goes live: Rutter’s and Martin’s teamed up to add Martin’s BBQ seasoning to menu items starting Feb. 24, and Rutter’s says unique food and beverage pairings are also coming for local fans — get all the details.

New chapter in literacy: North Hopewell-Winterstown Elementary in York County installed a book vending machine for Read Across America Week, offering hundreds of books to students, with help from Peach Bottom Clean Energy Center — read the full story.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Mattress sale supports Central York music
• Celebrate Irish music and dance
• Give blood, enjoy ice cream perks

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Philly-style cravings, solved: Midweek hoagie hunger? Hefty Lefty’s Hoagies and Grinders delivers Philly-style hoagies, hearty grinders, and an in-house shaved ribeye cheesesteak that vanishes before you know it. It’s a quick lunch that satisfies, stays with you, and won’t wreck your afternoon.

Birdwatching magic, downtown: Whether you favor quiet loops or crave a front-row view of spring’s heron-and-egret show, Kiwanis Lake delivers an easy in-town reset. A thermos and maybe binoculars help, then let the rookery drama steal the morning…or your lunch break. Birdsong, ripples, repeat-worthy calm.

Where fandoms collide: Whether you’re hunting your next trade paperback, painting Warhammer minis, or placating kids with a fresh Pokémon booster, Comic Store West keeps shelves and game tables lively with comics, board games, TCGs, and the occasional vintage toy. A bright, buzzing haven to recharge your inner nerd.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

📆 Free events worth checking out

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🧳 Travels with Darley: York County @ Appell Center for the Performing Arts | Tuesday (3/10) at 3:30 PM – Grab a seat for a screening of PBS series Travels with Darley, hosted by Emmy-winning Darley Newman, spotlighting York County. See our backyard get the TV treatment, nod knowingly at familiar spots, then claim bragging rights on your next family text thread.

🥂 March Social Club @ The Yorktowne Hotel | Tuesday (3/10) at 5:00 PM – Trade elevator pitches for actual conversation at a laid-back meetup at The Yorktowne Hotel. The Next Chapter draws grownups who ditched the networking grind for real connections. Buy your own bites and sips, snag a door prize, and RSVP, please.

💃 A Glimpse of Chinese Culture through Dance @ Waldner Performing Arts Center | Thursday (3/12) at 7:00 PM – If your cultural calendar needs a kick, Sunshine Classic Chinese Dance Club from Harrisburg rides in with Year of the Horse splendor at Waldner Performing Arts Center. It’s free, open to the community, and far more graceful than our last attempt at the Electric Slide.

☘ 40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade @ Downtown York, PA | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – St. Patrick’s spirit takes over York as our parade turns 40, stepping off at West Market and Penn. Claim a curb, expect bagpipes, dancers, and that neighbor in a kilt you can’t unsee. Wear green, bring snacks, and your parade-wave stamina.

🔭 Public Starwatch @ John Rudy County Park Observatory (Mt Wolf) | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 PM – Head to the observatory at John Rudy County Park to swap small talk for starlight as YCAS gives a quick sky primer, then guided peeks through serious scopes. Bring curiosity, a jacket, and that forgotten telescope. Free, donations welcome, clear skies permitting.

📚 Lucky Book Swap @ Refillism | Tuesday (3/17) at 10:00 AM – Bring a favorite, adult book to Refillism’s Lucky Book Swap, leave with a new read, lighter shelves, and smug eco-virtue. A few St. Paddy’s picks hide Refillism Bucks, so your pot of gold might be tucked in the paperback.

🌿 Plantoholics Anonymous March – Show & Tell @ Refillism (East York) | Tuesday (3/17) at 7:00 PM – Cabin fever calls for leafy show and tell, so bring your proudest plant or pics if the ficus refuses carpool. It’s free, relaxed, and neighborly, with friendly swaps of cuttings, seeds, books, and more, plus a quick browse of the shop.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 York report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 76°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 6%

Sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 1 to 7 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 5 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 76°F – Low: 42°F – Precip: 59%

Rain showers likely between 8am and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind 2 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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