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Happy weekend, York! In today’s edition: A newspaper merger, a teen’s cardiac arrest survival, Geoffrey Zakarian’s five-course dinner, and more. Let’s get to it!

— Cait Baker

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Curated by popular demand — here are this week’s most-clicked events, local spots, and stories.

Funding for smarter streets: York was awarded $164,550 to modernize traffic signals along Route 30 through the Green Light-Go program, replacing aging equipment and upgrading signal heads to improve traffic flow and safety — see what’s being upgraded.

New chapter for York news: York Dispatch and York Daily Record have merged, with a final edition published Friday. Newsroom is in West Manchester Township, and the paper’s Facebook and Instagram pages will be discontinued — get all the merger details.

Swift heroics and healing: An 18-year-old named Faith survived cardiac arrest with ECMO at WellSpan York Hospital after a transfer from Chambersburg, staying conscious during two days of care and bonding with her team — read the full story.

Creative cold-weather outings: Beat the chill with York County indoor fun, from candle-making at Apricity Products and kid space at Bound Books to Back Nine Golf, which opened January 23 at 2 p.m — check out the full lineup.

Business inclusion initiative announced: York City and York County are seeking minority and female owned businesses for upcoming CDBG and HOME projects. Section 3 firms can qualify if they meet ownership or workforce criteria — see eligibility and definitions.

Stories of duty and grit: In a January 13 video, 100-year-old York County veteran Mitchell Angelos recounts serving as a U.S. Army engineer in World War II, sharing memories that resonate across our community — read the full story.

Gold continues to hold strong: After its best year in decades, gold remains near historic highs as investors look for stability amid inflation and debt. GoldCo has a free guide that covers everything you need to know. They’re also offering up to 10% free gold & silver – check it out here.

One emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ but pet insurance helps. I sure wished I’d had it after a $10k last-minute surgery for my cat (her name is Miss Stache). I learned my lesson and signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

What do people see when they search your name? Search results can surface past mistakes or outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. BetterReputation helps remove and clean up unwanted content so your online presence matches your real life today. Not worried about yourself? Doesn’t hurt to mention it to family or friends who might be.

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• Fellow ladies with thinning hair: Try Hers

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🧪 School’s Out Mini Camp: Wonderful Water Experiments @ Keystone Kidspace | Monday (2/16) at 9:00 AM – Drop the 7-plus crowd at this mini camp where they’ll test squid propulsion, float ships, and paint with water while learning why striders don’t sink. You get a breather, they get real science, and zero kitchen clean-up. Register here: https://www.keystonekidspace.org/events/821/

🍩 Fastnacht Day | Tuesday (2/17) at 10:00 AM – Celebrate Fastnacht Day at the History Center Museum with the Friends, and score complimentary Pennsylvania Dutch fastnachts. They are those gloriously deep-fried, sometimes-potato donuts your Oma warned you about, served with friendly chatter about local history, civic pride, and why carbs still count as culture.

🥞 Shrove Tuesday Community Fellowship Dinner | Tuesday (2/17) at 5:00 PM – If your pancake griddle has been feeling neglected, swing by the Shrove Tuesday Community Fellowship Dinner in the All Purpose Room for comfort food, conversation, and a soul tune-up. It is free, all are welcome. Donations support missions outreach, and company is the real blessing.

🍽 Geoffrey Zakarian 5-Course Dinner @ The Handsome Cab | Wednesday (2/18) at 6:00 PM – Consider this your Zakarian-inspired vacation without TSA, a five-course parade of asparagus bread soup, baked artichokes, swordfish, beef tenderloin, and lemon ginger Basque cheesecake. It’s $70 with tip, wine pairing available, and yes, you’ll want a reservation.

🍀 Brigid Cross Craft Night @ Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York | Wednesday (2/18) at 6:00 PM – Channel your inner Celtic goddess without leaving York at a cozy craft night making Brigid Crosses, supplies, charcuterie, and hot tea included. It’s $40, or $28 for members, in the Carriage House sunroom at UUCY. Low-stakes creativity, high hygge, zero glitter.

🥙 Greek Food Festival February 2026 | Friday (2/20) at 11:00 AM – Skip the flight to Athens and hit the Greek Orthodox Church on Pine Grove Road for real-deal spanakopita, sweets, and Greek coffee. Snag take-home plates, browse the gift shop, clap along to the dancing, and support the parish while your kitchen naps.

🔮 Witches!? In Salem?! | Friday (2/20) at 7:00 PM – Yes, Salem, more witches. A cheeky, fact-checked spin on the Witch Trials has Ms. Bishop’s eighth graders reenacting what really happened, mostly; think history class with punchlines, salty language, and a dash of stage mayhem, recommended for ages 14 and up.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 York report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 46°F – Low: 27°F – Precip: 0%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 2 to 6 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind around 2 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 43°F – Low: 31°F – Precip: 26%

A chance of rain showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. East wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain showers before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers between 7pm and 4am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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