Downtown York, PA

Small Business Saturday is almost here!

With its thriving business community, comprised of small shops, unique boutiques, art galleries, delicious eateries, and eclectic market vendors, Downtown York Small Business Saturday on November 30, 2024, is sure to be memorable this year!

Plan your shopping adventure and explore special promotions at downtownyorkpa.com/smallbusinesssaturday. Don’t forget to use the ParkMobile promo code SHOPYORK1 for free metered parking through the ParkMobile app on Saturday, November 30!

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VOTE FOR THE York County History Center!

The York County History Center has been selected by USA Today editors and museum experts as a nominee for the Best New Museum, part of USA Today’s 10 Best Readers Choice Awards for 2025. The voting started on Nov. 25 and continues until Dec. 23. Help the History Center be one of the USA Today's 10 best new museums in the country.

All voting is digital. You can vote once a day, so come back every day! Here's the link to use: https://10best.usatoday.com/qr/44286/

Be sure to like, share and tag friends. Let's do this, York!

Show your love for Downtown York or give the gift of city pride with our new merch!

Featuring cozy hoodies, a vintage-style tee, and an everyday tote bag, these exclusive items were designed by the Downtown Inc and York County Economic Alliance teams in partnership with our friends at York Revolution! Shop online at www.merchrev.com or visit the First Capital Federal Credit Union Team Store (WellSpan Park) M-F, 9am-5pm—or after 5pm if you're visiting Bright Nights!

Hanging of the Greens brought holiday cheer to Downtown York yesterday! Over 60 volunteers transformed over 180 lamp posts with fresh pine roping and bright red bows, marking the official start of the holiday season. See it for yourself this weekend as you shop small in Downtown York!

Special thanks to our sponsors, volunteers, and partners who made it all happen:

Presenting Sponsor: Appell Horticulture Center of York College of Pennsylvania

Gold Sponsor: The Evergreen Valley Group at Morgan Stanley

Greens Sponsor: Axiom Staffing Group

Refreshment Sponsor: Prince Street Cafe, York

Special thanks to Schaefer Flowers for donating the beautiful red bows, the employee family of Wagman for cutting and staging the greens in coordination with The Yorktowne Hotel, Royal Square Development & Construction for providing ladders, and the City of York’s Parks Department for their assistance with greens on bridges. We also want to recognize the Downtown Inc & York County Economic Alliance Ambassadors, Downtown merchants, RKL LLP team members, Buy Local Coalition for decorating the Trolley Station, the Women United Steering Committee, and RSDC volunteers who made this event a success.

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Get ready, book lovers! From November 27 to December 8, The York Emporium in the WeCo York, PA district is hosting an incredible Bookstore Sale with discounts ranging from 10% to 60% on most items! This will be held at The York Emporium's original location, 343 W. Market St.) before the store moves onto its next chapter in Downtown York.

Visit The York Emporium in-store to see the full details and grab your next great read at unbeatable prices. Please note: the store will be closed on Thanksgiving. Don’t miss out—this is the perfect time to stock up on holiday gifts while supporting a great local business.

Discover the art and creativity of Downtown York, PA with the first-ever online Public Art Map, now available on york365.com/public-art/map. This interactive map showcases photos, detailed descriptions, medium types, collection information, creation dates, and artist names for artwork throughout the city and in the county. Whether you’re planning a visit or simply exploring from home, the map makes it easy to learn about and locate the incredible public art that defines Downtown York’s unique character. Visit York365.com today and experience the art that brings our community to life!

Thanks to for bringing this project to life!

This Nov. 30th, celebrate Small Business Saturday’s 15th anniversary by supporting local businesses and finding one-of-a-kind treasures for your holiday list!

Downtown York is home to hundreds of small businesses that make our Historically Edgy downtown so special! From the boutique shops of the Market District to the art galleries of Royal Square and the unique storefronts of the WeCo District, there’s something for everyone. Plan your Downtown York shopping adventure and explore special promotions at downtownyorkpa.com/smallbusinesssaturday.

A big thank you to Kinsley Construction for delivering this holiday centerpiece and to the City of York for continuing this festive tradition!

Make plans to join York City Special Events in Continental Square for Light Up York on December First Friday in Downtown York at 6:30pm when the tree will be lit in all its holiday glory! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting Martin Library from 5:30–7:30pm, and the Appell Center for the Performing Arts will show Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at 7pm as part of their free First Friday Family Film Series.

Mark your calendars and bring the whole family for an evening of holiday magic in Downtown York!

A big thank you to Lobar Associates, Inc. for their generous donation of 10 Armstrong Red Maple trees! These beautiful, tall, and slender trees are perfect for urban streetscapes, offering shade, beauty, and environmental benefits. Armstrong Reds are also native to North America!

Downtown Inc is also grateful to York College of Pennsylvania for receiving and storing these trees until planting locations are finalized. The trees will be planted across Downtown York in 2025, bringing new life to our community just in time for the warmer weather.

Trees play a vital role in urban environments—they reduce air pollution, lower urban heat, and provide essential habitats for birds and pollinators, making our city more vibrant and sustainable! Stay tuned for updates as we prepare to bring these maples to their new home.

York College of Pennsylvania and Four Squares York are thrilled to present Fridays After Dark during December's First Friday on December 6! Kick off your weekend with FREE live jazz, local vendors, delicious food, and a vibrant atmosphere all in Downtown York's Marketview Arts (37 W. Philadelphia St.).

Shoutout to Stage Deli, a quintessential small city deli serving breakfast and lunch right in the heart of Downtown York at 26 N. George St! Huge thanks to Lena Tzivekis of York Daily Record/Sunday News for highlighting the story of owner Darren Borodin.

Darren’s dedication to our community shines through at Stage Deli and his well-loved hot dog cart in Continental Square, serving up some of the best lunch deals in town! Downtown Inc is proud to support such kind-hearted and committed business owners like Darren, who make Downtown York such a special place.

'Forgiveness is printed in my heart': Stage Deli owner says giving back is his calling Darren Borodin spent years struggling with addiction. Through his journey, he discovered hope, forgiveness and rebuilt a life he almost lost.

As part of Downtown Inc’s mission to keep Downtown York beautiful and litter-free, we’re excited to announce the delivery of 5 new cigarette receptacles throughout Downtown York! Cigarette litter is the #1 source of litter in Downtown York, and thanks to a grant from the York County Community Foundation, we’ve added standing receptacles outside of five downtown businesses: Iron Horse York, Skillet2Plate Soul Bistro, Gift Horse Brewing Company, Gather 256, and Mudhook Brewing Co.

Our ABM Clean and Green Team works tirelessly to keep our city clean, and you can help by disposing of cigarette butts in these designated receptacles. Let’s work together to create a welcoming, litter-free environment for everyone who visits and enjoys Downtown York! Next up, the installation of 30 pole-mounted cigarette receptacles this winter. Stay tuned for that!

To support more beautification efforts by Downtown Inc like this, visit: paypal.com/ncp/payment/EVFCWN3F8HNE2

It's Kindness Week this week, and students from York Academy Regional Charter School Visual Arts have been hard at work creating Kindness Murals right on their sidewalk. Their beautiful artwork and positive energy have already inspired others—just the other day, a customer from Central Family Restaurant surprised them with hot chocolate!

Thanks to the support of the Cultural Alliance of York County, York County Community Foundation, and the dedication of staff, students have been meeting every weekend to bring these murals to life. Together, they're building a “Kindness Corner” in front of the Upper School, set to be finished just in time for Kindness Week .

Want to join in? Spread kindness around Downtown York or get involved by visiting kindnessworldwide.org and following Kindness Week on socials for more ideas. Let’s keep the kindness going!

Happy Veterans Day! Today, we honor and thank the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifices are deeply appreciated.

Congratulations India, City of York, City of York Parks and Recreation! Proud to have you as a leader in our community!

All of the 2024 Changemakers will be honored at the Changemaker Celebration event, presented by Comcast and Hollywood Casino York on December 12 from 4:30 - 7 pm at Investment Real Estate, LLC (320 N. George St., York). Join us!
To register: https://bit.ly/4flo4aS

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Fall 2024 Downtown Update event, Addressing the Complexity of Homelessness.

Held twice a year, our Downtown Update events bring together community leaders to discuss key challenges impacting Downtown York. This week we tackled the pressing issues of anti-social behaviors, homelessness, and the state of housing in our community. Kristin Paradise, Central Region Director for Governor Shapiro's Office, provided insight into the newly released Executive Order on Housing and Homelessness. The event also featured an engaging fireside chat led by our own Sarah O’Brien, Director of Downtown Inc, with Robin Shearer, Executive Director of Friends & Neighbors of Pennsylvania, Inc., and Kim Pritchard, Resident Services Manager with Affordable Housing Advocates. Want to help those facing these complex issues? Consider making a donation today to one of our panelist organizations.

A huge thank you to our Reception Sponsor, WellSpan Health, and our supporting sponsor, DDP Roofing Services, for making this event possible. We also extend our gratitude to the Appell Center for the Performing Arts for hosting us in such a welcoming space.