🌱 Why state police brought a helicopter into a York City dirt bike chase
York, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 5 min readHi York! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why state police brought a helicopter into a York City dirt bike chase
- York County nonprofits: are you ready for these 2026 grant deadlines?
- Why a York burglary helped solve a deadly Berks County shooting
Also on today's calendar: Parent & Me Playdate and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.
- Thursday: A shower; breezy in the a.m., temps: high: 60, low: 50.
- Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 70 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Pennsylvania State Police helicopter called to assist in York County dirt bike chase (abc27.com) — A recent dirt bike chase through York City streets prompted Pennsylvania State Police to call in a helicopter after an 18-year-old allegedly fled a traffic stop and rode through stop signs, wrong-way streets, and York College’s campus. The bike reportedly lacked registration and insurance, and the incident unfolded during a broader crackdown on illegal e-bikes, dirt bikes, and ATVs following recent shootings. 
2. York County Economic Alliance shares grant funding information for York County nonprofits (cpbj.com) — York County nonprofits now have a clear path to apply for 2026 Local Share Account grants, with YCEA serving as the eligible applicant. Local organizations must first submit a summary form by late June or August, then complete full applications by August or October through a Dropbox link, and budget for YCEA’s application and grant fees.
3. York man sentenced in shooting that killed Berks County security guard (ydr.com) — A York City man has been sentenced to life in prison for a 2022 Berks County shooting that killed a security guard, after investigators tied him to the crime through a York County burglary case. He still faces multiple charges in York County, with court hearings scheduled in June related to local thefts and a Springettsbury Township salon break-in.
4. Explore Outdoors: Highlighting historic sites across the Susquehanna Valley (wgal.com) — York County’s own Native Lands Park kicks off a WGAL Explore Outdoors series highlighting historic sites across the Susquehanna Valley, including the last known Susquehannock settlement. Throughout the week, viewers can follow stops in Lancaster, Adams, Cumberland, and Dauphin counties, with each segment posted online after airing. It’s a chance to discover regional history starting right here in York County.
5. A first year to remember: Manheim Clay Sports young athletes achieve early success (fox43.com) — Young shooters from Manheim Clay Sports just captured a squad championship at the Pen-Mar Annual Shoot held in York County, marking a huge milestone only a year into their training. The pre-sub athletes, all new to competition, brought home team gold and several individual honors, crediting strong coaching and support for their rapid progress.
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Downtown York Figure Drawing Group
York College of Pennsylvania-Featured Events MVA - Classroom Lab
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WAL - Kindergarten Registration/Screening Week 1
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WPSHS Literature Keystone Assessments
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Parent & Me Playdate →
Kids First Swim Schools, 2559 E Market St, East York
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York County, PA Calendar
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Counterbalance
York College of Pennsylvania-Featured Events Marketview Arts - Gallery Hall
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Industry Mixer: AMA Central PA x YCEA Spring BBQ
York County Economic Alliance Collusion Tap Works: The Side Show 115 S. Howard Street York, PA 17401
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Kids First Swim Schools Open House →
Kids First Swim Schools, 2559 E Market St, East York
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Lilo & Stitch Movie Night →
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KIDS FIRST Swim School - York, 2559 E Market St, East York
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Our Lombard Commons veggie/herb garden is almost completed!
This week we should have all seedlings in. We even have donated chairs which the residents repainted to match the boxes - to sit outside and enjoy… (Nextdoor Old Leader Farm) - I am over 60.
I have fine, thinning hair. It is currently long. I want to go shoulder length and with a little layering. Not an old lady style. I am currently… (Nextdoor Haines Acres)
- Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in York. Apply here.
- At Home Decor Superstore posted a job opening for Team Member in York. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near York here.
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