Love and a Career

We came to the city for all sorts of reasons. Here's a story of one family of four and why they love city life...

To start off, I grew up in a rural area southern York County, a mere 5 minute drive to Maryland.  Growing up I didn't feel a real connection to the community other than grade school and athletics.
Education brought me closer to the City, but my profession brought me into the City.  I work for a community minded engineering consulting firm located downtown.  While at school, I became friends with people from Red Lion and Hellam, and through one of these friends I met my wife, who grew up in the York area and owned a home in the City.  So, my love and my career brought me to the City of York.

Through the years, my wife and I have grown from a couple into a family, we are now expecting our second child.  A lot of family members ask, "Why do you live in the City?"  Why not...  There are great amenities, great culture, and great history all around us and within walking distance!  And it's affordable!  We love heading to Central Market every week to pick up fresh produce and meats and lunch from vendors that we have developed relationships with.  We love going to a number of parks that are within walking distance from our 19th century home.  I love getting up for an early morning run on the Rail Trail, or staying up late for an excellent Cap Live concert and going out for a pint at one of the local brewpubs.  I love York City.

As our family grows, maybe we will move out of the City, but for now I'm loving every minute of City Living!

-A York City Family

What's your story? Share it with us (asahelchurch@gmail.com) and it will be posted. Feel free to redact names, but be as specific as you are comfortable!

What's your city family story?

You moved to the city because it seemed natural. You weren't afraid, but instead excited about everything that a city offers. You might have even had a mission. You are city positive. You had a hundred different reasons, or maybe it was just an accident. You got more house for your money, but taxes almost made up for the difference. You knew that cities offered community, and the highs and lows that comes along with it. You wanted to be where there were needs. You love old houses. You owned one car, two bikes, and walked to work. Then you had children...children in the city. There were parks, story time at the library, market days, and backyard gardening. Play dates and picnics at the community pool. You homeschooled, or unschooled, or private schooled, or braved the city schools. Either way, you made hard decisions and financial sacrifices. You are a city family.

If any of this describes you, or if none of it describes you, we want to hear your story. What brought you to the city in the first place? What makes being a city family worthwhile? What makes it difficult? Why have you stayed? Why have you left?

Send your family introduction to asahelchurch@gmail.com and it will be added to this Blog. Feel free to redact names or personal information, but please be as specific as you feel comfortable.