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Downtown York Welcomes York College Students

Sep 23, 2024 | Blog, Uncategorized

(Updated 7/2025) Downtown Inc is excited to welcome York College of Pennsylvania students, families, staff, and alumni to explore all that Downtown York has to offer!

In collaboration with York Collegeof Pennsylvania, Downtown Inc has partnered with local businesses to offer exclusive discounts to YCP students, families, and staff. Just a quick bus ride from campus or walk on the historic Rail Trail, Downtown York is filled with vibrant shops, eateries, and entertainment.

Participating Merchants and Offers:

  • Appell Center (50 N. George St.): Free tickets to the monthly Jazz in the City event with student ID.
  • Apricity Products (15 S. Beaver St.): 15% off the Make & Take Candle Bar experience with student ID. 
  • Bound Books (21 S. Beaver): Free Drink with a Book Purchase. (Must present YCP Student ID.

  • Gather 256 (256 W. Philadelphia St.): Free drip coffee with any food purchase.
  • The Glass Turtle Studio (118 E. King St.): 10% off purchase of 10 or more with ID for students and faculty. In store purchase only. 
  • Green Bean Roasting Co. (100 S. Beaver St.): 20% discount on specialty beverages with student ID
  • House of Flowers (15 N. Beaver St.): 10% off for students, parents, alumni, and faculty.
  • Indigo Bleu (39 W. Phliadelphia St.): 10% off regular-price items with student ID.
  • My Girlfriend’s Wardrobe (38 N. Beaver St.): 10% off regular-priced items for YCP students. 
  • Our Sons and Daughters (34 W. Philadelphia St.): $5 off when you spend $50 with YCP student ID (in-store only).
  • Refillism (38 S Beaver St.): 10% off entire purchase, must present student ID, in-store only. Can’t combine with other discounts or sales.

  • Revolt Style Studio (26 N. Beaver St.): 10% off vintage clothing and accessories.
  • Yorktowne Hotel (48 W. Market St.): 12% off online rates for any visitors to York College. York College Visitor/Alumni Rate – The Yorktowne Hotel. You can also call 1-800-774-1500 and quote the code ‘York College Visitor Rate’

Don’t miss this opportunity to grab a bite, experience something new, and see what Downtown York has to offer! Downtown Inc can’t wait to welcome you!

Parking: On-street parking is free after 5pm and parking in one of the three downtown parking garages is free after 6:30pm. Parking Garages: King Street Garage, Market Street Garage, Philadelphia Street Garage. Royal Square District: Free after 5pm at the following locations: Corner lot of E. Newton Ave and S. Duke Street and E. King Street and S. Queen Street Lot (directly across from The Bond). For Collusion Tapworks Customers, parking is available in the corner lot of S. Howard Street and E. Newton Avenue (directly behind the Bond) WeCo: Free on-street parking on West Philadelphia Street and at the Foundry Park parking lot

 

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