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Pa. unemployment rate drops slightly in April Pennsylvania's unemployment rate declined slightly last month, but remains above the national rate. The state Department of Labor & Industry said Friday the April rate of 7.6 percent compared to 7.9 percent in March. The national jobless rate for April was 7.5 percent. Full Story Two face trial in York City homicide Obama: 'Our focus cannot drift' from jobs, economy Ousted IRS chief regrets treatment of tea party 8 Yorkers indicted on federal drug charges New Grounds gives free coffee to first responders in York City Dover lawmaker aims to close motorcycle license loophole Powerball jackpot grows to $600 million Penn State visitors come home with bedbug bites Red Lion makes no response to transgender student's name request Thieves steal 13 snakes from State College family

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Free York Play Streets event in city Saturday A York Play Streets event will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday in the Salem Square Neighborhood at Salem Square and West Street. Full Story Shipley, York City receive state grants Police: Conewago Twp. fire "suspicious" Voucher program gives seniors local produce WellSpan to focus on 'super users' West York vet shows off skills at Wounded Warrior Games Obituaries for 5/17/13

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Penn State players rush to defend trainer Gettysburg High School graduate Tim Bream drew more attention on one day this week than he did during his entire first season in Penn State's training room. Full Story Orb has gone from ordinary to extraordinary VOLLEYBALL: York Suburban boys outlast K-D LACROSSE: K-D girls make program history ADULT BASEBALL: Hedrick shines for Hallam Dallastown looking for two new coaches One big inning sparks Revs to win over Ducks

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Pa. unemployment rate drops slightly in April Pennsylvania's unemployment rate declined slightly last month, but remains above the national rate. The state Department of Labor & Industry said Friday the April rate of 7.6 percent compared to 7.9 percent in March. The national jobless rate for April was 7.5 percent. Full Story Shipley, York City receive state grants New Grounds gives free coffee to first responders in York City J.C. Penney posts bigger 1Q loss than expected Central American coffee production expected to drop 17% 21 South steps up at YorKitchen York's new co-working site unites home-based businesses

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LETTER: Swomley a committed community leader The first time I remember seeing Mark Swomley and his wife Maria they were standing in front of the entire congregation at St. Full Story LETTER: Cosey the ideal candidate for coroner LETTER: Coroner candidate Gay caring, respectful LETTER: Platts has exact qualities needed for bench LETTER: Democrats, vote Flannelly for judge LETTER: Kearney supports veterans EDITORIAL: Schreiber -- by a hair -- for the 95th

YORK WEEKEND

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The mighty OrangeMite: Communal effort makes small theater strong in Dover Township

OrangeMite Studios

Ambition and enthusiasm are plentiful at OrangeMite Studios, the steadily growing arts organization bringing a wealth of live theater and music to the Dover area. Learn more about the group and its production of "Love's Labor's Lost," which opens Friday, May 17. Full Story

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PENNSYLVANIA

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Landing gear issue leads to plane's belly landing NEWARK, N.J—An airline official says a US Airways flight with 34 people aboard was forced to make a belly landing at Newark International Airport after experiencing landing gear trouble. Full Story Penguins take control vs. Senators behind Crosby Winning numbers drawn in 'Mega Millions' game Winning numbers drawn in 'Megaplier' game Reds lose 5-3 to Phillies Dropped fly ball gives Pirates 5-4 win over Astros Pirates 5, Astros 4

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Chance of survivors declines at Indonesian mine TIMIKA, Indonesia—Rescue officials say falling rocks are hampering their progress in reaching 23 trapped workers at a U. Full Story Activists: Rebel groups kidnap in Syria's Aleppo Hard-line Afghan MPs block law protecting women Gunmen raid home in Iraq, kill 5 people A look at the top 10 world record lottery jackpots Powerball jackpot closing in on another record French president signs gay marriage into law