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	EDITORIAL: York City School District not 'going to hell' One way or another, the York City School District is transforming. The process began last year when the state declared the district financially distressed and appointed a recovery officer to repair its finances, improve academics and increase safety. Full Story EDITORIAL: The few, the proud, the voters Thumbs up: To everyone who votes in Tuesday's primary election. Unfortunately, you're few, but you should be proud. Full Story EDITORIAL: Schreiber -- by a hair -- for the 95th York County's Democratic and Republican committees picked their respective candidates for Tuesday's special election to fill the 95th District House seat vacated by now-state Auditor General Eugene DePasquale. Full Story EDITORIAL: Time for another change in DA's Office? We were hopeful when Tom Kearney became York County's district attorney with a promise to shine a light on the secret drug forfeiture fund that pays for his office's countywide drug task force. Full Story EDITORIAL: Bracey for York City mayor - Not everything has gone smoothly during Kim Bracey's 31/2 years as York City's mayor. Some problems she created for herself, such as wading into the disputed election between current Councilman Michael Helfrich and former Councilwoman Toni Smith. Full Story EDITORIAL: Flannelly for Common Pleas Court judge Todd Platts is an honest, hard-working man whose integrity is undeniable. That's why The York Dispatch editorial board endorsed him for re-election during his 12 years representing the 19th District in Congress. Full Story EDITORIAL: The 'remarkable' George Leader In memoriam: The governor's mansion is often the pinnacle of a politician's career. But in George Leader's case, it was just the middle chapter in the long life of a statesman, humanitarian and entrepreneur who had an impact on Pennsylvania like few others. Full Story EDITORIAL: Volunteer for York County Youth Aid Panels Children make mistakes, sometimes serious ones. And when those poor decisions go beyond "kids being kids," they and their families could very well come face to face with a police officer. Full Story EDITORIAL: Pa.'s redistricting debacle shows need for independent commission Pennsylvania finally has new legislative maps. The process took two years and was marked by comically blatant gerrymandering and an almost unheard of court defeat that threw an election into disarray. Full Story EDITORIAL: Proponents of York Regional General Authority must address concerns Poor communication is jeopardizing a golden opportunity for the residents of three neighboring York County municipalities. Full Story EDITORIAL: Good move for York City post office We understood the U.S. Postal Service's decision to close the huge marble landmark where it's done business in downtown York City for more than 100 years. Full Story EDITORIAL: York County high schoolers click it and win Thumbs up: York County high school students are getting the message about the importance of seat belt use. Full Story EDITORIAL: York County's employee social media policy: Careful what you share and when Have a thing for sullen feline memes? The Internet's the place for you. You can post it, pin it, tweet it, share it and even "like" it to your heart's content. Full Story EDITORIAL: York City should release HRC report And then there were five. Authorized as an 11-member board, the beleaguered York City Human Relations Commission lost yet another member this week. Full Story EDITORIAL: Internet taxman cometh Last year, Pennsylvania added a line to the state income tax form, asking filers to voluntarily report their online purchases and remit a 6 percent "use tax. Full Story EDITORIAL: York County's firefighting brotherhood in mourning Most people understand firefighting is a dangerous business. But when we think of firefighters risking their lives, it usually involves them rushing into a burning building to rescue occupants. Full Story EDITORIAL: Pint-sized public servant Thumbs up: Seven-year-old Mateo Amil Maldonado has this community service thing in the bag. The York Country Day School first-grader organized Mateo's Litter Critters, a volunteer group that so far has collected 78 bags of garbage in York City -- including 47 from just one area. Full Story EDITORIAL: York City schools' recovery plan should be coming into focus by now The incoming head of the York City School District teachers' union this week complained the state-appointed recovery officer's mind is already made up. Full Story EDITORIAL: Time to get to the bottom of York County's air pollution mystery York County's air quality is so bad it just missed making the American Lung Association's list of the 25 most polluted areas in the country. Full Story EDITORIAL: If Pa.'s state-related universities don't want to play by public rules, they shouldn't take the public's money Penn State and at least two of the other three state-related universities are said to oppose a bill working its way through the Legislature that would require them to fully comply with Pennsylvania's open records law. Full Story