York City approves open alcohol containers in some outdoor areas

The council voted 4-1 to approve the resolution. Councilman Lou Rivera voted no because he disagreed with planned street closures/

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Comments by NFL star QB draw backlash

A star NFL QB was criticized sharply by fellow high-profile athletes after reiterating his opposition to kneeling during the National Anthem.

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PHOTOS: Red Lion grads make it official

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Central York grad to play in top amateur event

The reigning PIAA Class 3-A state champion will test out the skills he has worked on in Florida during the pandemic against a loaded field of golfers.

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East Manchester Twp. manager facing trial in kidnapping, assault case

Prosecutors added a kidnapping charge against Dave Gentzler at his preliminary hearing on Wednesday.

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‘Are they only helpful to white people?’: How children view racism and police

Many parents of all races are struggling with conversations about race and police use of force after a week of outrage and sadness that spilled into streets worldwide after video of George Floyd’s death emerged.

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District 3 officials still awaiting guidance

Without any further guidance from Gov. Tom Wolf's administration or the PIAA, there was not much District 3 could say Wednesday morning during its monthly meeting.

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Elections run much smoother this time, York County voters say

There's been a major push the past several weeks for voters to apply for mail-in ballots so they wouldn't have to go to the polls and potentially expose themselves or others to the coronavirus.

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VIDEO: Thoughts on Primary Election Day in York County

York County residents share their thoughts on Primary Election Day, Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

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Two athletes with perfect GPAs take York awards

Two York College athletes with perfect grade-point averages have each captured one of the most prestigious awards that the school has to offer.

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BAPS postpones Thursday’s Greg Hodnett show

A suspect Thursday forecast and a beautiful Sunday forecast has led to a schedule change at BAPS Motor Speedway.

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York County districts are embracing ‘forward learning,’ what lies ahead

Eastern York administration are now looking to creating the district's own cyber school with opportunities for blended learning.

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Genealogy researchers can call up marriage notices, birth announcements, divorce listings and obituaries.

Rosenstein supports probe outcome but wouldn’t OK Russia warrant now, he says

“I do not consider the investigation to be corrupt, senator, but I certainly understand the president’s frustration given the outcome, which was in fact that there was no evidence of conspiracy between Trump campaign advisers and Russians,” Rosenstein said.

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VIDEO: Residents rally around ending police brutality, racism

Protesters gathered in the city for a second straight day calling for justice after George Floyd died after an altercation with Minneapolis police officers. Over 1,000 people attended the rally.

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Winner of DePasquale vs. Brier might not be known for days

Overall, DePasquale held a lead of about 9,700 votes as of Wednesday with thousands of ballots still uncounted.

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PHOTOS: York County’s 2019 homecoming dances

State says 68% of patients who had COVID-19 have recovered

Approximately 68% of patients statewide who had COVID-19 have recovered, the state Department of Health reported Wednesday afternoon.

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York attorneys offer free services to peaceful protesters arrested by police

"It's only for peaceful protesters," attorney Jennifer Smith said. "If someone is looting or rioting and causing damage, I won't represent them."

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Report: 3 more cops to be charged in George Floyd’s death

Widely seen bystander video showing Floyd’s death has sparked sometimes violent protests around the world against police brutality and discrimination.

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Statue of divisive Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo is removed

A crane lifted a long-polarizing statue of former Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo from its home outside a public building in the wee hours of Wednesday,

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HEISER: York County author writes baseball book

A York County author has written a baseball book that features several unusual stories and looks to dispel some long-held beliefs.

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Red Lion Street Fair canceled amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Red Lion Area Business Association said the annual one-day event attracts between 5,000 and 7,000 people.

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York County Food Bank will distribute food Thursday in Stewartstown

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Former Pitt coach Johnny Majors dies at 85

College Football Hall of Famer Johnny Majors, the coach of Pittsburgh’s 1976 national championship team, died Wednesday. He was 85.

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Defense secretary says he opposes using military during protests

Breaking with President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Wednesday he opposes using military forces for law enforcement in containing current street protests.

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Severe thunderstorm warning for York County

The National Weather service also has issued a hazardous weather outlook for York and surrounding counties.

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OP-ED: God don’t like ugly: Blasphemer in chief hits new low with church photo op

Was anyone else looking for a lightning bolt to shoot out of the sky when the blasphemer in chief waved the Holy Bible for a photo op in front of a Washington, D.C., church after using the military to disperse a crowd protesting the murder of George Floyd?

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OP-ED: What the George Floyd unrest and COVID-19 are revealing

Both the riots that erupted over the weekend as well as the racial disparity in the COVID-19 pandemic are profound wake-up calls for our society to address many of the structural barriers that impede a host of economic and health outcomes.

by Leonard A. Jason and Kyle Hucke  | 1 day ago

OP-ED: Police need real reform, a fresh start

Police are not solely responsible for the systemic inequalities within our society. But they must stop tolerating fellow cops who verbally and physically abuse others.

by David C. Couper  | 1 day ago

OP-ED: In threatening to shoot rioters, Trump takes a page from George Wallace’s playbook

Trump’s line about looting and shooting isn’t original. It was apparently coined in 1967 by Miami Police Chief Walter Headley.

by Michael McGough  | 2 days ago

OP-ED: In a nasty push, Republicans want immunity for companies that negligently spread COVID-19

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has signaled that COVID-19 corporate immunity is his “red line” for considering another much-needed economic stimulus package.

by Harry Litman  | 2 days ago