Far-right and antifa groups both claim victory at Portland

With both the left and the right declaring victory following a long-hyped rally that had Portland, Oregon, on edge it seems the liberal city will continue to be a flashpoint in an increasingly divided country.

| 12 hours ago

EDITORIAL: The right to breathe free

It seems that the intent of ICE, the Customs and Border Patrol and many other agencies under this administration is to find the cruelest way to do their jobs.

by York Dispatch Editorial Board  | 3 days ago

Islamic State claims bombing at Kabul wedding that killed 63

The suicide bomber stood in the middle of the dancing, clapping crowd as hundreds of Afghan children and adults celebrated a wedding in a joyous release from Kabul’s strain of war. Then, in a flash, he detonated his explosives-filled vest, killing dozens — and Afghanistan grieved again.

| 12 hours ago

1969 riots: A reckoning, decades after York’s summer of rage

The York riots that took place 50 years ago this summer left dozens injured, many severely wounded, houses and business firebombed and destroyed, and two people dead.

Trump wields sanctions hammer; experts wonder to what end

The Trump administration is aggressively pursuing economic sanctions as a primary foreign policy tool to an extent unseen in decades, or perhaps ever. Many are questioning the results even as officials insist the penalties are achieving their aims.

| 12 hours ago

PHOTOS: York County high school graduation galleries

The York Dispatch will be photographing all York County high school graduations. Check out the latest here:

Alaska man discovers message in bottle from Russian Navy

A man discovered a 50-year-old letter in a bottle from the Russian Navy on the shores of western Alaska.

| 13 hours ago

PHOTOS: York County’s 2019 proms

The York Dispatch is giving the "red carpet" treatment to all of the York County 2019 proms. Have a look to see the fashion, fun and frills at all the proms!

York Revolution’s recent struggles continue

The York Revolution's second-half Atlantic League surge has hit a bump in the road. The Revs lost for the ninth time in 12 games on Sunday.

| 13 hours ago

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WEEKEND BASEBALL ROUNDUP: Conrads wins opener

Conrads used a power game to draw first blood in the Susquehanna League Baseball Playoff Championship Series.

| 14 hours ago

Births for Monday, August 19

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PHOTOS: Conrads at Jacobus Susquehanna League baseball playoffs

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VIDEO: Drone timelapse of UPMC Memorial construction

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DIRT-TRACK RACING: Dietrich wins at Lincoln

Danny Dietrich raced to the $4,000 victory on Saturday night at Lincoln Speedway in the 30-lap 410 sprint feature.

| 17 hours ago

PHOTOS: York County’s 2018 homecoming dances

The York Dispatch is giving the "red carpet" treatment to all of York County's high schools for their 2018 homecoming dances. Have a look to see the fashion, fun and frills at the dances!

Central York offense ready for new quarterback

After setting records with Cade Pribula under center, Central York prepares for its first season with rising sophomore Beau Pribula at quarterback.

| 20 hours ago

Chief: Injured worker trapped in machine for 2 hours at L. Windsor Twp. business

"We brought him out alive," Yorkana Fire Chief Rod Weitkamp said. "I couldn't ask for a better operation."

| 16 hours ago

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VIDEO: Wall Street falls as recession fears grow

Wall Street main indexes dipped more than 2.5% on Wednesday, as U.S. bond market indicators pointed to recession risks. Analysts fear the possibility of a recession following poor economic data from Germany and China. The S&P 500 index has plummeted to 4.5% since President Trump announced a fresh round of tariffs on Chinese imports. The unveiling of the new tariffs at the start of August places the S&P on track for its worst 3-week percentage slide in 2019. Reuters reports that a brief recovery on Tuesday spurred by hopes that Washington would delay the tariffs evaporated on Wednesday.

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Signs of recession worry Trump ahead of 2020

President Donald Trump is warning of an economic crash if he loses reelection, arguing that even voters who personally dislike him should base their ballots on the nation’s strong growth and low unemployment ra

| 22 hours ago

Lightning strike likely caused blaze that destroyed home, Wellsville fire chief says

A family of four and their pets were displaced after fire destroyed the Warrington Twp. mobile home they were renting, Wellsville's fire chief said.

| 22 hours ago

Philadelphia standoff suspect charged with attempted murder

A man suspected of shooting six police officers during an hourslong standoff that ended when tear gas caused the man to surrender was charged with attempted murder.

| 22 hours ago

Funerals held for 4 children killed in day care fire

Residents of a Pennsylvania city gathered to mourn and remember four of the five children who died when fire swept through a home child care center.

| 22 hours ago

Red Lion replacing 14 starters, quarterback

Despite replacing 14 starters including its quarterback, Red Lion's goals are set even higher this season.

| 22 hours ago

PHOTOS: Graffiti Artist Ramon Trevino gives fresh look to Rev’s right-center field

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PHOTOS: 2nd Annual York City Back to School Resource Fair at Penn Park

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Philadelphia standoff suspect charged with attempted murder

Court documents indicate that Maurice Hill, 36, faces multiple counts of attempted murder, aggravated assault, assault on a law enforcement officer, and reckless endangering. He was denied bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Sept. 5.

| 1 day ago

Weather alert: Strong thunderstorm could bring hail, flooding

The National Weather Service has issued a special bulletin that it's tracking a strong thunderstorm is slowly moving across York County.

| 1 day ago

York County storm chaser grounded for kiting check

The president and CEO of a local storm-chasing group has been grounded for kiting a check on a closed account, police have said.

| 1 day ago

OP-ED: The #TrumpRecession label is going to stick

Actions have consequences, and the undeniable consequences of this president’s actions are rates that are higher today than they would otherwise have been and worldwide trade disruption.

by Barry Ritholtz  | 20 hours ago

Rutter’s installs first video gaming terminals at York shop

The five machines were installed at the chain's location at 2125 Susquehanna Trail as part of a deal with Marquee by Penn, a a subsidiary of Penn National Gaming, according to a press Rutter's release.

| 1 day ago

OP-ED: Trump saves Black Friday — from himself

The move averts some of the damage President Trump had threatened to cause when he summarily announced the imposition of the tariffs, which targeted the roughly $300 billion worth of Chinese imports not already subject to tariffs of up to 25%.

by Jon Healey  | 20 hours ago

Police searching for men who robbed two in York City

York City Police are investigating two armed robberies that happened minutes apart early Thursday morning.

| 1 day ago

Charter reform proposal must tackle cost inequity, local school officials say

"For 15 years I've been waiting for someone to tackle this problem," said Northern York County Superintendent Eric Eshbach.

| 17 hours ago

OP-ED: History seems to be repeating in Russia, China

It’s beginning to feel like 1980s news tape showing America’s despotic enemies running amok.

by Ann McFeatters  | 3 days ago

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| 1 day ago

OP-ED: Make gun owners buy insurance

America has just surpassed a grim milestone, with more than 250 mass shootings blasting the nation in only 216 days, at a rate of more than one act of gun carnage per day in 2019.

by Ed Rampell  | 3 days ago