Business

Analysis | With Comcast out, here’s how Disney’s empire will look with Fox assets http://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2018/07/19/Analysis-With-Comcast-out-here-s-how-Disney-s-empire-will-look-with-Fox-assets/stories/201807020359

Crime/Punishment/Law Enforcement

A year later, families recall horror of Cosmo DiNardo’s killing of four young men in Bucks County http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/pennsylvania/mc-nws-bucks-dinardo-victims-remember-20180721-story.html

Pennsylvania man gets jail for bribing postal workers in drug scam http://www.pottsmerc.com/general-news/20180721/pennsylvania-man-gets-jail-for-bribing-postal-workers-in-drug-scam

Longtime Delco cop, CID Lt. Scott Bireley looks back at 44 years in law enforcement http://www.delcotimes.com/general-news/20180721/longtime-delco-cop-cid-lt-scott-bireley-looks-back-at-44-years-in-law-enforcement

Micozzie establishes group to fight Upper Darby violence http://www.delcotimes.com/general-news/20180720/micozzie-establishes-group-to-fight-upper-darby-violence

Man killed in Red Rose bar shooting had defended black man from racial slurs, police say https://www.ydr.com/story/news/crime/2018/07/21/red-rose-restaurant-shooting-chad-merrill-killed-after-defending-black-man-hellam-township-police-sa/812323002/

Education

Data show cases of anti-Muslim bullying in schools on the rise http://www.philly.com/philly/news/anti-muslim-bullying-schools-increase-lawsuit-st-dominics-20180722.html

Girls from Philly high school pursue caddie scholarship for college http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/caddie-academy-philadelphia-chicago-girls-penn-state-scholarship-college-20180722.html

 Former Temple employee wins $850K in age-discrimination suit http://www.philly.com/philly/education/former-temple-employee-wins-850k-in-age-discrimination-suit-20180721.html

Pitt, Penn State tuition freezes come after decades of steady hikes at Pennsylvania colleges and universities https://triblive.com/state/pennsylvania/13888931-74/pitt-penn-state-tuition-freezes-come-after-decades-of-steady-hikes-at

Skyping with a scientist in Iceland spices up Teachers in the Park summer program http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/skyping-with-a-scientist-in-iceland-spices-up-teachers-in-the-park-summer-program

 Big brother or safety precaution? Easton Area to require students to use IDs with computer chips http://www.mcall.com/news/education/mc-nws-easton-schools-scholarchip-20180713-story.html

Pennsylvania school funding is unfair and disgraceful http://www.mcall.com/opinion/white/mc-opi-pennsylvania-school-funding-disgraceful-white-20180718-story.html

Fired East Stroudsburg University VP says he suffered ‘public lynching’ https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/07/ex-east_stroudsburg_university.html

State increases for education not quite reaching classrooms http://www.sungazette.com/news/top-news/2018/07/state-increases-for-education-not-quite-reaching-classrooms/

Elections/Politics

VP Mike Pence to visit Philly Monday to promote GOP’s Lou Barletta, tax cuts http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/vice-president-mike-pence-visit-philly-lou-barletta-tax-cuts-pa-senate-bob-casey-20180721.html

Democratic consultants to be dragged into Manafort trial http://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2018/07/21/Democratic-consultants-to-be-dragged-into-Manafort-trial/stories/201807210072

How to protect yourself from ‘spear phishing’ hacking technique used by Russians http://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2018/07/19/How-to-protect-yourself-from-spear-phishing-hacking-technique-used-by-Russians/stories/201807020355

Democratic socialism is surging in the age of Trump https://triblive.com/politics/politicalheadlines/13888691-74/democratic-socialism-is-surging-in-the-age-of-trump

Pa. GOP governor nominee Scott Wagner to climate change activist: ‘You’re a little young and naive’ http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-state/2018/07/21/Pennsylvania-GOP-governor-candidate-Scott-Wagner-climate-change-activist-naive-young/stories/201807210092

Congressional candidates dip deep into own pockets, report shows http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/congressional-candidates-dip-deep-into-own-pockets-report-shows

Environment

‘We are tired of accepting the worst from our leaders.’ Young marchers push for climate action http://www.post-gazette.com/news/environment/2018/07/21/Youth-Climate-March-underway-in-Pittsburgh-Zero-Hour/stories/201807210078

Northampton County pledges up to $1.5M for proposed hydroelectric generator in Lehigh Canal https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/northampton-county/index.ssf/2018/07/northampton_county_pledges_up.html#incart_2box_lvl-homepage-featured

Got food waste? Easton Farmers’ Market launches composting program https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/easton/index.ssf/2018/07/got_food_waste_easton_farmers.html

Steps on the path from golf course to nature preserve http://www.poconorecord.com/news/20180722/steps-on-path-from-golf-course-to-nature-preserve

Gaming

Can Pennsylvania casinos compete with the sports betting black market? https://triblive.com/state/pennsylvania/13888934-74/can-pennsylvania-casinos-compete-with-the-sports-betting-black-market

Officials discuss Mount Airy mini-casino in western Pa. http://www.poconorecord.com/news/20180721/officials-discuss-mount-airy-mini-casino-in-western-pa

Health

A grieving mother wants us to talk about it http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/a-grieving-mother-wants-us-to-talk-about-it

Inspector General cites Van Zandt VA Medical Center http://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2018/07/inspector-general-cites-van-zandt-va-medical-center/

Local News

Yukon landfill owner plans expansion https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13888967-74/yukon-landfill-owner-plans-expansion

Rudnick’s, home of the monster sandwich, heading for last call in Amwell https://observer-reporter.com/business/rudnick-s-home-of-the-monster-sandwich-heading-for-last/article_43e810cc-807d-11e8-a529-8fbf47495ccf.html

Seeking ideas on keeping Seventh Ward Playground viable https://observer-reporter.com/news/seeking-ideas-on-keeping-seventh-ward-playground-viable/article_2c9466cc-8d17-11e8-84d8-97fb20025ad7.html

The story of the Southpointe plant-nappers https://observer-reporter.com/business/the-story-of-the-southpointe-plant-nappers/article_a4257458-8b94-11e8-990d-8b9a277c2226.html

Cartwright hosts forum on importance of unions https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/cartwright-hosts-forum-on-importance-of-unions-1.2364563

Tamaqua resident wants fireworks ordinance drafted https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/tamaqua-resident-wants-fireworks-ordinance-drafted-1.2364489

Reading parking study plan is spot on, officials say http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/reading-parking-study-plan-is-spot-on-officials-say

Bethlehem Blueberry festival finds blue reigns even when sky is gray http://www.mcall.com/news/local/bethlehem/mc-nws-blueberry-festival-20180721-story.html

Convention center board pushes for hotel http://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2018/07/convention-center-board-pushes-for-hotel/

Blaze at Cambridge Springs apartment prompts call to fire marshal http://www.goerie.com/news/20180722/blaze-at-cambridge-springs-apartment-prompts-call-to-fire-marshal?sp-tk=E74F05982310A636093F95F19973BDA95D0DBD4E5C247495272622A210E3684B251CEFDD15F75ED91611C7097E14D7B470516AE45C66A50F6602BDA68A0580542EB8DF43F7D365ECBF1E4DFCFF3301D39653428EA096E59ADE24D4AC247509C42AB66CE566C2448044B5DB2211408D7843E1E73498C9712F994AD522D6326F57BF00E5AC6DCD37B364BB78DEE1AB9D2F331DD92B54DCF0B631E9D751BEBA39166F73A63F

Local leaders look back to future for Johnstown’s industrial sites http://www.tribdem.com/news/local-leaders-look-back-to-the-future-for-johnstown-s/article_73db4cc4-8d55-11e8-bcbe-ef10a339eced.html

York landlord’s supportive rentals to ‘second chance’ tenants eyed as a model for Lancaster https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/york-landlord-s-supportive-rentals-to-second-chance-tenants-eyed/article_52d39734-8c60-11e8-ae73-2f30e58caa55.html

Pottstown YWCA takes stand against racism with color 5K http://www.pottsmerc.com/general-news/20180721/pottstown-ywca-takes-stand-against-racism-with-color-5k

Windy day sends kites soaring in Orwigsburg https://www.republicanherald.com/news/windy-day-sends-kites-soaring-in-orwigsburg-1.2364625

Port Carbon boy wins All-American Soap Box Derby title https://www.republicanherald.com/news/port-carbon-boy-wins-all-american-soap-box-derby-title-1.2364702

How volunteers in Centre County are preparing for the next water emergency https://www.centredaily.com/news/local/community/article215013910.html

Friendships, jobs and neighborly advice sprout from Facebook community groups http://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/news/20180722/friendships-jobs-and-neighborly-advice-sprout-from-facebook-community-groups

National

1 dead, dozens of hostages freed after Los Angeles standoff http://www.philly.com/philly/news/crime/20180721_ap_7dec33f946fc4affbf5b28ed64f9f279.html

Inspector warned duck boat company of design flaws last year http://www.philly.com/philly/news/nation_world/20180721_ap_48602fad390741c99e6458f5cc3e467a.html

Immigrant children describe hunger, cold and fear in detention centers http://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2018/07/19/Immigrant-children-describe-hunger-cold-and-fear-in-detention-centers/stories/201807020343

Jonathan Gold, Pulitzer-winning restaurant critic, dies https://www.dailyamerican.com/news/nation/jonathan-gold-pulitzer-winning-restaurant-critic-dies/article_f82ad91d-336e-595a-b401-96232fb83e4e.html

Jersey Shore beaches are no longer a smoker’s ‘ashtray’ https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/07/jersey_shore_beaches_are_no_lo.html

Opioids

Fighting the stigma of addiction https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/fighting-the-stigma-of-addiction-1.2364599

Memorial walk, festival mark impact of drug addiction https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/memorial-walk-festival-mark-impact-of-drug-addiction-1.2364550

Philly

From flooding down the Shore to flash-flood watch for Philly http://www.philly.com/philly/news/weather/philadelphia-weather-saturday-rain-flash-flood-watch-jersey-shore-20180721.html

Masked man holds up N.E. Philly convenience store using toy gun ‘with sound effects’ http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/masked-man-holds-up-northeast-philly-convenience-store-using-toy-gun-with-sound-effects-20180721.html

Deal in the works? Kenney to meet with Made in America exec, Sixers co-owner http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/deal-in-the-works-kenney-to-meet-with-made-in-america-exec-sixers-co-owner-20180720.html

Pitt

Survey finds hundreds of illegal dumps in Allegheny County http://www.post-gazette.com/news/environment/2018/07/21/hundreds-illegal-dumps-survey-allegheny-county-pittsburgh-CleanWays/stories/201807200145

Soda tax stands in Philadelphia, but does it have pop in Pittsburgh? http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/07/21/Philadelphia-soda-tax-upheld-Supreme-Court-decision-Pittsburgh-Allegheny-County/stories/201807210019

Pitt’s latest weed eaters are quiet, and adorable, too http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/07/21/Goatscaping-Have-U-Herd-University-of-Pittsburgh-sustainability/stories/201807210006

Young people rally in Pittsburgh for climate protections https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13888755-74/young-people-rally-for-climate-protections-in-pittsburgh

Urban farmers forced off land find new ground to grow https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13888938-74/urban-farmers-forced-off-land-find-new-ground-to-grow

State News

Activists: Shut down Pa. immigrant detention center http://www.post-gazette.com/news/state/2018/07/21/Berks-County-officials-say-run-first-class-operation-amid-calls-shut-down-family-detention-center-pennsylvania/stories/201807200099

Better defining public hunting the goal of new rules likely coming to Pennsylvania https://triblive.com/sports/outdoors/13889976-74/better-defining-public-hunting-the-goal-of-new-rules-likely-coming-to

Games to have huge impact on economy https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/games-to-have-huge-impact-on-economy-1.2364592

Washington

Trump finds it ‘inconceivable’ lawyer would tape a client http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/presidential/20180721_ap_90706a9ee2904f938f06221cac792366.html

Trump claims ex-lawyer’s phone-taping is ‘perhaps illegal’ http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2018/07/21/Trump-claims-ex-lawyer-s-phone-taping-is-perhaps-illegal/stories/201807210076

Kavanaugh: Watergate tapes decision may have been wrong http://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2018/07/22/Kavanaugh-Watergate-tapes-decision-may-have-been-wrong/stories/201807220105

Administration releases highly classified application to wiretap Trump campaign adviser Page http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/ct-trump-campaign-carter-page-wiretap-20180721-story.html