Legislature
State Rep. Farry introduces bill to regulate how municipalities handle new wireless facilites
http://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/news/20180812/state-rep-farry-introduces-bill-to-regulate-how-municipalities-handle-new-wireless-facilites
Death of hope: Here’s how Pa. Republicans picked gun lobbyists over domestic violence victims | Maria Panaritis
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/maria-panaritis/protection-from-abuse-guns-pennsylvania-house-senate-domestic-violence-relinquish-weapons-nra-maria-panaritis-20180810.html
The Legislature must act on property tax appeals fairness
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/letters/2018/08/13/The-Legislature-must-act-on-property-tax-appeals-fairness/stories/201808130021
Long arc of opioid crisis
https://www.citizensvoice.com/opinion/long-arc-of-opioid-crisis-1.2372546
The Rundown: Allegheny Democrat seeks support for pot legalization effort
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/the-rundown-allegheny-democrat-seeks-support-for-pot-legalization-effort
Lawmakers shocked, appalled by Liberation Way treatment reports
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/lawmakers-schocked-appalled-by-liberation-way-treatment-reports
United Way receives $100,000 grant to support reading
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/united-way-receives-100000-grant-to-support-reading
Office, group urge adding victims’ rights to Pennsylvania Constitution
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/office-group-urge-adding-victims-rights-to-pennsylvania-constitution
Business
Officials: Underground fire at glass plant may be spreading
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/20180812_ap_af12bbaf79e444a9ad87a9d0d05915c6.html
Clergy Sex Abuse
What we know so far about the grand jury report investigating six of Pa.’s Catholic dioceses
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/clergy-sex-abuse-grand-jury-report-preview-20180813.html
Church abuse report, 2 years in works, may soon be released
http://www.readingeagle.com/ap/article/church-abuse-report-2-years-in-works-may-soon-be-released
Crime/Punishment
Video appears to show WB officer kick suspect’s head
https://www.timesleader.com/news/714818/video-appears-to-show-wb-officer-kick-suspects-head
Education
Dunmore School District garden ripe for the picking
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/dunmore-school-district-garden-ripe-for-the-picking-1.2372785
Maryland president orders outside probe of culture in football program
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/colleges/maryland-football-outside-investigation-dj-durkin-wallace-loh-20180812.html
Elections/Politics
Pa.’s absentee-ballot problem: Votes come in late because of tight deadlines
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-state/2018/08/12/Pennsylvania-absentee-ballot-voting-problem-tight-deadlines-not-counted/stories/201808120066
Checking in on Pennsylvania’s predicted ‘blue wave’ | John Baer
http://www2.philly.com/philly/columnists/john_baer/checking-in-on-pennsylvanias-predicted-blue-wave-20180813.html
State representative candidate fights back against claims she is anti-LGBTQ
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/state-representative-candidate-fights-back-against-claims-she-is-anti-lgbtq-1.2372705
Focus on Issues: 127th Legislative District
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/focus-on-issues-127th-legislative-district
Local News
County council mulls borrowing $20M for mandated upgrades
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/county-council-mulls-borrowing-20m-for-mandated-upgrades-1.2372734
Getting workers to Luzerne County industrial parks growing priority
https://www.timesleader.com/news/714752/getting-workers-to-luzerne-county-industrial-parks-growing-priority
Second annual LGBTQ picnic held in Kirby Park
https://www.timesleader.com/news/local/714791/second-annual-lgbtq-picnic-held-in-kirby-park
Recovery continues 2 months after tornado tore through shopping district in W-B Twp.
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/recovery-continues-2-months-after-tornado-tore-through-shopping-district-in-w-b-twp-1.2372769
Six Luzerne County positions created
https://www.timesleader.com/news/714786/six-luzerne-county-positions-created
Monday Update: Scranton treehouse closure continues; 2019 reopening now eyed
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/monday-update-scranton-treehouse-closure-continues-2019-reopening-now-eyed-1.2372786
Blade Runners: Mostly male mulch-mowing motorheads hit the streets of Blakely
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/blade-runners-mostly-male-mulch-mowing-motorheads-hit-the-streets-of-blakely-1.2372761
Scranton makes parking system records public
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/scranton-makes-parking-system-records-public-1.2372828
Start over at Nay Aug
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/start-over-at-nay-aug-1.2372675
Apollo resident lucky that fire trucks were lined up for Vandergrift parade when house caught fire
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13966699-74/apollo-lucky-that-fire-trucks-were-lined-up-for-vandergrift-parade-when
New Kensington Girl Scout seeks videos of disabled people highlighting their abilities
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13965780-74/new-kensington-girl-scout-seeks-videos-of-disabled-people-highlighting-their-abilities
‘We all know it’s the Dock Street dam:’ River Rescue chief discusses dangers after family saved
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/08/we_all_know_its_the_dock_stree.html#incart_river_index
Why Presque Isle’s Beach 11 has seen high E.coli counts
http://www.goerie.com/news/20180813/why-presque-isles-beach-11-has-seen-high-ecoli-counts
City seeks to curb fireworks
http://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2018/08/city-seeks-to-curb-fireworks/
National News
A vigil and marches mark the anniversary of a deadly far-right protest in Charlottesville
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2018/08/12/White-nationalists-rally-in-D-C-amid-calls-for-healing-on-Charlottesville-s-anniversary/stories/201808120160
‘Unite the Right’ rally: Outnumbered, tiny group of white nationalists exits early
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/nation_world/unite-the-right-charlottesville-protests-antifa-white-nationalists-washington-dc-20180812.html
Toxics from manufacturing turn up in public water systems
http://www.readingeagle.com/article/20180813/AP/308139922/1009
Opioid Crisis
Pittsburgh attorney sets up ‘opioid trusts’ for beneficiaries with addiction issues
https://triblive.com/local/regional/13965198-74/pittsburgh-attorney-sets-up-opioid-trusts-for-beneficiaries-with-addiction-issues
Philly
Philly Playstreets provide haven amid poverty, blight, and drugs
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/philly-playstreets-recreation-north-bouvier-poverty-blight-20180813.html
Walnut Street shops near Rittenhouse Square bought by N.C.-based investor
http://www2.philly.com/philly/business/real_estate/commercial/asana-partners-walnut-street-post-bros-preit-bonobos-att-20180813.html
165,000 Philly homeowners may be paying too much in property taxes. Is the city assessing property fairly?
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/philadelphia/philadelphia-property-assessments-appeal-tax-market-value-20180810.html
Kids soar at Northeast Philly helicopter camp
http://www.philly.com/philly/education/helicopter-camp-leonardo-philadelphia-saint-martin-tours-students-20180813.html
How can we get Philly kids reading at grade level by fourth grade? | Opinion
http://www2.philly.com/philly/opinion/commentary/reading-level-philadelphia-education-public-schools-20180813.html
No-brainer: Letting Old City neighbors redo run-down park behind Christ Church | Editorial
http://www2.philly.com/philly/opinion/editorials/national-parks-service-old-city-philadelphia-christ-church-park-20180813.html
‘Ordinary occurrence’ of gunfire in Philly should be anything but ordinary | Helen Ubiñas
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/helen_ubinas/shootings-march-for-our-lives-philadelphia-youth-children-gunfire-20180810.html
Pitt
Family, friends gather at bowling alley to honor middle school student and raise awareness of suicide
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/east/2018/08/12/Suicide-Justin-Marshall-bowling-awareness-prevention-Penn-Hills-Linton-Middle-School/stories/201808130044
Post-Gazette embarks on new profile
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/region/2018/08/12/Post-Gazette-embarks-on-new-profile/stories/201808120103
State News
Architect’s Philly roots inspired Tower of Voices memorial for United Flight 93’s heroes
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/united-flight-93-memorial-tower-of-voices-architect-pennsylvania-20180813.html
PUC spotlights safe digging to avoid mishaps
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/08/12/Pennsylvania-PUC-Public-Utility-Commission-PA-One-Call-phone-number-811/stories/201808120153
Goats, sheep maintain land in some Philly suburbs. Yes, you herd that correctly.
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/philly-suburbs-land-maintenance-sheep-goats-upper-dublin-chester-county-20180813.html
Latrobe man killed in all-terrain vehicle accident
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/westmoreland/2018/08/12/Latrobe-man-killed-in-all-terrain-vehicle-accident/stories/201808120158
Westmoreland, other counties in region look to fight blight through real estate fees
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13962151-74/westmoreland-other-counties-in-region-look-to-fight-blight-through-real-estate
DCNR giving financial boost to private ATV trails
https://www.timesleader.com/news/714776/dcnr-giving-financial-boost-to-private-atv-trails
KKK fliers found at theater parking lot in York County: Report
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/08/kkk_fliers_found_at_theater_pa.html#incart_river_index
At rally, some question voluntary manslaughter charge against rookie South Whitehall officer
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-nws-web-south-whitehall-shooting-pro-police-rally-20180812-story.html
Transportation
Transit in Focus: Q&A with LCTA Executive Director Norm Gavlick
https://www.timesleader.com/news/714794/transit-in-focus-qa-with-lcta-executive-director-norm-gavlick
I-81 headaches return next year
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/i-81-headaches-return-next-year-1.2372690
Scheduled roadwork
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/scheduled-roadwork-1.2372692
Washington
Trump tweets about Harley-Davidson boycott
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/presidential/20180812_ap_dbee3ab65a474669a9a6457de6ab4a67.html?arc404=true
Omarosa says she secretly taped her firing, plays audio
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/presidential/20180812_ap_4f34a0d2352a48609d4c499e1ed23388.html?arc404=true