Legislature
Yudichak, Mullery announce $1M grant for Nanticoke revitalization
Nanticoke project receives $1M grant
Sunoco gets OK to use different drilling methods on pipeline; eyes project completion
Grand jury report reignites furor over law change to help victims
Fight brewing over child sex abuse reform in Harrisburg
Former Pittsburgh Legislator Says Justice For Sex Abuse Victims Could Have Come A Decade Ago
State
After EPA warning, Pa. hikes fees on water systems to hire more inspectors
Gov. Wolf declares disaster emergency following floods
Gov. Wolf declares disaster emergency after touring flood-damaged Delaware County
A flood of relief requests in Berks
Will Catholic dioceses in Pa. agree to multi-million dollar victims funds?
Former Harrisburg Bishop Kevin Rhoades to release names of accused priests in his current diocese
Lies and cover-ups: Catholic church in Pa. had ‘playbook’ to keep priest abuse secret
Bishop defends lenient treatment of former Lancaster priest who admitted abusing 7 girls
Will other states follow Pennsylvania on church abuse?
Sex-abuse hotline calls surge after grand jury report
Police focus on the pros, cons of body cameras
Measles not a threat in Pennsylvania despite nationwide outbreak
Business
State jobless rate dips to 4.2 percent, an 11-year low
Burgettstown mining firm schedules job fair, classes
Aqua Pa. seeks 15.4% water rate increase
A ‘sad day’ for workers as Creighton glass plant closes
Delta Medix sues Geisinger, five departing doctors for breach of contract and other counts
Crime/Punishment
Man freed by Innocence Project accused of child sexual assault
State police, PennDOT combine efforts to catch speeders in 2 counties
Education
School District of Lancaster to consider excluding all private school students from extracurricular activities
Crowd questions land purchase for new Phoenixville school
Scranton teachers union head: Grant requires district to bring back furloughed teachers
Superintendent accused in feces on track incident to receive $100,000
Easton area teacher who slammed child down on bus seat wins back his job
Elections/Politics
‘He’s a liar’: Hot debate over education in Pa. governor’s race
Sexual misconduct accusation, firm denial roil key Pennsylvania congressional race
Dog-Whistle Politics: How Getting The Dog Vote Can Help Candidates Running For Office
Gaming
Penn National seeks Pennsylvania sports betting permit
What we know so far about plans for sports betting at Hollywood Casino in Grantville
Opioids
Overdoses continue to soar, but central Pa. coroner believes progress finally showing
Epidemic haslife of its own
Vivitrol program meets goals after one year
Philly
Philly to review records for employee who tripled salary in overtime
Swimming in the Wissahickon isn’t so idyllic: There’s poop in it.
Pittsburgh
Judge Mariani assigned to case against Michael Rosfeld, the cop accused of killing 17-year-old Antwon Rose
Allegheny County Council to consider tax break for Clairton office building
$12M water and sewer project in Strip District to be done in January
Port Authority’s Station Square light rail stop could open sooner than expected
Local
Delco Sheriff’s Office wins re-accreditation
Map: The 159 sinkholes that have opened up in Lancaster County
Fayette Democrats call out Republicans for shenanigans at the county fair
West Chester rejects Chester County offer to spray for mosquitoes
Accused priest fought inclusion in abuse report
Dickson City council members butt heads over funding for revitalization project
Recycling fees rise in Hazleton Area
Permits requested for Slate Belt sewage processing plant
Regional
NY plant released 35M gallons of untreated waste into Susquehanna