Legislatura
Will clergy sex abuse report jump-start stalled Pa. statute of limitations bill?
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/08/will_clergy_sex_abuse_report_j.html#incart_river_index
Clergy abuse victim-turned-lawmaker calls for reforms in and out of Catholic Church
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/08/harrisburg_clergy_sex_abuse_ma.html#incart_river_index
Pa. lawmaker hails naming priests in Harrisburg Diocese accused of abuse
http://www.witf.org/news/2018/08/state-lawmaker-hails-naming-priests-in-harrisburg-diocese-accused-of-abuse.php
State rep’s proposed PFA bill denounced by victims advocates
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/state-rep-s-proposed-pfa-bill-denounced-by-victims-advocates-1.2368648
Lonesome whistle: Protect court employees who report wrongdoing
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2018/08/02/Lonesome-whistle-Protect-court-employees-who-report-wrongdoing/stories/201808020049
Administración
Wolf has the power to stop Mariner East. He should use it | Opinion
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2018/08/wolf_has_the_power_to_stop_mar.html#incart_river_index
Antwon Rose
Parents of Antwon Rose II sue ex-police officer, East Pittsburgh officials over death of their son
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2018/08/02/Parents-of-Antwon-Rose-II-sue-ex-police-officer-East-Pittsburgh-officials-federal-court/stories/201808020112
Family of Antwon Rose files federal lawsuit over teen’s fatal shooting
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13929850-74/family-of-antwon-rose-files-federal-lawsuit-for-teens-fatal-shooting
Abusos sexuales del clero
A huge clergy abuse probe is about to go public. Could Pa.’s attorney general be on the verge of slaying Goliath? | Maria Panaritis
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/maria-panaritis/pennsylvania-grand-jury-report-clergy-abuse-catholic-church-attorney-general-josh-shapiro-maria-panaritis-20180801.html
Greensburg, Pittsburgh Dioceses to remain mum on priests named in grand jury report
https://triblive.com/state/pennsylvania/13927021-74/greensburg-diocese-to-remain-mum-on-priests-named-in-grand-jury-report
Supreme Court right to release clergy sex abuse report, but don’t weaken it | Editorial
http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/editorials/catholic-church-supreme-court-priest-sexual-abuse-report-release-20180802.html
The Catholic Church has obliterated its ability to inspire trust | Opinion
http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/commentary/catholic-church-cardinal-theodore-mccarrick-pope-francis-child-abuse-20180801.html
Scranton diocese not releasing names of accused clergy before grand jury report release
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/scranton-diocese-not-releasing-names-of-accused-clergy-before-grand-jury-report-release-1.2368616
Harrisburg Diocese took a step to atonement by releasing names of abuser priests | Editorial
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2018/08/diocese_of_harrisburg_took_a_f.html#incart_river_index
‘Unprecedented’ removal of bishops’ names signals ‘they have all been culpable’ in clergy abuse scandal
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/08/legacy_catholic_bishops_priest.html#incart_river_index
Here’s what we know about the accused clergy in the Harrisburg diocese
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/08/predator_priests_harrisburg_di.html#incart_river_index
SNAP releases statement on the 71 accused clergy
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/08/snap_releases_statement_on_the.html
Allentown Diocese to release list of accused priests
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/08/allentown_diocese_to_release_l.html#incart_river_index
Delito/Castigo
Former liquor-control official sentenced on fraud charge
https://triblive.com/state/pennsylvania/13928418-74/former-liquor-control-official-sentenced-on-fraud-charge
Police trained to sniff out DUIs
http://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2018/08/police-trained-to-sniff-out-duis/
Educación
Cash-strapped Duquesne City Schools agreed to $300,000 settlement in child sex abuse case
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2018/08/01/Duquesne-CIty-Schools-paid-300-000-to-settle-sex-assault-case/stories/201807310114
Hearing set to discuss possible sanctions in Dallas contract dispute
https://www.timesleader.com/news/713606/hearing-set-to-discuss-possible-sanctions-in-dallas-contract-dispute
Deer Lakes School district recognized for its brand, community engagement
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13927401-74/deer-lakes-recognized-for-its-brand-communicating-with-community
Students learn about environmental science at camp
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/students-learn-about-environmental-science-at-camp-1.2368652
After child left on bus, Head Start teacher headed to trial
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/after-child-left-on-bus-head-start-teacher-headed-to-trial-1.2368615
Hazleton Area School District restricts bag size
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/hazleton-area-school-district-restricts-bag-size-1.2368695
Peter Fackler named to interim presidential post at Mansfield University
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/08/peter_fackler_named_to_interim.html#incart_river_index
Elecciones/Política
Wolf, Wagner spar over funding as education surges to center of governor’s race
http://www.witf.org/news/2018/08/wolf-wagner-spar-over-funding-as-education-surges-to-center-of-governors-race.php
Will financial decisions affect race
https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/news/local/2018/08/01/tax-returns-penn-waste-wagners-financial-decisions-affect-race/789812002/
Trump visits the county that helped swing Pa. to the right. Can Democrats win it back?
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/trump-luzerne-county-rally-democrats-pa-barletta-casey-20180802.html
Supporters pumped up for Trump
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/supporters-pumped-up-for-trump-1.2368750
Traffic restrictions will be in place for Trump visit
https://www.timesleader.com/news/713551/traffic-restrictions-will-be-in-place-for-trump-visit
Six Congressional candidates to speak at Alle Kiski Strong Chamber luncheon
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13927592-74/six-congressional-candidates-to-speak-at-chamber-luncheon
Green and Libertarian candidates add options in governor and U.S. Senate races
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/green-and-libertarian-candidates-add-options-in-governor-and-us-senate-races
Noticias locales
Wilkes-Barre’s bid for distressed status all but certain
https://www.timesleader.com/news/713603/wilkes-barres-bid-for-distressed-status-all-but-certain
City officials make case for Act 47 designation
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/city-officials-make-case-for-act-47-designation-1.2368747
Blight battle to expand countywide
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/blight-battle-to-expand-countywide-1.2368629
Is Drexel Hill’s new Darby Creek Trail a sign of progress in Upper Darby? Some residents think so.
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/drexel-hill-darby-creek-trail-upper-darby-20180801.html
Organizers herald the running, biking Reading Radsport Festival
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/organizers-herald-the-running-biking-reading-radsport-festival
Friends gather to remember Reading man killed by bulldozer
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/friends-gather-to-remember-reading-man-killed-by-bulldozer
Protest demands justice for Latino man shot by police officer in Lehigh County
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/protest-demands-justice-for-latino-man-shot-by-police-officer-in-lehigh-county
About 100 gather at vigil for man shot and killed by South Whitehall police
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-nws-joseph-santos-vigil-20180731-story.html
Berks Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services marks its 50th anniversary
http://www.readingeagle.com/life/article/berks-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-services-marks-its-50th-anniversary
Crime Alert Berks County celebrates 20th anniversary
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/crime-alert-berks-county-celebrates-20th-anniversary
Union board gets update on joint comprehensive plan
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/union-board-gets-update-on-joint-comprehensive-plan
Airbnb, Northampton County reach deal over hotel tax
http://www.mcall.com/business/mc-biz-airbnb-collecting-hotel-tax-northampton-county-20180801-story.html
ServErie hopes to ‘build trust’ with service projects
http://www.goerie.com/news/20180802/serverie-hopes-to-build-trust-with-service-projects
Three municipalities to research potential for regional police force
https://www.republicanherald.com/news/three-municipalities-to-research-potential-for-regional-police-force-1.2368763
Marihuana
‘Historic’ day for medical marijuana in Pa. as ‘flower’ goes on sale
http://www.philly.com/philly/business/cannabis/medical-marijuana-pa-flower-bud-dry-leaf-cannabis-20180801.html
Medical marijuana dispenser has its best sales yet on 1st day that dry leaf form becomes available
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13928873-74/medical-marijuana-dispenser-has-its-best-sales-yet-on-1st-day-that
Dry leaf marijuana coming to Washington dispensary next week
https://observer-reporter.com/news/localnews/dry-leaf-marijuana-coming-to-washington-dispensary-next-week/article_3a2693a4-94e3-11e8-b4a2-d7963ee49627.html
New Kensington loses out on new round of marijuana grow licenses
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13924236-74/new-kensington-loses-out-on-new-round-of-marijuana-grow-licenses
Medical marijuana as autism treatment is topic of Friday program
https://www.timesleader.com/news/713592/medical-marijuana-as-autism-treatment-is-topic-of-friday-program
Dry leaf marijuana now available at Scranton dispensary
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/dry-leaf-marijuana-now-available-at-scranton-dispensary-1.2368530
Scott Twp. marijuana plant will hire up to 40
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/scott-twp-marijuana-plant-will-hire-up-to-40-1.2368524
Historic mill to be reborn as marijuana growing site, officials say
http://www.tribdem.com/news/historic-mill-to-be-reborn-as-marijuana-growing-site-officials/article_bd4eb97e-95e6-11e8-8ea7-eb593a4b5763.html
Noticias nacionales
An immigrant child died after release from ICE detention, an attorneys group alleges
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2018/08/01/An-immigrant-child-died-after-release-from-ICE-detention-an-attorneys-group-alleges/stories/201808010198
Meyer on hot seat over handling of assistant’s DV case
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/20180802_ap_9335d93dbeb74627a57a899edf979ec7.html
Barack Obama makes his first round of endorsements ahead of the midterm elections
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2018/08/01/Barack-Obama-makes-his-first-round-of-endorsements-ahead-of-the-midterm-elections/stories/201808010200
Barack Obama endorses five Pa. legislative candidates
http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/pennsylvania/capitol-ideas/mc-nws-obama-endorses-susan-wild-pennsylvania-20180801-story.html
TSA mulls a plan to eliminate security checkpoints at 150 smaller airports
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/tsa-mulls-a-plan-to-eliminate-security-checkpoints-at-150-smaller-airports-20180801.html
Filadelfia
D.A.’s Office: Under new program, crisis responders will immediately help homicide victims’ families
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/crime/larry-krasner-homicide-victims-philadelphia-cares-new-program-movita-johnson-harrell-20180801.html
Philadelphia is getting hotter, wetter, and snowier at the same time
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/climate-change-philadelphia-weather-temperatures-rainfall-snowfall-20180802.html
Boy, 2, killed in Port Richmond dog attack
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/boy-2-killed-in-port-richmond-dog-attack-20180801.html
Change of guard in Kenney administration: Progressive Jane Slusser out as chief of staff
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/politics/change-of-guard-in-kenney-administration-progressive-jane-slusser-out-as-chief-of-staff-20180801.html
Michael White expected to make bail, be released on Thursday
http://www.phillytrib.com/metros/michael-white-expected-to-make-bail-be-released-on-thursday/article_594305b0-117f-5c88-bce3-6d6cdbaf21da.html
Second arrest made in attack of woman, 82, in her W. Phila. Home
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/crime/second-arrest-made-in-attack-of-woman-82-in-her-w-phila-home-20180801.html
In Philly immigration court, a judge is replaced after delaying man’s deportation
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/philadelphia-immigration-court-judge-replaced-deportation-case-justice-department-sessions-20180801.html
Pitt
Peduto responds to union criticism over $400M UPMC Mercy expansion
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13927850-74/peduto-responds-to-union-criticism-over-400m-upmc-mercy-expansion
Pittsburgh really, really, really wants these travelers from Shanghai to have fun
http://www.post-gazette.com/business/development/2018/08/02/Pittsburgh-international-airport-china-passenger-charter-Shanghai/stories/201808020092
Inmate stabbed during fight at Allegheny County Jail
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2018/08/01/Inmate-stabbed-fight-Allegheny-County-Jail-Pittsburgh/stories/201808010166
Allegheny County to suspend 19 jail employees for computer misuse
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2018/08/01/Allegheny-County-Jail-computer-misuse-policy-violation-correctional-officers-suspended/stories/201807310138
Military training, low-flying helicopters over Pittsburgh to end Thursday
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13927258-74/peduto-addresses-concern-over-military-training-over-pittsburgh
Judge apologizes after video of him telling officer to shoot man goes viral
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13927884-74/district-judge-apologizes-after-video-of-him-telling-an-officer-to-shoot
Noticias del Estado
Ex-state chief justice backs embattled former state prosecutor
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/ex-state-chief-justice-backs-embattled-former-state-prosecutor-20180801.html
Professional misconduct case against former Sandusky prosector Frank Fina ends with emotional pleas
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/08/ronald_castille_former_chief_j.html#incart_river_index
Pa. Supreme Court refuses to take Ferrante appeal in cyanide poisoning of wife
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2018/08/01/Robert-Ferrante-appeal-cyanide-Autumn-Klein-homicide-pittsburgh-UPMC-pennsylvania-supreme-court/stories/201808010138
‘We’re literally drowning in Pennsylvania’s trash’
http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/pennsylvania/mc-nws-chesapeake-bay-pennsylvania-debris-20180801-story.html
States forced to fight 3D printable guns because feds wimped out
http://www.mcall.com/opinion/muschick/mc-opi-3d-printable-gun-instructions-case-muschick-20180731-story.html
Transporte
Federal Funding Means I-80/I-99 Interchange Project Finally Happening
http://radio.wpsu.org/post/federal-funding-means-i-80i-99-interchange-project-finally-happening
Washington
Confusion persists following Trump’s comment that a photo ID is needed to buy groceries
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2018/08/01/Confusion-persists-following-Trump-s-comment-that-a-photo-ID-is-needed-to-buy-groceries/stories/201808010205
QAnon: What the ‘We Are Q’ shirts at Trump’s rallies mean
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/politics/presidential/qanon-we-are-q-4chan-conspiracy-theory-trump-explained-20180801.html
White House snubs Casey
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/white-house-snubs-casey-1.2368692
For the sake of our children, oppose Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination | Opinion
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2018/08/for_the_sake_of_our_children_o.html#incart_river_index
Editorial: Congress should ban guns made on 3D printers
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/editorial-congress-should-ban-guns-made-on-3d-printers