Legislatura
PUC allows restart of Mariner East 2 construction in parts of Chester County
https://stateimpact.npr.org/pennsylvania/2018/08/02/puc-allows-restart-of-mariner-east-2-construction-in-parts-of-chester-county/?_ga=2.223399385.374576980.1533297663-143648526.1525781970
Berks schools get $100,000 state grant for safety app
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/berks-schools-get-100000-state-grant-for-safety-app
Toohil, victims groups denounce proposed PFA bill
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/toohil-victims-groups-denounce-proposed-pfa-bill-1.2369047
Haggerty should forget foolish bill
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/haggerty-should-forget-foolish-bill-1.2369039
Bill Tracker: Letting the doggy dine
https://cumberlink.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/bill_tracker/bill-tracker-letting-the-doggy-dine/article_d9561e14-5620-53a9-956f-7ff6e8138f24.html
Empresas
Minimum wages are rising. Pay for experienced retail workers is not.
http://www.philly.com/philly/business/jobs/minimum-wages-are-rising-pay-for-experienced-retail-workers-is-not-20180802.html
Abusos sexuales del clero
How much did the Vatican know about abusive Pa. priests? What the grand jury report could show
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/08/did_pope_francis_know_about_ab.html#incart_river_index
Supreme Court says grand jury judge refused to comply with order
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/faith-religion/2018/08/02/Pennsylvania-Supreme-Court-Catholic-sexual-abuse-dioceses-grand-jury-Krumenacker/stories/201808020176
The value of grand juries: A redacted report undermines its essential mission
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2018/08/03/The-value-of-grand-juries-A-redacted-report-undermines-its-essential-mission/stories/201808030026
Delito/Castigo
Bethel Park councilman resigns amid criminal charges in two separate cases
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2018/08/02/Bethel-Park-Councilman-resigns-amid-several-criminal-charges/stories/201808020167
Educación
Awash in information: Students study creek at Wilkes camp
https://www.timesleader.com/news/713782/awash-in-information-students-study-creek-at-wilkes-camp
Fired Hanover Area administrator files suit
https://www.timesleader.com/news/713703/fired-hanover-area-administrator-files-suit
How many violations did Penn State Greek life have this spring?
https://triblive.com/state/pennsylvania/13930878-74/how-many-violations-did-penn-state-greek-life-have-this-spring
Elecciones/Política
Obama endorses State Rep. Tina Davis in state senate race
http://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/news/20180802/obama-endorses-state-rep-tina-davis-in-state-senate-race
Voting machine with paper ballots tested by Luzerne County election workers
https://www.timesleader.com/news/713701/voting-machine-with-paper-ballots-tested-by-luzerne-county-election-workers
Sanidad
Aetna renews contract with UPMC through 2021
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13932167-74/aetna-renews-contract-with-upmc-through-2021
Noticias locales
Wilkes-Barre’s legal fees in TIF fight top $7,600 and could rise
https://www.timesleader.com/news/713707/wilkes-barres-legal-fees-in-tif-fight-top-7600-and-could-rise
15th annual Plymouth Alive Original Kielbasa Festival ready to go
https://www.timesleader.com/news/713776/15th-annual-plymouth-alive-original-kielbasa-festival-ready-to-go
Two new Little Free Libraries coming to area
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/two-new-little-free-libraries-coming-to-area-1.2369331
Clarks Summit council approves applying for grant to move or renovate borough building
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/clarks-summit-council-approves-applying-for-grant-to-move-or-renovate-borough-building-1.2368914
Former New Kensington woman says she’s behind the city’s iconic ‘I (heart) Biff’ graffiti
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13932098-74/former-new-kensington-woman-says-shes-behind-the-citys-iconic-i-heart
Fort Ligonier dig seeks site of wartime battery
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13933630-74/fort-ligonier-dig-seeks-site-of-wartime-battery
Social worker appointed to Monessen City Council
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13932048-74/social-worker-appointed-to-monessen-city-council
West Reading posts Reading Radsport parking restrictions
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/west-reading-posts-reading-radsport-parking-restrictions
Berks County commissioner praises Reading mayor
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/berks-county-commissioner-praises-reading-mayor
Berks History Center’s wish list includes more state funding
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/berks-history-centers-wish-list-includes-more-state-funding
Editorial: Reading Radsport Festival ready for great encore
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/editorial-reading-radsport-festival-ready-for-great-encore
Limits on plastic upset locals
http://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2018/08/limits-on-plastic-upset-locals/
Noticias nacionales
Union leaders oppose SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2018/08/02/SCOTUS-Brett-Kavanaugh-AFLCIO-Rich-Trumka-president-trump-senate-bob-casey-pat-toomey-labor/stories/201808020203
Papa John’s founder: I should be back as chain’s public face
http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20180802_ap_5916f6f3d41a4feda8d65a5ce69e089c.html
Most farmers would rather farm and sell, not take Trump’s handouts
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/trump-farm-tariffs-soybeans-china-pennsylvania-new-jersey-20180802.html
Crisis de los opiáceos
We know how to impact the opioid epidemic. But does Pa. have the will to do it? | Opinion
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2018/08/we_know_how_to_impact_the_opio.html#incart_2box_opinion
Filadelfia
Neighbor nightmares: In gentrifying Philly, culture clash gets ugly
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/gentrification-philly-kensington-fishtown-powelton-village-race-criminalization-311-20180803.html
More tales of airport-security abuse. Would body-cams end it? | Ronnie Polaneczky
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/ronnie_polaneczky/arrested-at-airport-tsa-abuse-body-camera-bodycam-aclu-philadelphia-20180803.html
Relative calls toddler’s fatal mauling by dogs in Port Richmond ‘a freak accident’
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/crime/pit-bulls-fatal-mauling-attack-toddler-port-richmond-relative-neighbors-react-20180802.html
Philly ‘Fashion District’ mall revamp could make a place in the sun for lowly Filbert Street
http://www.philly.com/philly/business/real_estate/commercial/city-winery-philadelphia-filbert-street-gallery-fashion-district-preit-macerich-20180802.html
Parents of Rittenhouse Square stabbing victim assail DA Larry Krasner
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/linda-schellenger-mother-sean-schellenger-michael-white-rittenhouse-square-stabbing-larry-krasner-20180802.html
Double standard in Rittenhouse stabbing case is murder | Christine Flowers
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/christine_flowers/michael-white-sean-schellenger-rittenhouse-murder-larry-krasner-philadelphia-20180803.html
Michael White to be released after nonprofits post his $15K bail
http://www.phillytrib.com/metros/michael-white-to-be-released-after-nonprofits-post-his-k/article_0f385006-f286-55c9-a3a3-828191e7704b.html
Boys claim prank for black doll found hanging from noose at Queen Village Philadelphia playground
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/philadelphia/black-doll-noose-weccacoe-playground-philadelphia-queen-village-20180802.html
Solarize Philly activates 150th home
http://www.phillytrib.com/news/state_and_region/solarize-philly-activates-th-home/article_3772bd37-e0aa-5880-8361-6e52cdf2fc00.html
Kensington junkyard, site of spectacular fire, code violations, must stay closed, judge rules
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/kensington-junkyard-fire-violations-hazardous-20180802.html
Philadelphia International Airport now offering a ‘Quiet Room’
http://www.philly.com/philly/business/retail/philadelphia-international-airport-quiet-room-silence-prayer-20180802.html
Philadelphia police settle complaints over treatment of deaf
https://triblive.com/state/pennsylvania/13931077-74/philadelphia-police-settle-complaints-over-treatment-of-deaf
Pitt
Peduto says Pittsburgh symbolic ‘heart’ of region
http://www.tribdem.com/news/peduto-says-pittsburgh-symbolic-heart-of-region/article_628587a6-96d2-11e8-9d4b-331fb04d3532.html
Preservationists hope to block demolition of landmark Squirrel Hill home
http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/art-architecture/2018/08/02/Robert-Venturi-architect-Squirrel-Hill-home-demolish-Pittsburgh-History-Landmarks-halt-modernist/stories/201808020126
‘Mindhunter’ seeks extra extras for current Pittsburgh-area shoot
http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/tv-radio/2018/08/02/Mindhunter-extras-Pittsburgh-shoot/stories/201808020177
Keep an eye on your pets, as Allegheny County sets baits for rabies vaccinations
http://www.post-gazette.com/pets/pet-reports/2018/08/02/Pets-raccoons-rabies-vaccinations-baits-Allegheny-County/stories/201808020141
Inmate stabbed at Allegheny County Jail, source says
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13930808-74/inmate-stabbed-at-allegheny-county-jail
Regatta visitors should expect heavy security, random screenings
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13931760-74/regatta-visitors-should-expect-heavy-security-and-random-screenings
Noticias del Estado
Statewide event planned with focus on older gays, lesbians
http://www.post-gazette.com/aging-edge/aging-edge-reports/2018/08/02/Pennsylvania-Department-of-Aging-LGBTQ-Summit-older-gay-lesbian-bisexual-adults-conference/stories/201808020165
Pennsylvania’s no-bid computer contracts keep growing briskly
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/inq-phillydeals/it-pennsylvania-contracting-no-bid-optimal-solutions-apps-whistleblower-20180803.html
Death certificate cost going up this month
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/death-certificate-cost-going-up-this-month-1.2369128
Pa. to join 18 states’ vow to sue over Trump administration plan to roll back fuel-efficiency requirements
http://www.philly.com/philly/health/environment/fuel-efficiency-pennsylvania-california-sue-trump-epa-20180802.html
Pa. Lottery coming off a record-breaking year in ticket sales and made 67 players millionaires
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/08/pa_lottery_coming_off_a_record.html#incart_river_index
Passengers shaken when brakes fail on pirate ship ride
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/20180802_ap_690a5d13e1de473c9297c32e8aea2902.html
New videos show moments leading up to South Whitehall police shooting
http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-nws-south-whitehall-police-shooting-new-videos-20180802-htmlstory.html
West Nile found in Erie-area mosquito batches
http://www.goerie.com/news/20180803/west-nile-found-in-erie-area-mosquito-batches
Transporte
PennDOT seeking public input on projects
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/penndot-seeking-public-input-on-projects-1.2369129
How bike riders, motorcycle riders and motorists can coexist on the road (QUIZ)
http://www.readingeagle.com/life/article/here-is-some-advice-for-motorists-bicycle-riders-and-motorcycle-riders-on-how-to-coexist-on-the-road
Study: Full build-out of Interstate 81’s Exit 49 could ease traffic, boost development in Carlisle region
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/08/study_full_build-out_of_inters.html#incart_river_index
Trump Visit
Casey says he’s not running against Trump as DNC blasts visit
https://www.timesleader.com/news/713778/casey-says-hes-not-running-against-trump-as-dnc-blasts-visit
At Luzerne County rally, Trump hits usual themes, knocks Bob Casey
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2018/08/02/president-trump-lou-barletta-senate-bob-casey-wilkes-barre-pennsylvania-rally-republican/stories/201808020213
Trump trashes media as ‘fake, fake disgusting news’ at rally
https://triblive.com/politics/politicalheadlines/13932656-74/trump-trashes-media-as-fake-fake-disgusting-news-at-rally
‘A special night’: Trump speech delights crowd as president rallies for Barletta
https://www.timesleader.com/news/713808/a-special-night-trump-speech-delights-crowd-as-president-rallies-for-barletta
On Politics: Thursday wasn’t about Lou, not really
https://www.timesleader.com/news/713784/on-politics-thursday-wasnt-about-lou-not-really
Trump renews attacks on ‘fake, fake disgusting news’
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-state/2018/08/03/Trump-renews-attacks-media-rally-wilkes-barre-pennsylvania/stories/201808030093
Trump: ‘We need Lou Barletta’
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/trump-we-need-lou-barletta-1.2369255
Protester arrested outside Trump rally
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/protester-arrested-outside-trump-rally-1.2369119
Around the rally: People share their views on Trump visit
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/around-the-rally-people-share-their-views-on-trump-visit-1.2369207
Region no stranger to presidential visits
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/region-no-stranger-to-presidential-visits-1.2369035
Washington
Ivanka Trump: Family separation a ‘low point’ in White House
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/presidential/20180802_ap_fbc5da3513754034b944a6f6caaede78.html?arc404=true
A bipartisan Senate group pushes ‘crushing’ new punishments to thwart Russia
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/world/2018/08/02/A-bipartisan-Senate-group-pushes-crushing-new-punishments-to-thwart-Russia/stories/201808020224
Truth’s low mpg
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/truth-s-low-mpg-1.2369041