Administración
Gov. Wolf announces formation of LGBTQ commission
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/08/gov_wolf_announces_formation_o.html#incart_river_index
PA Labor Secretary visits Chester County CareerLink location
http://www.pottsmerc.com/business/20180806/pa-labor-secretary-visits-chester-county-careerlink-location
Legislatura
Lawmakers consider new bill to assist criminal investigators
http://www.dailyitem.com/news/local_news/lawmakers-consider-new-bill-to-assist-criminal-investigators/article_904e8f56-e614-5973-8498-87f2af06f0ca.html
Officials talk school safety at Peters roundtable
https://observer-reporter.com/news/localnews/officials-talk-school-safety-at-peters-roundtable/article_82781b92-997e-11e8-98a9-37886330d406.html
Pennsylvania investors shielded from largely unknown threat to their accounts
http://www.mcall.com/opinion/muschick/mc-opi-pa-unclaimed-property-lost-contact-muschick-20180803-story.html
Lawmakers hear about need for a skilled workforce
http://www.delcotimes.com/business/20180807/lawmakers-hear-about-need-for-a-skilled-workforce
Empresas
Chewy.com building developer seeking third tax break for another major project in Hanover Township
https://www.timesleader.com/news/714227/chewy-com-building-developer-seeking-third-tax-break-for-another-major-project-in-hanover-township
Oakmont Speedway clears hurdle to sell beer, wine
https://triblive.com/local/plum/13945880-74/oakmont-speedway-clears-hurdle-to-sell-beer-wine
Keystone landfill seeks smell lawsuit dismissal
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/keystone-landfill-seeks-smell-lawsuit-dismissal-1.2370529
Abusos sexuales del clero
Once honored, bishops’ legacies questioned
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/faith-religion/2018/08/07/bishops-legacies-pennsylvania-grand-jury-questioned-sexual-abuse/stories/201808060128
Releasing Catholic clergy abuse report risks violating constitutional rights | Opinion
http://www2.philly.com/philly/opinion/commentary/catholic-church-supreme-court-priest-sexual-abuse-report-release-priest-clergy-20180806.html
Bambera will release names once Grand Jury report is made public
https://www.timesleader.com/news/714209/bambera-will-release-names-once-grand-jury-report-is-made-public
York County parish home to multiple accused priests reacts to ‘disgusting’ events
http://www.witf.org/news/2018/08/york-county-parish-home-to-multiple-accused-priests-reacts-to-disgusting-events.php
Delito/Castigo
Couple pleads guilty in landmark Bucks animal-hoarding case
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/couple-pleads-guilty-in-landmark-bucks-animal-hoarding-case-20180806.html
Jails, prisons slowly loosen resistance to addiction meds
http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/pennsylvania/mc-nws-jails-addiction-meds-20180807-story.html
Educación
Harrisburg school board picks former member for vacancy, drawing jeers
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/08/harrisburg_school_board_picks.html#incart_river_index
Berks alliance stresses importance of vaccines
http://www.readingeagle.com/life/article/the-berks-immunization-coalition-wants-you-to-know-that-vaccines-are-safe-and-they-work
Scranton residents could see school taxes increase 7.7 percent
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/scranton-residents-could-see-school-taxes-increase-7-7-percent-1.2370525
W-B Area Career and Tech Center hires outsider for nursing program
https://www.timesleader.com/news/714199/w-b-area-career-and-tech-center-hires-outsider-for-nursing-program
W-B Area career center’s new hire draws criticism
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/w-b-area-career-center-s-new-hire-draws-criticism-1.2370445
Saint Vincent College snares $1 million state grant for library renovation
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13944489-74/saint-vincent-college-snares-1-million-state-grant-for-library-renovation
Temple hires investment bank to help map health system future
http://www.philly.com/philly/business/temple-university-health-system-hires-juniper-advisory-20180806.html
Temple and others respond to question about former assistant Zach Smith
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/colleges/temple/temple-football-zach-smith-ohio-state-urban-meyer-investigation-20180806.html
Grants promote Cal U government procurement center
https://triblive.com/local/regional/13944356-74/grants-promote-cal-u-government-procurement-center
Elecciones/Política
Wagner, Bartos walk back ‘young and naive’ comments at York town hall
https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/news/local/2018/08/06/wagner-bartos-walk-back-young-and-naive-comments-york-town-hall/911568002/
Medio ambiente
DEP fines Sunoco $148,000 for pipeline trouble
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/dep-fines-sunoco-148000-for-pipeline-trouble
Maryland: ‘We’re drowning in Pennsylvania’s trash’
http://www.philly.com/philly/health/environment/chesapeake-bay-maryland-pennsylvania-susquehanna-runoff-garbage-climate-change-20180807.html
Despite legal challenges, Consol continues longwall mining beneath Ryerson Station state park
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/environment/2018/08/06/Coal-mining-longwall-subsidence-consol-ryerson-station-state-park-DEP-center-coalfield-justice-environmental-hearing-board/stories/201807250104
A timeline of Consol mining beneath Ryerson Station State Park
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/environment/2018/08/06/ryerson-station-park-consol-longwall-mining-subsidence-pennsylvania-environmental-hearing-board/stories/201807280005
Juegos
Beaver County site near PA Turnpike chosen for Mount Airy mini-casino
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/state/2018/08/06/Mount-Airy-Casino-Resort-mini-casino-Big-Beaver-County-announcement/stories/201808060076
Noticias locales
Luzerne County Domestic Relations Director James Davis retiring after four decades
https://www.timesleader.com/news/714198/luzerne-county-domestic-relations-director-james-davis-retiring-after-four-decades
Dallas municipal group to host recycling event
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/dallas-municipal-group-to-host-recycling-event-1.2370349
Scranton official plans park coffee shop
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/scranton-official-plans-park-coffee-shop-1.2370523
Scranton recreation board considers plans for Nay Aug Gorge memorial
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/scranton-recreation-board-considers-plans-for-nay-aug-gorge-memorial-1.2370497
Final 2018 county “Art in the Park” event slated for today
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/final-2018-county-art-in-the-park-event-slated-for-today-1.2370310
School cures local cynicism
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/school-cures-local-cynicism-1.2370343
Birmingham, Ala., mayor writes to Arnold mayor expressing disappointment over Facebook posts
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13946492-74/birmingham-ala-mayor-writes-to-arnold-mayor-expressing-disappointment-over-facebook-posts
New Kiski nonprofit stages clothing drive for young students
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13944983-74/new-kiski-nonprofit-stages-clothing-drive-for-young-students
Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department getting radio upgrade
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13945274-74/greensburg-volunteer-fire-department-getting-radio-upgrade
Protest planned against Irwin’s proposed amusement tax
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13944459-74/protest-planned-against-irwins-proposed-amusement-tax
Manor Lions helps families fight drug use with free testing kits
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13944194-74/manor-lions-helps-families-fight-drug-use-with-free-testing-kits
National Night Out gives residents chance to meet local police and much more
https://triblive.com/local/regional/13944634-74/national-night-out-gives-residents-chance-to-meet-local-police-and-much
Fixing Pagoda’s crumbling retaining wall to cost $1.6 million to $3.4 million
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/fixing-pagodas-crumbling-retaining-wall-to-cost-16-million-to-34-million&template=ourcityart
Editorial: Kutztown leaders wise to prepare for change
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/editorial-kutztown-leaders-wise-to-prepare-for-change
Tax exemptions denied for GECAC buildings in Erie
http://www.goerie.com/news/20180807/tax-exemptions-denied-for-gecac-buildings-in-erie
Noticias nacionales
Michelle Obama announces week of action to sign up voters
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/presidential/20180806_ap_2dc7b42efd61430890695fd111ef08ce.html?arc404=true
Ohio special election Tuesday watched for clues to November
https://triblive.com/politics/politicalheadlines/13945391-74/ohio-special-election-tuesday-watched-for-clues-to-november
Authorities say a teen who robbed a boy’s lemonade stand at gunpoint is still at large
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2018/08/06/Authorities-say-a-teen-who-robbed-a-boy-s-lemonade-stand-at-gunpoint-is-still-at-large/stories/201808060174
Rick Gates admits crimes with — and embezzlement from — Paul Manafort
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2018/08/06/Paul-Manafort-s-ex-deputy-Rick-Gates-testifies-at-the-former-Trump-campaign-chair-s-trial/stories/201808060144
Unions see a chance for victory in Missouri on Tuesday after a year of setbacks
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2018/08/06/Unions-see-a-chance-for-victory-in-Missouri-on-Tuesday-after-a-year-of-setbacks/stories/201808060188
Filadelfia
7-year-old girl killed in apparent murder-suicide in Manayunk, police said
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/crime/7-year-old-girl-murder-suicide-manayunk-philadelphia-police-20180806.html
Surprise! Kevin Hart gifts 6 Philly kids college scholarships
http://www.philly.com/philly/education/surprise-kevin-hart-gifts-6-philly-kids-college-scholarships-20180807.html
Philadelphia police officer shot in face serving warrant in Germantown
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/philadelphia-police-officer-wounded-swat-warrant-germantown-20180806.html
For Philly recycling glut, a fuel cure?
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/inq-phillydeals/gold-medal-group-south-philly-west-envirowaste-trash-recycling-fuel-coal-joseph-n-distefano-20180806.html
A love letter to Philly block parties — and why the city shouldn’t complicate the permit process | Opinion
http://www2.philly.com/philly/opinion/commentary/philly-block-party-approval-process-red-tape-police-20180806.html
Rittenhouse stabbing suspect released from jail
http://www.phillytrib.com/news/rittenhouse-stabbing-suspect-released-from-jail/article_bd3f54b0-5455-59bd-9316-7eaa2db2d122.html
Pitt
How close is close? Derailed freight train was minutes from striking Port Authority T, agency says
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/08/06/Station-Square-Norfolk-Southern-Pittsburgh-derailment-Carson-Street-investigation-Bill-Peduto/stories/201808060155
TRAFFIC: Station Square T station remains closed; Mon Incline, Wabash Tunnel also shut down
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2018/08/07/TRAFFIC-Station-Square-T-station-pittsburgh-derailment-mon-incline/stories/201808070072
Train derailment slows commute via Pittsburgh’s rails, roads: 5 things to know Tuesday
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13945489-74/train-derailment-slows-commute-via-pittsburghs-rails-roads-5-things-to-know
Can a countywide citizen’s police review board come to fruition?
https://newpittsburghcourieronline.com/2018/08/05/can-a-countywide-citizens-police-review-board-come-to-fruition/
Needle exchange proposal presented in Carrick
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/08/06/Needle-exchange-proposal-presented-in-Carrick-opioid-heroin/stories/201808060161
Preservationists nominate Squirrel Hill house as historic landmark to prevent demolition
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/08/06/Preservationists-Squirrel-Hill-house-historic-landmark-demolition-Robert-Venturi-Snyder/stories/201808060139
Senior center jazzes up to raise a new jam scene on the Hill
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/neighborhood/2018/07/31/Hill-District-jazz-senior-Brandy-Irish-Gerjuoy-Leif-Gerjuoy-Sunny-Sunseri/stories/201807310032
As Pittsburgh home sales dip, no agreement on why
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/08/06/Pittsburgh-deed-realty-transfer-tax-increase-residential-sales-Realtors-Association-Metropolitan/stories/201808030114
Allegheny County Jail warden accused of turning blind eye to sexual harassment at D.C. jail
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13943528-74/allegheny-county-jail-warden-orlando-harper-accused-of-turning-blind-eye-to
Noticias del Estado
Pa. officials announce funds for containment plan of spotted lanternfly
https://triblive.com/state/pennsylvania/13947078-74/pa-officials-announce-funds-for-containment-plan-of-spotted-lanternfly
Pennsylvania believes it can win spotted lanternfly fight
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/20-million-pledged-in-lanternfly-fight
Future at hand
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/future-at-hand-1.2370345
Flooding closes parks, trails in Berks, Montgomery counties
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/flooding-closes-parks-trails-in-berks-montgomery-counties
Legal immigrant has been held by ICE in York prison for 2 years
http://www.witf.org/news/2018/08/legal-immigrant-has-been-held-by-ice-in-york-prison-for-2-years.php
As more storms roll in, how will power companies keep the lights on?
https://stateimpact.npr.org/pennsylvania/2018/08/07/as-more-storms-roll-in-how-will-power-companies-keep-the-lights-on/?_ga=2.125931471.312164016.1533643401-143648526.1525781970
Transporte
Public meeting on bridge project in Huntington Twp.
https://www.timesleader.com/news/714203/public-meeting-on-bridge-project-in-huntington-twp
Expressway work will tie up traffic in Scranton
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/expressway-work-will-tie-up-traffic-in-scranton-1.2370333
Where’s the traffic?: Update on the summer road projects in central Pa.
https://www.pennlive.com/expo/news/erry-2018/08/68166e664c9998/heres-an-update-on-central-pa.html#incart_river_index
Washington
Keith Rothfus says the Republican tax cuts are reviving Beaver County’s economy. Are they?
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2018/08/06/Beaver-County-tax-cuts-trump-economy-donald-keith-rothfus-conor-lamb-congress-election/stories/201808060077
Why is Senator Toomey sending U.S. jobs overseas? | Opinion
http://www2.philly.com/philly/opinion/commentary/senator-pat-toomey-jobs-employment-overseas-20180806.html
Toomey impressed with Berks County Residential Center
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/toomey-impressed-with-berks-county-residential-center