Legislatura
Bill seeking to get Pa. ready for 5G technology strikes a nerve with local government groups
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/08/is_pa_ready_for_5g_not_yet_but.html#incart_river_index
Those six protesters arrested outside of Mike Turzai’s house? Judge hands them fines and fees
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2018/08/08/mike-turzai-protesters-arrested-fines-redistricting-gerrymandering-reform-pennsylvania-house-speaker/stories/201808080151
‘Turzai Six’ plead guilty after arrests outside state house speaker’s home
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13952800-74/turzai-six-plead-guilty-after-arrests-outside-state-house-speakers-home
Bizzarro to host free annual senior expo
http://www.goerie.com/news/20180808/bizzarro-to-host-free-annual-senior-expo
Pot crusader goes statewide
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/pot-crusader-goes-statewide-1.2371258
Administración
Grandparents raising grandchildren tell Gov. Wolf state ‘can do better’
https://www.timesleader.com/news/714512/grandparents-raising-grandchildren-tell-gov-wolf-state-can-do-better
Wolf hears from grandparents raising grandchildren due to opioid crisis
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/wolf-hears-from-grandparents-raising-grandchildren-due-to-opioid-crisis-1.2371346
Empresas
The long road to becoming Pa.’s first black-owned brewery
http://www.witf.org/news/2018/08/-the-long-road-to-becoming-pa-first-black-owned-brewery.php#ad-image-0
Delito/Castigo
Pardons, Clean Slate program help erase criminal records in certain cases
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13953820-74/pardons-clean-slate-program-help-erase-criminal-records-in-certain-cases
2nd man pleads guilty to hazing in Penn St. frat death case
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/crime/20180808_ap_a1489fe7bc9e4bc9bcf2f5c1989c0673.html
Ex-Temple frat president charged with rape in second alleged assault
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/ari-goldstein-temple-fraternity-new-round-charges-rape-sexual-assault-20180808.html
Slippery Rock gun dealer accused of selling guns without background checks
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13954661-74/slippery-rock-gun-dealer-accused-of-selling-guns-without-background-checks
Luzerne County hires experts to review four female inmate deaths
https://www.timesleader.com/news/714504/luzerne-county-hires-experts-to-review-four-female-inmate-deaths
Cambria County Prison prepares for federal inspection
http://www.tribdem.com/news/cambria-county-prison-prepares-for-federal-inspection/article_38c9a01e-9b87-11e8-9d30-1f7f1d7b888d.html
Educación
Crestwood nixes Pre-K program due to lack of funding
https://www.timesleader.com/news/714474/crestwood-nixes-pre-k-program-due-to-lack-of-funding
Crestwood cancels pre-K program
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/crestwood-cancels-pre-k-program-1.2371372
Elizabeth Forward school board hires armed security guards
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/south/2018/08/08/Elizabeth-Forward-school-board-hires-armed-security-guards/stories/201808080256
Kiski Area East Primary scores $26,000 grant for fresh fruits and veggies
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13951819-74/kiski-area-east-primary-scores-26000-grant-for-fresh-fruits-and-veggies
Sex-ed class revelations jolt Delco school board
http://www.philly.com/philly/education/sex-education-swarthmore-wallingford-amnion-20180809.html
Bryn Mawr to reduce visibility of its 2nd president after reviewing her history of racism
http://www.philly.com/philly/education/bryn-mawr-president-m-carey-thomas-library-hall-racist-past-20180808.html
Elecciones/Política
Pa.’s absentee-ballot problem: Votes come in late because of tight deadlines
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/politics/pennsylvania-absentee-ballot-voting-deadline-missed-uncounted-20180808.html
Democratic National Committee chairman visits Reading
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/democratic-national-committee-chairman-visits-reading
Fayette fair misstep earns Democratic chairman 15 minutes of fame
https://triblive.com/politics/politicalheadlines/13952462-74/fayette-fair-misstep-earns-democratic-chairman-15-minutes-of-fame
For Gov. Wolf in 2018, a Wagnerian dilemma | E. Fletcher McClellan
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2018/08/for_gov_wolf_in_2018_a_wagneri.html#incart_river_index
State Sen. Camera Bartolotta only Republican expected at Aliquippa candidates forum
http://www.timesonline.com/news/20180808/state-sen-camera-bartolotta-only-republican-expected-at-aliquippa-candidates-forum
Juegos
Lawsuit: Rivers Casino employees snooped on texts, email, bank info
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13952701-74/lawsuit-alleges-casino-employees-snooped-on-text-messages-email-bank-info
Noticias locales
W-B plans nuisance property demolition
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/w-b-plans-nuisance-property-demolition-1.2371401
Developer requests tax deferment for new commercial project
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/developer-requests-tax-deferment-for-new-commercial-project-1.2371341
NAACP chief: No problem with Brooks
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/naacp-chief-no-problem-with-brooks-1.2371394
West Pittston Police Department sets up drop-off box for meds
https://www.timesleader.com/news/714476/west-pittston-police-department-sets-up-drop-off-box-for-meds
Taylor council passes ordinance to allow industrial zoning on former colliery land
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/taylor-council-passes-ordinance-to-allow-industrial-zoning-on-former-colliery-land-1.2371500
Scranton official amends ethics form to disclose coffee shop lease
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/scranton-official-amends-ethics-form-to-disclose-coffee-shop-lease-1.2371354
New Kensington pleased to share its revitalization efforts with Sen. Bob Casey
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13953855-74/new-kensington-pleased-to-share-its-revitalization-efforts-with-sen-bob-casey
New Kensington residents’ group calls for crackdown on fireworks
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13952461-74/new-kensington-residents-group-calls-for-crackdown-on-fireworks
Springdale water plant upgrades expected to boost rates a few more cents
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13951887-74/springdale-water-plant-upgrades-expected-to-boost-rates-a-few-more-cents
Something in the water? Questions linger about water quality for 50,000 in Beaver County
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/environment/2018/08/08/Beaver-Falls-Municipal-Authority-water-dioxane-test-contamination-EPA-DEP-pollution/stories/201807270157
Amusement tax protest draws hearse to Lamp Theatre in Irwin
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13953692-74/amusement-tax-protest-draws-hearse-to-the-lamp-theatre-in-irwin
‘No Mow’ zones coming to a park or stream near you
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13953084-74/no-mow-zones-coming-to-a-park-or-stream-near-you
Westmoreland Heritage Trail officials will host public meeting in Export
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13953107-74/westmoreland-heritage-trail-officials-will-host-public-meeting-in-export
Public meeting Wednesday for South Greensburg’s comprehensive plan
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13943307-74/public-meeting-wednesday-for-south-greensburgs-comprehensive-plan
Triple dose of fun in West Reading: French Fry Fest, Craft Beer Fest and the arts
http://www.readingeagle.com/weekend/article/triple-dose-of-fun-in-west-reading-french-fry-fest-craft-beer-fest-and-the-arts
‘Devastating’ property tax hikes removed from Harrisburg’s Act 47 exit plan … for now
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/08/harrisburg_act_47_exit_plan_re.html#incart_river_index
Rainfall in Berks closing in on record book
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/rainfall-in-berks-closing-in-on-record-book
Altoona residents seeking flood relief
http://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2018/08/altoona-residents-seeking-flood-relief/
Erie’s blood supplies at critically low levels
http://www.goerie.com/news/20180809/eries-blood-supplies-at-critically-low-levels
Noticias nacionales
Emergency declared ahead of Charlottesville anniversary
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/nation_world/20180808_ap_31c3bf14ab5f4f0785f0a946e246ed20.html
Filadelfia
Local, federal law enforcement officials: We’re working together to fight gun violence
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/crime/josh-shapiro-larry-krasner-richard-ross-gun-violence-south-philadelphia-20180808.html
Viral videos alleging racial profiling show what people of color have ‘endured for generations’
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/racism-policing-videos-social-media-philadelphia-starbucks-dorney-park-20180809.html
Philly’s U.S. attorney slams ‘sanctuary city’ policy, citing immigrant who raped a child
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/philadelphia/sanctuary-city-mcswain-juan-ramon-vasquez-aguirre-ochoa-justice-department-philadelphia-immigration-kenney-krasner-20180808.html
Immigration judges file grievance over Justice Dept.’s removal of Philly jurist who delayed man’s deportation
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/immigration-judges-association-grievance-philadelphia-steven-morley-removal-deportation-case-20180808.html
Getaround, the Airbnb for cars, comes to Philly
http://www.philly.com/philly/business/consumer_news/getaround-the-airbnb-for-cars-comes-to-philly-20180809.html
She saved her Puerto Rican neighborhood; her ‘angels’ flew her to Philly
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/politics/puerto-rico-hurricane-maria-philadelphia-milly-chevere-ortiz-20180808.html
In Philly, the renters keep on coming
http://www.philly.com/philly/business/real_estate/real-estate-housing-apartments-rentals-renters-home-owner-20180808.html
WSFS to buy Beneficial, create Philly area’s largest locally based bank
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/inq-phillydeals/bank-merger-wsfs-beneficial-psfs-mark-turner-rodger-levenson-gerry-cuddy-joseph-n-distefano-20180808.html
Soon, we can all be official card-carrying Philadelphians | Editorial
http://www2.philly.com/philly/opinion/editorials/city-identification-id-card-philadelphia-municipal-20180809.html
Millennials may have grown up online, but they don’t know everything | Perspective
http://www2.philly.com/philly/opinion/commentary/boomers-technology-millennials-iphone-ipad-20180808.html
Pitt
‘I was like their mom’: Fare collector’s instincts took over during train derailment
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/08/08/Port-Authority-Pittsburgh-Princess-Ferguson-recounts-actions-train-derailment/stories/201808080140
Suspect arrested in shooting of man in Knoxville
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2018/08/08/Man-dies-killed-shooting-Knoxville-Brownsville-Road-Marland-Street/stories/201808080154
Norfolk Southern resumes service on its main line 3 days after derailment
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2018/08/08/Norfolk-Southern-resumes-service-derailment-T-pittsburgh-light-rail-port-authority/stories/201808080116
63,499 people signed petitions to get a kids’ program on ballot in Allegheny County
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-local/2018/08/08/Allegheny-County-Childrens-Fund-signatures-tax-increase-ballot/stories/201808080037
American Airlines to end nonstop flights from Pittsburgh to Boston in December
http://www.post-gazette.com/business/development/2018/08/07/American-Airlines-to-end-nonstop-flights-from-Pittsburgh-to-Boston-in-December/stories/201808070057
For sale, to some: Process for selling city-owned homes is full of holes
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2018/08/09/For-sale-to-some-Process-for-selling-city-owned-homes-is-full-of-holes/stories/201808090022
Noticias del Estado
Girl Scouts to celebrate National S’mores Day in Western Pa.
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13952517-74/girl-scouts-to-celebrate-national-smores-day-in-western-pa
Positive tests for West Nile virus found in Greene, Washington counties
https://observer-reporter.com/news/localnews/positive-tests-for-west-nile-virus-found-in-greene-washington/article_231e200c-9b30-11e8-8a3b-d36fafb847b7.html
Indiana trail bridge over Route 22 would benefit region’s hikers, bikers
https://triblive.com/local/regional/13952480-74/indiana-trail-bridge-over-route-22-would-benefit-regions-hikers-bikers
Wayne County rules trooper-involved shooting justified
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/wayne-county-rules-trooper-involved-shooting-justified-1.2371256
Before Governor’s Awards, panel probes idea of art as a ‘public good’
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/before-governor-s-awards-panel-probes-idea-of-art-as-a-public-good-1.2371295
Fresh Air Fund gives kids summer experience in NEPA
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/fresh-air-fund-gives-kids-summer-experience-in-nepa-1.2371340
Recent rainfall means more safety precautions for water enthusiasts
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/recent-rainfall-means-more-safety-precautions-for-water-enthusiasts-1.2371360
Pennsylvania officials, residents trade tips, stories on dealing with the spotted lanternfly
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/pennsylvania-officials-residents-trade-tips-stories-on-dealing-with-the-spotted-lanternfly
Editorial: Patience required in fight against lanternfly
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/editorial-patience-required-in-fight-against-lanternfly
Prime Wellness debuts medical marijuana products across Pennsylvania
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/prime-wellness-debuts-medical-marijuana-products-across-pennsylvania
Treesdale pedestrian, bike trail to be built with grant money
https://triblive.com/local/northhills/13954724-74/treesdale-pedestrian-bike-trail-to-be-built-with-grant-money
Washington
Pentagon is moving toward establishing Trump’s Space Force
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/nation_world/pentagon-is-moving-toward-establishing-trumps-space-force-20180808.html
Cartwright slow to pay taxes on DC condo
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/cartwright-slow-to-pay-taxes-on-dc-condo-1.2371502
Casey Touts Support For Protecting Pennsylvanians With Pre-Existing Health Conditions
http://www.wesa.fm/post/casey-touts-support-protecting-pennsylvanians-pre-existing-health-conditions#stream/0