Día de Martin Luther King Jr.
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a look at race equality in Pa., U.S.
https://www.pennlive.com/expo/news/g66l-2019/01/c640a369764132/on-martin-luther-king-jr-day-a-look-at-race-equality-in-pa-us.html
At MLK Day celebration, students worry whether racial equality will be achieved
https://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2019/01/20/Martin-Luther-King-Jr-celebration-students-racial-equality/stories/201901200211
Martin Luther King Jr.’s work touched Pittsburgh, continues today
https://triblive.com/news/adminpage/14526971-74/martin-luther-king-jrs-work-touched-pittsburgh-continues-today
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, remembering the women civil rights leaders left out of spotlight
http://www.philly.com/news/mlk-holiday-civil-rights-movement-women-history-ella-baker-20190121.html
Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy lives in young and old
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/rev-martin-luther-king-jrs-legacy-lives-in-young-and-old
Martin Luther King Jr. honored during Trinity Lutheran Church service in Reading
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/martin-luther-king-jr-honored-during-trinity-lutheran-church-service-in-reading
The unknown King
https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2019/01/21/The-unknown-Martin-Luther-King-Jr/stories/201901210020
Muhlenberg High School, PSU Berks students to be honored at MLK Day banquet
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/muhlenberg-high-school-psu-berks-students-to-be-honored-at-mlk-day-banquet
Martin Luther King Jr.’s strategy isn’t just nice, it’s also effective | Opinion
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2019/01/martin-luther-king-jrs-strategy-isnt-just-nice-its-also-effective-opinion.html
Editorial: Let’s all work to bring King’s dream closer to reality
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/lets-all-work-to-bring-kings-dream-closer-to-reality
Year after racial incident, Quakertown sees MLK Day as teachable moment
https://www.mcall.com/news/education/mc-nws-quakertown-mlk-day-of-service-20190108-story.html
Legislatura
Letter to the Editor: The time is now to raise the wage in Pa. Sen. Art Haywood
http://www.phillytrib.com/commentary/letter-to-the-editor-the-time-is-now-to-raise/article_1ad32eae-3303-590c-9e85-a6383573e0cb.html
PA House Democrats want to make sure ‘Your Vote Counts’
https://www.timesleader.com/opinion/columns/730899/pa-house-democrats-want-to-make-sure-your-vote-counts
Protect ACA in state law
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/protect-aca-in-state-law-1.2435025
Can Philadelphia’s new and different delegation to Harrisburg mean anything new and different for Philadelphia? | John Baer
http://www.philly.com/news/columnists/pennsylvania-legislature-philadelphia-john-baer-poverty-democrats-20190121.html
Presupuesto
New approach to Pennsylvania’s budget: Agencies must prove spending matches mission
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/new-approach-to-pennsylvanias-budget-agencies-must-prove-spending-matches-mission
Delito/Castigo
Warrants served by US marshals task force drop in year after deputy killed in Harrisburg
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/01/warrants-served-by-us-marshals-task-force-drop-in-year-after-deputy-killed-in-harrisburg.html
After 2016 ruling, battles over juvenile lifer cases persist
http://www.witf.org/news/2019/01/after-2016-ruling-battles-over-juvenile-lifer-cases-persist.php
Educación
State steps away from School Performance Profiles, but scores still available
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/state-steps-away-from-school-performance-profiles-but-scores-still-available
Recovery plan in Scranton School District could include layoffs, tax hikes, closures
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/recovery-plan-in-scranton-school-district-could-include-layoffs-tax-hikes-closures-1.2435788
Statewide tip line for school threats used 400 times in first week
https://www.tribdem.com/news/statewide-tip-line-for-school-threats-used-times-in-first/article_8347b5b1-2a10-5126-ba77-d782d532727d.html
Bethel Park School District cancels classes for Monday
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14525631-74/bethel-park-school-district-cancels-classes-for-monday
Crestwood solicitor: Transportation contract still an open matter
https://www.timesleader.com/news/731018/crestwood-solicitor-transportation-contract-still-an-open-matter
More college students are turning to emotional support animals, even amid the punchlines
http://www.philly.com/news/emotional-support-animals-dogs-cats-college-campuses-temple-esa-service-20190121.html
Wilkes announces plans to start police department
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/wilkes-announces-plans-to-start-police-department-1.2435685
Juegos
New gambling money poured into state in 2018. Now more new games will begin
https://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2019/01/21/Pennsylvania-casino-gambling-gaming-revenue-taxes-fees-internet-sports-betting/stories/201901210016
Cierre del Gobierno
With bills stacking up, federal employees flock to anonymous donor’s no-cost loans
http://www.philly.com/news/hebrew-free-loan-society-philadelphia-federal-workers-shutdown-anonymous-donor-irs-20190120.html
Senate bill funds government until Oct. 1, offers disaster aid
http://www.philly.com/politics/nation/senate-donald-trump-mcconnell-shutdown-20190120.html
Noticias locales
County notebook: Field of council contenders has leveled off since 2011
https://www.timesleader.com/news/731031/county-notebook-field-of-council-contenders-has-leveled-off-since-2011
Safety enhancements planned for downtown Wilkes-Barre train crossings
https://www.timesleader.com/news/731041/safety-enhancements-planned-for-downtown-wilkes-barre-train-crossings
Dorrance youth to run in Special Olympics World Summer Games
https://www.timesleader.com/news/731026/dorrance-youth-to-run-in-special-olympics-world-summer-games
FBI probe clouds Scranton City Council 2019 outlook
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/fbi-probe-clouds-scranton-city-council-2019-outlook-1.2435829
Jermyn passes ordinance creating mandatory business regitstry
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/jermyn-passes-ordinance-creating-mandatory-business-regitstry-1.2435745
Cold weather slowed down Blakely’s $240,000 park renovation project
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/cold-weather-slowed-down-blakely-s-240-000-park-renovation-project-1.2435748
Strengthening Families program aims to reduce adolescent substance abuse, other risky behavior
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/strengthening-families-program-aims-to-reduce-adolescent-substance-abuse-other-risky-behavior-1.2435744
Carbon County moves forward on training center
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/carbon-county-moves-forward-on-training-center-1.2435692
Goodbye, glass: Recycling changes take effect for 2019
https://observer-reporter.com/news/localnews/goodbye-glass-recycling-changes-take-effect-for/article_a0ed5500-199f-11e9-bbd3-ef3a9ccfbe16.html
Level Green veteran with multiple sclerosis enjoys new all-terrain wheelchair
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/14525483-74/level-green-veteran-with-multiple-sclerosis-enjoys-new-all-terrain-wheelchair
Reading family gathers in cold, 13 years to the day, to remember homicide victim
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/reading-family-gathers-in-cold-13-years-to-the-day-to-remember-homicide-victim
Code Blue extended in Reading until Jan. 28
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/code-blue-extended-in-reading-until-jan-28
Noticias nacionales
Leases, used car sales could be hurt by tax refunds
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/leases-used-car-sales-could-be-hurt-by-tax-refunds-1.2435675
Filadelfia
Under secrecy, another Philly murder case tied to ex-detective is tossed. Will more follow?
http://www.philly.com/news/overturned-philadelphia-murder-convictions-philip-nordo-larry-krasner-20190121.html
Philly airport’s CEO goes where no one has gone before: her own podcast
http://www.philly.com/business/philadelphia-international-airport-podcast-ceo-japan-airlines-20190121.html
‘Let’s just take a pause’: Philadelphia postpones land sales amid reports of misconduct
http://www.philly.com/news/philadelphia/philadelphia-land-sales-vacant-property-vprc-kenyatta-johnson-20190121.html
Free Library borrowers face long waits for books, materials — the side-effect of a shrunken materials budget
http://www.philly.com/news/free-library-philadelphia-books-materials-budget-20190121.html
Philly leaders should make affordable housing a reality in Passyunk Square | Opinion
http://www.philly.com/opinion/commentary/affordable-housing-philadelphia-passyunk-rfp-20190121.html
Can Philadelphia stop the bloodshed? Here’s where Kenney’s latest plan could help | Editorial
http://www.philly.com/opinion/editorials/mayor-jim-kenney-gun-violence-homicide-district-attorney-larry-krasner-school-district-william-hite-city-council-temple-university-20190121.html
Pitt
Port Authority expects to hire consultant to review fare policy
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2019/01/21/Port-Authority-free-policy-Pittsburghers-for-Public-Transit-fare-capping-free-transfers/stories/201901200045
TRAFFIC ALERT: Several Mon bridges shut down due to loose barges, light-rail service suspended
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2019/01/21/Port-Authority-shuts-down-light-rail-service-due-to-potential-bridge-hit-by-loose-barge/stories/201901210072
6 Pittsburgh bridges shut down after 12 barges break loose on Mon River
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14527194-74/911-loose-barge-on-mon-river-shuts-down-three-bridges
Noticias del Estado
Keep your cats, dogs safe during times of intense cold
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/keep-your-cats-dogs-safe-during-times-of-intense-cold-1.2435714
Residents brave cold, snow to mark Knox Mine Disaster
https://www.timesleader.com/news/731037/residents-brave-cold-snow-to-mark-knox-mine-disaster
Annual program honors victims of Knox Mine Disaster
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/annual-program-honors-victims-of-knox-mine-disaster-1.2435757
Are games of skill legal?
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/are-games-of-skill-legal-1.2435719
Mariner East pipelines: New sinkhole opens at Chester County site; Sunoco shuts line
https://stateimpact.npr.org/pennsylvania/2019/01/21/mariner-east-pipelines-new-sinkhole-opens-at-chester-county-pipeline-site-sunoco-shuts-line/
Another sinkhole exposes pipeline in Chesco neighborhood
https://www.dailylocal.com/business/another-sinkhole-exposes-pipeline-in-chesco-neighborhood/article_38bef29f-d199-576c-be93-6b66e2dee6b9.html
Northampton County Council to review plans for $21 million trail through 14 municipalities
https://www.mcall.com/news/local/easton/mc-nws-northern-tier-update-20190116-story.html
ISC looks to clean up stream
http://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2019/01/isc-looks-to-clean-up-stream/
Transporte
Westmoreland Transit to buy new buses for paratransit program
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/14527000-74/westmoreland-transit-to-buy-new-buses-for-paratransit-program
Washington
Marino helped spur disunity
https://www.citizensvoice.com/opinion/marino-helped-spur-disunity-1.2435658