Legislatura
Dinniman recognizes St. James Episcopal on 175th anniversary
http://www.dailylocal.com/general-news/20180730/dinniman-recognizes-st-james-episcopal-on-175th-anniversary
Eliminate panic defense
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/eliminate-panic-defense-1.2366771
Langerholc picked to serve on state’s school safety board
http://www.tribdem.com/news/langerholc-picked-to-serve-on-state-s-school-safety-board/article_a4c1da5e-93ab-11e8-bcc6-bf8a06ad1a7f.html
Our view: Fabrizio was fighter for Erie region
http://www.goerie.com/opinion/20180730/our-view-fabrizio-was-fighter-for-erie-region
Empresas
The average weekly paycheck in each of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties, ranked
https://www.pennlive.com/expo/news/erry-2018/07/086b1532e89254/the-average-weekly-paycheck-in.html
Educación
Editorial: Emphasis on career training crucial to state’s future
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/editorial-emphasis-on-career-training-crucial-to-states-future
Norwin junior gives Pa. Board of Education a student’s perspective
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13915918-74/norwin-junior-gives-state-board-a-students-persepctive
With help from county, Erie schools to toss tires
http://www.goerie.com/news/20180730/with-help-from-county-erie-schools-to-toss-tires
How to talk to your son about consent, boundaries, and #MeToo
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/sons-boys-me-too-sex-boundaries-consent-harassment-20180730.html
Bucknell drops references to Moonves in wake of allegations
http://www.witf.org/news/2018/07/bucknell-drops-references-to-moonves-in-wake-of-allegations.php
Elecciones/Política
Rally with Trump comes at a crucial time for Barletta
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/rally-with-trump-comes-at-a-crucial-time-for-barletta-1.2367440
Anti-Trump group plans to protest outside rally
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/anti-trump-group-plans-to-protest-outside-rally-1.2367434
A Focus on Issues: 128th Pennsylvania House District
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/a-focus-on-issues-128th-pennsylvania-house-district
Lehigh County pay-to-play law crimps donations from political candidates’ own parties
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-nws-lehigh-county-eckhart-computer-aid-donation-20180711-story.html#nt=oft12aH-3li3
Medio ambiente
Mariner East 2 permit appeals dropped but opponents still ‘strongly resist’ the project
https://triblive.com/local/regional/13913475-74/mariner-east-2-permit-appeals-dropped-but-opponents-still-strongly-resist-the
Juegos
Westmoreland Mall seeing mini-casino in soon-to-close Bon Ton anchor as a savior
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/westmoreland/2018/07/30/Pennsylvania-Hempfield-Westmoreland-Mall-mini-casino-gambling-Bon-Ton-Stadium-Casino/stories/201807300011
Gambling addiction isn’t casual
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/gambling-addiction-isn-t-casual-1.2367358
Sanidad
Protecting mothers: A national response to rise in maternal mortality
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2018/07/30/Protecting-mothers-A-national-response-to-rise-in-maternal-mortality/stories/201807280018
Geisinger Wyoming Valley adds $4.5M cancer treatment system
https://www.timesleader.com/news/713261/geisinger-wyoming-valley-adds-4-5m-cancer-treatment-system
Why don’t more people shop for health care? Online tools exist, but most don’t use them
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/why-don-t-more-people-shop-for-health-care-online-tools-exist-but-most-don-t-use-them-1.2367371
Noticias locales
Early 20th Century plans called for no Solomon Creek in South Wilkes-Barre
https://www.timesleader.com/news/713252/early-20th-century-plans-called-for-no-solomon-creek-in-south-wilkes-barre
Craft beer lovers assist autism organization after tornado
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/craft-beer-lovers-assist-autism-organization-after-tornado-1.2367409
Luzerne County capital project roster still up in the air
https://www.timesleader.com/news/713246/luzerne-county-capital-project-roster-still-up-in-the-air
County settles another big-ticket assessment challenge
https://www.timesleader.com/news/713223/luzerne-county-settles-another-big-ticket-assessment-challenge
Christmas in July pool party a big hit in Kingston
https://www.timesleader.com/news/713173/christmas-in-july-pool-party-a-big-hit-in-kingston
Blight task force taking shape in Lackawanna County
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/blight-task-force-taking-shape-in-lackawanna-county-1.2367568
Jewish Food Festival underway at Nay Aug Park
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/jewish-food-festival-underway-at-nay-aug-park-1.2367530
Westmoreland County Airshow wraps up at Arnold Palmer Regional
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13916427-74/westmoreland-county-airshow-wraps-up-at-arnold-palmer-regional
Lower Burrell car cruise honors the late ‘Grumpy’ Michael Zanotti
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13916817-74/lower-burrell-car-cruise-honors-the-late-grumpy-michael-zanotti
Historically based mural at Apollo’s gateway welcomes folks to town
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13916439-74/historically-based-mural-at-apollos-gateway-welcomes-folks-to-town
Kutztown looks beyond being just a college town
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/kutztown-looks-beyond-being-just-a-college-town
Landmark drinking fountain on Reading’s Penn Square repaired
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/landmark-drinking-fountain-on-readings-penn-square-repaired
Noticias nacionales
Air marshals secretly monitored U.S. passengers for years
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/nation_world/air-marshals-secretly-monitored-u-s-passengers-for-years-20180730.html
Harrisburg International Airport listed in Boston Globe report on surveillance of U.S. travelers
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/07/harrisburg_international_airpo_1.html#incart_river_index
Fired Wawa worker claims illegal lunch break policy led to ‘seven-month nightmare’
http://www.philly.com/philly/business/consumer_news/wawa-worker-claims-fired-illegal-policy-20180730.html
Crisis de los opiáceos
How lessons from HIV/AIDS crisis can apply to the opioid crisis | Opinion
http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/hiv-aids-opioids-fentanyl-lessons-solutions-20180727.html
Opioid crisis demands strong medicine – and strong wills | Editorial
http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/editorials/city-response-opioid-drug-epidemic-overdose-safe-injection-20180728.html
Filadelfia
Philadelphia should step up recycling | Editorial
http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/editorials/philadelphia-should-step-up-recycling-editorial-20180730.html
No more ‘Filthadelphia’? City tackles its litter problem
http://www.witf.org/news/2018/07/no-more-filthadelphia-city-tackles-its-litter-problem.php
Pitt
Protesters march to protect and preserve the Panther Hollow and The Run neighborhoods
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/07/29/Protesters-march-to-protect-preserve-Panther-Hollow-The-Run-neighborhoods-pittsburgh-shuttle-transportation/stories/201807300043
1 dead after 3 jump from Pittsburgh’s Hot Metal Bridge
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13917874-74/police-three-men-jump-into-mon-from-hot-metal-bridge-one-dies
Woman in stable condition after South Side shooting
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13916177-74/woman-in-stable-condition-after-south-side-shooting
Woman, 54, shot and killed in Pittsburgh’s North Side on Saturday night
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13915559-74/woman-shot-and-killed-on-north-side
Teen shot to death while watching fistfight in Kennedy Twp.
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13917904-74/teen-shot-to-death-while-watching-fistfight-in-kennedy-twp
Can a gas company stop this drinking water system from going down the drain?
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/07/pittsburgh_water_peoples_pwsa.html#incart_river_index
Noticias del Estado
Central Pennsylvania town is a longtime haven for white supremacists
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/state/2018/07/29/Pennsylvania-Potter-County-white-supremacist-NSM-Nazi-racism/stories/201807300016
No 3-D gun plans in Pennsylvania, company agrees – for now
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/3d-guns-defense-distributed-pennsylvania-ar-15-20180729.html
Company that makes 3D downloadable guns agrees to make sites inaccessible in Pa.
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/07/company_that_makes_3d_download.html#incart_river_index
Police fatally shoot man said to be damaging cars
https://triblive.com/state/pennsylvania/13914801-74/police-fatally-shoot-man-said-to-be-damaging-cars
Officer on leave after shooting death near Dorney Park
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/officer-on-leave-after-shooting-death-near-dorney-park-1.2367575
Auditor General eyeing pot tax windfall
https://www.timesleader.com/news/713277/auditor-general-eyeing-pot-tax-windfall
Body found in Colorado thought to be missing hiker, Carbondale native
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/body-found-in-colorado-thought-to-be-missing-hiker-carbondale-native-1.2367571
$800 million jackpot: Companies battle for Pa. lottery contract
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/07/winning_this_big-time_lottery.html#incart_river_index
Marijuana dispensary all-cash businesses
http://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2018/07/marijuana-dispensary-all-cash-businesses/
Transporte
PennDOT: Parkway East paving doesn’t address all of the road’s problems
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2018/07/29/PennDOT-Parkway-East-Pittsburgh-Allegheny-County-interstate-funding-shortfall-paving/stories/201807290044
Self-driving car companies muted on updated PennDOT guidelines
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13915736-74/self-driving-car-companies-muted-on-updated-penndot-guidelines
Central Scranton Expressway will remain narrowed until next year
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/central-scranton-expressway-will-remain-narrowed-until-next-year-1.2367460