Legislatura
‘People Are Screaming For Reform’: State Legislation Following Antwon Rose’s Death 2 Years Ago Expected To Be On Gov. Wolf’s Desk Soon https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2020/06/19/police-reform-antwon-roses-death/
Lawmakers urged to make police discipline records public https://www.timesleader.com/wire/state-wire/788616/lawmakers-urged-to-make-police-discipline-records-public
Dozens march for Black Lives Matter in W-B https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/dozens-march-for-black-lives-matter-in-w-b-1.2639616
Pa. lawmakers review legislation to allow counting of mail-in ballots before Election Day https://triblive.com/news/pennsylvania/pa-lawmakers-review-legislation-to-allow-counting-of-mail-in-ballots-before-election-day/
Coronavirus - COVID-19
Cities brace for ‘collision course’ of summer heat waves and COVID-19 https://whyy.org/npr_story_post/cities-brace-for-collision-course-of-summer-heat-waves-and-covid-19/
NIH halts hydroxychloroquine study; says ‘unlikely’ to help COVID-19 patients https://whyy.org/npr_story_post/nih-halts-hydroxychloroquine-study-says-unlikely-to-help-covid-19-patients/
Doctor warns of risks in rush to embrace a COVID-19 treatment https://whyy.org/npr_story_post/doctor-warns-of-risks-in-rush-to-embrace-a-covid-19-treatment/
Trump turns virus conversation into ‘US vs. THEM’ debate https://whyy.org/articles/trump-turns-virus-conversation-into-us-vs-them-debate/
CDC’s early coronavirus test kits were likely contaminated, federal review confirms https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-tests-contaminated-cdc-disease-control-20200620.html
Pennsylvania reports 504 new covid-19 cases, 20 new deaths https://triblive.com/news/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-reports-504-new-covid-19-cases-20-new-deaths/
Coronavirus deadly to those over 80, but many are surviving https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/06/coronavirus-deadly-to-those-over-80-but-many-are-surviving.html
Reapertura
Pa. coronavirus recovery: Unemployment rate dips; Gov. Wolf says Philly-area can go ‘green’ on June 26 https://whyy.org/articles/pa-coronavirus-recovery-unemployment-rate-dips-remains-high/
Wolf Loosens Restrictions In Last Of Counties Except Lebanon https://www.wesa.fm/post/wolf-loosens-restrictions-last-counties-except-lebanon
Wilkes-Barre City Hall reopening Monday https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/wilkes-barre-city-hall-reopening-monday-1.2639620
Protests
‘Say her name’: Protesters seek justice for Black, trans women amid ongoing unrest https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-anti-racism-marches-protests-continue-saturday/
Statues toppled throughout U.S. in protests against racism https://whyy.org/articles/statues-toppled-throughout-us-in-protests-against-racism/
Black Lives Matter marches continue in Philadelphia, hundreds turn out for Breonna Taylor and Dominique ‘Rem’mie’ Fells https://www.inquirer.com/news/protest-philadelphia-floyd-trump-tulsa-transgender-march-violence-20200620.html
Protesters demonstrate in Center City against Trump and racism; Mike Pence says ‘all lives matter’ https://www.inquirer.com/news/live/philadelphia-protests-juneteenth-black-lives-matter-george-floyd-say-her-name-20200620.html
Hundreds Hold A Downtown Sit-In To Demand PA Change Use Of Force Law https://www.wesa.fm/post/hundreds-hold-downtown-sit-demand-pa-change-use-force-law
Statues of Ulysses S. Grant, Francis Scott Key toppled by protesters https://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2020/06/20/Statues-of-Ulysses-S-Grant-Francis-Scott-Key-toppled-by-protesters/stories/202006200045
Protests bring ‘moment of hope’ after decades of racial justice rallies in Pittsburgh, region https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/protest-events-in-2020-bring-moment-of-hope-after-decades-of-racial-justice-rallies-in-pittsburgh-region/
George Soros conspiracy theories surge as protests sweep U.S. https://triblive.com/news/world/george-soros-conspiracy-theories-surge-as-protests-sweep-u-s/
‘Enough is enough:’ Weekend protests in Harrisburg highlight Black history, lack of opportunity for community https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/06/enough-is-enough-weekend-protests-in-harrisburg-highlight-black-history-lack-of-opportunity-for-community.html
Black Lives Matter supporters rally on Main Street in Fleetwood https://www.readingeagle.com/news/black-lives-matter-supporters-rally-on-main-street-in-fleetwood/article_d3b43d3a-b32e-11ea-b4b3-3b90f0541766.html
‘Destroy the system of racism:’ Peaceful protests marches through Glenolden https://www.delcotimes.com/news/destroy-the-system-of-racism-peaceful-protests-marches-through-glenolden/article_abaecda8-b33f-11ea-ac97-d7e14acf90c0.html
Empresas
‘It’s tough for us’ | Area venues rescheduling events in hopes of retaining business https://www.tribdem.com/coronavirus/it-s-tough-for-us-area-venues-rescheduling-events-in-hopes-of-retaining-business/article_37ba2786-b24e-11ea-83b7-ffba6141e775.html
Organic farm, market and cafe opens in the Poconos https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/organic-farm-market-and-cafe-opens-in-the-poconos-1.2639730
The coronavirus was disruptive, but it didn’t stop everything https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/business/the-coronavirus-was-disruptive-but-it-didnt-stop-everything/article_c21993df-6820-5ed1-bf7c-30fd023e9baf.html
Educación
Coronavirus changed everything for Class of 2020 https://www.inquirer.com/education/class-of-2020-graduates-future-challenges-coronavirus-20200621.html
Analysis: Four districts remain at top of class https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/analysis-four-districts-remain-at-top-of-class-1.2639729
Elecciones/Política
Trump expected to suspend H-1B, other visas until end of year https://whyy.org/npr_story_post/trump-expected-to-suspend-h-1b-other-visas-until-end-of-year/
6 staffers setting up for Trump rally positive for COVID-19 https://whyy.org/articles/6-staffers-setting-up-for-trump-rally-positive-for-covid-19/
Facebook and Twitter remove ‘racist baby’ video posted by Trump https://whyy.org/npr_story_post/facebook-and-twitter-remove-racist-baby-video-posted-by-president-trump/
Judge allows Bolton memoir to proceed, despite Trump administration objection https://whyy.org/npr_story_post/judge-allows-bolton-memoir-to-proceed-despite-trump-administration-objection/
Trump says he ordered coronavirus testing slowed as his Tulsa rally ends up with many empty seats https://www.inquirer.com/news/nation-world/trump-tulsa-rally-crowd-arena-bok-center-20200620.html
Both Biden and Trump campaigns put finishing touches on their Pa. strategies https://www.post-gazette.com/news/vote2020/2020/06/21/Both-Biden-and-Trump-campaigns-put-finishing-touches-on-Pennsylvania-strategies/stories/202006190089
Giuliani suggests Trump may have fired Manhattan U.S. Attorney over investigations https://triblive.com/news/world/giuliani-suggests-trump-may-have-fired-manhattan-u-s-attorney-over-investigations/
‘Perfect storm’ led to challenges for primary https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/perfect-storm-led-to-challenges-for-primary-1.2639727
Juegos
2nd Rivers Casino worker tests positive for coronavirus since June 9 reopening https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/2nd-rivers-casino-worker-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-since-june-9-reopening/
Sanidad
Why were nursing homes devastated by the coronavirus? Low pay and staff shortages are among the reasons. https://www.mcall.com/health/mc-hea-nursing-homes-coronavirus-deaths-20200619-ypsyovi56jfsdnwmqn6clhkq3a-story.html
Noticias nacionales
Top federal prosecutor in Manhattan resigns after Trump, Barr move to fire him https://www.inquirer.com/politics/nation/attorney-general-barr-says-trump-fired-top-manhattan-federal-prosecutor-geoffrey-berman-20200620.html
Filadelfia
Rename Taney Street in Philly is the latest campaign to erase a racist past https://www.inquirer.com/news/racism-taney-columbus-floyd-rizzo-police-racism-riot-20200620.html
Smith Playground is open, slide and all. And here’s more good fun for kids this week, live and live-streamed. https://www.inquirer.com/entertainment/smith-playground-philadelphia-reopening-when-hours-rules-kids-activities-20200621.html
Month’s worth of rain falls in South Jersey. Showers in the Philly-area forecast through Thursday https://www.inquirer.com/weather/flood-warning-advisory-philadelphia-weather-solstice-20200620.html
Pitt
COVID-19 exposure closes Greensburg YMCA https://www.post-gazette.com/local/westmoreland/2020/06/20/COVID-19-Greensburg-YMCA-closed/stories/202006200041
3rd ‘Civil Saturday’ demonstration takes place in front of Pittsburgh’s City-County Building https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/a-third-civil-saturday-demonstration-takes-place-in-front-of-pittsburghs-city-county-building/
Pittsburgh diocese forms new parish to meet spiritual, cultural need of black church members https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/pittsburgh-diocese-forms-new-parish-to-meet-spiritual-cultural-need-of-black-church-members/
Noticias del Estado
PennDOT now booking appointments for driver license exams https://triblive.com/local/regional/penndot-now-booking-appointments-for-driver-license-exams/
DUI arrests up 10 percent in 2019, Pennsylvania State Police report https://www.readingeagle.com/news/local/dui-arrests-up-10-percent-in-2019-pennsylvania-state-police-report/article_bd447918-b269-11ea-b735-07311b65b12e.html
Transporte
PA Turnpike switches to cashless system despite struggles to collect mailed bills https://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2020/06/20/Pennsylvania-Turnpike-cashless-tolling-35-scofflaws-E-ZPass/stories/202006180173
Mundo
Pompeo calls U.N. human rights body ‘a haven for dictators’ after they commission report on U.S. race and policing https://www.inquirer.com/news/nation-world/pompeo-criticizes-united-nations-investigation-us-human-rights-abuses-police-race-protests-20200620.html