Legislatura
Chester County small businesses eligible for $225 million in coronavirus grants
https://www.dailylocal.com/news/coronavirus/chester-county-small-businesses-eligible-for-225-million-in-coronavirus-grants/article_97bf84e0-ba29-11ea-af17-2b0bd1fbcda2.html
Bill requiring smoke detectors in Pa. child care centers going to the governor
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/06/bill-requiring-smoke-detectors-in-pa-child-care-centers-going-to-the-governor.html
Senate OKs Bartolotta bill creating logo for vet-owned businesses
https://www.timesonline.com/news/20200629/senate-oks-bartolotta-bill-creating-logo-for-vet-owned-businesses
With primary in rearview mirror, Wolf, Republicans agree more election tweaks needed
https://www.penncapital-star.com/government-politics/with-primary-in-rearview-mirrors-wolf-republicans-agree-more-election-tweaks-needed/
‘Bubblegum and band-aids’: Pa. environmental programs in question
https://www.penncapital-star.com/energy-environment/bubblegum-and-band-aids-pa-environmental-programs-in-question/
The Republicans have been dead wrong about reopening | Opinion
https://www.penncapital-star.com/commentary/the-republicans-have-been-dead-wrong-opinion/
Coronavirus - COVID-19
Pa. officials voice concern, but sound no major alarm over COVID-19 spike that ended drinking in bars in Pittsburgh
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/06/pa-officials-voice-concern-but-sound-no-major-alarm-over-covid-19-spike-that-ended-drinking-in-bars-in-pittsburgh.html
Pennsylvania reports 492 new coronavirus cases, 8 new deaths
https://triblive.com/news/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-reports-492-new-coronavirus-cases-8-new-deaths/
With COVID positivity rates on the rise, state applauds Allegheny County move to mitigate spread
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/covid-19/2020/06/29/COVID-19-data-cases-deaths-pandemic-western-pennsylvania/stories/202006290070
Lehigh County hospitalizations down, coronavirus positive-test rate up, according to new state data dashboard
https://www.mcall.com/coronavirus/mc-nww-pa-virus-new-dashboard-20200629-pedd3zw7bva6thskwti22evq5a-story.html
Lancaster County takes top slot in per capita rate of new coronavirus cases in Pennsylvania
https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/lancaster-county-takes-top-slot-in-per-capita-rate-of-new-coronavirus-cases-in-pennsylvania/article_1e874824-ba65-11ea-b063-73d021cd43d8.html
Experts warn: Don’t become complacent in green phase
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/coronavirus/experts-warn-dont-become-complacent-in-green-phase/article_d806676d-faa1-5085-8eca-66f4a2691d0d.html
Mayor won’t tolerate ‘Mardi Gras-type’ atmosphere that hit Easton in 1st green phase weekend
https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/easton/2020/06/mayor-wont-tolerate-mardi-gras-type-atmosphere-that-hit-easton-in-1st-green-phase-weekend.html
83 new cases of coronavirus in Allegheny County, no new deaths
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/83-new-cases-of-coronavirus-in-allegheny-county-no-new-deaths/
Westmoreland County reports 20 new coronavirus cases
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/westmoreland-county-reports-20-new-coronavirus-cases-2/
COVID-19’s sluggish march continues Monday, one additional death counted
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/coronavirus/covid-19s-sluggish-march-continues-monday-one-additional-death-counted/article_a665ae4a-3694-5a4e-abeb-bcc23a5d0dc0.html
Berks County adds 47 new coronavirus cases since Friday
https://www.readingeagle.com/coronavirus/berks-county-adds-47-new-coronavirus-cases-since-friday/article_7dcc3862-ba2e-11ea-a292-ab2d82d60fe1.html
Montgomery County records 117 new coronavirus cases during three-day period
https://www.mainlinemedianews.com/news/region/montgomery-county-records-117-new-coronavirus-cases-during-three-day-period/article_c27a8a73-3452-59af-97aa-4047105a5d81.html
New Kensington clinic offers covid-19 tests for people with no symptoms
https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/new-kensington-clinic-offers-covid-19-tests-for-people-with-no-symptoms/
PA Housing Finance Agency offers renters, homeowners relief
https://www.poconorecord.com/news/20200629/pa-housing-finance-agency-offers-renters-homeowners-relief
Coronavirus case increases and risky social behavior worry officials; indoor dining postponed in N.J.
https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-cases-increase-pennsylvania-new-jersey-delaware-philadelphia-beaches-casinos-restaurants-20200629.html
With more than 400 new patients since Sunday, Texas reports record COVID-19 hospitalizations
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2020/06/30/Texas-reports-record-COVID-19-hospitalizations/stories/202006300063
More than 100 COVID-19 cases linked to Michigan bar
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2020/06/30/More-than-100-COVID-19-cases-linked-to-Michigan-bar/stories/202006300064
Florida site of GOP convention orders wearing of masks
https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-jacksonville-republic-convention-trump-20200629.html
Empresas
Failure to enforce wearing of masks could result in penalties
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/coronavirus/failure-to-enforce-wearing-of-masks-could-result-in-penalties/article_9a0e8590-fed1-5aca-9f65-e4801c1e9187.html
State Police, PLCB remind licensed establishments to require masks
https://www.timesleader.com/news/789740/state-police-plcb-remind-licensed-establishments-to-require-masks
Customers at local pizzeria cautioned to be alert for COVID-19 symptoms
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/coronavirus/customers-at-local-pizzeria-cautioned-to-be-alert-for-covid-19-symptoms/article_c0cfa6ee-b679-52cf-b357-c94d9093869e.html
Area Chuck E. Cheese locations remain open
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/business/area-chuck-e-cheese-locations-remain-open/article_049b4771-a847-5890-9fae-e443a9191889.html
Full faces may jump out at you when you shop, but that may be because mask wearers are the new normal now
https://www.pennlive.com/business/2020/06/full-faces-may-jump-out-at-you-when-you-shop-but-that-may-be-because-mask-wearers-are-the-new-normal-now.html
Delito/Castigo
Westmoreland considers coronavirus tests for all new county jail inmates
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/westmoreland-considers-coronavirus-tests-for-all-new-county-jail-inmates/
Westmoreland juvenile center to require masks
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/westmoreland-juvenile-center-to-require-masks/
Father sues trooper over deadly police shooting
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/crime-emergencies/father-sues-trooper-over-deadly-police-shooting/article_8a126158-c71c-5537-b865-1737434f5aa7.html
Berks County mother charged with killing her son and daughter requests county help in paying for her defense
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/crime/berks-county-mother-charged-with-killing-her-son-and-daughter-requests-county-help-in-paying/article_515a6102-ba31-11ea-a1ca-276085341bb9.html
Attorney: Politics at play in pipeline prosecution
https://www.delcotimes.com/news/attorney-politics-at-play-in-pipeline-prosecution/article_4e344170-cb8a-5bd6-93d7-386e8df0a435.html
Educación
Public push is on to revamp Erie School District police
https://www.goerie.com/news/20200629/public-push-is-on-to-revamp-erie-school-district-police
Wilkes-Barre Area students will have choice between in-person or remote learning
https://www.timesleader.com/news/789747/wilkes-barre-area-students-will-have-choice-between-in-person-or-remote-learning
Scranton to remove asbestos in schools; teachers ask for role in planning for fall
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/education/scranton-to-remove-asbestos-in-schools-teachers-ask-for-role-in-planning-for-fall/article_976b6a30-fa11-5fe4-9277-febe85f590d9.html
High school graduates are changing their college plans because of COVID-19
https://www.post-gazette.com/business/money/2020/06/30/high-school-graduates-students-changing-college-plans-coronavirus-COVID-19-seniors/stories/202006300017
As debate over school police continues, officers need best practices | Opinion
https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/school-police-resource-officers-reform-best-practices-20200629.html
Members of new Penn State commission on race, bias begin to share plans in town hall
https://www.witf.org/2020/06/30/members-of-new-penn-state-commission-on-race-bias-begin-to-share-plans-in-town-hall/
Misericordia gets $263,567 CARES Act grant
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/misericordia-gets-263-567-cares-act-grant/article_537cfe14-2fc4-57db-b34a-e688a86d731c.html
Elecciones/Política
Launching coalition, Biden campaign appeals to Pa. women
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2020/06/29/Joe-Biden-Democratic-presidential-campaign-Pennsylvania-women-coalition/stories/202006290116
Jill Biden launches campaign to increase female voter turnout in Pennsylvania
https://www.witf.org/2020/06/29/jill-biden-launches-campaign-to-increase-female-voter-turnout-in-pennsylvania/
The Trump campaign is suing Pennsylvania over how to run the 2020 election
https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/trump-campaign-lawsuit-pennsylvania-mail-ballots-20200629.html
Juegos
Wind Creek Bethlehem reopens with fewer slot machines, more cleaning and no smoking in the casino
https://www.mcall.com/business/mc-biz-wind-creek-bethlehem-reopens-after-covid-shutdown-20200629-azrgw6i52fdpncbof5ttfdpjfe-story.html
Noticias locales
Jermyn council to consider ordinance limiting fireworks
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/jermyn-council-to-consider-ordinance-limiting-fireworks/article_3b23cb62-995a-5139-9980-80a57ed9a1c1.html
Scranton man, Falls woman die from ATV crash injuries
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/crime-emergencies/scranton-man-falls-woman-die-from-atv-crash-injuries/article_cc6e5d2c-50fd-5999-8258-9add02960b86.html
Coroner rules firework death accidental, announces cause
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/crime-emergencies/coroner-rules-firework-death-accidental-announces-cause/article_d011305f-8444-5499-8987-2c74e4834a88.html
City needs more urban pioneers
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/editorial/city-needs-more-urban-pioneers/article_eab95026-46b6-5ad3-aded-b53c2b818b98.html
Humane Pennsylvania to hand out pet food in Douglassville
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/local/humane-pennsylvania-to-hand-out-pet-food-in-douglassville/article_4bd4b50c-ba18-11ea-b4b7-5fecd2e8c19c.html
Helping Harvest steps up as food insecurity grows during the coronavirus pandemic
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/local/helping-harvest-steps-up-as-food-insecurity-grows-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/article_2447412c-ba35-11ea-a253-cb80039cdfc2.html
Montgomery County coronavirus response fund to help nonprofits surges to $750K
https://www.mainlinemedianews.com/news/region/montgomery-county-coronavirus-response-fund-to-help-nonprofits-surges-to-750k/article_cc81299c-82c7-53a1-af2d-48243898d686.html
Luzerne County audit won’t be released by today’s deadline
https://www.timesleader.com/news/789732/luzerne-county-audit-wont-be-released-by-todays-deadline
Rockin’ the County concert series will bring music to neighborhoods
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/rockin-the-county-concert-series-will-bring-music-to-neighborhoods/article_dedcf5b9-b047-526d-8919-e699776c8ca4.html
Erie lands $40 million Opportunity Zone investment
https://www.goerie.com/news/20200630/erie-lands-40-million-opportunity-zone-investment
Lower Makefield votes to advertise overlay district plans
https://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/news/20200630/lower-makefield-votes-to-advertise-overlay-district-plans
Noticias nacionales
Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana abortion clinic law
https://www.inquirer.com/politics/nation/supreme-court-abortion-rights-20200629.html
‘White power’ flare-up in Fla. retirement haven reveals tensions
https://www.pennlive.com/nation-world/2020/06/white-power-flare-up-in-fla-retirement-haven-reveals-tensions.html
Filadelfia
City to offer timeline to disassemble homeless camp on the Parkway as negotiations and a police investigation continue
https://www.inquirer.com/news/homeless-encampment-benjamin-franklin-parkway-philadelphia-20200630.html
Most Philly teachers say they want students physically back in class every other week
https://www.inquirer.com/education/coronavirus-philadelphia-schools-reopening-staggered-schedule-20200629.html
Philly teachers at odds on how to reopen schools
https://www.phillytrib.com/news/local_news/philly-teachers-at-odds-on-how-to-reopen-schools/article_9976015e-5104-5bb2-a3fd-846be282c322.html
Larry Krasner is happy driving his opponents ‘crazy’ as he seeks reelection as Philly DA
https://www.inquirer.com/politics/philadelphia/philadelphia-district-attorney-larry-krasner-reelection-20200630.html
Philadelphia police have fired a chief inspector at the center of a narcotics scandal and alleged assault
https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia-police-chief-inspector-anthony-boyle-fired-narcotics-bureau-20200629.html
Philly police identify SWAT officer to be fired for pepper spraying protesters on 676
https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia-police-swat-richard-nicoletti-fired-pepper-spray-676-20200629.html
Philly police spent nearly $18 million in overtime during protests, according to preliminary data
https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/philadelphia-police-overtime-protests-george-floyd-budget-defund-coronavirus-20200630.html
William Penn Foundation grants to help Philly youth and summer programs reopen
https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/coronavirus-william-penn-foundation-philadelphia-grants-20200630.html
An analysis of Philly deeds reflects the challenges facing low- and moderate-income home buyers
https://www.inquirer.com/real-estate/housing/mortgage-low-income-home-philadelphia-pew-charitable-trusts-20200629.html
Commercial strips in North Philly open to a ‘setback’: ‘When the door opens, we have no idea what’s gonna happen.’
https://www.inquirer.com/news/north-philly-business-vandalized-black-latino-communities-20200630.html
Pitt
Without selling alcohol, can restaurants stay in business?
https://www.post-gazette.com/life/dining/2020/06/30/restaurants-alcohol-sales-profit-Allegheny-County-COVID-19/stories/202006300050
Bar owner organizes protest over Allegheny County alcohol consumption ban
https://www.post-gazette.com/life/dining/2020/06/29/bar-owner-protest-Allegheny-County-alcohol-consumption-ban-John-Pavlik-Xtra-Innings/stories/202006290120
Allegheny County bar and restaurant owners say new alcohol restrictions will hurt
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/allegheny-county-bar-and-restaurant-owners-say-new-alcohol-restrictions-will-hurt/
Clergy leaders deliver demands for police reform to Peduto, Fitzgerald
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-local/2020/06/29/Concerned-Clergy-of-Western-Pa-deliver-six-demands-of-police-reform-to-Mayor-County-Exec/stories/202006290090
Councilman Lavelle to introduce city chokehold ban; police say it’s already banned
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-local/2020/06/29/Pittsburgh-city-council-Daniel-Lavelle-introduce-chokehold-ban-police-restraint/stories/202006290091
Pittsburgh Council proposes ban on use of chokeholds by police
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/pittsburgh-council-proposes-ban-on-use-of-choke-holds-by-police/
Federal lawsuit accuses Peduto, top Pittsburgh officials of constitutional violations in dispersing East Liberty protest
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2020/06/29/pittsburgh-protest-lawsuit-east-liberty-constitutional-class-action-george-floyd-rulli-peduto-hissrich-schubert/stories/202006290058
‘Nowhere to run to’: Lawsuit filed against Mayor Peduto, Pittsburgh police in wake of East Liberty protest
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/nowhere-to-run-to-lawsuit-filed-in-wake-of-pittsburgh-police-tactics-during-east-liberty-protest/
Suspect arrested in fatal stabbing, 2 other attacks in Lincoln-Lemington
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2020/06/30/Suspect-arrested-fatal-three-stabbings-pittsburgh-Lincoln-Lemington-melvin-banks/stories/202006300065
The East Liberty protest: How a learning experience turned into a nightmare
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2020/06/29/pittsburgh-protest-nicole-rulli-charles-bryant-christopher-wilson-juring-police-excessive-force/stories/202006290077
Stop illegal fireworks: Celebrate July 4 a little more quietly this year
https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2020/06/30/Stop-illegal-fireworks-Celebrate-July-4-quietly/stories/202006270018
Pittsburgh made: Former Sto-Rox hoops standout John Geiger now a superstar designer
https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/high-school-basketball/2020/06/29/john-geiger-shoes-designer-pittsburgh-sto-rox-mckees-rocks-wpial-piaa/stories/202006220004
Family of Baby Marcus files complaint against Allegheny County DA’s office
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2020/06/29/Family-Baby-Marcus-2013-killing-files-complaint-Allegheny-County-Wilkinsburg-mass-shooting/stories/202006290088
Peduto names new City Planning director
https://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2020/06/29/Peduto-names-new-director-of-City-Planning/stories/202006290065
16th Port Authority employee tests positive for coronavirus
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/16th-port-authority-employee-tests-positive-for-coronavirus/
Pittsburgh Zoo employee tests positive for coronavirus
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/pittsburgh-zoo-employee-tests-positive-for-coronavirus/
Noticias del Estado
Why, even in a small Pa. college town, Black people distrust police | Opinion
https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/george-floyd-protests-police-reform-state-college-20200630.html
Public input sought on state’s 17 million acres of forest land
https://triblive.com/news/pennsylvania/public-input-sought-on-states-17-million-acres-of-forest-land/
Make-A-Wish travel requests on hold during coronavirus pandemic
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/local/make-a-wish-travel-requests-on-hold-during-coronavirus-pandemic/article_bc81f77c-b7c7-11ea-ade4-0be6130aefbe.html
Avoid home remedies, use insecticide correctly when going after spotted lanternflies, expert advises
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/avoid-home-remedies-use-insecticide-correctly-when-going-after-spotted-lanternflies-expert-advises/article_dc8bc69c-ba33-11ea-90c4-e3e783d08375.html
Who’s paying to decommission Three Mile Island? You are, and you’re keeping the nuclear waste, too.
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/06/whos-paying-to-decommission-three-mile-island-you-are-and-youre-keeping-the-nuclear-waste-too.html
2 Harrisburg-based Marine Reservists’ deaths may be linked to Russian bounties
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/06/2-harrisburg-based-marine-reservists-deaths-may-be-linked-to-russian-bounties.html
York County district judge faces sexual misconduct allegations in formal judicial charges
https://www.ydr.com/story/news/2020/06/29/york-county-judge-faces-charges-judicial-discipline-board/3281770001/
Washington
Congress must take action to keep Medicaid healthy as states reopen | Expert Opinion
https://www.inquirer.com/health/expert-opinions/medicaid-chip-coronavirus-congress-budget-shortfall-20200630.html
AP sources: White House aware of Russian bounties in 2019
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2020/06/29/Russian-bounties-US-military-White-House-2019-briefing-Donald-Trump-John-Bolton-Robert-O-Brien-Taliban-Afghanistan/stories/202006290121
Let’s work toward a solution in police reform | Opinion
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2020/06/lets-work-toward-a-solution-in-police-reform-opinion.html