Legislatura
A bill that criminalizes spitting on Pa. police includes extra penalties for people who are sick
https://www.inquirer.com/politics/pennsylvania/spl/pennsylvania-law-enforcement-spitting-felony-hiv-20210326.html
Mileage user fee? Vehicle sales tax? Panel begins work on finding new ways to pay for Pa.’s transportation needs
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2021/03/panel-begins-work-on-finding-new-ways-to-pay-for-pas-transportation-needs.html
Upper Darby scraps decades-old anti-LGBTQ law, and looks for Pa. to do the same
https://www.witf.org/2021/03/25/upper-darby-scraps-decades-old-anti-lgbtq-law-and-looks-for-pa-to-do-the-same/
Report: Black, Latino Pa. residents more likely to fall behind on utility bills, face shut-offs | Friday Morning Coffee
https://www.penncapital-star.com/commentary/report-black-latino-pa-residents-more-likely-to-fall-behind-on-utility-bills-face-shut-offs-friday-morning-coffee/
A Pa. Republican backed gun restrictions for domestic abusers in Harrisburg. He didn’t in Washington D.C.
https://www.penncapital-star.com/uncategorized/a-pa-republican-backed-gun-control-for-domestic-abusers-in-harrisburg-he-didnt-in-washington-d-c/
Speed limits, traps
https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/letters/2021/03/26/Speed-limits-traps/stories/202103260046
Set standards for EV charging
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/editorial/set-standards-for-ev-charging/article_55a51ef0-e83d-5c57-88e6-eddde5ddc821.html
Right priority to replace gasoline tax
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/editorial/right-priority-to-replace-gasoline-tax/article_5d497381-afcd-52e5-b4c4-d388d81518ab.html
Coronavirus - COVID-19
Despite discontent in Harrisburg, Wolf says Pa. vaccine rollout is going well
https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/covid-vaccine-pennsylvania-coronavirus-tom-wolf-appointments-1a-philadelphia-suburbs-20210325.html
Touting vaccine successes, Wolf visits Scranton Primary Health Care Center
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/coronavirus/touting-vaccine-successes-wolf-visits-scranton-primary-health-care-center/article_791be249-bdd4-5440-a760-b074cde58953.html
Gov. Wolf hints that vaccination phases could fade in light of open eligibility goal
https://triblive.com/news/pennsylvania/gov-wolf-hints-that-vaccination-phases-could-fade-in-light-of-open-eligibility-goal/
Pa. vaccine providers could lose doses if they don’t get 1A appointments scheduled, DOH warns
https://www.ydr.com/story/news/2021/03/25/pennsylvania-covid-vaccine-providers-alison-beam-gov-tom-wolf-area-agencies-on-aging/6997171002/
Pa. prohibits COVID vaccine providers from telling eligible candidates no appointments are available
https://www.readingeagle.com/coronavirus/pa-prohibits-covid-vaccine-providers-from-telling-eligible-candidates-no-appointments-are-available/article_161b5a26-8d83-11eb-a5e2-c7a2635d4e21.html
COVID-19 cases are rising in Pennsylvania after months of a decline. What’s behind the increase?
https://www.mcall.com/coronavirus/mc-prem-coronavirus-rise-in-new-cases-march-20210325-gxgkahf4b5cmjnym2v3tb2vkze-story.html
As state surpasses 1 million COVID-19 cases, NEPA sees cases increase
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/coronavirus/as-state-surpasses-1-million-covid-19-cases-nepa-sees-cases-increase/article_d968f464-4a7f-59ee-bea2-1d627b931785.html
Thursday update: Montgomery County reports 175 new coronavirus cases
https://www.mainlinemedianews.com/news/region/thursday-update-montgomery-county-reports-175-new-coronavirus-cases/article_901c6d4f-c6b3-5031-a893-2955f10101aa.html
Reading clinic getting $2.7 million to support COVID vaccinations and services
https://www.readingeagle.com/coronavirus/reading-clinic-getting-2-7-million-to-support-covid-vaccinations-and-services/article_7ae0be02-8d96-11eb-8640-8787dc7bfe9e.html
‘A wonderful surprise’: 91-year-old Residence at Hilltop resident hugs daughter for 1st time since joining facility
https://www.post-gazette.com/local/washington/2021/03/26/assisted-living-facility-visits-Ernest-Flick-Rastoka-Residence-at-Hilltop-COVID-nursing-personal-care-washington/stories/202103250197
Up to $9,000 to be available to families of COVID victims for funeral reimbursement
https://www.readingeagle.com/coronavirus/up-to-9-000-to-be-available-to-families-of-covid-victims-for-funeral-reimbursement/article_66c57d42-8d76-11eb-aa26-9b1bcd6ad842.html
How COVID-19 will change retail, home sales, travel and working from home
https://www.inquirer.com/business/online-sales-pandemic-homes-retail-travel-20210326.html
Empresas
Alabama air filter maker says new plant in Arnold will create at least 120 full-time jobs
https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/alabama-air-filter-maker-to-create-120-jobs-at-first-northeast-u-s-facility-in-new-kensington/
Delito/Castigo
Police officers must police themselves
https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2021/03/26/Police-officers-must-police-themselves-Law-Pittsburgh-Law-Enforcement/stories/202103240018
Suicide at Westmoreland jail disclosed months later, results in homicide case being dropped
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/suicide-at-westmoreland-prison-disclosed-months-later/
Villanova football player accused of sexual assault faces more charges after third alleged victim comes forward
https://www.inquirer.com/crime/iyanu-solomon-villanova-football-sexual-assault-20210325.html
Scavo charged with four misdemeanors for role in Capitol riots; admits to being inside building
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/scavo-charged-with-four-misdemeanors-for-role-in-capitol-riots-admits-to-being-inside-building/article_79acacad-fb1b-52d6-a480-e4a641c1b73f.html
FBI: Scavo bragged he ‘stormed the (expletive) Capitol’
https://www.timesleader.com/news/1140966/fbi-scavo-bragged-he-stormed-the-expletive-capitol
Warden, two officers suspended at Carbon County prison
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/warden-two-officers-suspended-at-carbon-county-prison/article_a8601860-fbec-5b08-8e3f-0dc1b3ed7549.html
Federal court papers reveal accused Democratic office shooter’s threats against state officials
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/federal-court-papers-reveal-accused-democratic-office-shooters-threats-against-state-officials/article_ef05d83a-e3b6-51fe-aa82-eb54119ca65e.html
Allentown police recruit more homegrown officers who speak Spanish. ‘It’s easier to build rapport with someone who can understand you’
https://www.mcall.com/opinion/mc-opi-allentown-police-homegrown-officers-muschick-20210326-34z4j4lwlnfmrnbvrm6hytw7hm-story.html
Unique central Pa. police dog sniffs out phones, electronics people don’t want officers to find
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2021/03/unique-central-pa-police-dog-sniffs-out-phones-electronics-people-dont-want-officers-to-find.html
Educación
Black and Hispanic students in Philly suburbs are disciplined more harshly than white peers, underrepresented in AP classes, report finds
https://www.inquirer.com/education/racial-achievement-gap-schools-philadelphia-suburbs-20210325.html
2nd COVID vaccination clinic planned for Berks school employees
https://www.readingeagle.com/coronavirus/2nd-covid-vaccination-clinic-planned-for-berks-school-employees/article_a15a9e0e-8d78-11eb-afff-7f92b3abe865.html
Community college in Pa. closes Friday due to threat ‘related to a former student’
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2021/03/community-college-in-pa-closes-friday-due-to-threat-related-to-a-former-student.html
Bucks County Community College lays off staff amid $5.5M deficit
https://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/story/news/2021/03/26/bucks-county-community-college-lays-off-staff-amid-deficit-avoid-tuition-increase/7000930002/
Rutgers becomes the first college in the region — and possibly the nation — to require COVID-19 vaccines for students in the fall
https://www.inquirer.com/education/rutgers-vaccine-require-penn-state-students-coronavirus-20210325.html
Elecciones/Política
GOP picks Chermak to run for 22nd seat
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/gop-picks-chermak-to-run-for-22nd-seat/article_5e9dc655-ea83-55e0-9658-9b2658d69a16.html
Former state Rep. Jeff Pyle’s staffer wins GOP nomination for special election, Dems choose Thursday night
https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/former-state-rep-jeff-pyles-staffer-wins-republican-nomination-for-special-election/
Sanidad
Rural health care just got an advocate in Pa.’s Levine. Five ways she and Biden’s team can help it thrive | Opinion
https://www.penncapital-star.com/commentary/rural-health-care-just-got-an-advocate-in-pa-s-levine-five-ways-she-and-bidens-team-can-help-it-thrive-opinion/
Noticias locales
Scranton eyes collaboration with school district, others on stimulus spending
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/scranton-eyes-collaboration-with-school-district-others-on-stimulus-spending/article_41b0aef2-bcac-5407-b6b7-e4b04a103ba0.html
Lackawanna County controller withholding Wright Center bills pending review
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/coronavirus/lackawanna-county-controller-withholding-wright-center-bills-pending-review/article_f58af8f7-3814-5934-8a30-5ce755d11b54.html
Reading mayor presides over Greek flag-raising ceremony at City Hall to celebrate that nation’s independence day
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/local/reading-mayor-presides-over-greek-flag-raising-ceremony-at-city-hall-to-celebrate-that-nations/article_bc641842-8d96-11eb-be46-8f7516184108.html
Ground for $18 million Kennett Area Library will be broken this summer
https://www.dailylocal.com/news/local/ground-for-18-million-kennett-area-library-will-be-broken-this-summer/article_dd446f2a-8d79-11eb-b790-a7008df0922f.html
Tree planting begins in Harrison, Brackenridge
https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/tree-planting-begins-in-harrison-brackenridge/
‘A truly humbling experience’: Sanguedolce sworn in as DA
https://www.timesleader.com/news/1141133/a-truly-humbling-experience-sanguedolce-sworn-in-as-da
Noticias nacionales
Sweeping changes to Georgia elections signed into law by Gov. Kemp amid outcry
https://triblive.com/news/politics-election/sweeping-changes-to-georgia-elections-signed-into-law-by-gov-kemp-amid-outcry/
Mortgage rates hit 9-month high after rising for six weeks in a row
https://www.inquirer.com/real-estate/housing/home-mortgage-rates-rising-pandemic-20210326.html
Can we stop mass shootings if we won’t talk about the crisis of America’s young men? | Will Bunch
https://www.inquirer.com/columnists/attytood/causes-mass-shootings-boulder-atlanta-young-men-20210325.html
Gas natural
Pa. Supreme Court ruling erodes Marcellus Shale royalty cheating case
https://www.post-gazette.com/business/powersource/2021/03/26/Pennsylvania-supreme-court-natural-gas-Marcellus-Anadarko-Chesapeake-royalties/stories/202103250177
Filadelfia
Philadelphia refinery fire report languishes in federal safety agency depleted by Trump
https://www.inquirer.com/business/pes-philadelphia-refinery-fire-hf-hydrofluoric-csb-report-stalled-20210326.html
We won’t be silent anymore’: Hundreds rally in solidarity with Philadelphia Asian communities
https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/stop-asian-hate-rally-philadelphia-chinatown-solidarity-20210326.html
More kids will be eligible to return to Philly schools in late April, district says
https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia-school-district-reopening-coronavirus-20210325.html
School District announces hybrid-learning plan for additional grades
https://www.phillytrib.com/news/local_news/school-district-announces-hybrid-learning-plan-for-additional-grades/article_ddd85087-4d3b-512c-900d-36f90cea8a33.html
City Council to probe how Philadelphia will use federal coronavirus funding
https://www.phillytrib.com/news/local_news/city-council-to-probe-how-philadelphia-will-use-federal-coronavirus-funding/article_59723d1e-12b4-5937-b73f-4bae92253ee8.html
Philly DA Larry Krasner casts Carlos Vega as part of Team Trump
https://www.inquirer.com/politics/clout/larry-krasner-carlos-vega-trump-fop-20210326.html
This Philly mother made a promise to her dead son. Can she keep it? | Helen Ubiñas
https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/philadelphia-gun-violence-unsolved-murders-homicides-elsa-luis-martin-alicea-helen-ubinas-20210325.html
Five things to know as the Phillies welcome fans back to Citizens Bank Park
https://www.inquirer.com/news/phillies-citizens-bank-park-covid-19-protocols-20210325.html
Wind gusts of up to 50 mph expected in Philly region Friday, and a century-old record in sight
https://www.inquirer.com/weather/high-wind-advisory-philadelphia-weather-record-high-march-easter-20210325.html
Lila G. Roomberg, groundbreaking Philadelphia lawyer, mentor, and women’s advocate, dies at 93
https://www.inquirer.com/obituaries/lila-roomberg-lawyer-ballard-spahr-women-advocate-obituary-20210325.html
Hundreds arrested in Philly uprisings may avoid prosecution through restorative justice
https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia-unrest-restorative-justice-george-floyd-larry-krasner-20210326.html
Temple will take over Cancer Treatment Centers of America’s Philadelphia location
https://www.inquirer.com/business/health/temple-health-buying-cancer-center-location-juniata-park-20210326.html
Should Philly raise taxes to fix long-term budget woes? | Pro/Con
https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/philadelphia-pandemic-budget-wealth-taxes-stimulus-20210325.html
Pitt
Pittsburgh community groups call for gun control legislation following mass shootings
https://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2021/03/25/gun-control-legislation-Pittsburgh-community-groups-bpep-mass-shootings/stories/202103250216
Growth of Winchester Thurston School moving off campus
https://www.post-gazette.com/business/development/2021/03/26/Winchester-Thurston-School-Centre-Avenue-Shadyside-Morewood-TKA-Architects-Joan-Clark-Davis/stories/202103250211
Allegheny County expands age requirements for vaccinations
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2021/03/25/Allegheny-County-health-department-expands-age-requirements-vaccinations-covid-19/stories/202103250190
Vaccine eligibility expanded at Allegheny County sites
https://triblive.com/local/vaccine-eligibility-expanded-at-allegheny-county-sites/
Gunfire erupts outside Brighton Heights sports bar
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2021/03/25/shooting-pittsburgh-Brighton-Heights-rumerz-sports-bar/stories/202103250146
Biden to visit Pittsburgh on Wednesday
https://triblive.com/local/regional/biden-to-visit-pittsburgh-on-wednesday/
New street lighting project starting on Walnut Street in Shadyside
https://triblive.com/local/new-street-lighting-project-starting-on-walnut-street-in-shadyside/
Noticias del Estado
Pa. Supreme Court says PLCB has no right to prevent specialty wine shipments
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2021/03/25/Pennsylvania-Supreme-Court-rules-PLCB-cant-prevent-stop-shipments-specialty-wine-shops-restaurants/stories/202103250205
Pa. dog wardens, spread thin, are seeking budget increase
https://www.inquirer.com/news/kennel-mills-dogs-livestock-animal-adoption-farms-coyotes-20210326.html
High winds could cause scattered power outages throughout Western Pa.
https://triblive.com/local/regional/high-winds-could-cause-scattered-power-outages-throughout-western-pa/
Transporte
Highway construction firms oppose PennDOT’s bridge toll plan
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2021/03/25/Highway-construction-firms-oppose-PennDOT-Associated-Pennsylvania-Constructors-bridge-toll-plan/stories/202103250147
Washington
Biden says he might push for Senate procedure changes to pass his agenda
https://www.inquirer.com/politics/nation/joe-biden-coronavirus-vaccines-200-million-goal-20210325.html
Pete Buttigieg pitches infrastructure needs to divided Congress
https://www.inquirer.com/news/nation-world/pete-buttigieg-infrastructure-hearing-congress-joe-biden-20210325.html
Rep. Mike Doyle tangles with Big Tech CEOs in hearing
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2021/03/25/Mike-Doyle-Big-Tech-CEOs-Facebook-Twitter-Google-YouTube-Instagram-disinformation-social-media-house/stories/202103250172