Elecciones/Política
In final hours before polls open, a last minute push is made across Pa. to turn out voters
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-state/2018/11/05/In-the-final-hours-before-the-polls-open-a-last-minute-push-midterm-elections-voters-2018/stories/201811050140
VOTERS GUIDE: Today is Election Day. Here’s what you need to know
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-local/2018/11/06/Voters-guide-Election-Day-midterm-voting-polling-place/stories/201811060069
Election HQ: What you need for Election Day in Western Pennsylvania
https://triblive.com/politics/politicalheadlines/14230304-74/election-hq-what-you-need-for-election-day-in-western-pennsylvania
Attacks define state Senate race between Shaffer, Williams
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/14251434-74/attacks-define-state-senate-race-between-shaffer-williams
Election 2018: What Pa., N.J. results could say about the U.S. House and Senate outcomes
https://www2.philly.com/philly/news/politics/elections/midterm-election-2018-pa-nj-us-house-senate-key-races-preview-20181106.html
Polls are open, election officials predicting record turnout in western Pennsylvania
https://triblive.com/local/regional/14253442-74/elections-officials-predict-record-51-to-55-percent-voter-turnout-in-western
It’s Election Day: Look up the races and candidates on your ballot
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/elections/election-midterm-2018-voter-guide-pennsylvania-new-jersey-delaware.html?arc404=true#/
Polls may point to a Democratic takeover of the House, but plenty could still change that
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2018/11/05/midterm-elections-upsets-several-factors/stories/201811050153
Pashinski facing strong challenge from Henry in 121st District
https://www.timesleader.com/news/723877/pashinski-facing-strong-challenge-from-henry-in-121st-district
Midterms viewed as referendum on Trump
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/midterms-viewed-as-referendum-on-trump-1.2406946
Recapping the Lehigh Valley’s race to replace former U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent
https://www.mcall.com/news/elections/mc-nws-pa-7-election-preview-20181026-story.html
Bureau: Poll workers ‘desperately needed’ for Westmoreland precincts
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/14252808-74/county-elections-bureau-poll-workers-desperately-needed-for-several-westmoreland-precincts
Washington, Greene elections officials predict record turnout
https://observer-reporter.com/news/election/washington-greene-elections-officials-predict-record-turnout/article_941ab3ee-e11a-11e8-92d8-3b56b523a761.html
Governorship, half of Senate, and all House seats up for grabs
http://www.phillytrib.com/news/elections/governorship-half-of-senate-and-all-house-seats-up-for/article_ef559d21-1080-5324-a3fb-5b6e8ecaf0e5.html
Absentee balloting in Lackawanna Voting begins in midterm election
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/absentee-balloting-in-lackawanna-voting-begins-in-midterm-election-1.2406956
High voter turnout expected in Luzerne County; what you need to know
https://www.timesleader.com/news/723894/high-voter-turnout-expected-in-luzerne-county-what-you-need-to-know
Shapiro: Where to turn if you encounter voting violations
https://www.timesleader.com/news/723963/shapiro-where-to-turn-if-you-encounter-voting-violations
Emergency absentee ballots available for hospital patients to vote
https://triblive.com/local/regional/14252824-74/emergency-absentee-ballots-available-for-hospital-patients-to-vote
It’s voters’ turn to speak at Berks County polls
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/voters-turn-to-speak-at-berks-county-polls
Lehigh Valley Election Day: polls are now open
https://www.mcall.com/news/elections/mc-nws-election-day-lehigh-valley-20181105-story.html
Time to vote: Interest high statewide for this mid-term election
https://www.tribdem.com/news/time-to-vote-interest-high-statewide-for-this-mid-term/article_0d3581ef-d66c-59d5-961b-c480097af40d.html
Absentee ballot requests were up across Pennsylvania for 2018 mid-term elections
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/11/absentee_ballot_requests_up_ac.html#incart_river_index
Exercise your right to vote
https://www.citizensvoice.com/opinion/exercise-your-right-to-vote-1.2406827
What If The Polls Are Wrong Again? 4 Scenarios For What Might Happen In The Elections
https://www.npr.org/2018/11/05/664395755/what-if-the-polls-are-wrong-again-4-scenarios-for-what-might-happen-in-the-elect?_ga=2.144122038.2064144183.1541508599-143648526.1525781970
Tiroteo en una sinagoga
Trump called Peduto, wanted to talk death penalty after synagogue shooting, Peduto says
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/11/05/Donald-Trump-Bill-Peduto-phone-call-synagogue-shooting-death-penalty/stories/201811050141
Peduto invites public to Downtown peace gathering to honor Tree of Life victims
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/11/05/Pittsburgh-Downtown-Point-State-Park-gathering-memorial-Tree-of-Life-victims-mayor-peduto-synagogue-shooting/stories/201811050122
Pitt vigil honors victims, heroes in Squirrel Hill synagogue shooting
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/11/05/Tree-of-Life-vigil-University-Pittsburgh-Pitt-synagogue-Robert-Bowers-Bill-Peduto-shooting-Jewish/stories/201811050082
Hundreds honor synagogue shooting victims at Pitt vigil
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14252276-74/hundreds-honor-synagogue-shooting-victims-at-pitt-vigil
Here are ways to donate toward those affected by the synagogue attack
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/faith-religion/2018/11/05/Ways-to-donate-toward-those-affected-by-synagogue-attack-tree-of-life-squirrel-hill-donations/stories/201811050145
Tree of Life shooting survivors hid among bags of clothes, witnessed some victims’ final moments
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2018/11/05/Tree-of-Life-shooting-survivors-Audrey-Glickman-Joseph-Charny/stories/201811050126
Empresas
Amazon HQ2 frenzy heating up: One city, two cities? Is Pittsburgh still in the mix?
http://www.post-gazette.com/business/development/2018/11/05/Amazon-HQ2-frenzy-heating-up-One-city-two-cities-more-Dallas-Virginia-New-York/stories/201811050135
In shift, Amazon now planning to divide ‘HQ2’ plans between two sites, report says
http://www2.philly.com/philly/business/amazon-hq2-dallas-new-york-crystal-city-philadelphia-20181105.html
Report: Amazon could split its HQ2 between 2 cities
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14252444-74/amazon-could-split-its-hq2-between-2-cities-wall-street-journal-reports
60 percent of pipeline trainees in Armstrong County program got jobs after 1 month course
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/14252932-74/60-percent-of-pipeline-trainees-in-armstrong-county-program-got-jobs-after
Some Schuylkill County stores will be open on Thanksgiving
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/some-schuylkill-county-stores-will-be-open-on-thanksgiving-1.2406880
Iglesia Católica
Boston’s Cardinal O’Malley: Bishops need to hold themselves accountable
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/boston-cardinal-omalley-bishops-sex-abuse-accountable-inquirer-globe-interview-20181105.html
Delito/Castigo
As Reading shootings continue, top law officials share strategies
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/berks-county-da-reading-police-chief-talk-about-recent-violence
Educación
Forbes Road Career & Tech Center hopes to avoid strike with emergency talks
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/14252998-74/forbes-road-career-tech-center-hopes-to-avoid-strike-with-emergency
Scranton school board picks retired auditor for vacant seat
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/scranton-school-board-picks-retired-auditor-for-vacant-seat-1.2406959
Stop for school buses and save lives – or face the nasty consequences, Pa. officials warn
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/11/stop-for-school-buses-and-save-lives-or-face-the-nasty-consequences-pa-officials-warn.html
Students may stage walkout to vote
http://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2018/11/students-may-stage-walkout-to-vote/
Keystone freezing 2018-19 tuition, expanding student loan repayment program
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/business/keystone-freezing-2018-19-tuition-expanding-student-loan-repayment-program-1.2406779
Sanidad
2 more suspected cases of polio-like disease investigated in Western Pa.
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14252325-74/2-more-suspected-cases-of-polio-like-disease-investigated-in-western-pa
Noticias locales
Luzerne County District Attorney Salavantis presents 2019 budget request
https://www.timesleader.com/news/723953/luzerne-county-district-attorney-salavantis-presents-2019-budget-request
Costs rising for Luzerne County judicial services departments
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/costs-rising-for-luzerne-county-judicial-services-departments-1.2406932
Bridge repairs, park improvements and appointments on Wilkes-Barre council’s agenda
https://www.timesleader.com/news/723947/bridge-repairs-park-improvements-and-appointments-on-wilkes-barre-councils-agenda
W-B officials moving forward on improvement projects
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/w-b-officials-moving-forward-on-improvement-projects-1.2406928
$42.2 million assessment tallied for new Salem Township generating station
https://www.timesleader.com/news/723943/42-2-million-assessment-tallied-for-new-salem-township-generating-station
Pumps in place for sanitary sewer line relocation in Wilkes-Barre’s Solomon Creek wall project
https://www.timesleader.com/news/723938/pumps-in-place-for-sanitary-sewer-line-relocation-in-wilkes-barres-solomon-creek-wall-project
Swoyersville council drops volunteer ambulance provider
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/swoyersville-council-drops-volunteer-ambulance-provider-1.2406937
Senior federal judge Richard P. Conaboy hospitalized
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/senior-federal-judge-richard-p-conaboy-hospitalized-1.2406826
Scranton council votes 3-2 on short term loan to ‘super fund’ city’s distressed pension system
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/scranton-council-votes-3-2-on-short-term-loan-to-super-fund-city-s-distressed-pension-system-1.2406939
Former Lackawanna County chief of staff pleads guilty
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/former-lackawanna-county-chief-of-staff-pleads-guilty-1.2406776
Brackenridge planned to raze 3 dilapidated houses but hopes to get 6 done
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/14250089-74/brackenridge-planned-to-raze-3-dilapidated-houses-but-hopes-to-get-6
Noticias nacionales
Fox News anchor Martha MacCallum: We’re not Trump’s state-run TV
https://www2.philly.com/philly/entertainment/martha-maccallum-fox-news-trump-election-night-bret-baier-sean-hannity-20181105.html
Where marijuana is on the ballot today and where it’s most likely to win
https://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-nws-election-legalizing-marijuana-20181105-story.html
Crisis de los opiáceos
Heartbroken family searching for answers after veteran’s suspected overdose death
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/heartbroken-family-searching-for-answers-after-veteran-s-suspected-overdose-death-1.2406951
Filadelfia
Why Philly Jews are arming themselves: ‘I’m going to go down fighting’
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/pittsburgh-tree-life-philly-orthodox-jewish-community-mass-shooting-cherev-gidon-20181105.html
Philly lawyer files lawsuit against Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, Amazon over leaked Meek Mill recording
http://www2.philly.com/philly/entertainment/celebrities/jay-z-meek-mill-chuck-peruto-lawsuit-20181105.html
Nonprofit launches free TV streaming service in Philly
http://www2.philly.com/philly/business/comcast/television-streaming-new-service-comcast-broadcasters-20181105.html
Kids suffer when Catholic adoption agencies don’t support same-sex parents | Opinion
http://www2.philly.com/philly/opinion/commentary/adoption-same-sex-parents-catholic-social-services-philadelphia-sharonell-fulton-20181106.html
Post-Starbucks, Philly police should accept the ‘teachable moment’ | Opinion
http://www2.philly.com/philly/opinion/commentary/philadelphia-police-advisory-commission-starbuck-richard-ross-20181105.html
In the wake of Philly’s opioid epidemic, City Council should support limits on Big Pharma | Opinion
http://www2.philly.com/philly/opinion/commentary/philadelphia-opioids-pharmaceutical-drugs-bill-greenlee-cindy-bass-20181105.html
Pitt
Pittsburgh chemistry teacher died of heart ailment at school
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/11/05/Pittsburgh-chemistry-teacher-found-dead-in-school-pittsburgh-sudent-achievement-center-homewood-jonathon-tyler-westinghouse/stories/201811050142
A leaner jail: The county hopes to cut incarceration rates
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2018/11/06/A-leaner-jail-Allegheny-County-cut-incarceration-rates-criminal-justice-reform/stories/201811060015
Noticias del Estado
A day after Gladwyne home explosion, questions remain about what caused the blast
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/gladwyne-home-gas-explosion-grasso-lower-merion-20181105.html
Aqua strikes again, acquiring another Montco sewer system
https://www2.philly.com/philly/business/aqua-america-acquires-east-norriton-montco-sewer-system-20181105.html
Transporte
Bieber asks customers if they want service to N.J. ferry terminal
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/bieber-asks-customers-if-they-want-service-to-nj-ferry-terminal
Editorial: Bieber bus news is good, but it’s too soon to celebrate
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/editorial-bieber-bus-news-is-good-but-its-too-soon-to-celebrate
Washington
The Blue Collar Caucus is actually working for blue-collar Americans | Opinion
https://www2.philly.com/philly/opinion/commentary/blue-collar-caucus-trump-democrats-america-workers-20181105.html
Trump administration prepares for massive shake-up after midterms
https://www2.philly.com/philly/news/politics/trump-administration-prepares-massive-shake-up-after-midterms-20181105.html