Resumen de noticias :: 13 de octubre de 2019

Legislatura

Panelists discuss fight against drug overdose epidemic

https://observer-reporter.com/news/localnews/panelists-discuss-fight-against-drug-overdose-epidemic/article_f0c49d6f-5fce-587d-a3cf-176407503165.html

Parole system could see changes after review of murder cases

https://www.readingeagle.com/article/20191012/AP/310129874/1009

Editorial: Far out! Pennsylvania mulls change in marijuana laws

https://www.delcotimes.com/opinion/editorial-far-out-pennsylvania-mulls-change-in-marijuana-laws/article_43284ad2-ecea-11e9-9f09-57f99f57b3d1.html

Editorial: Cyberschools’ funding needs accountability

https://www.standardspeaker.com/opinion/cyberschools-funding-needs-accountability-1.2544836

EDITORIAL: Independent voters should be able to participate in state primaries

https://observer-reporter.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-independent-voters-should-be-able-to-participate-in-state/article_57912050-e927-11e9-b536-8b0936e647af.html

Hearing on SCI-Retreat closure expected to draw large crowd

https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/hearing-on-sci-retreat-closure-expected-to-draw-large-crowd-1.2545159

Estado

In Pennsylvania, ‘opportunity zones’ struggle to live up to their intentions

https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/in-pennsylvania-opportunity-zones-struggle-to-live-up-to-their/article_2a4f003c-ed21-11e9-9b24-975470111254.html

Pa. ranks 9th for childhood obesity

https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/pa-ranks-9th-for-childhood-obesity-1.2545020

Pa. Game Commission to hold public events to educate about Chronic Wasting Disease

https://www.ydr.com/story/news/2019/10/12/pa-game-commission-hold-public-events-educate-chronic-wasting-disease-cwd-deer-elk-symptoms/3958255002/

Empresas

Mack Truck workers in Pennsylvania to strike

https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/mack-truck-workers-in-pennsylvania-to-strike

Dana Inc. marks 100 years in Pottstown

https://www.pottsmerc.com/business/dana-inc-marks-years-in-pottstown/article_a4d12d82-ec43-11e9-ac65-bb6a7861cd50.html

Ready for Christmas in October

https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/business/ready-for-christmas-in-october-1.2544844

Pa. Latin American Business Gala debuts here

https://www.timesleader.com/news/758773/pa-latin-american-business-gala-debuts-here

Educación

Weatherly Area School District ends year with surplus

https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/weatherly-area-school-district-ends-year-with-surplus-1.2544994

Monessen, BVA school districts exploring ways to share resources

https://observer-reporter.com/news/localnews/monessen-bva-school-districts-exploring-ways-to-share-resources/article_9c1f1b58-1ee7-5080-9914-2f2e7284539a.html

Unpaid bills bring a harsh warning at Thomas Jefferson University, then a student backlash

https://www.inquirer.com/education/jefferson-bills-students-tuition-debt-lasalle-20191014.html

Delito/Castigo

In federal, state probes of Western Pa. massage parlors, most roads originate in Flushing, N.Y.

https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/in-federal-state-probes-of-western-pa-massage-parlors-most-roads-originate-in-flushing-n-y/

Judge Won’t Bar Death Penalty In Toddler’s Death

https://hosted.ap.org/thetimes-tribune/article/047628d8c3f549738d8beb9c4b4747a2/judge-wont-bar-death-penalty-toddlers-death

$51M. That’s how much worth of drugs Pa. state police seized in the past year.

https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/news/2019/10/51m-thats-how-much-worth-of-drugs-pa-state-police-seized-in-the-past-year.html

Elecciones/Política

Erie County Democratic Party chair says 1-on-1 outreach is key

https://www.goerie.com/news/20191013/erie-county-democratic-party-chair-says-1-on-1-outreach-is-key

Pence, Biden reportedly planning visits to region this month

https://www.timesleader.com/news/758733/pence-biden-reportedly-planning-visits-to-region-this-month

Gas natural

Natural gas developers banking on report to prevent Pa. fracking ban

https://www.post-gazette.com/business/powersource/2019/10/13/natural-gas-developers-report-prevent-fracking-ban-shale-drilling-pennsylvania/stories/201910130015

Transporte

Efficient zipper merging confounds drivers

https://lancasteronline.com/business/local_business/efficient-zipper-merging-confounds-lancaster-county-drivers-they-should-wait/article_f7bfbe90-ec62-11e9-881f-83473a5899da.html

Decades of Scranton road neglect on divided street upset residents

https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/decades-of-scranton-road-neglect-on-divided-street-upset-residents-1.2544961

State outlines winter preparations, guidance for public readiness

https://www.timesleader.com/news/758777/state-outlines-winter-preparations-guidance-for-public-readiness

Filadelfia

Jefferson University professor’s idea for community-designed parks in Philly takes root

https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia-mantua-park-in-a-truck-jefferson-university-20191012.html

Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Columbus Day Parade features cultural mix and protesters

https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/pittsburgh-columbus-day-parade-features-cultural-mix-and-protestors/

Steelers go high tech to win over fans far and wide

https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2019/10/13/Steelers-yinzcam-app-NFL-international-china-mexico-germany-brazil-minkah-fitzpatrick-james-conner/stories/201910130020

Boil water advisory issued for nearly 900 households after Mount Washington water main break

https://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2019/10/12/Boil-water-advisory-water-main-break-pittsburgh/stories/201910120066

As costs rise, some Pittsburgh private schools mull the right tuition price point

https://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2019/10/13/tuition-costs-private-schools-pittsburgh-ellis-kiski/stories/201910130027

Local

‘Just what the doctor ordered’: A youth community center for Allentown no longer just a dream

https://www.mcall.com/news/local/allentown/mc-nws-allentown-community-center-12th-street-livin-the-dream-20191013-7qirw5luufdotpgqw5dibl7pzu-story.html

Water Wars: Chester Water, city, Aqua due back in court this week

https://www.delcotimes.com/business/water-wars-chester-water-city-aqua-due-back-in-court/article_69d4995e-ed37-11e9-b8f9-4ba0985b420e.html

Aluminum level in drinking water is above DEP standard

https://www.goerie.com/news/20191012/aluminum-level-in-drinking-water-is-above-dep-standard

Blighted Mount Pocono properties to go to the ‘Land Bank’

https://www.poconorecord.com/news/20191012/blighted-mount-pocono-properties-to-go-to-land-bank

From scenic drives to bike tours, the palette of the Poconos belongs to fall

https://www.poconorecord.com/news/20191012/from-scenic-drives-to-bike-tours-palette-of-poconos-belongs-to-fall