Legislatura
At Downtown rally, lawmakers urge support for amendments targeting sex abusers
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/09/18/Pittsburgh-lawmakers-legislation-sex-abuse-civil-criminal-statute-limitations-lawsuits/stories/201809180140
State rep. calls for measure to allow adults to sue over childhood abuse
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14093346-74/state-rep-calls-for-measure-to-allow-adults-to-sue-over-childhood
Attorney General Shapiro, clergy abuse victims urge lawmakers to adopt reforms
http://www.mcall.com/news/police/mc-nws-attorney-general-clergy-abuse-reporting-reform-20180917-story.html
GOP lawmakers echo AG Shapiro’s push for reform of state’s sex-abuse laws
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-priest-sex-abuse-josh-shapiro-grand-jury-report-20180918.html
Campaigns crank up pressure on Pennsylvania lawmakers over sex abuse lawsuits bill
https://triblive.com/state/pennsylvania/14093334-74/campaigns-crank-up-pressure-on-pennsylvania-lawmakers-over-catholic-church-lawsuits-bill
Abuse in the Catholic Church is more than a Pa. problem. How Del. changed laws to protect victims | Opinion
http://www2.philly.com/philly/opinion/commentary/statute-of-limitations-child-sexual-abuse-catholic-church-delaware-pennsylvania-20180918.html
PA is an outlier in life-without-parole. There’s a growing push to change that.
http://www.witf.org/state-house-sound-bites/2018/09/pa-is-an-outlier-in-life-without-parole-theres-a-growing-push-to-change-that.php
Dinniman recognizes Dowingtown seniors
https://www.dailylocal.com/news/local/dinniman-recognizes-dowingtown-seniors/article_0b66bc2c-bb6e-11e8-8c7a-537fb308096a.html
Pennsylvania lawmaker wants to ban teachers from talking politics, government in school
http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/pennsylvania/mc-nws-pennsylvania-tallman-political-speech-ban-bill-20180917-story.html
Empresas
Steelworkers at ArcelorMittal authorize strike
http://www.post-gazette.com/business/career-workplace/2018/09/18/USW-workers-at-ArcelorMittal-authorize-strike-union-tariffs-steel-Trump/stories/201809180104
Trump-friendly Newsmax bundled into Comcast’s Xfinity service
http://www2.philly.com/philly/business/comcast/newsmax-comcast-xfinity-service-trump-christopher-ruddy-20180919.html
W&J professors’ study shows cracker plants enhance host counties
https://observer-reporter.com/business/w-j-professors-study-shows-cracker-plants-enhance-host-counties/article_21c8a058-bb6d-11e8-a598-b7033e74f239.html
Boscov’s begins its annual ‘Blanket from Al’ drive
https://www.timesleader.com/news/718746/boscovs-begins-its-annual-blanket-from-al-drive
Road closures due to sewer project negatively impacting businesses in W-B
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/road-closures-due-to-sewer-project-negatively-impacting-businesses-in-w-b-1.2387472
Electric City Aquarium eyes Monday opening, if city inspection goes well
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/electric-city-aquarium-eyes-monday-opening-if-city-inspection-goes-well-1.2387577
Lehigh Valley’s economy surpasses $40 billion for first time
http://www.mcall.com/business/mc-biz-lehigh-valley-gross-domestic-product-20180918-story.html
Delito/Castigo
Suboxone clinic owner pleads guilty to illegal drug distribution
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2018/09/18/Suboxone-clinic-Cherry-Way-Terri-Brown-owner-pleads-guilty-illegal-drug-distribution/stories/201809180169
After Pa. prisons crack down on books to stop drug smuggling, Twitter calls BS
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania-department-corrections-doc-legal-mail-smart-communications-books-aclu-20180918.html
Victim says she was abused by man fatally shot by police
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/20180918_ap_cff6cf56e84d4f7daf572df7f2f70163.html?arc404=true
Educación
Attorney General files felony counts against ex-fleet boss for Scranton schools
https://www.timesleader.com/news/718712/attorney-general-files-felony-counts-against-ex-fleet-boss-for-scranton-schools
AG: Former Scranton School District fleet manager overbilled taxpayers, made up invoices
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/ag-former-scranton-school-district-fleet-manager-overbilled-taxpayers-made-up-invoices-1.2387198
State investigators find Sansky’s district-issued health insurance OK
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/state-investigators-find-sansky-s-district-issued-health-insurance-ok-1.2387308
Scranton School Board members laud charges from grand jury
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/scranton-school-board-members-laud-charges-from-grand-jury-1.2387355
Old-school corruption
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/old-school-corruption-1.2387383
State grants bolster pre-kindergarten programs in Westmoreland County
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/14093147-74/state-grants-bolster-pre-kindergarten-programs-in-westmoreland-county
Latrobe School Board, teachers OK five-year pact
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/14094135-74/latrobe-school-board-teachers-ok-five-year-pact
W-B Area seeks input on new mascot, colors
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/w-b-area-seeks-input-on-new-mascot-colors-1.2387474
Reading School Board denies performing arts charter school again
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/reading-school-board-denies-performing-arts-charter-school-again&template=ourcityart
State troopers making schools visits part of daily routine
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/20180918_ap_1bed58bb5146451799acd8ed8fd817db.html?arc404=true
State audit shows Ligonier Valley SD owed $17K
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/14095034-74/state-audit-shows-ligonier-valley-sd-owed-17k
Suspended West Mifflin school superintendent said he didn’t ask biker club to provide meeting security
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2018/09/18/Suspended-West-Mifflin-school-superintendent-said-he-didn-t-ask-biker-club-to-provide-meeting-security/stories/201809180216
Which Pa. public schools had the most dropouts in 2017?
https://www.pennlive.com/expo/news/erry-2018/09/28f45b72e77635/which-pa-public-schools-had-th.html#incart_river_index
Hempfield schools to get own police force
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/14092965-74/hempfield-school-security-officers-will-become-full-fledged-district-employees
Allegheny Valley hires unarmed guards for elementary schools, mulls arming them
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/14093227-74/allegheny-valley-hires-unarmed-guards-for-elementary-schools-mulls-arming-them
Saint Vincent removes priest’s name from activities center over ‘credible allegations’
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/faith-religion/2018/09/18/Saint-Vincent-College-Archabbey-sexual-abuse-priests-Alcuin-Tasch-Hall-catholic-benedictine/stories/201809180159
CCAC to hold Historically Black Colleges & Universities recruitment fair
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14092762-74/ccac-to-hold-historically-black-colleges-universities-recruitment-fair
Penn to offer first Ivy League bachelor’s degree online
http://www2.philly.com/philly/education/penn-first-ivy-league-bachelors-degree-online-20180918.html
Elecciones/Política
Where in the world is Pa.’s race for governor? | John Baer
http://www2.philly.com/philly/columnists/john_baer/where-in-the-world-is-pas-race-for-governor-john-baer-20180918.html
GOP governor candidate Scott Wagner unveils plan to assist Pa.’s financially struggling cities
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/09/gop_governor_candidate_scott_w.html#incart_river_index
Money from Asia: Democrat Madeleine Dean to amend financial report in Montco Congress race
http://www2.philly.com/philly/blogs/inq-phillydeals/madeleine-dean-congress-montgomery-financial-report-china-20180919.html
Chrin brings his congressional campaign to Luzerne County
https://www.timesleader.com/news/718717/chrin-brings-his-congressional-campaign-to-luzerne-county
Chrin outlines policy differences with Cartwright at campaign stop
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/chrin-outlines-policy-differences-with-cartwright-at-campaign-stop-1.2387412
Berks County Democratic candidates discuss gun laws
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/berks-county-democratic-candidates-discuss-gun-laws
After 2016 losses, Dems hoping to take back counties that flipped for Trump
https://papost.org/2018/09/19/after-2016-losses-dems-hoping-to-take-back-counties-that-flipped-for-trump/
Noticias locales
Sewer, recreation projects in Lackawanna County get state funding
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/sewer-recreation-projects-in-lackawanna-county-get-state-funding-1.2387259
Luzerne County towns to share more than $1.5M in grants
https://www.timesleader.com/news/718709/luzerne-county-towns-to-share-more-than-1-5m-in-grants
13 projects receive funding in Luzerne County
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/13-projects-receive-funding-in-luzerne-county-1.2387449
Authority approves grants for area
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/authority-approves-grants-for-area-1.2387430
Open space programs get boost from state funding
https://www.dailylocal.com/news/local/open-space-programs-get-boost-from-state-funding/article_7afbae1c-bb69-11e8-a2d9-1f07aefb9d5e.html
Flood protection authority to seek private assistance for emergencies
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/flood-protection-authority-to-seek-private-assistance-for-emergencies-1.2387443
Wilkes-Barre Parking Authority believes Sterling lot is unfair competition
https://www.timesleader.com/news/718714/wilkes-barre-parking-authority-believes-sterling-lot-is-unfair-competition
Developer’s use of Sterling lot raises objections
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/developer-s-use-of-sterling-lot-raises-objections-1.2387447
Young Professionals honored for career, community work
https://www.timesleader.com/news/718726/young-professionals-honored-for-career-community-work
CAN DO leaders tout several new projects
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/can-do-leaders-toutseveral-new-projects-1.2387398
Public hearing scheduled on waste injection well in Plum
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14092704-74/public-hearing-scheduled-on-waste-injection-well-in-plum
Reading Mayor Wally Scott fires city managing director
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/mayor-fires-steckman
Harrisburg high-rise elevators shut down after they fail state inspection
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/09/harrisburg_high_rise_elevators.html#incart_river_index
North Reading in danger of losing water service, public works director says
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/north-reading-in-danger-of-losing-water-service-public-works-director-says
Erie Water Works boosts chlorine in drinking water
http://www.goerie.com/news/20180919/erie-water-works-boosts-chlorine-in-drinking-water
Noticias nacionales
‘Sesame Street’: Bert and Ernie aren’t gay. Former writer: They are.
http://www2.philly.com/philly/entertainment/television/sesame-street-bert-and-ernie-gay-20180918.html
Internet critics mocked a man filmed shaving on a train. Then they learned he’s homeless.
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2018/09/18/Internet-critics-mocked-a-man-filmed-shaving-on-a-train-Then-they-learned-he-s-homeless/stories/201809180219
Florence’s flooding claims 3.4 million poultry, 5,500 hogs
http://www.post-gazette.com/business/powersource/2018/09/19/Florence-s-flooding-claims-3-4-million-poultry-5-500-hogs/stories/201809190097
Sessions vs. reality: Allow more research on medical marijuana
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2018/09/19/Sessions-vs-reality-Allow-more-research-on-medical-marijuana/stories/201809190044
Nueva Jersey
‘Why not me?’ Great-grandmas in New Jersey are getting on board with medical marijuana.
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/new_jersey/medical-marijuana-weed-elderly-dispensary-new-jersey-pot-20180919.html
Crisis de los opiáceos
Pa. Health, Human Services secretaries tour Monessen SPHS facility
https://observer-reporter.com/news/localnews/pa-health-human-services-secretaries-tour-monessen-sphs-facility/article_06c35bca-bb8d-11e8-964e-5ffa4162b88e.html
Filadelfia
He used to say ‘Why me?’ Now this Philly 11th-grader studies his own disease.
http://www2.philly.com/philly/health/duchenne-muscular-dystrophy-penn-masterman-yuva-20180919.html
A fight over SEPTA’s natural gas generator continues, even as construction nears its end
http://www2.philly.com/philly/business/transportation/a-fight-over-septas-natural-gas-generator-continues-even-as-construction-nears-its-end-20180918.html
Philly agrees to overhaul civil forfeiture program to settle lawsuit
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/crime/philadelphia-civil-forfeiture-program-settlement-consent-decree-larry-krasner-seth-williams-mayor-kenney-20180918.html
Elton Brand named Sixers GM as search ends with in-house hire
http://www2.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/elton-brand-sixers-gm-philadelphia-nba-20180918.html
Christopher D. Warren, 58, colorful Philly defense lawyer
http://www2.philly.com/philly/obituaries/christopher-warren-attorney-meek-mill-fumo-philadelphia-20180918.html
Wawa to open its largest Philly store on Drexel’s campus Friday
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/philadelphia/wawa-drexel-university-campus-opening-20180918.html
How to get tickets for Obama’s rally in Philly for Tom Wolf and Bob Casey
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/politics/barack-obama-rally-tickets-philadelphia-tom-wolf-bob-casey-20180918.html
Street renaming for former Mayor Goode reopens old wounds from MOVE bombing
http://www.phillytrib.com/news/street-renaming-for-former-mayor-goode-reopens-old-wounds-from/article_051d3c3b-3f74-5333-98f0-ad72f04026d9.html
The Philly school board is getting 2 new members. They’re 17.
http://www2.philly.com/philly/education/philadelphia-school-board-new-student-members-17-20180918.html
Mayor Jim Kenney: Solving Philly’s poverty issues takes consistent, relentless effort | Opinion
http://www2.philly.com/philly/opinion/commentary/philadelphia-poverty-census-data-mayor-kenney-20180918.html
My award-winning Philly restaurant would not exist without immigrants | Perspective
http://www2.philly.com/philly/opinion/commentary/immigrants-restaurants-philadelphia-le-virtu-ice-deportation-20180918.html
Pitt
Pittsburgh Public school board member raises questions over Big Brothers Big Sisters screening process
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2018/09/18/Pittsburgh-Public-Schools-Big-Brothers-Big-Sisters-Moira-Kaleida-students-volunteers-discrimination/stories/201809180155
Penn Hills apartment complex tenants still without water, facing mass eviction
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/east/2018/09/18/Valmar-Gardens-tenants-Penn-Hills-no-water-mass-eviction-apartment-complex-code-violations/stories/201809180130
Demolition plan signals Pittsburgh Cultural Trust moving ahead on Downtown movie theater
http://www.post-gazette.com/business/development/2018/09/18/Demolition-plan-signals-Pittsburgh-Cultural-Trust-build-movie-theater-Cuban-Downtown/stories/201809180056
City plans to build sports field in Homewood, honor Hall of Famer Curtis Martin
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/09/18/Pittsburgh-Homewood-sports-field-honor-Curtis-Martin-Football-Hall-Fame/stories/201809180154
Curtis Martin returns home to help revitalize Pittsburgh athletic field
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14093381-74/hall-of-fame-running-back-returns-home-to-help-revitalize-pittsburgh-athletic
East Pittsburgh police force down to five part-time working officers
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14093777-74/east-pittsburgh-police-force-down-to-five-part-time-working-officers
Pittsburgh part of aspirin study warning that risks outweigh benefits for some
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2018/09/19/Pittsburgh-aspirin-clinical-trial-study-warns-of-health-risk-bleeding-ASPREE-Australia-prevention-aging-dementia-cancer/stories/201809170151
Liberty Bridge’s 3-year rehab ‘complete,’ but minor work ongoing through January
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14093831-74/liberty-bridges-3-year-rehab-complete-but-minor-work-ongoing-through-january
Thursday is ‘cardigan day’ for Mister Rogers in Pittsburgh
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14092406-74/its-always-sweater-weather-when-mister-rogers-is-involved
Raccoons in Pittsburgh, Mt. Lebanon test positive for rabies
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14092828-74/raccoons-in-pittsburgh-mt-lebanon-test-positive-for-rabies
Two more rabies cases reported in Allegheny County
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2018/09/18/Two-raccoons-rabies-cases-reported-Allegheny-County-Pittsburgh-Mt-Lebanon/stories/201809180151
Noticias del Estado
State police shoot armed man in Butler County
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2018/09/18/State-Police-shoot-man-in-Butler-County/stories/201809180217
Pa. agency distributes millions to benefit regional services, recreation
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/region/2018/09/18/Pennsylvania-agency-Commonwealth-Financing-Authority-distributes-millions-grants-benefit/stories/201809180123
Independent pharmacists urge Pa. to audit pharmacy benefits system
http://www.post-gazette.com/business/healthcare-business/2018/09/17/Independent-pharmacists-urge-Pa-to-audit-pharmacy-benefits-system/stories/201809180054
High Point Lake dam repairs will require several more weeks of water drawdown
https://triblive.com/local/regional/14092496-74/high-point-lake-dam-repairs-will-require-several-more-weeks-of-water
USDA assistance available to Pa. farmers who want to improve natural resources
https://triblive.com/state/pennsylvania/14092277-74/usda-assistance-available-to-pa-farmers-who-want-to-improve-natural-resources
Record rainfall worries Berks County farmers at harvest time
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/record-rain-worries-berks-county-farmers-at-harvest-time
Washington
Pa. senators support delay of Brett Kavanaugh vote
https://triblive.com/state/pennsylvania/14092468-74/pa-senators-support-delay-of-brett-kavanaugh-vote
Kavanaugh’s assault accuser wants an FBI probe before she testifies at a Senate hearing
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2018/09/18/Doubts-arise-over-Monday-s-planned-Kavanaugh-hearing-as-Senate-Dems-and-Republicans-clamor/stories/201809180161
Trump: ‘I feel so badly’ for Kavanaugh following sexual assault allegation
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/politics/presidential/trump-brett-kavanaugh-supreme-court-sexual-assault-allegations-20180918.html