Legislature

Longtime Doylestown Township Supervisor Ryan Manion Steps Down | Doylestown, PA Patch

Pennsylvania legislator discusses 2024 push for community solar bill — New Project Media

‘Very special’: Pittsburghers flood Downtown to celebrate First Night | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Boyertown mourns passing of community leader, Charles Haddad – Society Magazine (society-mag.com)

Brewster Announces $8.6 Million in Grants for Local Water and Sewer Projects (messengerpaper.com)

Capitol Digest: Baker, Haywood’s guardianship legislation signed into law | News | citizensvoice.com

Drilling under Pennsylvania’s ‘Gasland’ town has been banned since 2010. It’s coming back. | News | bradfordera.com

Lewis reflects on journey serving on Norristown council (mainlinemedianews.com)

Business/Jobs

Rite Aid to close 53 more stores including 11 in Pa. – pennlive.com

Harrisburg Mall update: So far, these businesses are closing, relocating – pennlive.com

Flying Fish Brewing files for bankruptcy after sale falls through – Philadelphia Business Journal (bizjournals.com)

Crime/Punishment

Colorado Mother Accused of Murdering 2 of Her Children Is Arrested in London – The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Driver fleeing New York City police speeds onto sidewalk and injures 7 pedestrians – pennlive.com

14-year-old California boy arrested on suspicion of killing parents and injuring sister – pennlive.com

Pa. cop put on leave after video shows him using the N-word – pennlive.com

1-year-old boy, his grandmother shot to death near Pa. middle school – pennlive.com

Central Pa. mother, son died from stab wounds to head and neck: coroner – pennlive.com

Education

Wisconsin University Chancellor Fired Over Pornographic Videos With His Wife – The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Elections/Politics

2024 election worries PA voting officials · Spotlight PA

Environment

Snow Shortages Are Plaguing the West’s Mountains – The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Allentown weather: 1st major snow in 2 years possible this weekend (mcall.com)

Transportation

Free Uber vouchers available New Year’s Eve to prevent drunken driving – pennlive.com

Boeing, FAA urge airlines to inspect 737 Max jets for loose bolts : NPR

Year in Review: Pennsylvania transportation | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com

Year in Review: Pennsylvania’s electric vehicle marathon | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com

Gun Safety

Pa. lawmakers try to increase penalties for taking a gun to an airport | WITF

Philly gun violence still mostly affecting African-Americans, particularly males ages 18 to 30 | Local News | phillytrib.com

Health

Americans on Medicare now get better access to mental health care. Here’s how : NPR

New test could save arthritis patients time, money and pain. But will it be used? – pennlive.com

State News

Year in Review: Getting Pennsylvania broadband built out | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com

Year in Review: Pennsylvania energy policy | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com

Commentary: Will 2024 be the year Pennsylvania finally raises its minimum wage? – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Rural EMS agencies fight the drug scourge as they lose workers | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com

Changes coming for Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls (abc27.com)

Here’s how to get help if you’re experiencing domestic violence in Pa. | WITF

National News

States, Biden administration push efforts to aid renters, keep people housed – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Chaos? Ballot battles, impeachment inquiry, indictments disrupt election cycle | National | thecentersquare.com

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoes bill that would’ve banned gender-affirming care for trans youth – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

In 2024, Expect New Debates on A.I., Gender and Guns – The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Maine Secretary of State Targeted by ‘Swatting’ After Trump Ballot Decision – The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Americans pay hundreds of dollars in wireless phone taxes, report shows | National | thecentersquare.com

Nostradamus predictions for 2024: What the famous astrologer sees for this year – pennlive.com

More states will offer bigger child tax credits in 2024 : NPR

Gypsy Rose Blanchard Is Released From Prison in Missouri – The New York Times (nytimes.com)

New State Laws Will Affect Americans Starting Jan. 1, 2024 – The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Chief Justice Roberts casts a wary eye on artificial intelligence in the courts : NPR

Local News

Pa. county jail didn’t provide proper medical care to diabetic man before he died: lawsuit – pennlive.com

Coon hunting dog in Pennsylvania locates missing Australian shepherd lost on Christmas Day (abc27.com)

Did you know Pennsylvania is home to the world’s largest shoe house? (abc27.com)

Pitt

‘Very special’: Pittsburghers flood Downtown to celebrate First Night | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh police facing cuts, shortage of officers as enforcement plummets | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com

Morning Roundup: Corvette crashes in Chateau; fight over CBD at Downtown store | TribLIVE.com

U.S. Steel sale will create new jobs, spark investment in Mon Valley, analyst says | TribLIVE.com

As Sara Innamorato takes office as Allegheny County’s first female county executive, can she back up her campaign promises? | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Philly

Center City District’s new CEO focused on addressing safety concerns – Philadelphia Business Journal (bizjournals.com)

‘Hefty savings’: Philadelphia plans energy efficiency upgrades for city buildings | Local News | phillytrib.com

SEPTA special prosecutor position listed on attorney general’s site | Local News | phillytrib.com

Cherelle Parker inauguration: Watch live on CBS Philadelphia – CBS Philadelphia (cbsnews.com)

Washington

Fetterman tells Meet the Press that social media was ‘accelerant’ for his depression – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Fetterman: I assumed speaking about mental health challenges would end my career (yahoo.com)

Fetterman worried hospitalization would end political career, he says | Miami Herald