Legislature
Rabbi addresses Pa. lawmakers: ‘We pray that we are not guilty of inaction’
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-state/2019/04/10/Tree-of-Life-Rabbi-Cheryl-Klein-Pennsylvania-Legislature-Joint-Session-Dan-Frankel/stories/201904100090
Statewide ‘Stronger Than Hate Day’ established for Tree of Life synagogue victims
https://triblive.com/local/regional/stronger-than-hate-day-established-for-synagogue-victims/
Pa. General Assembly honors victims of Tree of Life mass shooting in rare joint session
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/04/pa-general-assembly-honors-victims-of-tree-of-life-mass-shooting-in-rare-joint-session.html
Tree of Life tragedy memorial held amid challenge to state limits on local gun laws
https://www.tribdem.com/news/tree-of-life-tragedy-memorial-held-amid-challenge-to-state/article_d2a506ba-5bf3-11e9-b7ab-2b3480826cf7.html
Competing bills broaden and complicate efforts to reform child sex crime laws in Pennsylvania
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/04/dueling-bills-broaden-and-complicate-efforts-to-reform-child-sex-crime-laws-in-pennsylvania.html
State House passes relief for clerical abuse victims
https://www.tribdem.com/news/state-house-passes-relief-for-clerical-abuse-victims/article_1e270492-5bfb-11e9-9ae8-f3afd8781c0e.html
Fight over sexual abuse victims’ lawsuits returns to Pa. Senate
https://triblive.com/news/pennsylvania/fight-over-sexual-abuse-victims-lawsuits-returns-to-pa-senate/
Lawmakers push for more solar energy use by 2030
https://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/news/20190410/lawmakers-push-for-more-solar-energy-use-by-2030
Green lawmakers seek to elbow their way into Pa.’s nuclear debate
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/04/green-lawmakers-seek-to-elbow-their-way-into-pas-nuclear-debate.html
Rendell backs nuclear subsidy bill at Senate hearing
https://www.timesonline.com/news/20190410/rendell-backs-nuclear-subsidy-bill-at-senate-hearing
’Zero Waste PA’ bills seek to move Pa. away from being a ‘throwaway society’
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/04/zero-waste-pa-bills-seek-to-move-pa-away-from-being-a-throwaway-society.html
Pa. lawmakers push to eliminate litter and single-use plastic
https://www.witf.org/news/2019/04/pa-lawmakers-push-to-eliminate-litter-and-single-use-plastic.php
‘They are Marines forever’: Pa. lawmakers honor fallen servicemen from Harrisburg unit
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/04/they-are-marines-forever-pa-lawmakers-honor-fallen-marines-from-harrisburg-unit.html
Medical Assistance Transportation Program in jeopardy; would affect local shared-ride programs
https://observer-reporter.com/news/localnews/medical-assistance-transportation-program-in-jeopardy-would-affect-local-shared/article_b7c95874-5a30-11e9-a349-ab3ba9207dad.html
Executive director defends PIAA over proposed legislation; state Rep. requests meeting
https://www.dailyitem.com/news/executive-director-defends-piaa-over-proposed-legislation-state-rep-requests/article_9c3bbbd4-5c0a-11e9-b0b7-e7a71204238c.html
Nine is enough: Mike Turzai’s plan to expand airport board is a nonstarter
https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2019/04/11/Allegheny-County-Airport-Authority-Pittsburgh-International-board-plan-Mike-Turzai/stories/201904110032
Pray at home: State lawmakers must respect church-state divide
https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2019/04/11/Stephanie-Borowicz-prayer-Pennsylvania-separation-church-state-lawmakers/stories/201904110034
Ignoring victims is a problem, but Marsy’s law isn’t the right solution | Editorial
https://www.philly.com/opinion/editorials/marsys-law-pennsylvania-crime-victims-amendment-20190411.html
Editorial: Lawmakers should make crime victims’ rights real
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/lawmakers-should-make-crime-victims-rights-real
Use traffic to fund transit
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/use-traffic-to-fund-transit-1.2468657
Editorial: Let’s get guns away from those who pose a threat
https://www.delcotimes.com/opinion/editorial-let-s-get-guns-away-from-those-who-pose/article_5cea947c-5b8e-11e9-abee-4f6bc806cab0.html
Administration
Pennsylvania’s new methane rule called ‘the bare minimum’
https://www.readingeagle.com/article/20190410/AP/304109330/1009
Business
Chester County sues Sunoco over Mariner East pipeline
https://www.philly.com/news/pennsylvania/mariner-east-pipeline-sunoco-lawsuit-chester-county-pa-20190410.html
Giant Eagle to introduce shelf-scanning robots
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/giant-eagle-to-introduce-shelf-scanning-robots/
Crime/Punishment
Former PSU President Graham Spanier ordered to jail on May 1
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2019/04/10/Judge-order-former-Penn-State-PSU-president-Graham-Spanier-jail-May-1/stories/201904100143
From prison to the pardons board: an incredible story of redemption | PennLive Editorial
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2019/04/from-prison-to-the-pardon-board-an-incredible-story-of-redemption-pennlive-editorial.html
Education
Penn Hills School District financial recovery plan nearly complete, details not released
https://triblive.com/local/penn-hills/penn-hills-school-district-financial-recovery-plan-nearly-complete-details-not-released/
Decision pending in complaint over Wilkes-Barre Area’s purchase of land for new school
https://www.timesleader.com/news/739843/decision-pending-in-complaint-over-wilkes-barre-areas-purchase-of-land-for-new-school
Groundbreaking ceremony for new W-B Area school open to public
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/groundbreaking-ceremony-for-new-w-b-area-school-open-to-public-1.2468633
Fox Chapel student one of two in the world to receive perfect AP statistics score
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2019/04/10/Fox-Chapel-high-school-student-Rajeev-Godse-AP-exams-perfect-score/stories/201904100095
Clifton Heights fighting to protect ‘Field of Dreams’ from Upper Darby School District
https://www.philly.com/education/upper-darby-middle-school-clifton-heights-protest-rally-field-of-dreams-20190410.html
Kutztown University faces cutbacks to balance budget
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/kutztown-university-faces-cutbacks-to-balance-budget
Health Care
New bed transfer device makes life easier — and safer — for patients and caregivers
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/aging-edge/2019/04/10/New-bed-transfer-device-makes-life-easier-for-patients-and-caregivers-Pittsburgh/stories/201901240152
Number of emergency room patients on rise at UPMC East, AHN Forbes
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/number-of-emergency-room-patients-on-rise-at-upmc-east-ahn-forbes/
Local News
Luzerne County spent $47k on Crispell probe
https://www.timesleader.com/news/739808/luzerne-county-spent-47k-on-crispell-probe
Report: Crispell probe cost $47,000
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/report-crispell-probe-cost-47-000-1.2468707
Luzerne County manager makes case for lobbyist
https://www.timesleader.com/news/739851/luzerne-county-manager-makes-case-for-lobbyist
Wilkes-Barre official says DPW employees voted in favor of new contract
https://www.timesleader.com/news/739841/wilkes-barre-official-says-dpw-employees-voted-in-favor-of-new-contract
No football at arena until at least 2020
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/no-football-at-arena-until-at-least-2020-1.2468705
County conducting toddler clothing drive this month
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/county-conducting-toddler-clothing-drive-this-month-1.2468638
Lackawanna County commissioners baseball suite access questioned
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/lackawanna-county-commissioners-baseball-suite-access-questioned-1.2468600
Scranton zoning board continues hearing on drug treatment center
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/scranton-zoning-board-continues-hearing-on-drug-treatment-center-1.2468833
Charl-Mont operator faces legal issues
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/charl-mont-operator-faces-legal-issues-1.2468602
Petition: Bring mountain biking to Montage Mountain Resorts
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/petition-bring-mountain-biking-to-montage-mountain-resorts-1.2468840
City right to seek full head count
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/city-right-to-seek-full-head-count-1.2468655
City will upgrade its street lights
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/city-will-upgrade-its-street-lights-1.2468687
Downtown group reaches out to Hispanics
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/downtown-group-reaches-out-to-hispanics-1.2468688
Springdale Township set to vote on regional police force
https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/springdale-township-vote-on-regional-police-force-set-for-next-week/
Leechburg food bank thankful for large donations
https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/leechburg-food-bank-thankful-for-large-donations/
Irwin to make deal with North Huntingdon for volunteer firefighter, EMS tax credit
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/irwin-to-make-deal-with-north-huntingdon-for-volunteer-firefighter-ems-tax-credit/
Surf’s up? Township wants to buy, reopen historic Ligonier Beach
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/surfs-up-township-wants-to-buy-reopen-historic-ligonier-beach/
Armstrong County offers grants for repairs to owner-occupied homes
https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/armstrong-county-offers-grants-for-repairs-to-owner-occupied-homes/
Bucks County agency may expand its monitoring of drug abuse treatment centers
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/bucks-county-agency-may-expand-its-monitoring-of-drug-abuse-treatment-centers
On the front lines: Investigating abuse and helping children in Berks County
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/on-the-front-lines-investigating-abuse-and-helping-children-in-berks-county
Dispute resolved over parking spot near City Hall for U.S. representative’s staff
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/dispute-resolved-over-parking-spot-near-city-hall-for-us-representatives-staff
City introduces fireworks ordinance
http://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2019/04/city-introduces-fireworks-ordinance/
Commissioners asked to waive mapping fees for trails
https://www.timesonline.com/news/20190411/commissioners-asked-to-waive-mapping-fees-for-trails
Marijuana
Pennsylvania cracks the whip on Big Marijuana, threatens to shut out biggest permit holder
https://www.philly.com/business/weed/marijuana-cannabis-harvest-pennsylvania-misrepresentation-permits-20190411.html
National News
States pushing near-bans on abortion, targeting Roe v. Wade
https://www.philly.com/politics/nation/states-pushing-near-bans-on-abortion-targeting-roe-v-wade-20190410.html
Philly
Tax bills set to increase — again — for homeowners as Philly releases new assessments
https://www.philly.com/news/philadelphia/tax-increase-property-assessment-philadelphia-real-estate-opa–20190411.html
Mayor Kenney continued to delete his text messages through early this year
https://www.philly.com/news/philadelphia-mayor-jim-kenney-text-messages-delete-open-records-right-to-know-20190410.html
‘Working harder and getting less’: Good old days of ride-sharing are gone, Philly drivers say
https://www.philly.com/news/uber-lyft-rideshare-drivers-philadelphia-pay-cut-ipo-public-stock-strike-20190410.html
Several Jewelers Row tenants receive eviction notices, even as Toll Brothers’ Philly high-rise plans remain unclear
https://www.philly.com/real-estate/jewelers-row-philadelphia-sansom-toll-brothers-condo-tower-eviction-notices-development-20190410.html
More than 1,000 people already have gotten Philly municipal IDs, and appointments are full
https://www.philly.com/news/philadelphia/municipal-id-philadelphia-immigrant-phl-city-id-identification-20190411.html
Former mayor John Street to support Anthony Williams’ run for mayor
https://www.phillytrib.com/news/local_news/former-mayor-john-street-to-support-anthony-williams-run-for/article_848417ea-5bef-11e9-b3d7-77f738d44325.html
Lindsey Harding’s historic rise from Sixers scout to coach is just the start: ‘I think she’s going to be a star’
https://www.philly.com/sixers/lindsey-harding-sixers-coach-scout-career-20190410.html
‘No More All White Seasons’: Scathing open letter targets Philadelphia Theatre Company
https://www.philly.com/arts/philadelphia-theatre-company-paige-price-open-letter-diversity-all-white-20190410.html
On a tour of Philly’s subterranean world, a simple question arises: Whom is our city for? | Mike Newall
https://www.philly.com/opinion/philadelphia-underground-hidden-city-gallery-transit-planning-20190411.html
Philly commissioner breaks silence to criticize voting machine decision and call for new selection
https://www.philly.com/politics/philadelphia/philly-voting-machines-anthony-clark-rebecca-rhynhart-20190410.html
Defense lawyers worry about ‘collateral damage’ as DA Larry Krasner and judge spar over conflict of interest
https://www.philly.com/news/philly-da-larry-krasner-scott-diclaudio-judge-recusal-20190410.html
DA Larry Krasner announces theft charges against North Philly tow-truck operator
https://www.philly.com/news/tow-truck-company-hooked-inc-owners-joseph-moreno-dwight-williams-theft-charges-district-attorney-larry-krasner-20190410.html
Macy’s launches Story, an ‘Instagram’ like store-in-store in Center City Philadelphia
https://www.philly.com/business/retail/macys-story-shopping-philadelphia-center-city-new-20190410.html
For a ‘small, sensitive little boy in a heavy boy’s body,’ life became too much | Jenice Armstrong
https://www.philly.com/opinion/suicide-bullied-phillip-spruill-philadelphia-school-comegys-jenice-armstrong-20190410.html
The shame of Philadelphia’s race for sheriff | Opinion
https://www.philly.com/opinion/commentary/sheriff-election-philadelphia-jewell-williams-endorsement-20190411.html
Pitt
Peduto joins 50 mayors grappling with gun violence
https://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2019/04/10/Peduto-joins-50-mayors-grappling-with-gun-violence/stories/201904100118
Lawsuits against Pittsburgh mounting following passage of gun legislation
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/lawsuits-against-pittsburgh-mounting-following-passage-of-gun-legislation/
Paul Muschick: How many bullets are too many? Are magazines with more than 10 rounds ‘large-capacity’?
https://www.mcall.com/opinion/mc-opi-pittsburgh-gun-laws-lawsuit-nra-muschick-20190411-4ujn4zzygncqveacy3akb7ri7y-story.html
Pirates worth an estimated $1.3 billion, have $39 million in operating revenue, according to Forbes
https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2019/04/10/Pirates-payroll-bob-nutting-franchise-valuations-forbes-kevin-mcclatchy/stories/201904100157
McKeesport Council promotes fire, police officers
https://www.post-gazette.com/local/south/2019/04/11/McKeesport-police-fire-departments-promotions/stories/201904110008
Tree of Life Rabbi Jeffrey Myers to receive Wiesenthal Center’s Medal of Valor
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/faith-religion/2019/04/10/Squirrel-Hill-rabbi-to-receive-Weisenthal-Center-s-Medal-of-Valor-jeffrey-myers-tree-of-life/stories/201904100128
Skilled nursing facility closing in Bellevue, cutting jobs
https://www.post-gazette.com/business/healthcare-business/2019/04/10/LifeCare-Hospitals-closing-Bellevue-campus-allegheny-health-network-highmark/stories/201904100108
URA to spend $3 million to build out and furnish former Art Institute of Pittsburgh space
https://www.post-gazette.com/business/development/2019/04/10/URA-Art-Institute-of-Pittsburgh-M-J-Wilkow-Downtown-Boulevard-of-the-Allies/stories/201904100065
State News
Schuylkill rowers still need $400K for dredge, so they’re turning to the public for help
https://www.philly.com/science/climate/schuylkill-river-dredge-boathouse-row-regattas-rowing-crew-20190410.html
Delaware Water Gap to start collecting fees this weekend
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/delaware-water-gap-to-start-collecting-fees-this-weekend-1.2468718
Strong energy infrastructure key to Pennsylvania’s success | PennLive letters
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2019/04/strong-energy-infrastructure-key-to-pennsylvanias-success-pennlive-letters.html
Say thanks to your township supervisors | Opinion
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2019/04/say-thanks-to-your-township-supervisors.html
Transportation
Want to save on gas? Just fill up outside Allegheny County
https://www.post-gazette.com/business/money/2019/04/10/Summer-blend-gasoline-Allegheny-County-costly/stories/201904100152
This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week | PennLive letters
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2019/04/this-week-is-national-work-zone-awareness-week-pennlive-letters.html
Washington
Scanlon pushes to save Boeing helicopter jobs in Delco
https://www.delcotimes.com/news/local/scanlon-pushes-to-save-boeing-helicopter-jobs-in-delco/article_3ea43470-5bc3-11e9-832a-c341a88eec65.html
World News
WikiLeaks’ Assange arrested at Ecuador embassy in London
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/world/2019/04/11/WikiLeaks-Assange-arrested-at-Ecuador-embassy-in-London/stories/201904110078