Legislature
‘More harm than good,’ PA Reduction Network on Shapiro Drug Policy (abc27.com)
Bill to expand Pa. anti-discrimination law advances (audacy.com)
Pennsylvania Offers $50,000 Grants to Low-Income Homeowners for Repairs (theepochtimes.com)
Affordability remains top issue for Pa.’s state-related universities during budget process | WITF
Sex abuse survivor bill back in the State House… again (abc27.com)
Pa.’s switch to new corporate filing system caused long delays · Spotlight PA
Nonprofit seeks $120M in state budget to help small businesses – pennlive.com
Advocates call on lawmakers for additional mental health funding (abc27.com)
Pennsylvania Lawmakers to unveil bills to protect those at risk of hate crimes (abc27.com)
Business/Jobs
Dorney Park adds age restrictions for children 15 and younger (inquirer.com)
Aged drivers; new grocery store; restaurant opening: Good Morning, Pennsylvania – pennlive.com
Tow truck driver shot in Pa. during robbery attempt: reports – pennlive.com
These Jet-Puffed color-changing marshmallows will fire up your s’mores game – pennlive.com
This chain has the best burger in Pennsylvania, report shows (abc27.com)
Best bubble tea spots in the Midstate, according to Google (abc27.com)
Mad Dog Hot Dogs in Macungie is closing (mcall.com)
A Nashville senior was banned from prom for a suit. Locals stepped in to help : NPR
Crime/Punishment
Former MTV star Bam Margera wanted in Pennsylvania (abc27.com)
Man sentenced for firearms trafficking in the Midstate (abc27.com)
Pa. woman charged with harassing, stalking country music duo: police | State | thetimes-tribune.com
5-year-old injured in accidental Olney shooting (inquirer.com)
Pizza delivery driver robbed, carjacked in the Hill District – CBS Pittsburgh (cbsnews.com)
Education
Penn State may raise tuition even with budget bump · Spotlight PA State College
Students advocate for more community college funding (abc27.com)
William Penn Elementary closed after wall collapse (mcall.com)
College Board Will Change Its AP African American Studies Course – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
This school district is recruiting future teachers in middle school : NPR
Elections/Politics
Primary election 2023: Meet the Democratic candidates for Allentown City Council (mcall.com)
Environment
Transportation
All-new electric school bus comes to Luzerne County (msn.com)
About 25% of Pa.’s drivers are 65+. What does that mean for safety? – pennlive.com
SCIMECA: Attempting to Stymie the Future of Travel – DV Journal (delawarevalleyjournal.com)
State News
Shapiro releases new interactive soil, water sampling map for Ea – WFMJ.com
Joe Biden 2024 campaign: Can he recapture Pennsylvania coalition that helped him win? (inquirer.com)
Report: Pennsylvania 41st for road quality, cost-effectiveness | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Bam Margera wanted by Pennsylvania State Police (mcall.com)
Aurora Borealis lights up the skies over Pennsylvania (abc27.com)
Pa. pre-canvassing bill: Democrats propose election vote counting change (inquirer.com)
15 possible jurors questioned in 1st day of Robert Bowers synagogue shooting trial | TribLIVE.com
Tree of Life trial: Key players for prosecution, defense in Robert Bowers case | TribLIVE.com
National News
President Joe Biden announces run for a 2nd term – pennlive.com
Biden announces 2024 reelection bid: ‘Let’s finish this job’ – The Morning Call (mcall.com)
Biden Picks Julie Chávez Rodríguez as 2024 Campaign Manager – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Attorneys general urge federal recall of theft-prone Hyundai, Kias | National | thecentersquare.com
Fox News ousts Tucker Carlson, its most popular host – The Morning Call (mcall.com)
Ex-officer who fatally shot Breonna Taylor hired as a deputy (inquirer.com)
Local News
Schuylkill County horse to race in Kentucky Derby | Pennsylvania News | wfmz.com
Central Pa. dentist receives national award – pennlive.com
105-year-old Pa. woman’s secret to long life: ‘laughter and ice cream’ | Today in Pa. – pennlive.com
Carroll Township pension audit flags $20k overpayment | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Erie’s view of the 2024 solar eclipse will be exceptional. It’s also going to cost you. | WITF
Local organization battling homelessness receives grant money (abc27.com)
Water rescue workshop held for first responders (abc27.com)
York County recycling center reopens following March 2022 fire (abc27.com)
Allentown Parking Authority ticketing at food bank draws outrage (mcall.com)
Fund will help Pottstown home explosion victims (dailylocal.com)
Pennsbury board to decide on whether to build new high school, or renovate old (phillyburbs.com)
Pitt
Pittsburgh’s housing authority gets $4.6M boost for voucher program | TribLIVE.com
Spokesperson: Teenagers facing criminal charges, ban after sneaking into Kennywood | TribLIVE.com
See inside the new alien-themed corner of Kennywood: Area 412 (nextpittsburgh.com)
Protecting your plants from frost – CBS Pittsburgh (cbsnews.com)
Philly
Temple faculty union votes ‘no confidence’ in board chair, provost | Local News | phillytrib.com
Washington
Eye on the Capitol: How Casey, Fetterman, Kelly voted last week | Local News | ncnewsonline.com
Senator Bob Casey awarded prestigious Healthcare Champion Award (msn.com)
Senator receives award for supporting community health | News | thetimes-tribune.com