Legislature
Justice reform groups say bill could make probation ‘hamster wheel’ worse | News, Sports, Jobs – The Express (lockhaven.com)
Plum Borough: Services available to those impacted by explosion (wtae.com)
Fleetwood gala celebrates borough with style (readingeagle.com)
Honoring Generational Legacy: Celebrating Pennsylvania’s Bicentennial and Century Farms – MyChesCo
Pa.’s Whole-Home Repairs money still in limbo despite passed budget – Invest Money UK
Business/Jobs
Inflation rose more than expected in latest federal data | National | thecentersquare.com
Domino’s Pizza is 50% off this week. Here’s how to get the deal. – pennlive.com
Central Pa. company opens 1-million-square-foot distribution center – pennlive.com
Owner of abandoned Pa. mall appeals $240K fine over its condition – pennlive.com
Crime/Punishment
After 8 people die on I-81 this week, focus turns to safety | WITF
Violent threats against public officials are rising. Here’s why | WITF
5 people are dead and multiple homes destroyed after a house exploded in Pennsylvania : NPR
Woman at Pa. fair tractor pull dies after being hit by wheel piece – pennlive.com
Man wanted in his father’s death arrested by Md. police following chase – pennlive.com
Pennsylvania woman killed during tractor pull at Union County Fair (abc27.com)
Education
Level-Up funding is being held up despite the budget being passed. Here’s why. | WITF
New principal announced for Harrisburg High School (abc27.com)
Elections/Politics
Why Alabama’s Congressional Maps May Need to Be Redrawn, Again – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Environment
Pa. lost up to $1B in RGGI delay, green groups estimate | StateImpact Pennsylvania (npr.org)
Court ruling could stop water and sewer privatization in Pa. | WITF
National Weather Service confirms York County tornado | WITF
The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Here’s how to watch | WITF
Transportation
How a central Pa. company became a major force in the traffic control industry – pennlive.com
Covid-19
Norristown, Montgomery County grapple with COVID-19 small business award (mainlinemedianews.com)
Health
Rural health care safety net faces irreparable tear | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Do not use these pregnancy, ovulation and UTI tests, FDA says – pennlive.com
State News
How Gov. Josh Shapiro worked behind the scenes to get a budget passed (inquirer.com)
PA Elected Officials Talk Farming at Ag Progress Days – PoliticsPA
Rural health care safety net faces irreparable tear | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Pennsylvania laws on THC are confusing to some | WITF
Pennsylvania amusement park to receive region’s first dive roller coaster (abc27.com)
National News
Texas responds to migrant child dying on bus transport to Chicago | National | thecentersquare.com
After Fire, A Lahaina Church Finds Sanctuary in a Cafe – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Families of Hawaii’s Missing Wait for Answers – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
What to Know About a Potential Fourth Trump Indictment – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
What to Know About a Potential Fourth Trump Indictment – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Up First briefing: Maui fire; Alabama voting districts; salad tips : NPR
A police raid of a Kansas newsroom raises alarms about violations of press freedom : NPR
Local News
Are youse ready for Delco? A Pennsylvania team is headed to the Little League World Series | WITF
Bethlehem teacher’s TikTok videos go viral, get attention of Taylor Swift (mcall.com)
Thousands Still Without Power in Berks County After Severe Storms | Berks Regional News | wfmz.com
Pa. explosion: 4 dead, 1 missing, several missing (dailylocal.com)
Delaware County restaurant inspections (delcotimes.com)
Gallery on Gazebo fundraiser celebrates van Gogh’s life, artwork | News | tribdem.com
Pitt
White supremacist charged with threatening jurors, witnesses | WITF
Pittsburgh Sound + Image preserves rare footage of city’s past (nextpittsburgh.com)
Plum house explosion death toll hits 5, including child | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Morning Roundup: Carnegie Learning to host Mark Cuban Foundation AI Bootcamp | TribLIVE.com
Man found dead in Pittsburgh’s South Oakland neighborhood | TribLIVE.com
Philly
Sixers to hold Zoom meetings over proposed arena | Local News | phillytrib.com
SEPTA to start safety reinforcement training Monday | Local News | phillytrib.com
Washington
Former Pa. First Lady Ellen Casey has died – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)