Clergy Sex Abuse
Pa. lawmaker criticizes Catholic bishops for putting church’s reputation ahead of child protection
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/08/pa_lawmaker_criticizes_catholi.html#incart_river_index
Pa. House Democratic leader says survivors of clergy sex abuse ‘deserve justice’
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/08/pa_house_democratic_leader_say.html#incart_river_index
Pa. Senate Democratic leader says Catholic Church ‘violated the trust we put in it’ to protect kids
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/08/pa_senate_democratic_leader_sa.html#incart_river_index
Pa. Senate leader on grand jury report: ‘The inhumane actions of these villains are unconscionable’
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/08/pa_senate_leader_on_grand_jury.html#incart_river_index
Pa. House majority leader promises action this fall on statute of limitations legislation
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/08/pa_house_majority_leader_promi.html#incart_river_index
Gov. Tom Wolf vows to ‘work towards a system that better protects and values victims’ in wake of grand jury report
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/08/gov_tom_wolf_reacts_to_grand_j.html#incart_river_index
Elected officials respond to Pennsylvania grand jury report of priest abuse
http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-nws-officials-respond-priest-abuse-20180814-story.html
Redacted grand jury report on sexual abuse in Pa. dioceses is released
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/faith-religion/2018/08/14/Pennsylvania-Grand-Jury-report-Catholic-church-priests-Sex-Abuse-attorney-general-Shapiro/stories/201808100153
Pa. Catholic Church sex abuse report names hundreds of priests, accuses leaders of cover-up: ‘They hid it all.’
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/catholic-church-sex-abuse-clergy-pennsylvania-grand-jury-report-released-names-20180814.html
In scathing report, grand jury says clerical cover-up began at the top
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/in-scathing-report-grand-jury-says-clerical-cover-up-began-at-the-top-20180814.html
Scathing Pennsylvania grand jury report accuses hundreds of priests of sexually abusing more than 1,000 children
http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-nws-grand-jury-report-catholic-dioceses-20180612-story.html
Dozens of pages shielded from public in grand jury report on sexual abuse in Pa. dioceses
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/faith-religion/2018/08/14/pa-catholic-church-sex-abuse-grand-jury-report-redactions-josh-shapiro/stories/201808140138
Cambria County’s Baker case sparked investigations into child sexual abuse across state
http://www.tribdem.com/news/cambria-county-s-baker-case-sparked-investigations-into-child-sexual/article_4276dca4-9feb-11e8-8133-37910176479e.html
Pennsylvania clergy abuse report: Key findings from each diocese
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/catholic-church-sex-abuse-clergy-priests-pennsylvania-diocese-philadelphia-pittsburgh-harrisburg-allentown-erie-scranton-altoona-johnstown-greensburg-20180814.html
Key takeaways from the dioceses’ sex abuse report
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/key-takeaways-from-the-dioceses-sex-abuse-report-1.2373589
Prior grand jury reports on clergy sex abuse of children detail history of problems
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/prior-grand-jury-reports-on-clergy-sex-abuse-of-children-detail-history-of-problems-1.2373582
People, organizations from around the state react to grand jury report
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/faith-religion/2018/08/14/grand-jury-clergy-abuse-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh-diocese-Erie-Catholic-church-shapiro/stories/201808140100
Reaction, responses to report roll in across Pa.
https://www.timesleader.com/news/715034/reaction-responses-to-report-roll-in-across-pa
Community, victims groups react to grand jury report on clergy sex abuse of children
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/community-victims-groups-react-to-grand-jury-report-on-clergy-sex-abuse-of-children-1.2373317
Priests ran child porn ring in Pittsburgh diocese: state AG’s grand jury report
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/catholic-priests-child-pornography-pittsburgh-diocese-pennsylvania-grand-jury-sex-abuse-report-20180815.html
Grand jury names 20 Greensburg priests, 99 from Pittsburgh in Catholic sex abuse report
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13973314-74/grand-jury-names-20-greensburg-priests-99-from-pittsburgh-in-catholic-sex
These Pittsburgh diocese priests were named as having been involved in abuse
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/faith-religion/2018/08/14/roman-catholic-diocese-pittsburgh-priests-grand-jury-identified-as-abusers/stories/201808140139
Victim of priest abuse: ‘It’s your word against God’s’
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/catholic-church-sex-abuse-victims-grand-jury-report-pennsylvania-20180814.html
‘I realized I wasn’t crazy’: Victim of Lawrenceville priest reveals abuse after 50 years
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/faith-religion/2018/08/15/grand-jury-report-victim-pittsburgh-diocese-rich-westwood-ferdinand-demsher-catholic-church/stories/201808140166
‘Who would have believed me?’ 83-year-old victim says of sexual abuse by a priest
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/faith-religion/2018/08/14/grand-jury-victims-survivors-sexual-abuse-dioceses-pennsylvania-report/stories/201808140168
Zubik apologizes, says Pittsburgh diocese has ‘learned from the past’
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/faith-religion/2018/08/14/Pittsburgh-Bishop-David-Zubik-grand-jury-report-diocese-Cardinal-Donald-Wuerl/stories/201808140027
Pittsburgh Bishop Zubik apologizes for abuse in diocese, denies cover-up
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13973429-74/pittsburgh-bishop-zubik-apologizes-for-abuse-in-diocese-denies-cover-up
Grand jury report criticizes aspects of Cardinal Wuerl’s tenure as Pittsburgh bishop
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/faith-religion/2018/08/14/grand-jury-pittsburgh-pennsylvania-catholic-diocese-sexual-abuse-priests-cardinal-donald-wuerl/stories/201808140025
Grand jury report: Sexually abusive priests were protected in the Greensburg Diocese
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/faith-religion/2018/08/14/Sexually-abusive-priests-Greensburg-catholic-Diocese-grand-jury-report-pennsylvania/stories/201808140107
Diocese of Greensburg responds to grand jury report on sexual abuse
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13972627-74/diocese-of-greensburg-responds-to-grand-jury-report-on-sexual-abuse
Sex abuse allegations, ‘institutional failure’ detailed against three Greensburg diocese priests
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13973291-74/sex-abuse-allegations-institutional-failure-detailed-against-three-greensburg-diocese-priests
Priests with ties to Alle-Kiski Valley used ‘whips, violence and sadism,’ report says
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13973590-74/priests-with-ties-to-alle-kiski-valley-used-whips-violence-and-sadism-report
Report: Timlin helped cover up rape, abortion
https://www.timesleader.com/news/715052/timlin-helped-cover-up-rape-abortion
Report: Timlin knew priest raped teen, did not remove him from ministry
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/report-timlin-knew-priest-raped-teen-did-not-remove-him-from-ministry-1.2373690
Accused religious leaders in Scranton diocese
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/accused-religious-leaders-in-scranton-diocese-1.2373585
Diocese of Scranton statement about grand jury’s sex abuse report
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/diocese-of-scranton-statement-about-grand-jury-s-sex-abuse-report-1.2373672
Luzerne County priests prominent in abuse list
https://www.timesleader.com/news/715057/luzerne-county-priests-prominent-in-abuse-list
How the Allentown Diocese dealt with an admitted abuser
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/michael-lawrence-pennsylvania-grand-jury-catholic-church-report-20180814.html
Grand jury finds 41 clergy accused of sex abuse at Diocese of Erie
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/region/2018/08/14/pa-church-sex-abuse-grand-jury-report-Diocese-of-Erie-michael-murphy-donald-trautman/stories/201808140129
Grand jury report lists clergy who served in Schuylkill County
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/grand-jury-report-lists-clergy-who-served-in-schuylkill-county-1.2373563
26 Berks County priests listed in grand jury report
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/berks-county-priests-listed-in-grand-jury-report
Allentown bishops, priests criticized for failing abuse victims; 37 priests named in grand jury report
http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-nws-grand-jury-report-allentown-diocese-20180616-story.html
Here’s how 3 Allentown Diocese priests responded to grand jury’s findings
http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-nws-allentown-diocese-priest-responses-20180814-story.html
Grand jury brings reckoning to Erie diocese
http://www.goerie.com/news/20180814/grand-jury-brings-reckoning-to-erie-diocese
Grand jury report details how Harrisburg bishops enabled child sex abusers
http://www.witf.org/news/2018/08/grand-jury-report-details-how-harrisburg-bishops-enabled-child-sex-abuse.php
Experts: Grand jury report on clergy sex abuse will open old wounds
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/experts-grand-jury-report-on-clergy-sex-abuse-will-open-old-wounds-1.2373450
‘We are angry’ at accused clergy: Priests talk about moving forward
http://www.witf.org/news/2018/08/we-are-angry-at-accused-clergy-priests-talk-about-moving-forward.php
In revealing Catholic Church sex abuse, we can thank the law – and not the Men of God | Maria Panaritis
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/maria-panaritis/catholic-church-sex-abuse-report-josh-shapiro-pennsylvania-grand-jury-law-bishops-lies-maria-panaritis-20180814.html
Questions for Catholics (and the Church) in the wake of the grand jury report | John Baer
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/john_baer/pa-catholic-church-sexual-abuse-children-mortal-sin-john-baer-20180814.html
Day of reckoning: Report on abuse by priests must spur more change
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2018/08/15/Day-of-reckoning-Report-on-abuse-by-priests-must-spur-more-change/stories/201808150047
Editorial: Grand jury report paints horrifying picture of unforgivable abuse
https://triblive.com/opinion/editorials/13973452-74/editorial-grand-jury-report-paints-horrifying-picture-of-unforgivable-abuse
Culpability reaches Vatican
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/culpabilityreaches-vatican-1.2373441
With clergy grand jury report, Pa. lawmakers face a generational leadership test | Analysis
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/08/with_grand_jury_report_an_unpr.html#incart_river_index
Catholic Church must do more to protect children, advocate says
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/08/catholic_church_must_do_more_t.html#incart_river_index
Grand jury members should be lauded for enduring tough testimony about priest sex abuse
http://www.mcall.com/opinion/muschick/mc-opi-priest-sex-abuse-grand-jury-muschick-20180814-story.html
Grand jury urges changes to state law
http://www.goerie.com/news/20180814/grand-jury-urges-changes-to-state-law
Catholic Church clergy sex abuse: Read the full grand jury report
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/catholic-church-clergy-sex-abuse-read-the-full-grand-jury-report-20180814.html
Cardinal posts website defending his actions as Bishop of Pittsburgh
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/08/wuerl_website.html#incart_river_index
Legislature
Scranton School District to receive $6M more from state this year
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/scranton-school-district-to-receive-6m-more-from-state-this-year-1.2373277
Officials ready for fight to protect Tobyhanna Army Depot and its jobs
https://www.timesleader.com/news/715036/officials-ready-for-fight-to-protect-tobyhanna-army-depot-and-its-jobs
Tobyhanna Amy Depot’s job numbers grow
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/tobyhanna-amy-depot-s-job-numbers-grow-1.2373596
Rodale Institute gets $500,000 state grant
http://www.readingeagle.com/berks-country/article/rodale-institute-gets-500000-state-grant
Sunset Park recognized with historical marker
http://www.dailylocal.com/general-news/20180814/sunset-park-recognized-with-historical-marker
Study: State should plan now for self-driving vehicles
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2018/08/15/Self-driving-vehicles-Governors-Highway-Safety-Association-study-PennDOT-state-laws/stories/201808140149
Ortitay bill would promote pet adoption
https://observer-reporter.com/news/localnews/ortitay-bill-would-promote-pet-adoption/article_1845c90c-9fc0-11e8-9c21-778e64f3578c.html
Rep. Stan Saylor says I-83/Mt. Rose project ‘endangering people every day’
https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/news/2018/08/14/rep-stan-saylor-says-83-mt-rose-project-endangering-people-every-day/960258002/
Redistricting/Gerrymandering
Politics cannot be removed from redistricting
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/letters/2018/08/15/Politics-cannot-be-removed-from-redistricting/stories/201808150046
Business
In Trump’s crosshairs, Harley-Davidson expanding in York County
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/harley-davidson-boycott-trump-tweet-york-pennsylvania-20180814.html
Gas field fracas: EQT, other drillers must do right by landowners
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2018/08/15/Gas-field-fracas-EQT-other-drillers-must-do-right-by-landowners/stories/201808110019
As immigrants are targeted, unions stand behind workers from all backgrounds | Opinion
http://www2.philly.com/philly/opinion/commentary/immigration-unions-labor-deportation-opinion-20180815.html
Crime/Punishment
Butler County Prison workers sickened by unknown substance
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/north/2018/08/15/Butler-County-Prison-workers-sickened-by-unknown-substance/stories/201808150084
Education
Dallas School Board agrees to binding arbitration in teacher contract talks
https://www.timesleader.com/news/715064/dallas-school-board-agrees-to-binding-arbitration-in-teacher-contract-talks
Lincoln University launches plan aimed to advance the institution
http://www.phillytrib.com/news/lincoln-university-launches-plan-aimed-to-advance-the-institution/article_7decf700-5a32-5e4c-9adb-9927d4a8d6d0.html
Elections/Politics
A red flag for the ‘blue wave’? In Philly suburbs, GOP Rep. Fitzpatrick has more union support than Dem challenger
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/politics/congress-pa-election-labor-brian-fitzpatrick-scott-wallace-bucks-20180815.html#loaded
Either get behind women in public office – or get out of the way | Opinion
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2018/08/either_get_behind_women_in_pub.html#incart_river_index
Flooding
Wyoming Valley braces for river flooding
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/wyoming-valley-braces-for-river-flooding-1.2373706
Flood pumps activated along Susquehanna
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/flood-pumps-activated-along-susquehanna-1.2373531
Wyoming County declares state of emergency after flooding
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/wyoming-county-declares-state-of-emergency-after-flooding-1.2373536
Recovery efforts continue in Berks-area communities ravaged by rain
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/recovery-efforts-continue-in-berks-area-communities-ravaged-by-rain
Schuylkill River in Pottstown overflows
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/schuylkill-river-in-pottstown-overflows
Health Care
Reading Hospital moves up a spot in rankings
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/reading-hospital-moves-up-a-spot-in-rankings
Local News
Proposed Luzerne County tax break for mega-development debated
https://www.timesleader.com/news/715045/proposed-luzerne-county-tax-break-for-mega-development-debated
South Wilkes-Barre Residents AssociationGroup working to make city a better place
https://www.timesleader.com/news/local/714995/south-wilkes-barre-residents-associationgroup-working-to-make-city-a-better-place
County council hears need for 911 radio upgrades
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/county-council-hears-need-for-911-radio-upgrades-1.2373616
City council to vote on wage tax hike
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/city-council-to-vote-on-wage-tax-hike-1.2373459
Hazle Twp. supervisors appoint new roadmaster
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/hazle-twp-supervisors-appoint-new-roadmaster-1.2373460
Sinking Spring officials agree public needs more info on revitalization efforts
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/sinking-spring-officials-agree-public-needs-more-info-on-revitalization-efforts
Monaca gets $3 million grant for traffic roundabout
http://www.timesonline.com/news/20180814/monaca-gets-3-million-grant-for-traffic-roundabout
National News
2018 Election: Primary results in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Connecticut and Vermont
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/nation_world/primary-election-results-2018-minnesota-wisconsin-connecticut-vermont-20180814.html
Christine Hallquist, a transgender Democrat, wins her Vermont governor’s primary
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2018/08/14/Christine-Hallquist-a-transgender-Democrat-wins-her-Vermont-governor-s-primary/stories/201808140181
In Connecticut, the governor’s race becomes Lamont vs. Stefanowski, and Jahana Hayes wins
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2018/08/14/In-Connecticut-the-governor-s-race-becomes-Lamont-vs-Stefanowski-and-Jahana-Hayes-wins/stories/201808140188
Jeff Colyer concedes Kansas’ Republican primary for governor to Kris Kobach
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2018/08/14/Jeff-Colyer-concedes-Kansas-Republican-primary-for-governor-to-Kris-Kobach/stories/201808140180
Manafort chooses not to testify as defense rests its case
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/presidential/20180814_ap_fc57a0d3b8b44213818471f5a5f84ef4.html?arc404=true
ACLU: Federal agencies setting ‘trap’ to deport immigrants
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/nation_world/20180814_ap_92c4b48d7a494db0b987c29baa9b9b1c.html
New Jersey
N.J. gaming revenue up 12.8% thanks to internet, sports betting, new casinos
http://www2.philly.com/philly/business/tourism_casinos/nj-gaming-revenue-july-up-internet-sports-betting-new-casinos-20180814.html
Philly
Five injured when man opens fire inside Cheltenham Walmart, police say
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/crime/walmart-shooting-cheltenham-pennsylvania-20180814.html
Philly mom behind the ‘camel prom’ accused of fraud
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/camel-prom-saudia-shuler-country-cookin-20180814.html
Grandma guards risqué exhibits at Penn’s Institute of Contemporary Art | We the People
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/philadelphia/institute-of-contemporary-art-philadelphia-guard-20180815.html
By delaying Rizzo statue move, Mayor Kenney risks losing black voters | Solomon Jones
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/solomon_jones/frank-rizzo-statue-move-philadelphia-mayor-jim-kenney-reelection-black-voters-20180815.html
Was your home assessed accurately? In Philly, you’re paying either way. | Editorial
http://www2.philly.com/philly/opinion/editorials/property-tax-assessments-inquirer-analysis-20180815.html
Did Philly police fail to feed horses properly? This trainer says yes | Ronnie Polaneczky
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/ronnie_polaneczky/police-horse-philadelphia-neglect-treatment-20180815.html
Pitt
Airport authority vice chairman invested in OneJet while serving on airport board
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13975378-74/airport-authority-vice-chairman-invested-in-onejet-while-serving-on-airport-board
Benedum Foundation, with $380 million in assets, names new president
http://www.post-gazette.com/business/career-workplace/2018/08/14/Claude-Worthington-Benedum-Foundation-new-president-Jennifer-Giovannitti-Hazelwood-West-Virginia/stories/201808140098
Ivanka Trump tours Astrobotic, meets Girls of Steel robotics team during Pittsburgh visit
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13971681-74/ivanka-trump-to-visit-pittsburghs-robotics-row-meet-with-all-girls-robotics-team
State News
Final Flight 93 Speaker Series entry will feature air-traffic controllers
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13973013-74/final-flight-93-speaker-series-entry-will-feature-air-traffic-controllers
Berks farmers who went organic years ago say it’s ‘a better way to farm’
http://www.readingeagle.com/berks-country/article/a-moveable-feast-berks-farmers-who-went-organic-years-ago-say-its-a-better-way-to-farm
Transportation
Peasant Village Lane bridge project in Rostraver complete
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13974581-74/peasant-village-lane-bridge-project-in-rostraver-complete
Millerstown Road reconstruction to restrict traffic, close Route 28 ramps
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13973518-74/millerstown-road-reconstruction-to-restrict-traffic-close-route-28-ramps
EMTA routes questioned, explained
http://www.goerie.com/news/20180815/emta-routes-questioned-explained