Legislature
Fight on to extend statute of limitations in child sex cases
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/fight-on-to-extend-statute-of-limitations-in-child-sex-cases-1.2377126
Clergy sex abuse report draws flurry of bills to address problem
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/08/pa_lawmakers_pounce_on_introdu.html#incart_river_index
Legislator raped by priest pushes for change in state law
https://www.timesleader.com/news/715813/legislator-raped-by-priest-pushes-for-change-in-state-law
In the wake of recent domestic killings, a call for common sense on guns | Editorial
http://www2.philly.com/philly/opinion/editorials/domestic-violence-linda-rios-neuby-kayden-mancuso-guns-murder-suicide-housing-20180823.html
Pa.’s Public School Employees’ Retirement System seeks to have bigger footprint in the capital city
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/08/pas_public_school_employees_re.html#incart_river_index
Local lawmakers introduce basic education funding fairness bill
http://www.dailylocal.com/general-news/20180822/local-lawmakers-introduce-basic-education-funding-fairness-bill
U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta promotes school safety in North Coventry discussion
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/us-rep-lou-barletta-promotes-school-safety-in-north-coventry-discussion
Business
Sunoco completes 1st pipeline Snitz Creek crossing despite 8th spill
http://www.witf.org/news/2018/08/sunoco-completes-1st-pipeline-snitz-creek-crossing-despite-8th-spill.php
Sunoco replaces section of Mariner East 2 because of flaws in pipeline coating
https://stateimpact.npr.org/pennsylvania/2018/08/22/sunoco-replaces-section-of-mariner-east-2-because-of-flaws-in-pipeline-coating/?_ga=2.64237743.1699067684.1535026212-143648526.1525781970
Clergy Sex Abuse
With release of grand jury report, Mary Robb Jackson and her sister make a terrible discovery
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/08/22/mary-robb-jackson-grand-jury-report-victims-catholic-church-diocese-pa-lawrence-oconnell-abuse-cynthia-sisters-pittsburgh/stories/201808210251
Cardinal Wuerl’s name to be removed from high school
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/faith-religion/2018/08/22/Bishop-Zubik-Cardinal-donald-Wuerl-s-name-removed-high-school-cranberry-pennsylvania/stories/201808220125
Pa. Catholic church sex abuse report: Look up the churches where hundreds of accused priests worked and lived
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/catholic-church-sex-abuse-pennsylvania-priests-parishes-tool-20180823.html
Rhode Island bishop defends his time in Pennsylvania
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/faith-religion/2018/08/22/Rhode-Island-bishop-defends-his-time-in-Pennsylvania/stories/201808220175
After Pa. Catholic priest abuse report, a town grapples with a street name
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/father-girard-angelo-street-hazleton-pennsylvania-catholic-church-sex-abuse-20180823.html
Bishop Zubik hopes Pope Francis allows him to continue leading diocese, help with healing
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14000386-74/bishop-zubik-hopes-pope-francis-allows-him-to-continue-leading-diocese-help
Clergy sex abuse evidence was destroyed, but hotline opened: DA
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/08/evidence_destroyed_but_investi.html#incart_2box_news
Crime/Punishment
Increased assaults in Pa. prisons linked to smuggled K2
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/state/2018/08/22/K2-synthetic-marijuana-Pennsylvania-state-prisons-assaults/stories/201808220182
Next court date set for East Pittsburgh cop charged in death of Antwon Rose II
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13999358-74/michael-rosfeld-cop-who-fatally-shot-antwon-rose-waives-hearing
Education
Burrell students catch extra winks with later start times for new school year
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13999440-74/burrell-students-catch-extra-winks-with-later-start-times-for-new-school
Protest march set for Aug. 30 against WBA high school consolidation
https://www.timesleader.com/news/715804/protest-march-set-for-aug-30-against-wba-high-school-consolidation
WB Area eligible for money for enrolling students displaced by severe weather
https://www.timesleader.com/news/715802/wb-area-eligible-for-money-for-enrolling-students-displaced-by-severe-weather
Following CMU professors’ resignations, president creates task force to oversee campus culture
http://www.post-gazette.com/business/tech-news/2018/08/22/CMU-professors-resignations-president-task-force-campus-culture-Blum-Project-Olympus/stories/201808220157
Elections/Politics
Wolf calls Wagner’s new education funding proposal ‘abracadabra math’
http://www.witf.org/news/2018/08/wolf-calls-wagners-new-education-funding-proposal-abracadabra-math.php
Wagner’s remarks about his reluctance to release his tax returns reveals much about the candidate | Editorial
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2018/08/wagners_remarks_about_reluctan.html#incart_river_index
Republican gubernatorial candidate touts education plan in Johnstown
http://www.tribdem.com/news/republican-gubernatorial-candidate-touts-education-plan-in-johnstown/article_65bcabd6-a684-11e8-9a28-f75565694bda.html
Gaming
Casinos file suit claiming online lottery games infringe on their turf
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/state/2018/08/22/Pennsylvania-Lottery-casino-lawsuit-iLottery-online-games-gambling/stories/201808220142
Health Care
Geisinger’s Feinberg jumps to second on most influential list
https://www.timesleader.com/news/715795/geisingers-feinberg-jumps-to-second-on-most-influential-list
Local News
Decision delayed on Sterling lot parking; concerns aired by parking authority
https://www.timesleader.com/news/715818/decision-delayed-on-sterling-lot-parking-concerns-aired-by-parking-authority
Mother settles lawsuit against Luzerne County Children and Youth Services
https://www.timesleader.com/news/715800/mother-settles-lawsuit-against-luzerne-county-children-and-youth-services
Luzerne County vehicle auction set for Friday
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/luzerne-county-vehicle-auction-set-for-friday-1.2377051
Lawyer to investigate whether phone companies owe Lackawanna County money for 911 services
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/lawyer-to-investigate-whether-phone-companies-owe-lackawanna-county-money-for-911-services-1.2377047
Regionwide stormwater entity needed
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/regionwide-stormwater-entity-needed-1.2377073
Kiski Valley sewage pump stations to get $7 million upgrade
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13999722-74/kiski-valley-sewage-pump-stations-to-get-7-million-upgrade
Montgomery County has a shortage of 911 dispatchers. They’re racing to find more — and fast
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/montgomery-county-pa-lacks-911-dispatchers-20180822.html
‘Crucible Hike’ will test participants through 70 miles of Laurel Highlands
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14000784-74/crucible-hike-will-test-participants-through-70-miles-of-the-laurel-highlands
South Huntingdon road renamed to honor local veteran killed in Vietnam
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/14002161-74/south-huntingdon-road-renamed-to-honor-local-veteran-killed-in-vietnam
27 trees planned to be planted in Harrison in October
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/14002620-74/27-trees-planned-to-be-planted-in-harrison-in-october
Co-conspirator in bribery case testifies in Vaughn Spencer’s trial
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/contracts-are-the-focus-of-day-3-of-vaughn-spencer-trial
Tires to be allowed at Schuylkill fall cleanup
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/tires-to-be-allowed-at-schuylkill-fall-cleanup-1.2377111
At Main Street meeting in Reading, economic official taken to task over comments
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/at-main-street-meeting-in-reading-economic-official-taken-to-task-over-comments
Holy snowflake! Erie loses some winter records
http://www.goerie.com/news/20180823/holy-snowflake-erie-loses-some-winter-records
National News
Ohio State suspends Meyer 3 games, says he protected protégé
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/20180823_ap_1ac256161f7a452884b5d1e7caab44c9.html?arc404=true
Lack of trust in law enforcement hinders reporting of LGBTQ crimes
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/lack-of-trust-in-law-enforcement-hinders-reporting-of-lgbtq-crimes-20180823.html
Tragedy in Iowa: Student’s death demands immigration fixes
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2018/08/23/Tragedy-in-Iowa-Student-s-death-demands-immigration-fixes/stories/201808230034
Opioid Crisis
Opioid epidemic continues to drive record overdoses statewide
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2018/08/22/Opioid-epidemic-record-overdoses-statewide-Pennsylvania-heroin-fentanyl-DEA/stories/201808220105
Herbal ‘opioid’ Kratom kills 2 in Pa.
https://www.pennlive.com/daily-buzz/2018/08/herbal_opioid_kratom_kills_2_i.html#incart_river_index
Philly
Lawyer raises concerns about Philadelphia police shooting
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/crime/lawyer-raises-concerns-about-philadelphia-police-shooting-20180822.html
Philadelphia paid $132K to settle two sexual harassment cases in June
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/city-of-philadelphia-sexual-harassment-payouts-settlements-lawsuits-prisons-city-commissioners-20180823.html
Should Philly join New York City in capping Uber and Lyft?
http://www2.philly.com/philly/business/transportation/uber-lyft-philadelphia-ride-share-apps-taxis-ppa-20180823.html
2 teens arrested in fatal shooting of Philly track star headed to Penn State
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/crime/kristian-marche-penn-state-imhotep-track-football-arrest-teenager-philadelphia-police-20180822.html
What floods? Deluges keep sparing Philly, areas east of I-95
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/weather/floods-rain-philadelphia-record-pennsylvania-new-jersey-perkiomen-allentown-shore-20180822.html
American Airlines betting on the future of the Philly-Europe connection
http://www2.philly.com/philly/business/transportation/american-airlines-betting-on-the-future-of-the-philly-europe-connection-20180822.html
Scooters are coming to Philly. What’s next — unicycles? | Stu Bykofsky
http://www2.philly.com/philly/columnists/stu_bykofsky/electric-scooters-philly-stu-bykofsky-20180822.html
Pitt
Station Square T station reopens for outbound light-rail vehicles Thursday morning
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2018/08/22/Port-Authority-light-rail-Station-Square-reopen-outbound-Norfolk-Southern-derailment/stories/201808220155
Pitt report highlights racial disparities in school discipline in Allegheny County
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/08/22/University-Pittsburgh-report-racial-disparities-school-discipline-Heinz-endowments-allegheny-county/stories/201808210249
Animal rights activists object to monitors for animals at Shriners’ circus
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/environment/2018/08/23/monitors-shrine-circus-pittsburgh-animal-rights-activists/stories/201808220176
Pittsburgh Public Schools replaces fired human resources chief
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2018/08/22/Pittsburgh-Public-Schools-replaces-fired-HR-chief-robert-harris-milton-walters-anthony-hamlet/stories/201808220193
Merchants, bicyclists want to be heard before city overhauls Strip District’s Smallman Street
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14001653-74/merchants-bicyclists-want-to-be-heard-before-city-overhauls-strip-districts-smallman
Pittsburgh to christen Canton Avenue in Beechview as steepest in U.S.
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14000314-74/pittsburgh-to-christen-canton-avenue-in-beechview-as-steepest-in-the-us
Delta ending Pittsburgh-to-Paris flights this summer
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13999612-74/delta-ending-pittsburgh-to-paris-flights-next-year
State News
Weather Service confirms tornado touched down in Jefferson County
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/environment/2018/08/22/Weather-Service-confirms-tornado-Jefferson-County-pennsylvania/stories/201808220121
Pa. Superior Court panel criticizes Pittsburgh judge as ‘defiant’
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2018/08/22/Superior-Court-Judge-Donna-Jo-McDaniel-Gabino-Bernal-sex-offenders-harsh-sentences/stories/201808220137
Women find a foothold in the boys club of the agriculture industry
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/women-farmers-agriculture-mccann-20180823.html
Saucon Valley grad first woman to lead Marine Corps infantry platoon
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/sauconvalley/mc-nws-saucon-valley-grad-marines-20180817-story.html
No credit? You’ll likely pay more to insure your car. How much depends on where you live.
https://www.pennlive.com/expo/news/erry-2018/08/0e4e53a3ea2168/no-credit-youll-likely-pay-mor.html#incart_river_index
Washington
Impeach Trump? Democrats tread carefully in bid to take House
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/politics/trump-impeach-michael-cohen-democrats-paul-manafort-corruption-20180822.html
Senate Democrats seek a delay in Brett Kavanaugh’s hearings, citing Michael Cohen’s plea
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2018/08/22/Senate-Democrats-seek-a-delay-in-Brett-Kavanaugh-s-hearings-citing-Michael-Cohen-s-plea/stories/201808220235