Redistricting/Gerrymandering
The Supreme Court isn’t stopping gerrymandering; so citizens are trying to | Editorial
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2018/08/the_supreme_court_isnt_stoppin.html#incart_2box_opinion
Administration
Here’s how Pa. is helping to take the guesswork out of starting your own business | Opinion
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2018/08/heres_how_pa_is_helping_to_tak.html
Business
From NEPA, with love: Region’s firms sell goods to a global market
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/business/from-nepa-with-love-region-s-firms-sell-goods-to-a-global-market-1.2369805
Berks commerce bouyed by PhilaPort improvements
http://www.readingeagle.com/money/article/berks-commerce-bouyed-by-philaport-improvements
Clergy Sex Abuse
Pittsburgh bishop pledges to release names of clergy accused of sexual abuse
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/faith-religion/2018/08/04/Pittsburgh-Bishop-David-A-Zubik-release-names-of-clergy-accused-of-sexual-abuse/stories/201808040107
Pittsburgh Diocese also plans to name priests and deacons accused of sexually abusing children
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/08/pittsburg_diocese_also_plans_t.html#incart_river_index
Clergy abuse case reflects simmering scrutiny of Pa. grand jury system
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania-supreme-court-grand-jury-challenge-clergy-sex-abuse-haverstick-shapiro-20180805.html
Harrisburg bishop delivers message on clergy sex abuse to parishioners gathered for Mass
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/08/harrisburg_bishops_message_on.html#incart_river_index
Persico: Grand jury report ‘not an easy read’
http://www.goerie.com/news/20180805/persico-grand-jury-report-not-easy-read
Crime/Punishment
Police: Suspect in shooting outside Giant Eagle is armed, dangerous
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2018/08/04/Pittsburgh-Police-Suspect-Giant-Eagle-shooting-armed-dangerous/stories/201808040114
Details released regarding suspect’s arrest involved in Frazer police car crash, chase
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13939183-74/details-released-regarding-suspects-arrest-involved-in-frazer-police-car-crash-chase
Education
Charter school, Reading School District spar over funding delay
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/charter-school-reading-school-district-spar-over-funding-delay
Elections/Politics
No shortage of fall races for Pennsylvania voters to ponder
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/08/no_shortage_of_fall_races_for.html#incart_river_index
Health Care
Medical school graduates return to area to practice
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/medical-school-graduates-return-to-area-to-practice-1.2369956
IHM Sisters honor two Scranton physicians for work in Haiti after earthquake
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/ihm-sisters-honor-two-scranton-physicians-for-work-in-haiti-after-earthquake-1.2369978
Local News
Credit union’s carnival all about the youngsters
https://www.timesleader.com/news/713972/credit-unions-carnival-all-about-the-youngsters
Lakefest Ride honors late Back Mountain attorney, community pillar
https://www.timesleader.com/news/713988/lakefest-ride-honors-late-back-mountain-attorney-community-pillar
Residents flock to first-ever reggae festival in WB
https://www.timesleader.com/news/713951/residents-flock-to-first-ever-reggae-festival-in-wb
A flood of color fills downtown Scranton
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/a-flood-of-color-fills-downtown-scranton-1.2369972
Distress more than just label
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/distress-more-than-just-label-1.2369759
CAN DO center changes coming?
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/can-do-center-changes-coming-1.2369878
Up to 10,000 visitors expected to attend upcoming Vandergrift events
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13938364-74/up-to-10000-visitors-expected-to-attend-upcoming-vandergrift-events
West Deer Community Days emphasizes ‘community’
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13938493-74/west-deer-community-days-emphasizes-community
What a ride in West Reading: Radsport Festival delivers
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/what-a-ride-in-west-reading-radsport-festival-delivers
Radsport proves a smooth ride for West Reading
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/radsport-proves-a-smooth-ride-for-west-reading
West Reading’s part of festival grows this year, organizer says
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/west-readings-part-of-festival-grows-this-year-organizer-says
National News
Asbestos Is Still Killing People. Why Hasn’t The Government Banned It?
http://www.wesa.fm/post/asbestos-still-killing-people-why-hasn-t-government-banned-it#stream/0
Philly
No driver’s license, no photo ID? Philadelphia will issue municipal ID cards starting next year
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/philadelphia/municipal-id-card-philadelphia-immigrant-identification-chicago-20180805.html
‘We’re providing ideological clarity’: ICE protest in Philly attracts hundreds
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/ice-protesters-rally-philadelphia-pars-jim-kenney-20180804.html
Nurse stabbed in leg during domestic dispute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/philadelphia/jefferson-hospital-nurse-stabbed-domestic-dispute-20180804.html
Philadelphia parents separated from their kids protest city, state agencies
https://whyy.org/segments/philadelphia-parents-separated-from-their-kids-protest-city-state-agencies/
Pitt
Pittsburgh is ‘world’s capital for pogo’
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/08/04/Pittsburgh-is-world-s-capital-for-pogo-extreme-pogo-xpogo-pogopalooza/stories/201808040113
Andy Warhol fans celebrate his 90th birthday atop pop art icon’s grave
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13939037-74/andy-warhol-fans-celebrate-his-90th-birthday-atop-pop-art-icons-grave
State News
Capitol Roundup: Parents urged to vaccinate children before new school year starts
https://www.timesleader.com/news/713982/capitol-roundup-parents-urged-to-vaccinate-children-before-new-school-year-starts
Bushy Run marks anniversary of battle between British forces, colonial rangers, Native Americans
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13940145-74/bushy-run-marks-anniversary-of-battle-between-british-forces-colonial-rangers-native
Blueberry farmers: Expect plump crop
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/business/blueberry-farmers-expect-plump-crop-1.2369808
Trooper, 2 other vehicles crash, killing 2 in South Heidelberg Township
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/trooper-2-other-vehicles-crash-killing-2-in-south-heidelberg-township
Republicans are trying to rig the game for the wealthy. Don’t let them | Opinion
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2018/08/republicans_are_trying_to_rig.html#incart_river_index
Population swells in 3 Chester, Montgomery county townships
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/population-swells-in-3-chester-montgomery-county-townships
After the deluge, damage galore in Berks County
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/after-the-deluge-damage-galore-in-berks-county
South Whitehall police shooting raises questions about officer training that focuses on force
http://www.mcall.com/news/police/mc-nws-south-whitehall-fatal-police-shooting-training-20180801-story.html
Memories of trauma, death linger for responders
http://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2018/08/emotional-toll/
Transportation
Long-term bridge projects slated in Berks County
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/long-term-bridge-projects-slated-in-berks-county