Legislature
Philly DA Krasner, legal team detail why impeachment is ‘unlawful’ | Local News | phillytrib.com
Philly DA Larry Krasner says impeachment lawsuit is needed to stop Pa. Senate trial (inquirer.com)
Christmas tree lit at Pennsylvania Capitol (abc27.com)
After big battles, Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf leaves office with few regrets, no grudges – pennlive.com
Governor of PA won’t disclose legal bills · Spotlight PA
Business/Jobs
Comcast’s rates are increasing again. Here’s what to expect. (inquirer.com)
Scientific Games Tabs Schultz As Head of Public Policy and Government Affairs (politicspa.com)
New pharmaceutical ingredients manufacturing plant opens in King of Prussia (inquirer.com)
COVID-19
Covid Care Has Entered a New Stage of Crisis for the Uninsured – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Crime/Punishment
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh struggle to fill open police positions | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Chester County Crime Victims Center getting new tech upgrades – Daily Local
Education
Pederson chosen to lead OJR School Board (dailylocal.com)
Downingtown teachers take extra steps to create intentional relationships – Daily Local
‘Invest in you’: Forest Hills students hear about careers in social sciences | News | tribdem.com
How often are Penn State’s private planes flying during a budget crunch? | WITF
An ‘Aussie and a West Sider’ to lead Scranton School Board | Education | thetimes-tribune.com
Elections/Politics
National
The U.S. Constitution built on compromise, checks and balances (buckscountycouriertimes.com)
GOP now embracing mail-in ballots (abc27.com)
Jerry Shenk: America needs a pro-market GOP (mainlinemedianews.com)
Statewide
Will DelVal Benefit From Josh Shapiro’s Governorship? – DV Journal (delawarevalleyjournal.com)
Heard Around The PA Society (politicspa.com)
District/Local
Berks election officials address claims of vote switching (readingeagle.com)
Westmoreland recount complete; officials say no evidence of widespread errors found | TribLIVE.com
2 Democrats express interest in Tony DeLuca’s state House seat | TribLIVE.com
Luzerne County poll workers will receive $60 for staying later on election night | Times Leader
Environment
U.S. climate goals threatened by continued investment in natural gas : NPR
Transportation
Rechargable trains might link West Chester to Philly – Daily Local
Pa. Turnpike shut down in Lancaster, Berks counties – pennlive.com
A Pennsylvania startup says its technology will let EVs go the distance without recharging | WITF
Tire technology helps boost winter weather safety | TribLIVE.com
Health
Overdose crisis touches almost every family, Congress must act (goerie.com)
Amid a crisis in American health, we are not moving fast enough | Opinion (inquirer.com)
How do sites for supervised drug use work? A primer (inquirer.com)
Philadelphia supervised injection site lawsuit at a deadline for federal response (inquirer.com)
Holiday-suicide myth persists, Penn researchers find (inquirer.com)
State News
National News
REAL ID enforcement is delayed again to 2025 : NPR
What we know about the attack on two Moore County, N.C. power substations : NPR
Ukraine races to fix its energy grid faster than next Russian missile strikes : NPR
Perspective: Jiang Zemin’s passing marks the end of an era for China : NPR
Kirstie Alley has died at 71 from cancer : NPR
Kyrie Irving’s contract with Nike is terminated : NPR
‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ won’t air on TV in 2022 – pennlive.com
How to make sure that your Christmas tree isn’t a fire hazard (inquirer.com)
Lensa app generates AI avatars for sharing. Here’s what artists say. (inquirer.com)
Local News
McCaffrey’s Holiday Parade Welcomes Santa To Newtown | Newtown, PA Patch
York hosts annual ‘Shop with a Cop’ event (abc27.com)
Lancaster City Council appoints new city council member (abc27.com)
Bethlehem is likely to raise recycling fees next year. Here’s why – The Morning Call (mcall.com)
Towamencin board votes ahead 2023 budget with tax hike (thereporteronline.com)
Turnpike’s Scranton Beltway hearing postponed until next year | News | thetimes-tribune.com
ACLU calls on Luzerne County to address public defender’s office staffing shortages | Times Leader
Pitt
Pittsburgh City Council facing deadline to vote on Oakland zoning changes | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pittsburghers celebrate Krampusnacht, carrying on ancient traditions – CBS Pittsburgh (cbsnews.com)
W.Pa. LGBTQ community, allies share hope, reservations on Respect for Marriage Act | TribLIVE.com
Pittsburgh council members question whether snow plow tracker is help or hindrance | TribLIVE.com
Philly
Interactive show illuminates world of mysterious street artist Banksy (buckscountycouriertimes.com)
Delco last of suburban Philly counties to post proposed budget online (broadandliberty.com)
AP source: Trea Turner, Phillies reach $300M, 11-year deal | WITF
Washington
Supreme Court hears case of web designer who doesn’t want to work on same-sex weddings : NPR
Justices spar in latest clash of religion and gay rights | TribLIVE.com
Officers to receive Congressional Gold Medals for Jan. 6 – Daily Local
Capitol Police chief: Jan. 6 failures ‘largely’ fixed but extremism threat persists : NPR
Fintechs fueled widespread PPP loan fraud, according to a report from Congress : NPR
Biden’s efforts to protect abortion access hit roadblocks – Daily Local
Pennsylvania Congressman Reschenthaler to be House GOP chief deputy whip (abc27.com)