Legislature
A Q&A with state Sen. Sharif Street – City & State Pennsylvania (cityandstatepa.com)
Schwank Opens Satellite Office in Spring Township Building (berksweekly.com)
Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus decries racist video | Local News | phillytrib.com
Pa. Senate GOP committee head is non-committal about continuing a 2020 election probe | WITF
Pennsylvania bill would allow farmers to grow medical cannabis (abc27.com)
5 ways PA’s marijuana laws could change in 2023 · Spotlight PA
Democratic leaders quiet ahead of session | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
State parks across the state have improvements planned in coming years (phillyburbs.com)
Business/Jobs
While many students aim for college, high-paying trade jobs sit empty. : NPR
Temple University’s striking grad students feel the toll of the school’s tactics (inquirer.com)
Starbucks workers feel the love at rally in Market Square – Pittsburgh Union Progress
NLRB: Starbucks must re-hire two baristas who were fired after organizing workers (inquirer.com)
Dan Hilferty is Comcast Spectacor’s new CEO (inquirer.com)
Here’s how senior dining facilities are using robots to cope with a staffing shortage
COVID-19
Crime/Punishment
Bureau of Prisons closes Thomson federal prison after reports of abuse : NPR
Bucks County prison board takes steps to ensure it’s notified of deaths (phillyburbs.com)
4 students shot outside Westinghouse Academy in Homewood | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Education
Chester replaces Friel on Owen J. Roberts School Board (dailylocal.com)
Mt. Lebanon students propose LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination policy | WITF
State College wants nearby municipalities to adopt LGBTQ protections | WITF
How Pennsylvania’s religious ‘garb ban’ has impacted teachers | WITF
Coatesville gets funding for school safety programs and upgrades – Daily Local
Edgmont supervisors unanimously vote down Rose Tree Media’s school plan (delcotimes.com)
Head of PennWest University to take new role with state system | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
St. Hubert’s students ‘no longer’ attend the school following viral blackface video (inquirer.com)
Elections/Politics
National
Nikki Haley announces run for president, challenging Trump for Republican nomination – Daily Local
Senate Race in California Reflects Fight for Democrats’ Future – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Christian nationalism on the rise as it enjoys more Republican support : NPR
Sen. Dianne Feinstein won’t seek reelection in 2024 : NPR
Ron DeSantis is right: DEI programs are a bad idea I Opinion (inquirer.com)
Statewide
Shapiro’s Sixers tickets were a ‘political meeting.’ · Spotlight PA
District/Local
Philly mayor race: 4 women on what it mean to be city’s first female mayor (inquirer.com)
Philly mayor race: How candidates propose circumventing DA Larry Krasner (inquirer.com)
Bucks County DA Matt Weintraub Runs for Judge – DV Journal (delawarevalleyjournal.com)
Transportation
Passenger train service will be launched from Pittston to Jim Thorpe | News | standardspeaker.com
PennDOT to unveil Interstate 81 widening plans in Dunmore | News | standardspeaker.com
Gun Safety
Michigan State University shooting: 3 students dead, 5 in critical condition : NPR
Midstate colleges share active shooter response plans (abc27.com)
Four juveniles shot outside Pittsburgh Westinghouse, but injuries are not life-threatening | WITF
Health
Shapiro Outlines Concerns Over Norfolk Southern Handling of Train Derailment (politicspa.com)
Toxic train crash has locals worried about their health · Spotlight PA
Officials: No health issues reported from Ohio train derailment | National | thecentersquare.com
Ohio train derailment prompts health, environmental concerns : NPR
Ohio train derailment: How worried should people be? (dailylocal.com)
Tower Health ambulance company looking to provide 911 service in eastern Berks (readingeagle.com)
State News
Pennsylvania Congressman pushes for higher pay for federal employees (abc27.com)
Pittsburgh U.S. Attorney Chung confirmed as judge on 3rd Circuit court – Pittsburgh Union Progress
Pennsylvania U.S. Senator Casey undergoes surgery for prostate cancer (abc27.com)
Has Pennsylvania’s warm weather impacted maple syrup production? (abc27.com)
Should Pennsylvania lower the legal BAC limit for DUIs? (abc27.com)
National News
The $1.6 billion lawsuit against Fox News is being heard by this Delaware judge : NPR
U.S. arrests 4 in Florida over the assassination of Haitian president : NPR
Study shows ‘striking’ number who believe national news misinforms | News | tribdem.com
Murphy says New Jersey will expand AP Black history classes (inquirer.com)
Local News
New senior affordable housing coming to Allentown. Here’s what we know (mcall.com)
Allentown live music venue receives city approval for downtown (mcall.com)
Allentown Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps is moving from the Lehigh Valley to Erie (mcall.com)
Brush-up Our Veterans helps veterans with painting houses (mcall.com)
Solebury officials ask how DEP will address rising Primrose Creek | The Bucks County Herald
Yardley Council won’t consider police merger with Lower Makefield | The Bucks County Herald
Many protest possible warehouse at historic Prospect Hill Cemetery (ydr.com)
Deadline set for Harrisburg to stop flushing raw sewage into the river (ydr.com)
Somerset approves ‘cadet’ program to support sheriff’s office | News | tribdem.com
Controversial arbitration agreements in nursing home under fire | News | citizensvoice.com
Pitt
Six Pittsburgh-owned bridges to take first step toward major repairs – Pittsburgh Union Progress
Allegheny County program aims to fight homelessness | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Philly
Cardinals hire Eagles coordinator Gannon as next coach | Football | phillytrib.com
Washington
As Lawmakers Spar Over Social Security, Its Costs Are Rising Fast – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Democrats want $20M for less intrusive migrant case management program | Border Report (abc27.com)