Legislature
What the redrawn legislative maps mean for Berks (readingeagle.com)
Senator Santarsiero hosting Legislative Coffee & Conversation – Times Publishing Newspapers, Inc.
EDITORIAL: Turnpike must collect unpaid debt | Editorials | observer-reporter.com
Coronavirus – COVID-19
Omicron variant now viewed as source of new infections – WHYY
US virus cases, hospitalizations continue steady decline (inquirer.com)
Fourth COVID-19 shots? Experts may recommend another booster for fall – pennlive.com
Is the COVID pandemic over? Lehigh Valley health experts urge caution – The Morning Call (mcall.com)
West Chester organization to distribute 5,000 COVID home-test kits – Daily Local
Business/Jobs
Laid off Philly hotel workers aren’t rushing back – WHYY
Can a corporate exec speak as a mom about COVID rules? Consider the Levi’s saga – WHYY
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn takes on McDonald’s over pig welfare (inquirer.com)
U.S. tech firms hunt for cheap home-based hires in Latin America (inquirer.com)
Oil prices go up, stocks fall over fears of Russian invasion of Ukraine – pennlive.com
Car Shortage, IRS Delays Affect Used Car Sales – Erie News Now | WICU and WSEE in Erie, PA
Crime/Punishment
Amtrak engineer on trial in fatal Frankford crash – WHYY
Defense rests in federal trial in George Floyd’s killing – WHYY
Education
Twin Valley School District student pushes to retire its Native American mascot (inquirer.com)
As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, the substitute teacher shortage in Pennsylvania gets worse | WITF
Elections/Politics
Mehmet Oz wants us to know why he’s here. Will Pa. voters buy it? – WHYY
Election 2020: How fake electors tried to throw result to Trump – WHYY
Doug Mastriano campaign spending raises question in Pa. governor’s race (inquirer.com)
Pennsylvania Democrats are angling to distinguish themselves in a key Senate contest | WITF
Trump partially launches Truth Social app a year after Twitter ban – pennlive.com
Environment
Witch hazel is blossoming at Morris Arboretum on preserved land (inquirer.com)
Flood watch issued for several counties in Western Pennsylvania | TribLIVE.com
Oil leak into Quemahoning Creek contained as search for source continues | News | tribdem.com
Transportation
Pennsylvania hates potholes. See how much they complain about them – pennlive.com
Need a ride? New partnership offers free transit cards to some using food assistance | 90.5 WESA
Radnor not going with electric school buses just yet – Delco Times
Health
Public option plan in Washington state struggles to get hospitals on board – WHYY
Men’s eating disorders is a mental health problem we don’t talk about enough (inquirer.com)
Recall magnifies infant formula shortage | Business | citizensvoice.com
State News
Winter sports hit their peak in Pennsylvania after the Olympics | WITF
Area fire departments, emergency medical services awarded state grants | TribLIVE.com
Regional hunters add $312 million to Pennsylvania’s economy | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
National News
War fears grow as Putin orders troops to eastern Ukraine – WHYY
U.S. warns Russia has ‘kill list’ of Ukrainians to be detained or killed – WHYY
Housing supply dropped to 15 days’ worth in some N.J. and Pa counties in the region (inquirer.com)
Boris Johnson scraps remaining COVID-19 restrictions in England (inquirer.com)
Penn swimmer Lia Thomas prompts debate about trans athletes. Here’s what to know. (inquirer.com)
Condemnation for Putin at U.N. as he orders what he calls ‘peacekeepers’ to Ukraine | WITF
Texas AG calls health care for transgender youths abuse, says it ‘must be halted’ – pennlive.com
Why America Has Been So Stingy In Fighting Child Poverty | 90.5 WESA
Wireless companies ending 3G service, starting with AT&T | TribLIVE.com
U.S. faces extreme cold blast, stormy weather in week ahead | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Blockades over, but Trudeau says emergency powers needed | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Local News
Resident twin felines earn their keep at garden center in Allegheny Township | TribLIVE.com
Luzerne County Manager Search Committee recommending three finalists to council | Times Leader
Lawsuits against cops not the only reason for soaring insurance costs | News | citizensvoice.com
Centre County, PA: Festivals, fairs, fireworks return this summer | Centre Daily Times
Chester County Hospital Emergency Room expansion to ease wait times – Daily Local
Pitt
Transit workers’ union wants to delay Port Authority’s vaccine mandate | 90.5 WESA
Cold weather and flooding are possible in the Pittsburgh region this week | 90.5 WESA
Pittsburgh City Council looks to allocate $12.8M to Bus Rapid Transit Project | TribLIVE.com
Pittsburgh City Council approves raises for top police officials | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Philly
Photo essay: Frontline Dads open teen safe space in North Philadelphia – WHYY
Philly officials should steer clear of cryptocurrency | Editorial (inquirer.com)
Wissahickon Valley Park could need $2 million for toilets to handle the crowds (inquirer.com)
Washington
U.S. census director says bureau is strengthening ‘firewall’ after Trump meddling – WHYY