Legislature
In the fight to control Congress, Pennsylvania’s district map could make the difference | WITF
Lawsuit seeks halt to Pennsylvania justices picking congressional map | 90.5 WESA
Schwank Hosts Model Senate Program for Local High Schoolers – BCTV
PA Senate begins review of Wolf’s budget proposal | News | dailyitem.com
Coronavirus – COVID-19
Who might benefit from a 4th shot — and who might not – WHYY
Do COVID vaccines affect mammograms? (inquirer.com)
Mask mandate likely to be extended, U.S. flight attendants say – pennlive.com
WHO: New COVID-19 cases fall for the 3rd week; deaths also drop | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Region’s COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to decline | Coronavirus | tribdem.com
Business/Jobs
For low-income parents, no day care often means no pay (inquirer.com)
U.S. businesses get ready for long inflation (inquirer.com)
Kmart continues to fade away, with just 4 stores left in the U.S. – pennlive.com
Baristas at The Coffee Tree Roasters vote to unionize | 90.5 WESA
Qualfon: More jobs to be added at Cambria City call center | News | tribdem.com
Crime/Punishment
Philly carjacking operation: Officials announce arrest – WHYY
All 3 defendants convicted of hate crimes in Arbery killing – WHYY
Jury seated in trial related to Breonna Taylor’s shooting | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Beekeepers turn to anti-theft technology as hive thefts rise | Coronavirus | tribdem.com
Education
Upper Darby School District to ‘recommend’ but not require masks – WHYY
Rutgers-New Brunswick program reduces tuition significantly for some students – WHYY
First-time Philly college students honor Octavius Catto – WHYY
The U School in Philadelphia feels the city’s gun violence in everything it does (inquirer.com)
School district reminds families of safety measures following child luring attempt – pennlive.com
Norwin director claims assignment on racism was critical race theory teaching | TribLIVE.com
IUP trustees approve tuition reduction; proposal sent to state system board | News | tribdem.com
Centre County school district breaks silence on assault | Centre Daily Times
Frederick Douglass Institute anniversary to be celebrated in West Chester – Delco Times
Elections/Politics
Malcolm Kenyatta rejects electability doubts in 2022 Pa. Senate race (inquirer.com)
Doug Mastriano amends fund-raising report in Pa. governor’s race (inquirer.com)
Sen. Doug Mastriano adds campaign cash in late filing | WITF
Mehmet Oz wants us to know why he’s here in Pennsylvania. Will enough voters buy it? | 90.5 WESA
Luzerne Election Board to reconsider bilingual ballots | Election | citizensvoice.com
Scott Conklin and Kerry Benninghoff are running for reelection in Centre County | Centre Daily Times
Reading School Board member running Pennsylvania House seat (readingeagle.com)
Chris Freind: GOP’s cancel culture may crash mid-term election party – Delco Times
Environment
Advocates say stricter air permit for Clairton Coke Works could help ensure air quality | 90.5 WESA
New energy co-op aims to make switching to solar more affordable and easy to understand | 90.5 WESA
Biden halts oil, gas leases amid legal fight on climate cost | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Camera ‘ robot’ used to track pollution source | Local News | tribdem.com
Transportation
Speed limits in most Pittsburgh parks dropping to 15 mph | TribLIVE.com
Health
Staffing shortages hit nursing home industry hard, may be here to stay – WHYY
Art and music therapy seem to help with brain disorders. Scientists want to know why | WITF
An $80,000 surprise bill points to a loophole in a new law to protect patients | 90.5 WESA
Editorial: Is marijuana marketing proof its the next Big Pharma? | TribLIVE.com
State News
Pennsylvania truckers protest convoy heads to nation’s capital Wednesday – pennlive.com
National News
N.J. reparations study: A history of lawmakers’ failed efforts – WHYY
U.S. women’s soccer team wins $24M in equal pay settlement – WHYY
Controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill advances in Florida House – pennlive.com
Corporate opioid payouts now being finalized would top $32 billion | 90.5 WESA
Alabama lawmakers advance transgender students bathroom ban | 90.5 WESA
Recall magnifies infant formula shortage | Business | citizensvoice.com
Local News
Delaware County health department coming ‘very soon’ (inquirer.com)
Wyoming Area extends bus contract, takes next step in superintendent change | Times Leader
Luzerne County Council names Bienias to vacant seat | Times Leader
Luzerne County Manager finalists announced | Times Leader
Zoning board rejects Misericordia sports dome plan | News | citizensvoice.com
High Fuel Prices Hammer Erie-Area Businesses, Nonprofits – Erie News Now | WICU and WSEE in Erie, PA
Early civil rights league organized in Reading (readingeagle.com)
Schuylkill-Carbon Farm Bureau presents book to Orwigsburg library (readingeagle.com)
Allentown’s aging storm water system is getting an upgrade – The Morning Call (mcall.com)
Meet the Delaware County Health Department team leaders (delcotimes.com)
Bucks County towns with the highest property tax values (buckscountycouriertimes.com)
Pitt
Dance film depicting Igbo creation myth makes Pittsburgh premiere | 90.5 WESA
Jewish Federation combating Holocaust ignorance with educational classes | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
A mini-boom: Strip District to add another miniature golf venue | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
45 Black-owned restaurants, bakeries and more to support year-round | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Philly
The Philadelphia Inquirer has grappled with racism for decades. Is it too late to change?
5 takeaways from a housing report on Center City Philadelphia (inquirer.com)
Philadelphia weather forecast is a roller coaster, normal for this time of year (inquirer.com)
Washington
Biden announces sanctions against Russian oligarchs, banks – WHYY
Why Luhansk and Donetsk are key to understanding the latest escalation in Ukraine – WHYY
Garland confirms classified material found among records taken from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago – WHYY
Allies join U.S. in imposing sanctions pressure on Russia over Ukraine | WITF
National Guard called in to help with truck convoys in Washington, D.C. – pennlive.com
Trump praises Putin as ‘savvy’ amid new escalations on Russia-Ukraine border | 90.5 WESA
China says U.S. creating ‘fear and panic’ over Ukraine | News | tribdem.com