News Digest :: February 23, 2023

Elections/Politics

National

Democrats oppose release of January 6 tapes to Tucker Carlson : NPR

Donald Trump, reprising White House role, to tour Ohio train derailment | WITF

Trump criticizes federal response to Ohio train derailment | Times Leader

Who is Paul Vallas? The Chicago mayoral candidate was once a controversial leader of Philly schools (inquirer.com)

Statewide

Josh Shapiro for president? Washington Post links PA gov to 2024 (phillyburbs.com)

DeSantis, Trump, Biden, ‘other’: Who will Pa.’s presidential picks be a year from now? | John Baer – pennlive.com

District/Local

Democrats have contested race to lead large Philly suburb following anger at rescinded appointment (dailykos.com)

Philly mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker just picked up a major labor endorsement from the building trades (inquirer.com)

Philly mayoral candidates took questions on crime, education, and public trust from a tough crowd: Teens (inquirer.com)

Bucks County Republican Party divided by MAGA activist claims (phillyburbs.com)

Westmoreland Democrats seek to refocus commissioner campaign with Thrasher out of the race | TribLIVE.com

Environment

Jersey shore whale deaths not tied to wind farms: Marine commission (dailylocal.com)

Clean Air Council is suing a petrochemical plant in Potter Township (nextpittsburgh.com)

Transportation

Crumbling Bridge Over Busy Rail Line Likely To Close Due To Deterioration – LevittownNow.com

American Airlines reduces summer schedule at PHL by more than 3,700 flights – Philadelphia Business Journal (bizjournals.com)

Gun Safety

‘We have to keep moving’: Slain Temple officer’s running club vows to continue his fight against gun violence | Opinion (inquirer.com)

Temple U. president asks for help to fight gun violence after campus police officer is killed – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Temple President Jason Wingard on shooting of police officer: “We need help” | Opinion (inquirer.com)

After an officer’s death, the community around Temple is feeling the weight of ongoing gun violence (inquirer.com)

Gun Violence Prevention Summit at Philly Masjid serves over 50 – WHYY

What we owe our children after the horror at MSU | Susan J. Demas – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Health

Paoli Hospital opens new state-of-the-art stroke care lab – Daily Local

A doctor near East Palestine, Ohio, details the main thing he’s watching for now : NPR

AAP’s new childhood obesity guidance worries eating disorder specialists : NPR

Cambria commissioners approve ‘lifesaving’ software for cardiac events | News | tribdem.com

How the Ohio train derailment impacted Pa.’s air and water quality | TribLIVE.com

Scranton Primary Health Care Center purchases shuttered Indian restaurant | News | thetimes-tribune.com

YMCA to offer free mental health, wellbeing programs to community | News | thetimes-tribune.com

Operation on wrong leg was just one of the issues state says it found at central Pa. hospital – pennlive.com

COVID death in Delaware County prompted a rare lawsuit over pandemic medical care (inquirer.com)

Over-the-counter naloxone could soon become a reality. Philly addiction experts say it’s necessary to combat a rising overdose crisis (inquirer.com)

State News

Pete Buttigieg visits East Palestine as the federal government faces criticism over its response to the train disaster | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Cartwright announces $1.85M funding for YMCA wellness initiative | Times Leader

Pennsylvania investigates possible criminal charges in derailment : NPR

20 governors join new multi-state Reproductive Freedom Alliance | California | thecentersquare.com

Pa.’s Shapiro among Dem governors joining reproductive rights alliance – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Report: Pennsylvania’s tax burden still a mixed bag | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com

Pennsylvania trout stocking begins statewide (abc27.com)

Fetterman can ‘come back stronger than ever’ from depression: Shapiro – pennlive.com

As enhanced SNAP benefits end, Pa.’s First Lady stresses support for food banks – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Hunting rabbits with beagles in Pennsylvania. Small game hunting (ydr.com)

National News

Dylan Lyons, TV reporter & Philly native, killed in Florida shooting (phillyburbs.com)

Orlando-area shootings leave a Spectrum News 13 journalist and a girl dead : NPR

These are the cities where cash is king for homebuyers – Philadelphia Business Journal (bizjournals.com)

A Florida bill would ban dogs from hanging their heads from car windows : NPR

West Virginia’s bill allowing concealed carry on college campuses is almost law : NPR

NATO allies divided on what happens after the Ukraine war : NPR

FDA releases draft guidance on how to label plant-based milk : NPR

Nipsey Hussle’s killer gets 60 years to life in prison | Across America | phillytrib.com

Latest baby formula recall hits as more Americans struggle to find supply again (inquirer.com)

Local News

Audit: Lancaster took too much pension aid again | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com

Lancaster County utilizing app to increase public safety (abc27.com)

York County group to assist residents as SNAP benefits change (abc27.com)

Council Rock wants another $42.7M for major projects | The Bucks County Herald

Record turnout for free health screenings at St. Patrick parish – Mainline Media News

Northeast Pa. family leaves millions for charity (poconorecord.com)

After four years off, the York Saint Patrick’s Day Parade is back (ydr.com)

Erie County Council rejects Davis vetoes that would add to budget (goerie.com)

Johnstown’s RAISE plan moves forward with historic, environmental studies | News | tribdem.com

Lancaster to bring home rule meeting to southeast quadrant Thursday | Local News | lancasteronline.com

Katie Walsh will not seek election to Lancaster City Council, makes way for council newcomer | Local News | lancasteronline.com

Lancaster County Commissioners approve 10% hike in season pool passes | Local News | lancasteronline.com

Luzerne Borough residents will have to hire own garbage haulers in July | News | citizensvoice.com

Red Creek Wildlife Center reopens after fire destroyed its clinic (readingeagle.com)

Reading City Council approves proposal for $3.6 million in homeless aid, new shelters (readingeagle.com)

Brookside Country Club is spending millions on its first major improvements in three decades (mcall.com)

Allentown Parking Authority board members vow change is coming after another meeting of resident complaints (mcall.com)

Pitt

Allegheny County planning $50 million in anti-violence grants | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pirates and PNC Park install new scoreboard and announce other stadium improvements – CBS Pittsburgh (cbsnews.com)

Nearly $300K in grant money is going to 15 Pittsburgh-based artists (nextpittsburgh.com)

Five Allegheny County communities come together to help fund Ross-West View EMS – CBS Pittsburgh (cbsnews.com)

Pittsburgh City Council moves to advance massive Oakland rezoning proposal | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Community presses school board for answers in wake of fire at Elizabeth Forward High | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Mayor Ed Gainey is on a committee that can fund Pittsburgh bridges. But he rarely shows up. | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Philly

Philadelphia must address its staffing crisis (phillyburbs.com)

Habitat for Humanity receives $4 million grant to repair homes in Philly | Local News | phillytrib.com

1,000+ applications for 3 rentals | Real Estate Newsletter (inquirer.com)

Who is Jacqueline Maguire, the FBI’s top agent in Philly facing scrutiny for fatally shooting a dog in Center City? (inquirer.com)

Washington

Poll: Debt ceiling divides voters over raising taxes or cutting spending : NPR

Bipartisan group predicts U.S. debt default as soon as summer, depending on tax receipts – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Unlikely alliances in Supreme Court opinions on overtime, death penalty : NPR

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