Legislature

$30 million development set to be built across from Acrisure Stadium – CBS Pittsburgh (cbsnews.com)

Davis pushes proposed $100 million in funding to combat an ‘epidemic of gun violence’ in Pa. – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis joins gun safety advocates, family members of gun violence victims to call for investment in State Office of Gun Violence Prevention – Times Publishing Newspapers, Inc.

Democrats outline first stage of planned $60 million campaign to win state legislatures (streetinsider.com)

Gov. Shapiro offers new details of higher ed plan in Pittsburgh, but questions remain | 90.5 WESA

Roundtable discussion addresses black maternal and infant care disparities in Chester County | The Downingtown Times

Pennsylvania Offers $10-15K Stipends to Address Statewide Teacher (hoodline.com)

DCIU celebrates Career and Technical Education Month (delcotimes.com)

Fundraiser for injured Harrison EMT will pay tuition for future emergency responders | TribLIVE.com

February 28 Playbook: IVF Debate (politicspa.com)

Proposed Agent Orange task force would help Pa. veterans access benefi | WITF

Uniting North, Central and South America through cycling (readingeagle.com)

Lawmakers rally for medical debt relief | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com

Rep. Wild, Democratic Senators Push For IVF Vote – PoliticsPA

Philly school leaders tout stipend program from student teachers – NBC10 Philadelphia (nbcphiladelphia.com)

Pennsylvania lawmakers, educators look for ways to fix teacher shortage – CBS Philadelphia (cbsnews.com)

Business/Jobs

Rite Aids, mall stores, banks, more: These 70 business sites in Pa. are closing – pennlive.com

Women’s clothing store in Dauphin County closes – pennlive.com

COVID-19

Where the best COVID-19 testing is happening: The proof is in the sewage – pennlive.com

Crime/Punishment

Nearly $300K worth of coins, other items stolen from central Pa. collectors – pennlive.com

Pa. woman charged with endangering the welfare of a child and simple assault – pennlive.com

Dauphin County driver dies after truck crashes into trees, pole – pennlive.com

Federal prison time for Pennsylvania man at Capitol on January 6, 2021 | WITF

Education

Gov. Shapiro releases specifics of higher education restructuring plan in Pittsburgh visit | TribLIVE.com

Shapiro touts proposed higher ed overhaul for Pennsylvania during CCAC visit – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Pennsylvania lawmakers, educators look for ways to fix teacher shortage – CBS Philadelphia (cbsnews.com)

Philly teacher shortage needs more attention, says politicians and school administrators (inquirer.com)

Central Pa. college campus to relocate – pennlive.com

Elections/Politics

Biden and Trump win Michigan presidential primaries – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Everything you need to know about Pa.’s voting machines | WITF

State Senate races to watch as Democrats seek the majority | Local News | ncnewsonline.com

PA election 2024: The state House seats to watch · Spotlight PA

Democrats retain majority in the Pennsylvania House with a 102-100 partisan divide – The Philadelphia Sunday Sun (philasun.com)

Environment/Energy

Thunderstorms, winds, big temperature drop: Central Pa. weather has it all – pennlive.com

Oil & Energy Online :: State Energy Update: Electrification, Clean Heat Standards and Biofuels Oil & Energy’s Annual Review of State Regulations (oilandenergyonline.com)

PA Environment Digest Blog: Citizen Complaint Leads DEP To Breakout Of Mariner East Pipeline Drilling Mud That Contaminated The Lake At Marsh Creek State Park, Chester County; Sunoco Pipeline Starts Cleanup (paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com)

4 Pa. Superfund sites get money for cleanup | WITF

Transportation

Lower auto prices give Americans a break after years of increases – pennlive.com

The renter’s electric vehicle conundrum | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com

Gun Safety

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis joins gun safety advocates, family members of gun violence victims to call for investment in State Office of Gun Violence Prevention – Times Publishing Newspapers, Inc.

Davis pushes proposed $100 million in funding to combat an ‘epidemic of gun violence’ in Pa. – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Pa.’s high court sides with township over ban of a backyard gun range | WITF

Here’s how police in Lancaster County get rid of unwanted guns | WITF

Health

With syphilis on the rise, some doctors ration injectable penicilin : Shots – Health News : NPR

More than 2,000 passengers aboard ship trapped at sea due to mystery illness – pennlive.com

February 28 Playbook: IVF Debate (politicspa.com)

State News

MIL-OSI USA: Governor Shapiro Tours Community College of Allegheny County, Highlights How New Blueprint for Higher Education and Proposed Budget Will Give Students the Freedom to Chart Their Own Course | ForeignAffairs.co.nz

Gov. Shapiro offers new details of higher ed plan in Pittsburgh, but questions remain | 90.5 WESA

Gov. Shapiro provides more details on community college, state system consolidation plans | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Shapiro’s budget would invest $280 million in public transportation, $5 million would go to rabbittransit (abc27.com)

To comply with new PFAS regulations, Gov. Josh Shapiro seeks more fund | WITF

What to know about Pa.’s pitch to legalize marijuana, its chances | WITF

Pennsylvania’s $1.1B education spending projections questioned | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com

Hunters up, harvest down for Pennsylvania black bears | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com

What is the steepest street in Pennsylvania? (abc27.com)

National News

Your tax refund could be higher this year: Check out the average amount – pennlive.com

Florida Suspends Bill to Protect ‘Unborn Child’ After I.V.F. Ruling – The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Wildfires Prompt Evacuations in Texas and Oklahoma – The New York Times (nytimes.com)

2 Men Charged With Murder in Kansas City Super Bowl Parade Shooting – The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Local News

Da Vinci Center to close existing spot before moving downtown (mcall.com)

North Central Pa. Goodwill strikes gold with rare LEGO mask donation | WITF

Harrisburg health care provider brought into suit over suicide at Pa. prison – pennlive.com

Met-Ed prepares for potential storm damage Wednesday | Berks Regional News | wfmz.com

Superfund to treat groundwater beneath old Chromatex plant in Valmont | News | standardspeaker.com

Former Dauphin County police chief announces retirement after 35 years – pennlive.com

Pitt

DoubleTree Hotel next to Monroeville Convention Center abruptly shuts down | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Astrobotic may expand its headquarters on Pittsburgh’s North Side | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh City Council OKs giant video screen on North Shore | TribLIVE.com

Philly

Philly gathering addresses state of Black education: ‘Money alone is not the answer’ | Local News | phillytrib.com

Frederick Douglass’ descendant delivers free memoirs to Philly students | Local News | phillytrib.com

Philly-area families could soon be waitlisted for food assistance unless Congress acts immediately. Here’s why | Local News | phillytrib.com