Legislature
‘Shell game’: When private equity comes to town, hospitals can see cutbacks, closures – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Delaware County Secures $370,439 in State Funding for Green Spaces and Recreation Projects – MyChesCo
Big Rube’s Philly: Brielle Kimmins, AKA AprilFoolChild (thephiladelphiacitizen.org)
Gun control measures advance out of Democratic-controlled Pennsylvania House committee | News | tribdem.com
Bristol Borough Set to Enhance Outdoor Recreation with $250,000 Trail Improvement Grant – MyChesCo
$460,000 State Grant Boosts Streambank Stabilization in Bristol Borough – MyChesCo
‘It’s unconscionable’: Adda Coffee and Tea workers rally against Pittsburgh closures | TribLIVE.com
PFT President Jerry Jordan is retiring and here’s what Philly is saying about him (inquirer.com)
Berks County Secures Over Half a Million in State Funding for Green Spaces and Flood Mitigation – MyChesCo
PA Environment Digest Blog: Senate Environmental Committee To Hold 2nd Joint Hearing With Ohio Legislature On Electric Grid Reliability Feb. 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities? (paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com)
PA schools underfunded by $5.4 billion, report says | The River Reporter
Brewster announces $1.9 million in economic development grants – The Mon Valley Independent
Community news of Delaware County (delcotimes.com)
New law aims to make guardianship a last resort in Pa., but some experts say it doesn’t go far enough | WPSU
Senator Jay Costa Announces Over $1.4 Million in Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund Grants for the 43rd District | Gaming Press Releases
Pennsylvania members of Congress push for improvements at VA Pittsburgh Health System – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Utility shut-off protections in Pa. would be expanded to summer months | WITF
Business/Jobs
Amid scrutiny, Boeing promises more quality checks. But is it enough? : NPR
Washington AG sues to block Kroger-Albertsons supermarket merger : NPR
Massive central Pa. warehouse operation that opened in 2021 to close; 155 people to be laid off – pennlive.com
This retail giant is testing out a new system at entrances to keep nonmembers out – pennlive.com
Chick-fil-A might owe you a $29 gift card, but time is running out to claim it – pennlive.com
137 workers to be laid off at Pa. facility due to company restructuring – pennlive.com
COVID-19
COVID-19 still rising, but flu takes good turn in Pa.: weekly update – pennlive.com
What’s Going Around: Strep throat, RSV, flu, COVID | ABC27
Central Pa. man told missing woman’s family he ‘slit her throat’: police – pennlive.com
Police identify 5 women killed on snowy Pa. highway – pennlive.com
Latest COVID-19 death rate keeps it among top killers – pennlive.com
Crime/Punishment
Man Who Assaulted Six Officers on Jan. 6 Is Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Suitcase murder: Woman gets 26 years for helping kill her mother in Bali : NPR
Education
PA schools underfunded by $5.4 billion, report says | The River Reporter
Elections/Politics
Democrats seeking to be Pennsylvania’s next attorney general meet in virtual forum – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
A quick guide to PA’s House District 140 special election – City & State Pennsylvania (cityandstatepa.com)
Maine Judge Suspends Decision to Exclude Trump From Primary Ballot – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Rep. Summer Lee garners endorsements from Democratic House leadership – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
When is the Pennsylvania primary election? | WITF
Eight Democrats looking to unseat Perry meet in first candidates’ forum – City & State Pennsylvania (cityandstatepa.com)
Democrats seeking to be Pennsylvania’s next attorney general meet in virtual forum – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Environment
Weather Forecast: Bitter Cold Will Return Friday Across U.S. – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Power line falls on car during Oregon ice storm, killing 3, authorities say : NPR
Transportation
The $7,500 tax credit for electric cars will see big changes in 2024. | WITF
It’s so cold, Teslas are struggling to charge in Chicago : NPR
Pennsylvania funds $40M to replace diesel trucks with EVs | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Alaska Airlines cancels all flights on the Boeing 737 Max 9 through Saturday : NPR
Gun Safety
Gun control measures advance out of Democratic-controlled Pennsylvania House committee | News | tribdem.com
Gun Violence Pennsylvania (daum.net)
Health
Bloomberg Initiative Will Prepare Boston High Schoolers to Start Hospital Jobs – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Legislation would restore dental coverage for adults on Medicaid in Pa | WITF
State News
PA becomes first state to partner with OpenAI on AI pilot program – City & State Pennsylvania (cityandstatepa.com)
Pennsylvania members of Congress push for improvements at VA Pittsburgh Health System – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Pennsylvania’s sex trafficking problem misunderstood | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
‘Losing our stature’ as rural housing supply dwindles | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Tree of Life synagogue demolition begins | WITF
‘Shell game’: When private equity comes to town, hospitals can see cutbacks, closures – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
National News
Coalition including California, Colorado push for federal cannabis reclassification | California | thecentersquare.com
Senate to Pass Stopgap Spending Bill as Congress Moves to Avert Shutdown – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
EPA finalizes new rules for companies producing toxic PFAS chemicals | StateImpact Pennsylvania (npr.org)
Researchers find a massive number of plastic particles in bottled wate | WITF
Vision Zero marks a milestone, ending traffic deaths is far off | WITF
Local News
Lancaster Snow Angels help residents dig out following snowstorm | WITF
‘Ambush-style attack:’ Old Forge man charged in shooting of Scranton detective | Crime-emergencies | citizensvoice.com
Knox Mine Disaster documentary to be shown at King’s – Times Leader
Three donors share in $10,000 in United Way Annual Campaign Incentive – Times Leader
Pitt
‘It’s unconscionable’: Adda Coffee and Tea workers rally against Pittsburgh closures | TribLIVE.com
Duquesne University opens new medical school, a century in the making | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
‘We will not stop’: Former Adda employees, elected officials rally against coffeehouse closures | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Adda employees rally after Pittsburgh coffee shops closed (wtae.com)
Philly
Federal Donuts and Chicken relocating stores in South Philadelphia, University City – Philadelphia Business Journal (bizjournals.com)
Philadelphia’s Centre Square negotiates $113M decrease in tax assessment – Philadelphia Business Journal (bizjournals.com)
North Philly baby product manufacturer ramps up production, seeks design patents | Local News | phillytrib.com
Snow cleanup underway in Philly region after long drought | Local News | phillytrib.com
Philadelphia teacher union president announces retirement | Local News | phillytrib.com
Washington
Sen. John Fetterman is increasingly at odds with members of his own party | USSA News | The Tea Party’s Front Page.
John Fetterman Endorses Andy Kim in High-Stakes New Jersey Senate Primary – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
