Legislature
New law aims to make guardianship a last resort in Pennsylvania | 90.5 WESA
Legislative Roundup – Lower Bucks Times
2 Berks school districts get extra state funding (readingeagle.com)
Doug Mastriano subject of Jan. 6th ethics complaint · Spotlight PA
Big Rube’s Philly: Brielle Kimmins, AKA AprilFoolChild (thephiladelphiacitizen.org)
Bill proposes mental health days for students | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Business/Jobs
Large bank to close 5 central Pa. branches – pennlive.com
This cell phone carrier will begin charging more for unlimited plans – pennlive.com
Clothing store to leave Dauphin County mall for nearby shopping center – pennlive.com
COVID-19
Crime/Punishment
4 charged as part of human trafficking investigation in Cumberland County – pennlive.com
Suspect in 8 Chicago-area shooting deaths kills himself as police move in – pennlive.com
Victim in Pa. double homicide told court she had been threatened, abused – pennlive.com
Man, 21, found dead in central Pa. prison – pennlive.com
Driver in vehicular homicide convicted | Local News | phillytrib.com
Duo fined $7K for illegally shooting deer from car: Pa. Game Commission – pennlive.com
Education
Student loan forgiveness: $5B in debt to be wiped away. Find out if you’re included – pennlive.com
Elections/Politics
Election-2024-Pennsylvania-Senate | News | thedailyreview.com
Jay Costa announces run for re-election to Pa. Senate | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
How do I register to vote in Pennsylvania? | WITF
Lebanon County removes its only ballot drop box | WITF
Environment
What to expect from 2024 snow geese migration at Middle Creek | WITF
Harrisburg’s historic cold snap, day 3 | ABC27
San Diego Floods Sweep Away Cars – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Transportation
More car dealerships join call to ‘tap the brakes’ on EVs | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Gun Safety
PA still divided on gun control | The River Reporter
State News
PETA wants to replace Punxsutawney Phil with coin toss | TribLIVE.com
Natural gas industry wants to ‘break the poverty cycle’ | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Feds send $100M to Pennsylvania for abandoned mine remediation | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Powerball ticket worth $150,000 sold in Pennsylvania (abc27.com)
Pennsylvania’s third Bird Atlas takes flight | WITF
Pa.’s broadband authority reverses position on key state law | WITF
Change to PA gaming rules could help fire companies · Spotlight PA State College
National News
Tax Day returns to normal date for 2024: Here’s what you need to know – pennlive.com
Appeals Court Revives Mexico’s Lawsuit Against Gunmakers – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Local News
What happened to Harrisburg’s community policing program and its $500K grant? – pennlive.com
Historic Penn Street properties to be sold to development company | Berks Regional News | wfmz.com
Reading City Council approves sale of 5 key downtown properties (readingeagle.com)
Allentown airport to get $40 million for new cargo facility (mcall.com)
Route 30 shuts down after Lancaster County crash – pennlive.com
New senior community at former Rodale campus opens next month (mcall.com)
Pitt
Congress considers commemorative coin honoring Roberto Clemente | TribLIVE.com
Innamorato makes 3 appointments to Allegheny County Jail Oversight Board | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
PWSA to hike residential rates by nearly $14 per month | TribLIVE.com
UPMC cuts hourly wage for some traveling nurses | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Forecast: Pittsburgh under winter weather advisory for freezing rain | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Philly
Philly nonprofit seeks to help 30,000 residents get bigger tax refunds | Local News | phillytrib.com
Washington
Pa. senators introduce legislation to address college discrimination | WITF