Legislature
Sen. Cappelletti Announces Bill to Stop ‘Book Bans’ – DV Journal (delawarevalleyjournal.com)
Scam Alert: Beware E-mails That Say They Come From the PA Treasury | Doylestown, PA News TAPinto
Cobbs Creek Foundation breaks ground on $100M historic golf course | Local News | phillytrib.com
Pennsylvania’s addiction treatment database grows | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Pennsylvania slashes fees on educational savings plan | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
What to know about Pa.’s high-speed internet expansion | WITF
Pa. state budget impasse threatens school districts, nonprofits (inquirer.com)
Business/Jobs
First generation ‘elusive’ Apple iPhone sells for more than $190K at auction – pennlive.com
Strawberry fruit bars recalled because ‘faulty valve’ may have introduced an allergen – pennlive.com
Mega Millions lottery jackpot grows to $720M – pennlive.com
Crime/Punishment
Man charged with attempted homicide after getting shot in Harrisburg: police – pennlive.com
Man found not guilty of delivering drugs that killed Pa. star wrestler – pennlive.com
Pa. police investigate 2 separate fatal shootings: reports – pennlive.com
Husband, wife die in murder-suicide at nursing home – pennlive.com
97-year-old central Pa. man hit, killed after checking his mailbox: police – pennlive.com
Suspect arrested and charged for Route 222 killing in Lancaster County (abc27.com)
Education
Fear, distrust, erode Penn State’s post-Sandusky reforms | WITF
How Spotlight PA Centre Daily Times reported ‘Missed Conduct | WITF
Elections/Politics
By The Numbers: Voter Registration (politicspa.com)
Environment
The U.S. Weather by the Numbers – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Transportation
Gun Safety
Health
State News
Humphreys Confirmed as Pennsylvania Insurance Chief (insurancejournal.com)
Red tape delays Braddock dam project | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Gas leaked from fitting at Pa. chocolate factory explosion | WITF
Pa. officials urge residents to avoid flooded roads | WITF
Dog gets $2,000 reward for helping to find Pa. jail escapee – pennlive.com
Couple checking out barking dog leads to encounter with escapee, his recapture (abc27.com)
PennDOT to repair I-81 after fiery crash (abc27.com)
National News
Biden Administration To Forgive $39B In Student Debt (politicspa.com)
Biden Administration Moves to Ban Funding for Wuhan Lab – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Grateful Dead’s ‘power to bridge divides’ hailed in Congress | North Carolina | thecentersquare.com
North Korea silent on U.S. soldier who crossed into country – pennlive.com
Local News
Pennsylvania public pools struggle to stay afloat | WITF
Central Pa. township supervisors turn down offer to sell sewer system – pennlive.com
Police officers help woman deliver baby near Lincoln Tunnel – pennlive.com
Temporary Broad Street Market tent will address Harrisburg ‘food desert’ concerns (abc27.com)
Will Lehigh Valley towns ever see ‘quiet zones’ at train crossings? (mcall.com)
Easton church opens mobile shower project for homeless (mcall.com)
$21 million in Allentown ARPA dollars up for debate (mcall.com)
Phillipsburg hears revised plan for Howard Street warehouse | Regional | wfmz.com
Experiencing battery trains that might link Philly and West Chester – Daily Local
County Council members tour Flood Protection Authority buildings | Times Leader
Report gives data on cardiac procedures in local hospitals | Times Leader
Bucks County flooding victims Enzo and Linda De Piero, Yuko Love, remembered (inquirer.com)
Upper Merion bans plastic bags and utensils, including King of Prussia Mall (inquirer.com)
Pitt
Jill Biden touts ‘Bidenomics’ in Pittsburgh stop – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Jill Biden visits Pittsburgh to tout the ‘Bidenomics’ economy | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Magisterial District Judge Mik Pappas resigns after almost 6-year tenure | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pitt’s new chancellor begins her tenure with some questions for students, staff | TribLIVE.com
Hays Woods officially designated a Pittsburgh park | TribLIVE.com
Carnegie Museum to spearhead campaign raising awareness about invasive plants | TribLIVE.com
Philly
At least 5 injured in mass shooting in Philadelphia, police say | Local News | phillytrib.com
DOJ announces new grant to support victims of hate crimes | Local News | phillytrib.com
Temple explores impact of Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision | Local News | phillytrib.com
Washington
Pa. Sen. Bob Casey raises millions for reelection campaign – pennlive.com
Fetterman appears at rally with Dave Matthews day after debate, says ‘it was not easy’ (msn.com)
Fetterman introduces bill to expand organic agricultural research | Local | bradfordera.com
Bob Casey, John Fetterman top list of senators with most LGBTQ staff (inquirer.com)