Legislature
Lawmakers leave state Capitol for summer with bills dangling
https://lancasteronline.com/news/pennsylvania/lawmakers-leave-state-capitol-for-summer-with-bills-dangling/article_235b96c3-a034-5bd0-852c-fc6fdd188d6f.html
An irresponsible Pa. House GOP leaves reform in the lurch | Editorial
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2018/06/this_is_why_people_hate_politi.html#incart_river_index
Lawmakers’ bid to yank JUA money continues, with a twist
http://www.witf.org/state-house-sound-bites/2018/06/lawmakers-bid-to-yank-jua-money-continues-with-a-twist.php
New law could derail midstate school district’s eminent domain plans
http://www.witf.org/news/2018/06/new-law-could-derail-midstate-school-districts-eminent-domain-plans.php
‘They almost need therapists’: How the fight to save Stoneleigh brought Pa. zombie pols back to life, too | Maria Panaritis
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/maria-panaritis/stoneleigh-haas-lower-merion-school-district-conservation-easement-maria-panaritis-20180628.html
Here’s how not to combat the opioid epidemic
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/Op-Ed/2018/06/28/Senate-Bill-655-could-make-things-worse-by-limiting-doctors-discretion/stories/201806260018
Administration
Former detainees urge Gov. Wolf to close Berks detention center
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/former-detainees-urge-gov-wolf-to-close-berks-county-center
Antwon Rose
East Pittsburgh officer charged with homicide in fatal shooting of unarmed teen
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2018/06/27/michael-rosfeld-antwon-rose-charges-allegheny-county-district-attorney-stephen-zapalla-homicide-shooting-unarmed/stories/201806270212
‘He can lay to rest now’: Community reacts to officer being charged for killing Antwon Rose
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13808202-74/e_sslqhe-can-lay-to-rest-now-community-reacts-to-officer-being-charged
Antwon Rose’s family ‘holding out’ for homicide conviction, attorney says
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/06/27/Antwon-Rose-II-Michael-Rosfeld-family-reaction-Lee-Merritt-Zappala-charges/stories/201806270183
Family of Antwon Rose has a long road to justice, attorneys say
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13808081-74/family-of-antwon-rose-has-a-long-road-to-justice-attorneys-say
Officer Michael Rosfeld’s attorney: ‘He thinks he sees a gun … and acted as a police officer would’
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/east/2018/06/27/michael-rosfeld-patrick-thomassey-attorney-fatal-shooting-east-pittsburgh-officer-antwon-rose/stories/201806270187
‘Saying their piece’: Protesters twice descend on home of East Pittsburgh officer charged in teen’s shooting
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13809950-74/saying-their-piece-protesters-twice-descend-on-home-of-east-pittsburgh-officer
Lack of policies for East Pittsburgh police a ‘very dangerous situation,’ DA says
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13808760-74/lack-of-policies-for-east-pittsburgh-police-a-very-dangerous-situation-da
Pittsburgh police to continue extended shifts; more demonstrations expected
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/06/27/Pittsburgh-police-extended-shifts-Antwon-Rose-protests-Bill-Peduto-Lavelle/stories/201806270233
Jurisdictional matters: In police shooting cases, accountability is key
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2018/06/28/Jurisdictional-matters-In-police-shooting-cases-accountability-is-key/stories/201806280032
Arnold Mayor Karen Peconi pressed to resign over protest comments
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13808215-74/arnold-mayor-karen-peconi-pressed-to-resign-over-protest-comments
Who is Michael Rosfeld, officer charged in Antwon Rose’s death?
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13808551-74/who-is-michael-rosfeld-officer-charged-in-antwon-roses-death
Unions
In historic decision, Supreme Court rules mandatory union dues violate free speech
http://www.post-gazette.com/business/career-workplace/2018/06/27/Supreme-Court-Janus-labor-union-dues-public-sector-workers/stories/201806190001
Pennsylvanians criticize, applaud Supreme Court union ruling
https://triblive.com/state/pennsylvania/13808547-74/pennsylvanians-criticize-applaud-supreme-court-union-ruling
Pa. labor unions say Supreme Court ruling won’t change their roles
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/06/pa_labor_unions_say_supreme_co.html#incart_river_index
Pa. teacher’s unions could feel brunt of Supreme Court decision
http://www.witf.org/news/2018/06/pa-teachers-unions-could-feel-brunt-of-supreme-court-decision-1.php
After Janus decision, here’s one group that’s teaching Pa. government workers how to drop out of their unions
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/americans-for-fair-treatment-janus-unions-commonwealth-foundation-koch-brothers-20180627.html
Union leaders say court ruling expected, disappointing
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/union-leaders-say-court-ruling-expected-disappointing-1.2355713
Business
Caught in political-civility debate, Pa. bakery shares name with one that wouldn’t serve Joe Biden
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/crumb-and-get-it-joe-biden-bakery-pennsylvania-red-hen-sarah-huckabee-sanders-20180627.html
Out of line: Giant Eagle tests mobile app checkout technology
http://www.post-gazette.com/business/money/2018/06/27/Out-of-line-Giant-Eagle-tests-mobile-app-checkout-technology-scan/stories/201806260028
Crime/Punishment
Pennsylvania’s death penalty system should be strengthened, not abolished, amid newly raised concerns
http://www.mcall.com/opinion/muschick/mc-opi-pa-death-penalty-executions-recommendations-muschick-20180627-story.html
Eastern Pa. priest suspended after online sex-abuse lawsuit
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/faith-religion/2018/06/27/Allentown-Priest-Francis-Nave-suspended-lawsuit-sexual-abuse-webcam-internet-Roman-Catholic/stories/201806270196
Allentown Diocese removes monsignor, alerts authorities of sex abuse allegation
http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-nws-lawsuit-sexual-abuse-nave-20180627-story.html
Details emerging in double murder/suicide in Wayne County
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/details-emerging-in-double-murder-suicide-in-wayne-county-1.2355717
Education
All Pa. newborns will get a $100 head start on college
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/2018/06/27/Keystone-Scholars-Pennsylvania-paying-for-college-grant-scholarship-Torsella-higher-education/stories/201806270153
Predators in public schools are a notable problem
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/letters/2018/06/28/Predators-in-public-schools-are-a-notable-problem/stories/201806280078
Abington Heights teachers have a 5 year contract
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/abington-heights-teachers-have-a-5-year-contract-1.2355694
St. Luke’s to pay Parkland more than $100K a year to provide sports medicine services
http://www.mcall.com/news/education/mc-nws-parkland-st-lukes-contract-20180627-story.html
Gaming
Pennsylvania regulators set more rules for sports betting
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/06/pennsylvania_regulators_set_mo.html#incart_river_index
State gradually laying out structure for legal sports betting
http://www.witf.org/state-house-sound-bites/2018/06/state-gradually-laying-out-structure-for-legal-sports-betting.php
Pennsylvania casinos ask Wolf Administration to suspend iLottery games
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/06/pennsylvania_casinos_ask_wolf.html
Valley Forge casino fined for excessive free slots play
http://www.philly.com/philly/business/tourism_casinos/valley-forge-casino-fined-for-excessive-free-slots-play-20180627.html
Local News
County tax base grows; largest percentage gains in Nanticoke, Laurel Run
https://www.timesleader.com/news/709504/county-tax-base-grows-largest-percentage-gains-in-nanticoke-laurel-run
Slow road to recovery in W-B Twp.
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/slow-road-to-recovery-in-w-b-twp-1.2355758
City workers mistakenly destroy woman’s garden
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/city-workers-mistakenly-destroy-woman-s-garden-1.2355776
Resolution to privatize tax claim bureau stricken from commissioners meeting agenda
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/resolution-to-privatize-tax-claim-bureau-stricken-from-commissioners-meeting-agenda-1.2355532
Commissioners award bid for sale of administration building
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/commissioners-award-bid-for-sale-of-administration-building-1.2355827
Berks tourism officials recognize Roadside America caretakers
http://www.readingeagle.com/money/article/berks-tourism-officials-recognize-roadside-america-caretakers
Reading police add motorcycles to fleet
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/reading-police-add-motorcycles-to-fleet&template=ourcityart
Take a trip through Harrisburg’s crumbling sewer system
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/06/harrisburg_sewers_tour_video.html#incart_river_index
Erie County cherry harvest set to begin
http://www.goerie.com/news/20180628/erie-county-cherry-harvest-set-to-begin
Cambria County wipes out $2.3M deficit, audit finds
http://www.tribdem.com/news/cambria-county-wipes-out-m-deficit-audit-finds/article_fa3f9200-7a79-11e8-b4d0-af974c02e223.html
National News
Puerto Rico introduces bill to become US state
https://lancasteronline.com/news/national/puerto-rico-introduces-bill-to-become-us-state/article_d4f3a63e-7a75-11e8-a042-b76c06ded5cd.html
Philly
Too few Philly kids get to play sports. A new initiative hopes to change that
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/philadelphia-youth-sports-campaign-gameonphilly-task-force-report-20180627.html
How you can help Philly kids get involved in sports | Opinion
http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/commentary/philadelphia-kids-low-income-sports-benefits-daily-exercise-physical-activity-20180627.html
Pa. report says structural problems in oversight led to Blossom Philadelphia failure
http://www.philly.com/philly/business/blossom-philadelphia-pa-human-services-report-20180628.html
Saturday deadline looms for families who fled Puerto Rico after Maria to leave transitional housing
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/maria-hurricane-puerto-rico-pha-fema-displaced-greater-philadelphia-long-term-recovery-committee-20180628.html
Philadelphia History Museum is closing to the public as Temple walks away from proposed partnership
http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/arts/philadelphia-history-museum-closing-atwater-kent-20180627.html
Will a new riverfront concert venue close the gap between Fishtown and the Delaware – or widen it? | Inga Saffron
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/inga_saffron/live-nation-fishtown-festival-pier-replacement-joe-volpe-20180628.html
6 months after Philly police shot unarmed man, widow still seeks answers
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/crime/dennis-plowden-philadelphia-police-officer-eric-ruch-shooting-6-month-east-germantown-20180627.html
Kudos to Philly DA Larry Krasner for reassuring undocumented immigrants who survive domestic abuse | Jenice Armstrong
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/jenice_armstrong/undocumented-domestic-abuse-philadelphia-da-larry-krasner-ice-hias-jenice-armstrong-20180627.html
Philadelphia needs to respond to black people’s trauma from police shootings | Editorial
http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/editorials/antwon-rose-police-killing-stress-effects-study-research-findings-black-americans-20180628.html
From dump-bound to table: Philabundance turns surplus milk into cheese and yogurt for hungry Philadelphians
https://whyy.org/segments/from-dump-bound-to-table-philabundance-turns-surplus-milk-into-cheese-and-yogurt-for-hungry-philadelphians/?sc=TOI180601NEW&utm_source=EOFY&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=pledge&utm_content=nd
Pitt
Scamilton: Fraudulent tickets for Pittsburgh’s “Hamilton” being sold online
http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/theater-dance/2018/06/27/Hamilton-tickets-Pittsburgh-scam-Facebook-Cultural-Trust/stories/201806260124
PG to offer only e-delivery two days per week
http://www.post-gazette.com/business/pittsburgh-company-news/2018/06/27/Post-Gazette-print-edition-drop-two-days-August-digital/stories/201806270227
Rich Fitzgerald declares countywide disaster emergency to expedite flood aid
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/region/2018/06/27/Allegheny-County-Executive-Rich-Fitzgerald-declares-disaster-emergency-flooding/stories/201806270181
Calling all artists: Pittsburgh wants your creations for city parks
http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/art-architecture/2018/06/27/Pittsburgh-Art-in-Parks-pilot-program-application-City-Planning-Department/stories/201806270151
Pittsburgh police warn of scammers posing as utility workers
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13809090-74/pittsburgh-police-warn-of-scammers-posing-as-utility-workers
State News
Officials: Tornado strikes in Westmoreland County
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/westmoreland/2018/06/27/Tornado-strikes-Westmoreland-County/stories/201806270237
Officials: Tornado touches down in Westmoreland County
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13809855-74/officials-tornado-touches-down-in-westmoreland-county
NEPA exploding with patriotic parties
https://www.citizensvoice.com/arts-living/nepa-exploding-with-patriotic-parties-1.2354807
Alligator caught at Mineral Springs, Clearfield County
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13807232-74/alligator-caught-at-mineral-springs-clearfield-county
Honesdale police, postal inspectors investigating mail box explosion
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/honesdale-police-postal-inspectors-investigating-mail-box-explosion-1.2355708
Trees felled to fight Pennsylvania’s spotted lanternfly invasion
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/trees-felled-to-fight-pennsylvanias-spotted-lanternfly-invasion
Transportation
Fewer teens are getting their drivers’ licenses
http://www.philly.com/philly/health/kids-families/fewer-teens-are-getting-their-drivers-licenses-20180628.html
Route 30 open to traffic after slide damage repaired
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2018/06/27/Route-30-PennDOT-emergency-reopens-repairs-Golden-Triangle-Construction-east-pittsburgh-traffic/stories/201806270159
Washington
With Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement, Trump’s lasting power is amplified
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/anthony-kennedy-retirement-trumps-power-is-amplified-20180627.html
Pa. federal judge Thomas Hardiman likely to be considered for U.S. Supreme Court
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/supreme-court-anthony-kennedy-trump-thomas-hardiman-third-circuit-philadelphia-pittsburgh-20180627.html
Trump extends his feud with Harley-Davidson into a third day, warning ‘We won’t forget’
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2018/06/27/Trump-extends-his-feud-with-Harley-Davidson-into-a-third-day-warning-We-won-t-forget/stories/201806270251
The unasked question: Should presidential power be ever-expanding?
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2018/06/28/The-unasked-question-Should-presidential-power-be-ever-expanding/stories/201806280061
It’s legal to eat cats and dogs. Two U.S. senators want to change that
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/06/toomey_gillibrand_farm_bill_hu.html#incart_2box_news