Legislature
Senate Passes School Voucher Program; Bill Heads to House (politicspa.com)
Pa. Democrats React to Affirmative Action Ruling – WENY News
What leaders are saying about the end of affirmative action (inquirer.com)
Pa. lawmakers pursue hydrogen hubs, safety concerns raised | 90.5 WESA
Bipartisan school choice embrace reframes state budget negotiations | State | theprogressnews.com
Councilman highlights summer activities, developments (thenorthsidechronicle.com)
Meek Mill among 65 endorsing lifeline scholarships | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Barber shops rent to freelancers while salons miss out | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Pennsylvania lawmakers advance COLA bills for retirees (abc27.com)
Majority approve of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s job performance; poll (abc27.com)
$100M school choice program woven into key budget bill | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Pennsylvania receives $42 million for school meals, food banks | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Business/Jobs
UPS strike is imminent if satisfying offer is not given | National | thecentersquare.com
Google says it will start blocking Canadian news stories in response to new law : NPR
Number of states where customers can’t pump their own gas is about to shrink to one – pennlive.com
Overstock.com to rebrand as Bed Bath and Beyond – pennlive.com
COVID-19
Crime/Punishment
Pa. man steals dad’s gun, leading to 7-hour police standoff: reports – pennlive.com
Pa. man sues 10 Williamsport cops claiming false arrest, use of excessive force – pennlive.com
Missing boater, 82, found dead in Susquehanna River: state police – pennlive.com
Pa. man charged in fatal shooting during custody exchange: reports – pennlive.com
Education
Here’s what happened when affirmative action ended in California : NPR
Penn State, Pitt, and others get millions in tax dollars | WITF
Colleges look for new ways to promote diversity after affirmative action ruling – pennlive.com
Elections/Politics
Environment
What you can do to protect yourself from wildfire smoke | 90.5 WESA
U.S. Air Quality: Wildfire Smoke Lingers in Midwest and Northeast – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Air quality improves slightly in central Pa., but is nowhere near clear – pennlive.com
Tornado that hit this week was Pa. county’s first in 25+ years – pennlive.com
Canada wildfire air quality red alerts hit Midwest and East Coast : NPR
Transportation
Fourth of July travel is expected to break records this weekend : NPR
Gun Safety
New survey shows holes in Pa. gun legislation | WITF
Health
Xylazine deaths surged years earlier than reported, the CDC says : NPR
He was diagnosed with ALS. Then they changed the face of medical advocacy : NPR
State News
Driver lost control of tanker truck before I-95 collapse | WITF
Supreme Court rules for Pa man who refused to work on Sunday | WITF
Utility assistance should be available year round in Pa. | WITF
What is school choice, and why is it a big deal in PA? · Spotlight PA
National News
SCOTUS strikes down affirmative action policies at Harvard, UNC | National | thecentersquare.com
Biden touts economy during Chicago visit | Illinois | thecentersquare.com
With affirmative action gutted for college, race-conscious work programs may be next : NPR
Moorpark derailment: Amtrak train carrying more than 200 people rams truck : NPR
Supreme Court rejects Independent State Legislature theory | WITF
Local News
LVHN hires international law firm to investigate former resident’s complaints of racism (mcall.com)
Allentown Soldiers and Sailors Monument will stay at 7th and Hamilton (mcall.com)
One Earth ReggaeFest returns to Bethlehem on Saturday | Homepage Top Stories | wfmz.com
Festive Fitness on the Fourth: Annual 5K in Pottstown is a family-friendly event (dailylocal.com)
Central Bucks School District emails refute ‘Nazi’ claim by board member (phillyburbs.com)
Hundreds likely at 70th Miller family reunion in Trainer park (delcotimes.com)
Ferndale schools shuffle admin, create K-12 principal position | News | tribdem.com
Former AAA building in Erie PA could be home to new restaurant (goerie.com)
Pitt
Top 11 July events for kids in Pittsburgh (nextpittsburgh.com)
A blanket of smoke sends Pittsburghers running for indoor cover | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Morning Roundup: City activates fireworks task force to crackdown on scofflaws | TribLIVE.com
Philly
Divided Supreme Court outlaws affirmative action in college admissions | News | phillytrib.com
Philadelphia remains under ‘code red’ air quality alert | Local News | phillytrib.com
Frankford High to start 2023-2024 school year at two locations | Local News | phillytrib.com
Washington
Casey, Wild Announce Special Financial Assistance For PA Union Pensions (politicspa.com)