Legislature
First State of Black Pennsylvania report finds life is improving, but challenges remain (mcall.com)
PA Democrats push support for COLA increase for retirees | WHP (local21news.com)
Two DelVal Dems Want Mandatory Background Check to Buy Ammo – DV Journal (delawarevalleyjournal.com)
Pa. lawmakers want defibrillators in schools ready in case of cardiac emergencies – pennlive.com
Gun violence to bring hearing, rally to Pennsylvania Capitol (abc27.com)
In-car subscriptions might soon be illegal in Pa. (abc27.com)
Pennsylvania bill would make Hershey’s Kisses the state’s official candy (abc27.com)
How many women serve in the PA legislature? · Spotlight PA
Sen. Mastriano announces new legislation on ‘curriculum transparency’ (abc27.com)
State Lawmakers Still Have Questions After Hearing From Norfolk – WENY News
Pa. Senate set sights on DEP spending, permits, RGGI in budget hearing | News | meadvilletribune.com
Rainy Day Fund Use Cautioned by Republicans in Budget Meetings | WHP 580 (iheart.com)
Lawmaker to hold women’s resource fair in Reading. (readingeagle.com)
State Sen. Jarrett Coleman files bill to open up Allentown NIZ finances. (mcall.com)
Could Pa’s liquor tax make up for nonprofits’ tax-exempt status? (mcall.com)
Business/Jobs
The debt limit: What is it and what happens if Congress fails to act? : NPR
Federal Reserve rate increase may harm small lenders and credit unions (inquirer.com)
Silicon Valley Bank’s demise is not symptomatic of a broken U.S. banking system (inquirer.com)
COVID-19
‘Tripledemic’ leaves Pa. largely unscathed, as COVID rates fall to near lowest level – pennlive.com
COVID-19 rates still dropping across the state | Coronavirus | tribdem.com
Even before COVID-19 vaccine revenue surge, Penn ranked #1 for licensing dollars (inquirer.com)
Crime/Punishment
Delco inmate’s death ruled a ‘delayed’ homicide (broadandliberty.com)
Lehigh County man charged in New Jersey fentanyl trafficking ring (mcall.com)
Editorial: County Jail shows suicides and other deaths are preventable | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Education
Westampton schools closed for second day because of brush fire (inquirer.com)
Audit prompts changes at Bucks County Community College | The Bucks County Herald
Cyber charter schools support socialization & lifelong relationships (ydr.com)
Christy tapped as new West Chester school board member – Daily Local
What to know about teacher shortages and what schools can do about them : NPR
School book bans spur a growing counteroffensive : NPR
Reports: Penn State coach Micah Shrewsberry leaving for Notre Dame | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Philly teachers and parents plan to protest ahead of staff cuts (inquirer.com)
Some of Temple University’s grad students have not returned to the classroom (inquirer.com)
Elections/Politics
DeSantis to expand ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law to all grades | News | phillytrib.com
Voters hate bank bailouts. But for Biden, the alternative could be worse : NPR
What if Trump and Mastriano top Pa.’s 2024 ballot? | John Baer – pennlive.com
Eight Philly mayoral candidates made their cases for education reform (inquirer.com)
Environment
Transportation
Health
Somerset, UPMC merger paying off, hospital leader says | News | tribdem.com
Why drugs like Adderall, antibiotics and flu medications are in short supply : NPR
TowerDIRECT ambulance expansion in Berks (readingeagle.com)
UPMC waves off agreement that would bring 5 years of federal tracking | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
State News
Pennsylvania trout season to begin soon (abc27.com)
In Pennsylvania, we put families first | Opinion – pennlive.com
‘What are Peeps?’ – ‘Jeopardy’ contestants make quick work of ‘Made in Pa.’ category – pennlive.com
Hummingbirds migrating back to Pa.: When to spot them, set up feeders – pennlive.com
Pollen counts in Philadelphia hit ‘extreme’ levels as season starts (inquirer.com)
SNAP benefits scam, delivered through text messages, targets Pennsylvanians (inquirer.com)
National News
Police: 2 school administrators shot at Denver high school | News | phillytrib.com
Sources: Manhattan DA postpones Trump grand jury session | News | phillytrib.com
Here are the criminal investigations Donald Trump faces : NPR
Murdaugh case is bringing attention to another possible murder : NPR
The Women Behind the Montgomery Bus Boycott : Code Switch : NPR
Local News
Market houses full, have waiting list for first time in two decades (ydr.com)
Prospect Homes residents: Key questions unanswered after meeting with JHA | News | tribdem.com
Doylestown Saree Run aims to break down barriers, celebrate diversity (phillyburbs.com)
Rainbow crosswalk in Doylestown first of its kind in Bucks County (phillyburbs.com)
Millions in paving projects planned in Hazleton | News | standardspeaker.com
Here’s how the Allentown Parking Authority could address resident complaints (mcall.com)
Pitt
Two major apartment buildings in the Strip District are going up for sale | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Philly
Philabundance marks the beginning of Ramadan – CBS Philadelphia (cbsnews.com)
New plan on Spring Garden Street: Apartments instead of self-storage units (inquirer.com)
Society Hill residents hiring private security guard for summer 2023 (inquirer.com)
Sixers’ proposal would negatively affect SEPTA’s Jefferson Station (inquirer.com)
Washington
The U.S. is threatening to ban TikTok? Good luck : NPR
TikTok CEO faces off with Congress over security fears | News | tribdem.com
Biden visits Canada with concerns about Haiti : NPR
Bruce Springsteen gets National Medal of Arts from Joe Biden (inquirer.com)