Legislature
Monroeville Convention Center to remain open, local leaders announce (goodwordnews.com)
Pew Research Center Provides Insight into Share of Black-Owned Businesses in the United States | The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education (jbhe.com)
DCNR Secretary highlights grants to plant trees in overlooked and underserved communities (berksweekly.com)
Delaware County Hosts 3rd Annual Forum Empowering Minority Entrepreneurs – MyChesCo
Pennsylvania state senator says cyber charter schools underperform at the cost of the taxpayer – CBS Pittsburgh (cbsnews.com)
Income tax plan raising $6.2B in revenue up for discussion | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Lawmakers consider how to measure the success of Pennsylvania’s taxpayer-funded universities • Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Pa. education officials detail $1B plan for fair school funding • Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
PennDOT supports licenses for undocumented immigrants | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Malcolm Kenyatta’s legislation calls for study of solutions for ‘benefits cliff’ | Local News | phillytrib.com
Business/Jobs
Beloved crafts retailer is on the brink of Chapter 11 bankruptcy – pennlive.com
Crime/Punishment
Pa. woman accused of stealing $130K in funds belonging to those with disabilities – pennlive.com
LGBTQ leaders were taking car for repairs before arrest during Philly traffic stop – pennlive.com
Cumberland County man who illegally collected body parts learns his sentence – pennlive.com
Death penalty to be sought against 2 charged in Pa. double homicide – pennlive.com
Body recovered from deadly river in Pa. state park – pennlive.com
Riley Williams, in jail for Jan. 6 actions, seeks shorter sentence | WITF
Education
Pa. education officials detail $1B plan for fair school funding • Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Temple University receives largest athletics gift in its 140-year history – Philadelphia Business Journal (bizjournals.com)
Elections/Politics
Biden and Trump rack up Super Tuesday wins as expected while down-ballot races take shape • Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Biden, Trump set for massive delegate hauls in 16 nominating contests • Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Election Threats Task Force, redesigned mail-in ballots among changes for Pennsylvania in 2024 • Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Pa. electronic voter data is not a public record, court rules | WITF
Who Will Win Control of the House in 2024? California May Hold the Key. – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Northampton County election commission hears 2024 plans (mcall.com)
Shapiro Administration Unveils Election Security Task Force (politicspa.com)
Ballot order is critical for candidates. In Pa., it’s by luck | WITF
Environment
Where does fog form the most in Pennsylvania? (abc27.com)
Expect dense fog in part of Pennsylvania Wednesday morning – pennlive.com
Transportation
PennDOT, Pa. Turnpike announce start of work zone speed safety camera program – pennlive.com
Transit boost in Shapiro’s budget benefits both cities and rural counties, PennDOT secretary says • Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
PennDOT supports licenses for undocumented immigrants | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Digital driver’s licenses under consideration in Pa. | WITF
Health
Abortion pill access: CVS and Walgreens to start dispensing mifepristone : NPR
More Pa. children sickened by lead in applesauce | Today in Pa. – pennlive.com
State News
Shapiro highlights Pennsylvania budget priorities during county commissioners gathering • Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Shapiro Administration Visits Park in Reading to Highlight Grants to Plant Trees in Overlooked and Underserved Communities – BCTV
Pennsylvania Governor Urges Biden to Keep Natural Gas Export Pause Limited – Energy News, Top Headlines, Commentaries, Features & Events – EnergyNow.com
Pennsylvania State Police say more cadets ‘are out there’ | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Feds giving more computer and Wi-Fi access to 12,000 residents | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Digital driver’s licenses under consideration in Pa. | WITF
Solitary confinement subject of Pa. lawsuit | WITF
Pennsylvania gets $20 million to boost broadband and device accessibility – City & State Pennsylvania (cityandstatepa.com)
Pa. farmers want more in eminent domain cases | WITF
“The Office” fans asked to pitch in for Penn Paper tower restoration | WITF
National News
Biden Preps for the State of the Union Speech and Rowdy Republicans – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
What Happened on Super Tuesday – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Biden to push for return of expanded child tax credit in State of the Union speech • Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Shomari Figures and Anthony Daniels Head to Democratic Primary Runoff in Alabama’s Second District – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Texas Fires Bring More Loss to a Small Town That Knows It Too Well – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Local News
Bethlehem City Council adjourns 5-hour meeting without action on Gaza ceasefire | Lehigh Valley Regional News | wfmz.com
Montgomery County authorizes $7 million in contracts (mainlinemedianews.com)
I-83 South Bridge project clears another step in process to replace it – pennlive.com
Housing court in Allentown could curb eviction rates (mcall.com)
Tenants welcome to return to 4 floors of Hamilton Business Center | Lehigh Valley Regional News | wfmz.com
Pitt
Allegheny County Council turns down resolution to push for cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Monroeville Convention Center won’t close after officials reach deal with Hobby Lobby, owner | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pittsburgh police: Suspect in Florida homicide caught Downtown during Market Square smoke shop raid | TribLIVE.com
Pitt Eats open two new concepts at The Eatery, increasing dining options at the university – CBS Pittsburgh (cbsnews.com)
Zoning change to allow more townhouses supported by Pittsburgh Planning Commission | TribLIVE.com
Butler County woman injured in bear attack | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Philly
Malcolm Kenyatta’s legislation calls for study of solutions for ‘benefits cliff’ | Local News | phillytrib.com
State Police officials commission investigation into Philadelphia traffic stop – City & State Pennsylvania (cityandstatepa.com)
Carbon Copy eyes former Lunar Inn space in Port Richmond for expansion – Philadelphia Business Journal (bizjournals.com)
Peirce College site in Center City sells, apartment conversion planned – Philadelphia Business Journal (bizjournals.com)
Man shot, killed onboard a SEPTA bus in South Philly, officials say | Local News | phillytrib.com
Teaching life changing skills at Boys Latin Charter High School | Local News | phillytrib.com
Philadelphia Man Is Freed After 34 Years in Prison – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Washington
John Fetterman introduces federal Whole-Home Repairs legislation – City & State Pennsylvania (cityandstatepa.com)
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act blocked in Texas as unconstitutional – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)
Sen. Casey fights shrinkflation at grocery stores: ‘Families are sick and tired’ – pennlive.com
