Legislature
Budget talks center around now or later spending – The Record Online (therecord-online.com)
Pennsylvania’s health care access ‘still in the dark ages’ | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Antietam looks to grants to help fund renovations for 2024-25 (philanthropynewsdigest.org)
TCS PA FILE Budget Office Senate Appropriations Sen Tim Kearney | News | republic-online.com
Doug Mastriano won’t face State Ethics Committee investigation for January 6 | ABC27
Budget talks center around now or later spending – Pennsylvania – The Black Chronicle
PennDOT supports licenses for undocumented immigrants | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Monroeville Convention Center to remain open, local leaders announce (goodwordnews.com)
Business/Jobs
Central Pa. plant to close; as many as 130 people to be laid off – pennlive.com
Beloved crafts retailer is on the brink of Chapter 11 bankruptcy – pennlive.com
Crime/Punishment
Philadelphia bus shooting injures seven | WITF
First arrest made in fatal shooting of teen outside Pa. restaurant – pennlive.com
Education
The SAT Is Now Fully Digital for the Remote-Learning Generation – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Here’s What It’s Like to Take the New SAT – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Elections/Politics
Environment
Strong Winds Moved a Lake in Death Valley Two Miles – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Transportation
PennDOT, Pa. Turnpike announce start of work zone speed safety camera program – pennlive.com
State News
NTSB: After Ohio train derailment, tank cars didn’t need to be blown open to release chemical | WITF
National News
State of the Union analysis: Biden draws contrast with Trump and other takeaways : NPR
Biden’s 2024 State of the Union Address: Read the Full Transcript – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Selfies, Handshakes and Hugs: Biden Lingers After Last Call – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Here Are the Bidens’ Guests at the State of the Union – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
What We Learned From Biden’s State of the Union – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
From Ukraine to Gaza, Biden’s First Battles Are at Home – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Why Democratic Women Are Wearing White to State of the Union – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
The Oscars’ New Diversity And Inclusion Rules Are Sparking Debate – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Before you spend it, be aware your $2 bill could be worth a lot – pennlive.com
Local News
Ongoing probe sheds new light on 3-train collision, derailment along Lehigh River – pennlive.com
Pa. zoo holds gender reveal party for newest additions | Today in Pa. – pennlive.com
Planned Parenthood Keystone to recognize union for non-medical staff | WITF
Pitt
Opening day: Page’s and Potomac Bakery collaborate on ice cream sandwiches | TribLIVE.com
Heinz History Center takes it back to the ’90s with History Uncorked | TribLIVE.com
Philly
Mayor Parker attends State of the Union address as special guest | Local News | phillytrib.com
Philly’s Black Male Engagement office, others get new leaders | Local News | phillytrib.com
Washington