Legislature

Help for eating disorders – Lower Bucks Times

HE Mariam Almheiri discusses ways to enhance Emirati-American relations in investment, food security, climate and vital cooperation (zawya.com)

Einstein nurses picket for higher wages, better staffing (inquirer.com)

Ready-to-drink cocktails could be coming to any place beer and wine are sold in Pa. | TribLIVE.com

Around Town – South Philly Review

Philadelphia Marriott facing criticism for hosting right-wing summit – Philadelphia Gay News (epgn.com)

A look at the candidates running for Chester County Common Pleas Court – Daily Local

Sara Innamorato campaigns for Allegheny County executive on thin Harrisburg record | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

$42 billion in loan forgiveness for public service workers approved by U.S. – WHYY

Pa. Senate: How bill aimed at DA Larry Krasner turned into fight over words (inquirer.com)

Pittsburgh’s e-scooters program gets first green light in Harrisburg but will face opposition | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

New bandshell, bridge installed at Fleetwood Park (readingeagle.com)

Doula nonprofit offers financial assistance for state certification – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

PA gets federal money to plug dangerous gas, oil wells · Spotlight PA

Cell phone tax cut savings questioned | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com

Federal money won’t be enough to solve Pa.’s abandoned oil and gas well problem, advocates say (inquirer.com)

Philadelphia protest calls for minimum wage hike and local control on future wage increases | Local News | phillytrib.com

Four-day workweek offered as part of labor shortage remedy | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com

Business/Jobs

‘Monster’ spotted by UPS driver in Pa. roadway is unusual creature that is getting national attention – pennlive.com

Busy season at Raven Ridge (abc27.com)

Harrisburg home built by Rite Aid founder listed for sale (abc27.com)

Aldi’s building a new store in the Lehigh Valley (mcall.com)

The Giant Company parent reports sales gains | Pennsylvania News | wfmz.com

Work from home is leading companies to shed office space, hurting small business : NPR

COVID-19

Covid Cautions Continue for Some, Even as Federal Emergency Ends – The New York Times (nytimes.com)

As the COVID public health emergency ends, prepping for a new pandemic is next – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

COVID emergency declares ends: Medicaid, testing, vaccines, telehealth impact (inquirer.com)

Crime/Punishment

Pa. man dies in skydiving accident – pennlive.com

Police chasing cries for help find it wasn’t that ‘baaad of a call’ – pennlive.com

Woman’s body found in freezer at Arby’s restaurant – pennlive.com

Harrisburg man convicted in knife attack on woman at West Shore motel – pennlive.com

Teen charged with bringing loaded gun to Pa. middle school – pennlive.com

Luzerne County homicide victim was former Kutztown University student, officials say | Berks Regional News | wfmz.com

Education

4-day school weeks, gaining in popularity, face pushback from lawmakers – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

After School Satan Club meets at Pa. school after judge’s ruling – pennlive.com

Lancaster County school board working on new library book policy some call “book ban” (abc27.com)

Lebanon High School welcomes Junior ROTC demonstration (abc27.com)

In Lehigh Valley school board elections, national politics take center stage (mcall.com)

Allentown School Board ratifies new teachers union contract (mcall.com)

Elections/Politics

Election 2023: County Commissioner Primaries (politicspa.com)

Allegheny County campaigns raise big bucks as the races come down to the wire – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

New report shows Pa. one of top greenhouse gas emitters nationwide | Pennsylvania News | wfmz.com

Philadelphia primary election 2023: Mayors race, candidates, sample ballots (inquirer.com)

Environment

Environmental groups sue Shell over air quality at massive new Pennsylvania petrochemical plant – pennlive.com

Tornadoes Reported Near Oklahoma City – The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Air quality notice declared across central, eastern Pennsylvania for Friday (abc27.com)

How to become a weather spotter in Pennsylvania (abc27.com)

Local vineyards preparing for spotted lanternfly season | Poconos and Coal Region | wfmz.com

Gun Safety

In Squirrel Hill, advocates plan fight vs. gun violence as trial looms (publicsource.org)

Health

Pa. medical marijuana doctor oversight questioned · Spotlight PA

Penn State Health hires New Golden Retriever | ABC27

The PUMP Act is expected to help 9 million parents. Here’s how : NPR

State News

Gov. Shapiro, U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan join Biden’s reelection campaign advisory board (inquirer.com)

TOILET TO TAP: PA seeing feeding frenzy of sales of public water/sewer systems (pottsmerc.com)

PA gets federal money to plug dangerous gas, oil wells · Spotlight PA

Report: States need to improve opportunities for older foster youth | Friday Morning Coffee – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Family donates organs of 16-year-old Pa. boy who was shot to death – pennlive.com

Pennsylvania man loses $50K in Bitcoin scam (abc27.com)

Norfolk Southern to pay homeowners near Ohio derailment | News | phillytrib.com

National News

Florida AG sues Biden over plan to release foreign nationals en masse into U.S. | Florida | thecentersquare.com

Border Patrol braces for surge at southern border as Title 42 enforcement ends | National | thecentersquare.com

What Do You Call 2,326 Kyles in One Place? A World Record. – The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Group Tied to Influential Conservative Activist Spent $183 Million in a Year – The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Minutes After Title 42 Expired, Scenes of Anxiety and Weariness Along the Border – The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Have more kids, not pets, Pope Francis urges Italians – pennlive.com

Trump appealing jury’s sexual abuse verdict and $5 million award – pennlive.com

Bud Light Slide Continues as ‘Betrayed’ Beer Drinkers Bail on Brand – DV Journal (delawarevalleyjournal.com)

Man who choked Jordan Neely to death will face manslaughter charge, prosecutors say | State & Region | phillytrib.com

Local News

Sprint Cars on display at Hersheypark Stadium harken back to former days – pennlive.com

Morgan Wallen concert at Hersheypark Stadium rescheduled (abc27.com)

Dauphin County organization raises money for multiple non-profits (abc27.com)

York County cybersecurity startup receives $500k (abc27.com)

Ex-Stockertown police chief charged with impersonating officer (mcall.com)

This Bethlehem barber is carrying on a three-generation legacy of cutting hair and serving the community (mcall.com)

Da Vinci Science Center project reaches major milestone with topping off ceremony. (mcall.com)

New $3.5 million ambulance headquarters planned for Pittston after motel purchase | News | citizensvoice.com

Lackawanna County inmates cast mail-in ballots at prison | News | thetimes-tribune.com

Marsh Creek Lake offers an easy escape on the water right in Chester County – Daily Local

Pitt

Carnegie Mellon artificial intelligence institute to receive $20M in federal funding | TribLIVE.com

Pittsburgh’s URA says it spent $12.7M on affordable housing efforts last year | TribLIVE.com

Iranian man arrested in connection with bomb threat at Pittsburgh International Airport | TribLIVE.com

Duquesne now allowed to recruit students to planned osteopathic medical school | TribLIVE.com

PWSA files for 60% rate increases over next 3 years | TribLIVE.com

$110 million music venue and parking garage at former Civic Arena site get key backing from SEA, URA boards | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Beaver County school district disbands pronoun committee | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Mini-golf battle brewing in Strip District as Puttshack sets opening date | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Increasing diversity and community trust are priorities of incoming Pittsburgh police chief | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Philly

Council seeks ban on supervised injection sites | Local News | phillytrib.com

Over 40% of Philly residents drink bottled water due to mistrust in tap | Today in Pa. – pennlive.com

Nasir Grant, escaped Philly inmate, arrested, U.S. Marshals say (inquirer.com)

Philly rapper Aysir Clark, aka Lil Bape, charged with killing 16-year-old (inquirer.com)

‘You are welcome here’: Philly offers services to latest group of asylum seekers sent from Texas | Local News | phillytrib.com

Philadelphia protest calls for minimum wage hike and local control on future wage increases | Local News | phillytrib.com

Woman accused of aiding 2 men who escaped from Philadelphia prison | Local News | phillytrib.com

Philly School District report shows it misses the mark on performance and progress | Local News | phillytrib.com

Washington

U.S. Senators, including Fetterman introduce bill that would provide meals to students (abc27.com)