Legislature
Senators ask for delay in decision on Pa. state university consolidation plan – pennlive.com
Rep. Pennycuik bill would regulate pet sales in Pennsylvania | News | dailylocal.com
Coronavirus – COVID-19
National
The FDA expands vaccine eligibility to kids, but uncertainty remains | Smart Talk (witf.org)
U.S. to ship 20 million additional COVID vaccine doses overseas | WITF
Confused about CDC’s guidance about masks? Here’s what you need to know | TribLIVE.com
Target, Starbucks, Costco, other stores to allow customers to go maskless – pennlive.com
Yes, it’s a good idea to bribe people to get vaccinated | Commentary | phillytrib.com
America’s Herd Immunity Fixation Should End, Scientists Say : Shots – Health News : NPR
Many experts say to keep masks on as pushback to CDC ruling intensifies | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
State
Pennsylvania businesses can still require masks, officials say | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Pennsylvania governor ‘taken by surprise’ with new CDC mask guidance (msnbc.com)
Pennsylvania’s covid report dips under 1,000 for 1st time in over 7 months | TribLIVE.com
New COVID-19 cases plummet in Pennsylvania (timesonline.com)
State government should end emergency no-bid contracts | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Local
COVID-19 deaths trend up again as case count continues decline | Coronavirus | thetimes-tribune.com
Hazleton Area School District, LVHN team for vaccine clinic | Coronavirus | standardspeaker.com
Delaware County rolls out ‘Pop-up’ COVID-19 vaccine clinics | Local-news | delcotimes.com
County rolls out ‘Pop-up’ COVID-19 vaccine clinics | Coronavirus | dailylocal.com
Business/Jobs
CHIRP program has provided NEPA with millions in hospitality grants (poconorecord.com)
Oprah and CNN: AT&T is merging media business with Discovery | Business | dailylocal.com
PPG completes deal for German coatings firm | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Crime/Punishment
Classic-car explosion under investigation by ATF, FBI bomb squad in Pa. – pennlive.com
Supreme Court restricts police authority to enter a home without a warrant | WITF
Case dismissed in former Philadelphia police officer’s use of pepper spray amid protest | WITF
York County Prison hires controversial contractor C-SAU for $120,000 (ydr.com)
A police belt and a purple belt: York City officer trains with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (ydr.com)
Proposed citizens police oversight commission faces familiar obstacle | Local News | phillytrib.com
Education
Pennsylvania’s largest teachers union in favor of in-person return | TribLIVE.com
PPS, teachers union agree schools should reopen fully in fall | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pittsburgh Public Schools outlines long-term changes supported by federal ESSER funds | TribLIVE.com
Tamaqua Area board mulls security upgrades | Education | standardspeaker.com
Pottsgrove will require masks through the end of the school year | Local News | pottsmerc.com
These 60 teachers have been named Philly’s best (inquirer.com)
Elections/Politics
Sen. Sharif Street: Wolf exercised his constitutional powers to save lives | TribLIVE.com
It’s Primary Day in Pennsylvania. Here’s what voters need to know | WITF
ELECTION DAY Latest: Mail-ins still arriving; voters begin trickling in | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Mail-in ballot counting will begin Tuesday morning, officials say | News | tribdem.com
Mail-in voting count could delay results in primary | News | tribdem.com
A voter guide to Pennsylvania’s 2021 judicial elections | WITF
Pennsylvania voters to decide racial equity amendment | National and World | timesherald.com
Governor’s emergency powers addressed in ballot questions | fox43.com
Fight over virus orders, high court seat lead primary ballot | National and World | delcotimes.com
Grassroots groups that supported Biden remain active in Westmoreland, Western Pa. | TribLIVE.com
Kelly and Reschenthaler Endorse Parnell for Senate | PoliticsPA
Sean Parnell, Liz Cheney, Rudy Giuliani, and Trump’s hold on Pennsylvania Republicans (inquirer.com)
Former Rep Lou Barletta is running for PA governor. What he would do if elected (poconorecord.com)
Former Congressman Lou Barletta changes the calculus on Pa. GOP gubernatorial primary | TribLIVE.com
Relationship with Trump could be a strength for Barletta | Election | standardspeaker.com
Racial minorities increase visibility in far-right activism | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Local Election Guides/News
Candidates for Harrisburg’s mayor share competing plans for economy, policing | WITF
Voters to decide on mayoral candidates in 6 cities | City & State PA (cityandstatepa.com)
In the land of Dunder Mifflin, a critical test for Republican progress | Washington Examiner
(77) Ed Rendell Endorses Carlos Vega Over Larry Krasner for Philly DA – YouTube
Cognetti leads the campaign money race in bid for reelection | Election | thetimes-tribune.com
The numbers are in: Judge candidates raised more than $650,000 | News | citizensvoice.com
Few high-profile races on primary ballot | News | delcotimes.com
Pennsylvania primary 2021: What you need to know as you head to the polls (ydr.com)
Voters will find many reasons to vote today | Election | thetimes-tribune.com
What you need to know about Election Day in Berks County | Elections | readingeagle.com
Candidates for Pennsbury School Board talk Morrisville merger, COVID (buckscountycouriertimes.com)
Environment
Pennsylvania wildlife is under great pressure and needs protection | Opinion (inquirer.com)
Landfill decision still looming | News | thetimes-tribune.com
Nations Must Drop Fossil Fuels, Fast, World Energy Body Warns – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Transportation
Route 80 lanes to close during retaining wall work near Delaware Gap (poconorecord.com)
Bridge funded by Luzerne County $5 vehicle fee completed | Times Leader
Health
Mental health hotline continues to help District families | The Learning Key | phillytrib.com
Researchers, Lawmakers Want Facebook’s Mental Health Research : NPR
State News
Asian Americans living in State College share experiences of harassment, hopes for change | WITF
Pa. shifts extended unemployment program to feds as employment rate rises (poconorecord.com)
UGI to raise gas rates June 1, proposes another increase for Dec.1 | News | thetimes-tribune.com
Lehigh Valley UGI customers can expect to pay more for gas heat – The Morning Call (mcall.com)
Guest commentary: Has broadband already been forgotten? | Opinion | readingeagle.com
Celebrate a three-day weekend of kindness, Mister Rogers-style | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
National News
Supreme Court throws abortion fight into center of midterms | News | tribdem.com
Supreme Court to take up major abortion rights challenge | National and World | dailylocal.com
Supreme Court To Hear Mississippi Abortion Law Challenging Roe V. Wade : NPR
Supreme Court Restricts Police Authority To Enter A Home Without A Warrant : NPR
What the new monthly child tax credits mean for you and your family | WITF
Child Tax Credit monthly payments to begin rolling out July 15 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Israel-Palestinian Conflict: Live Updates – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Palestinians go on strike as Israel and Hamas continue trading fire (inquirer.com)
Fighting Continues Between Israel, Hamas After Biden Calls For Cease-Fire : NPR
Democrats, Growing More Skeptical of Israel, Pressure Biden – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Arizona Republicans fight back against election fraud claims | National News | thetimes-tribune.com
AP Exclusive: Full-blown boycott pushed for Beijing Olympics | National News | thetimes-tribune.com
Cyclone Hits India On Deadliest Day Of Pandemic : NPR
Local News
Pleasant Spring Mini Golf opens in Perkasie | News | montgomerynews.com
Next Generation 911 approved by York County Commissioners (ydr.com)
A fiber optic broadband project along the Heritage Rail Trail is finished (ydr.com)
Why Central Pa. wildlife rehabilitator gives her life to saving animals (ydr.com)
Lake-Lehman passes proposed budget with maximum tax increase | Times Leader
Scranton City Council to return to chambers next week | Coronavirus | thetimes-tribune.com
Officials urge safety for bicyclists, pedestrians | Crime-Emergency | thetimes-tribune.com
Missing a bike in Scranton? The police might have it | Crime-Emergency | thetimes-tribune.com
Quakertown senior Raymond Slifer named U.S. Presidential Scholar – The Morning Call (mcall.com)
Erie Land Lighthouse, Presque Isle Lighthouse opening for tours (goerie.com)
Catholic consolidation: Meadville’s 3 Roman Catholic parishes to merge into 1 (goerie.com)
Single Mothers Conference sets free workshops this Saturday | Local News | timesherald.com
Tea at Tyler helps Family Promise keep homeless families together | Local-news | delcotimes.com
Pitt
Pittsburgh Fourth of July fireworks show returning | TribLIVE.com
Capacity restrictions on Port Authority buses, trains will end next month | TribLIVE.com
Philly
What you need to know about the desecration of MOVE bombing victims’ remains | WITF
Man exonerated under Krasner recently arrested on new gun charges (broadandliberty.com)
Washington
Report: DHS division failed to analyze intelligence ahead of Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection | WITF
Biden expresses ‘support’ for cease-fire in Netanyahu call | TribLIVE.com
Bidens paid 25.9% rate and earned $607,336, tax returns show | WITF
Ridge and Dent join call for change within GOP | City & State PA (cityandstatepa.com)
Meuser bill would enhance, expand family support addiction services | Times Leader
House consumed by tension over Capitol riot as vote on investigation nears | TribLIVE.com
Sens. Manchin, Murkowski unite in call to rewrite Voting Rights Act | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Sen. Toomey and GOP senators prep infrastructure offer for White House | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette