News Digest :: November 11, 2022

Business/Jobs

Stocks rally on report showing that inflation is cooling : NPR

Fort Washington-based Nabriva to cut workforce 40%, explore ‘strategic alternatives’ – Philadelphia Business Journal (bizjournals.com)

The Loomis Co., a Berks County insurance brokerage, plans almost 300 layoffs – Philadelphia Business Journal (bizjournals.com)

Without health care jobs and funding, US would have been in a deep recession – Philadelphia Business Journal (bizjournals.com)

Layoffs averted at Harley-Davidson warehouse in York County (ydr.com)

U.S. futures point higher, adding to Thursday’s huge gains | News | tribdem.com

Labor shortage? Here’s how an expert says Lancaster County leaders should rethink recruiting | Local Business | lancasteronline.com

Petroleum Association unveils new HVAC training program (dailylocal.com)

US consumer inflation eased to 7.7% over past 12 months | Business | standardspeaker.com

 

COVID-19

China eases its zero COVID policy : NPR

 

Crime/Punishment

Paul Davis: Too many Philly cops are saying, “Exit, Stage Left!” (broadandliberty.com)

Three Former Sharon Hill Officers Plead Guilty in Fanta Bility’s Death – DV Journal (delawarevalleyjournal.com)

3 ex-officers plead to lesser charges in death of Fanta Bility | WITF

 

Education

Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan has been struck down by a Texas judge : NPR

Biden’s student loan debt forgiveness plan blocked by US judge (ydr.com)

Reading School District holds brainstorming session to address violence in and around the high school (readingeagle.com)

 

Elections/Politics

National

Here’s where House and Senate results stand : NPR

Arizona election officials manage nearly 500,000 ballots still outstanding : NPR

Why Some States Went in Different Directions in Midterms – The New York Times (nytimes.com)

The Democrats’ strategy of boosting far-right candidates seems to have worked : NPR

Editorial: Election day calm was a welcome exercise of democracy – Delco Times

An open letter to Donald Trump regarding 2024 (buckscountycouriertimes.com)

Record-setting number of women elected as governors in midterms – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Recreational marijuana use will be legal in 21 states after ballot measures pass – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Were the 2022 midterm results a rejection of white Christian Nationalism? – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Trump lashes out at Florida Gov. DeSantis in lengthy statement, claims he intervened in 2018 election – pennlive.com

Battle for Senate majority hinges on 2 close races, runoff | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Statewide

Election officials reported few issues complying with Pa.’s new continuous count rule for mail ballots · Spotlight PA

Doug Mastriano yet to concede 2022 PA governor election · Spotlight PA

Election 2022: Republicans keep Pennsylvania Senate; House too close to call | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com

PA House of Reps control comes down to two races yet to be called (goerie.com)

Control of Pa. House comes down to three races in the Philly suburbs – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Close races put Pennsylvania House majority control in limbo as Democrats take 1-seat lead | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Cutler and Lancaster County power could shift in PA House | PA Power and Policy | lancasteronline.com

Close races put Pennsylvania House majority control in limbo (abc27.com)

Toomey blames Trump for GOP midterm losses | ABC27

Is “Trumpism” dead in Pennsylvania after Oz, Mastriano losses? (abc27.com)

Some Pennsylvania Republicans say it’s time for Donald Trump to retire (inquirer.com)

Pa. candidate who died of cancer was reelected but not because of fraud | WITF

Early data shows young voters came out big for Pa.’s Shapiro, Fetterman | Friday Morning Coffee – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Fetterman, Shapiro defy expectations for Democrats in 2022 midterm elections – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

District/Local

Summer Lee will be Pa.’s first Black female member of Congress (inquirer.com)

Majority control of Pa. House still up in air, GOP maintains hold on state Senate – pennlive.com

Nick Miller defeats Dean Browning in Pa. state Senate 14th District (mcall.com)

Flynn wins full term in 22nd Senate District | State | wfmz.com

Northeast Pa., Lehigh Valley reelect Matt Cartwright, Susan Wild (poconorecord.com)

For three open seats in Legislature, Lehigh Valley picks two Democrats, one Republican – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Luzerne County election board to hold special meeting on ballot paper shortage | Election | standardspeaker.com

Philadelphia election results by ward: Heavy turnout for Fetterman, Shapiro (inquirer.com)

 

Environment

World is on track for record climate change emissions this year : NPR

 

Transportation

London calling: British Airways to expand its nonstop flight from Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

 

Health

LVHN to end relationship with insurance giant Aetna, tens of thousands expected to be impacted – Mainline Media News

 

State News

Pennsylvania weighs the extra revenue as another neighbor approves marijuana | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com

Pa. may rewrite electricity rates in anticipation of electric vehicles (inquirer.com)

 

National News

Russia says it has fully withdrawn from Kherson, Ukraine : NPR

Inside Elon Musk’s Takeover of Twitter – The New York Times (nytimes.com)

The Crypto Ponzi Scheme Avenger – The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Here’s where veterans and active-duty military can get a freebie : NPR

Tropical Depression Nicole causes problems as it moves through Georgia : NPR

Alex Jones now owes $1.4 billion in damages for Sandy Hook defamation lawsuit, judge rules | Connecticut Public (ctpublic.org)

As Winter Approaches, a Diesel Shortage Looms – DV Journal (delawarevalleyjournal.com)

 

Local News

Chester’s receiver files for bankruptcy on behalf of the city: ‘The status quo has not worked’ | WITF

Chester City files for bankruptcy (inquirer.com)

Erie churches, synagogues boost security against shootings (goerie.com)

Veterans Day 2022 | ‘I am the veteran’: Southmont veteran still fighting against gender bias, PTSD | Local News | tribdem.com

PHOTO GALLERY | Veterans Day 2022 | Advocates seek information on Johnstown area’s Black service members, veterans | News | tribdem.com

Lancaster city’s Sixth Ward residents to honor area World War I servicemen | Local News | lancasteronline.com

Two years in, Springfield Twp. quarry hearings are still ongoing (buckscountycouriertimes.com)

Inspired by her veteran brother, Pottstown-area woman works to prevent suicides among those who served (dailylocal.com)

‘Go above and beyond a thank you for your service’: Montgomery County observes Veterans Day (mainlinemedianews.com)

No regrets: Veterans tells students how their military service shaped them (mcall.com)

Lower Makefield to receive $766K as part of settlement with engineering firm | The Bucks County Herald

Council questions management-level raises included in proposed 2023 Scranton budget | News | thetimes-tribune.com

Luzerne County Council members want tighter timeline, smaller search committee to find next county manager | | standardspeaker.com

Wilkes-Barre budget hearing draws comments from one resident | Times Leader

Saluting their service | Times Leader

 

Pitt

Barb Warwick rides activism to seat on Pittsburgh council (nextpittsburgh.com)

As Argo AI departs, Ford may be in the Strip District’s future | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

On Veterans Day, Pittsburgh-based foundation leads charge for establishing Purple Heart registry | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Editorial: Remembering their sacrifices, and our responsibilities, on Veterans Day | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh begins clearing homeless camp along Allegheny River | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Westmoreland County court program helps struggling veterans turn their lives around | TribLIVE.com

Pitt unveils plans for $240M athletic center in Oakland | TribLIVE.com

Pittsburgh Career Institute to close after losing accreditation | TribLIVE.com

 

Philly

Philly DA announces new round of violence prevention grants | Local News | phillytrib.com

Philadelphia election results: Democrats sweep City Council seats – Axios Philadelphia

Weavers Way food coop gets $1 million to expand into Germantown (inquirer.com)

Judge orders state Human Services to accept Philly teens from chaotic, overcrowded detention center (inquirer.com)

Philly to replace flags along Ben Franklin Parkway (inquirer.com)

Abortion protections targeting out-of-state bans, data privacy advance in Philadelphia City Council (inquirer.com)

 

Washington

What the 2022 midterms mean for Biden’s presidency : NPR

Biden to climate talks, 1st leg of around-the-world trip – Daily Local