Legislature
Iovino hosting ACA enrollment event in Sewickley on Wednesday
https://www.timesonline.com/news/20191111/iovino-hosting-aca-enrollment-event-in-sewickley-on-wednesday
Doctors rail against law proposing more power for nurse practitioners
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/doctors-rail-against-law-proposing-more-power-for-nurse-practitioners-1.2558329
Post state settlements on website
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/post-state-settlements-on-website-1.2558299
Scrapping cross-filing for candidates is another path to election reform | Mark O’Keefe
https://www.penncapital-star.com/commentary/scrapping-cross-filing-for-candidates-is-another-path-to-election-reform-mark-okeefe/
Veterans Day
New memorial to Valley High School veterans dedicated
https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/new-memorial-to-valley-high-school-veterans-dedicated/
LCCC celebrates Veterans Day with annual program, gallery
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/lccc-celebrates-veterans-day-with-annual-program-gallery-1.2558413
King’s honors one of their own at Veterans Day event
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/king-s-honors-one-of-their-own-at-veterans-day-event-1.2558397
LCTA honors veterans with free rides, snacks and a commemorative pin
https://www.timesleader.com/news/762097/lcta-honors-veterans-with-free-rides-snacks-and-a-commemorative-pin
As the Penguins honored veterans, one stood outside searching for $7 and a place to sleep
https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/penguins/2019/11/11/veterans-day-pittsburgh-2019-charles-walker-ppg-paints-arena/stories/201911110038
A WWII nurse who became a nun is honored on Veterans Day
https://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2019/11/11/Melanie-cambric-Veterans-Day-nurse-pittsburgh-sisters-divine-providence/stories/201911110110
Area veterans honored at Lackawanna County Courthouse Square program
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/area-veterans-honored-at-lackawanna-county-courthouse-square-program-1.2558268
Delaware County Veterans Day Parade honors 100th Anniversary of the American Legion
https://www.delcotimes.com/news/delaware-county-veterans-day-parade-honors-th-anniversary-of-the/article_7177b85e-04c4-11ea-b267-3bb5fbc4e232.html
Local veterans remind students about the reality of war
https://www.dailylocal.com/news/local-veterans-remind-students-about-the-reality-of-war/article_2316fb1a-04d9-11ea-954c-2b5a1bf868a5.html
Hundreds honor veterans at Washington Crossing National Cemeter
https://www.theintell.com/news/20191111/hundreds-honor-veterans-at-washington-crossing-national-cemetery
Latrobe Veterans Day observance ‘isn’t just for veterans’
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/latrobe-veterans-day-observance-isnt-just-for-veterans/
Donation to Marine Corps League honors 3 generations of veterans
https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/donation-to-marine-corps-league-honors-3-generations-of-veterans/
Veterans Day service in Reading allows a grateful community to salute those who served
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/veterans-day-service-in-reading-allows-a-grateful-community-to-salute-those-who-served
Veterans’ personal sacrifice shows freedom comes at a cost, Brandywine Heights superintendent says
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/veterans-personal-sacrifice-shows-freedom-comes-at-a-cost-brandywine-heights-superintendent-says
Veterans mental health options: combatting roadblocks to access | Opinion
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2019/11/veterans-mental-health-options-combatting-roadblocks-to-access-opinion.html
Business
Remember the Bucks County guy with the $1.6 million sales tax bill? Here’s how to avoid that
https://www.inquirer.com/business/amazon-california-sales-taxes-small-business-20191111.html
New York & Company closing at Westmoreland Mall
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/new-york-company-closing-at-westmoreland-mall/
Area ski resorts preparing for late November, early December openings
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/business/area-ski-resorts-preparing-for-late-november-early-december-openings-1.2558314
Blue Mountain Resort scheduled for the earliest opening in its 42-year history
https://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-nws-blue-mountain-resort-earliest-opening-ever-20191112-lvjulpa3gzdpxeb64hdktx4cgu-story.html
Crime/Punishment
Delaware County prison chief to retire after Inquirer investigation into allegations of racism
https://www.inquirer.com/news/pennsylvania/john-reilly-george-w-hill-prison-delaware-county-20191111.html
Reilly stepping down as Delco prison boss in wake of report
https://www.delcotimes.com/news/reilly-stepping-down-as-delco-prison-boss-in-wake-of/article_b4abb206-04b0-11ea-9017-87b0b4e5695c.html
Prosecution expected to rest in trial of accused cop killer Rahmael Holt
https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/prosecution-expected-to-rest-in-trial-of-accused-cop-killer-rahmael-holt/
Prison oversight group has valid reason to question how inmate deaths are classified in Pennsylvania | PennLive Editorial
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2019/11/prison-oversight-group-has-valid-reason-to-question-how-inmate-deaths-are-classified-in-pennsylvania-pennlive-editorial.html
Education
Police investigating 3rd threat at Fox Chapel schools
https://foxchapel.triblive.com/police-investigating-3rd-threat-at-fox-chapel-area/
Judge partially dismisses lawsuit against former Scranton superintendent
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/judge-partially-dismisses-lawsuit-against-former-scranton-superintendent-1.2558419
Feeling suicidal, she turned to her college. But it had just cut campus mental health services.
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/state/2019/11/12/HACC-pennsylvania-community-college-mental-health-services-cuts-spotlight-pa/stories/201911110083
Penn State’s $4 million Student Veteran Center set to open
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/state/2019/11/11/Penn-State-s-4-million-Student-Veteran-Center-nears-completion/stories/201911110075
Robert Morris University to celebrate expansion
https://triblive.com/local/regional/robert-morris-university-to-celebrate-expansion/
Elections/Politics
With straight-party voting gone in Pa., who will miss it most?
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/11/with-straight-party-voting-gone-in-pa-who-will-miss-it-most.html
Warren’s days at Rutgers and Penn
https://www.inquirer.com/politics/nation/a/elizabeth-warren-2020-election-rutgers-penn-20191112.html
Republican Party has lost touch with suburban voters. Just look what happened last Tuesday. | Opinion
https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/republican-party-suburban-voters-women-20191111.html
We’re seeing more women in politics. Is it a quick ‘wave’ or a lasting trend? | Opinion
https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/women-in-politics-candidates-2019-wave-20191111.html
Report: Election vendors are ‘prime targets,’ need oversight
https://www.witf.org/2019/11/12/report-election-vendors-are-prime-targets-need-oversight/
Gaming
Groundbreaking slated for mini-casino in Westmoreland County
https://www.post-gazette.com/local/region/2019/11/11/Groundbreaking-slated-for-mini-casino-in-Westmoreland-County-casinos-pgcb-gaming-slots/stories/201911070153
Health Care
After surviving testicular cancer as a teen, my husband had enough of doctors. Then came the backache.
https://www.inquirer.com/health/testicular-cancer-survivor-recurrence-20191112.html
Wider use of molecular flu tests promise faster, more accurate results
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2019/11/11/Wider-use-of-molecular-flu-tests-promise-faster-more-accurate-results/stories/201911080137
Highmark Health CEO made $7.49 million in 2018
https://www.post-gazette.com/business/healthcare-business/2019/11/11/Highmark-Health-CEO-David-Holmberg-Form-990-IRS-Allegheny-Health-Network-pay/stories/201911110097
IRS forms show Highmark officials reaped $1 million-plus raises last year
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/irs-forms-show-highmark-officials-reaped-1-million-plus-raises-last-year/
Local News
Luzerne County seeks new election director
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/luzerne-county-seeks-new-election-director-1.2558408
Apartments proposed for Wilkes-Barre office building
https://www.timesleader.com/news/762093/apartments-proposed-for-wilkes-barre-office-building
Luzerne County libraries join boycott over e-book policy
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/luzerne-county-libraries-join-boycott-over-e-book-policy-1.2558400
Jessup police join union, get contract
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/jessup-police-join-union-get-contract-1.2558420
Tourism group pitches ice rink in Jim Thorpe
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/tourism-group-pitches-ice-rink-in-jim-thorpe-1.2558332
Dunmore family welcomes young Bahamian athletes who lost their home in hurricane
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/dunmore-family-welcomes-young-bahamian-athletes-who-lost-their-home-in-hurricane-1.2558498
McKeesport reverses course, awards contract for garbage collection
https://www.post-gazette.com/local/south/2019/11/12/McKeesport-garbage-contract-Michael-Cherepko/stories/201911140014
Allentown police school teaches senior citizens how to avoid identity theft, flag scams
https://www.mcall.com/news/local/allentown/mc-nws-allentown-senior-citizens-police-academy-prevent-fraud-scams-20191112-4fxpx3nlize65hwqmsgglqbbru-story.html
Second Amendment advocate takes issue with Whitehall park signs barring discharge of firearms
https://www.mcall.com/news/local/whitehall/mc-nws-whitehall-township-commissioners-meeting-20191112-2xh3gcjg6jddrkhjqgx5rxp7fq-story.html
National News
Everything is at stake for ‘Dreamers’ as Supreme Court takes up DACA
https://www.inquirer.com/news/daca-deferred-action-for-childhood-arrivals-trump-obama-immigration-20191112.html
Ahead of DACA hearing, ‘Dreamers’ from Pa. set to rally in D.C.
https://www.witf.org/2019/11/12/ahead-of-daca-hearing-dreamers-from-pa-set-to-rally-in-d-c/
Former President Jimmy Carter enters hospital for surgery
https://www.inquirer.com/politics/nation/jimmy-carter-hospitalized-brain-pressure-president-20191112.html
New Jersey
New Jersey lawmakers enter lame duck session ready to make backroom deals. Here’s what to expect.
https://www.inquirer.com/news/new-jersey-legislature-lame-duck-marijuana-drivers-license-20191112.html
Philly
Philadelphia’s new voting machines had a mostly smooth start. Now for the big test.
https://www.inquirer.com/politics/philadelphia/philly-voting-machines-2020-election-20191111.html
Philadelphia City Councilman Bobby Henon faces a leadership fight as he battles indictment
https://www.inquirer.com/news/bobby-henon-indictment-philly-council-majority-leader-20191109.html
Kratom products may cause liver injury, new analysis led by Philadelphia physician finds
https://www.inquirer.com/health/kratom-liver-damage-einstein-health-cdc-20191111.html
Cities like Philadelphia are sitting ducks for cyber attacks | Opinion
https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/ransomware-cyber-attacks-philadelphia-elections-hackers-20191111.html
Meek Mill and Michael Rubin highlight another example of criminal injustice
https://www.penncapital-star.com/criminal-justice/meek-mill-and-michael-rubin-highlight-another-example-of-criminal-injustice/
Pitt
Enrollment open for 2020 PWSA low-income assistance programs
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/social-services/2019/11/11/Enrollment-2020-PWSA-low-income-assistance-programs-pittsburgh-water-sewer-authority/stories/201911110072
Leveraging the levy: City Council must fulfill promise of new park tax
https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2019/11/12/Pittsburgh-park-tax-levy-leverage-City-Council-promise/stories/201911120009
How did Pitt end up with a road game against Robert Morris?
https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/Pitt/2019/11/11/pitt-panthers-basketball-robert-morris-colonials-jeff-capel-andy-toole-upmc-events-center/stories/201911110109
Citing ‘serious concerns,’ CNX Resources quits Allegheny Conference
https://www.post-gazette.com/business/development/2019/11/12/CNX-Resources-quits-Allegheny-Conference-energy-manufacturing-economy/stories/201911120034
Two years into Scotland’s bid to end child poverty, a notorious neighborhood tests the nation’s resolve — and its fate may send a message to crusaders for poor kids everywhere
https://newsinteractive.post-gazette.com/growing-up-through-the-cracks-child-poverty-scotland-glasgow-possilpark-southwest-pennsylvania/
Pittsburgh to install speed humps to slow traffic on four streets this week
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2019/11/11/Pittsburgh-traffic-humps-traffic-Hill-District-Carrick-Squirrel-Hill-Highland-Park/stories/201911110077
City asking public for feedback on needs for HUD funding
https://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2019/11/11/Pittsburgh-public-input-feedback-needs-HUD-funding/stories/201911070137
‘Bar-style’ ice curling rink to open in Millvale
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/bar-style-ice-curling-rink-to-open-in-millvale/
State News
Connellsville native Lindsey Shultz to play in ‘Jeopardy!’ semifinals Wednesday
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/connellsville-native-lindsey-shultz-to-play-in-jeopardy-semifinals-wednesday/
Misinformation widespread about chronic wasting disease in deer management
https://www.pennlive.com/life/2019/11/misinformation-widespread-about-chronic-wasting-disease-in-deer-management.html
When a state attorney general picks a national fight: What’s the end game? | Analysis
https://www.penncapital-star.com/featured/when-a-state-attorney-general-picks-a-national-fight-whats-the-end-game-analysis/
Transportation
It’s official, the I-83/Mt. Rose project is a year overdue. What work still remains?
https://www.ydr.com/story/news/2019/10/22/interstate-83-mt-rose-project-how-much-work-remains-until-completed/3903130002/
Route 422 campaign looks to drive down congestion on highway
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/route-422-campaign-looks-to-drive-down-congestion-on-highway
Allegiant expands service from Allentown to Florida, but you need to act fast to get a super-low fare
https://www.mcall.com/business/mc-biz-allegiant-air-expands-service-allentown-to-florida-20191112-q5pugqz34rcrbo47xfwin6ex6e-story.html