Business
Laid-off Toys R Us workers’ $20M win is just one example of burgeoning retail labor movement http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/black-friday-retail-workers-rights-amazon-walmart-20181123.html
Trump’s tariffs are causing major anxiety for the American boating industry http://www.post-gazette.com/business/pittsburgh-company-news/2018/11/22/Trump-tariffs-anxiety-American-boating-industry/stories/201811010282
Cyber Monday shoppers will see more sites charging sales tax http://www.post-gazette.com/business/2018/11/23/Cyber-Monday-holiday-shopping-online-sales-tax-supreme-court/stories/201811230117
In era of online retail, Black Friday still lures a crowd https://www.tribdem.com/news/in-era-of-online-retail-black-friday-still-lures-a/article_6413521b-586a-5d5a-8f47-16d595e7e91d.html
Home heating oil prices aren’t mirroring falling prices at the pump, suppliers say https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14328788-74/home-heating-oil-prices-arent-mirroring-falling-prices-at-the-pump-suppliers
Small Business Saturday helps small shops thrive http://www.timesonline.com/news/20181123/small-business-saturday-helps-small-shops-thrive
Crime/Punishment
Jury: Philly public defenders liable in child abuse case http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/philadelphia/jury-philly-public-defenders-liable-in-child-abuse-case-20181123.html
Philly cops chase stolen, bullet-riddled ‘NYPD’ squad car, driver flees http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/17-bridges-chadwick-boseman-philadelphia-police-chase-stolen-nypd-squad-car-black-panther-20181123.html
State police seek person of interest in connection with homicide https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/11/state-police-seek-person-of-interest-in-connection-with-suspicious-death-of-woman.html#incart_river_index
One shot in Wilkes-Barre as officers swarm North Pennsylvania Avenue https://www.timesleader.com/news/725711/one-shot-in-wilkes-barre-as-officers-swarm-north-pennsylvania-avenue
Education
Wilkes-Barre Area board set to appoint new member next week https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/wilkes-barre-area-board-set-to-appoint-new-member-next-week-1.2414321
David Mekeel: Kutztown University students get lesson in voter registration https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/david-mekeel-kutztown-university-students-get-lesson-in-voter-registration
Elections/Politics
Super PAC spending could overwhelm candidate cash in next year’s Philadelphia City Council races | Clout http://www2.philly.com/philly/columnists/clout/clout-super-pac-council-races-2019-election-20181123.html
Environment
U.S. Climate Report Warns of Damaged Environment and Shrinking Economy http://www.post-gazette.com/news/environment/2018/11/23/U-S-Climate-Report-Environment-Economy-climate-change/stories/201811250127
Meteorologist: Climate is long-term, not 1 day http://www.phillytrib.com/news/elections/meteorologist-climate-is-long-term-not-day/video_02b973e4-decb-5b09-a0f2-05d3f2029460.html
’The climate has changed and is always changing’: White House responds to dire scientific report https://www.pennlive.com/nation-world/2018/11/the-climate-has-changed-and-is-always-changing-white-house-responds-to-dire-scientific-report.html#incart_river_index
Scientists work to save wild Puerto Rican parrot after Maria https://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/pennsylvania/mc-nws-puerto-rico-parrot-maria-20181120-story.html
Berks Christmas tree growers spurn spotted lanternfly scare https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/berks-christmas-tree-growers-spurn-spotted-lanternfly-scare
Local News
Popular gun-lock program expanding to seniors in Bucks http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/gun-trigger-lock-seniors-bucks-20181123.html
Homeless man accused of car burglaries in Irwin https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/14330029-74/homeless-man-accused-of-car-burglaries-in-irwin
Third victim pulled from Greenfield house fire dies https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14326729-74/2-of-3-greenfield-house-fire-victims-have-died
Editorial | Laurels and barbs https://www.tribdem.com/news/editorials/editorial-laurels-and-barbs/article_cb3a4d3a-ef4d-11e8-a899-d702c61449ad.html
Have an oil tank? You should check for leaks https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/have-an-oil-tank-you-should-check-for-leaks-1.2414320
Councilwoman fires back at social media attack by former Wilkes-Barre police chief https://www.timesleader.com/news/725688/councilwoman-fires-back-at-social-media-attack-by-former-wilkes-barre-police-chief
Coatesville Christmas Parade on Dec. 1 features, bands, floats, even Mummers https://www.dailylocal.com/news/local/coatesville-christmas-parade-on-dec-features-bands-floats-even-mummers/article_90ce0d18-edb2-11e8-b976-af62a98ae257.html
Officials to examine ways to make housing more affordable in Chester County https://www.dailylocal.com/news/local/officials-to-examine-ways-to-make-housing-more-affordable-in/article_96b2e52e-edd4-11e8-9db9-07df1f0f6cc4.html
National News
New York state judge allows suit against Trump and his personal charity to proceed http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/new-york-state-judge-allows-suit-against-trump-personal-charity-proceed-20181124.html
Rain hinders search but helps nearly put out California fire http://www2.philly.com/wires/ap/rain-helps-nearly-extinguish-deadly-california-wildfire-20181123.html-2
N.J. lawmakers to vote on legalizing weed, adding cannabis ‘microbusinesses’ and academic research http://www2.philly.com/philly/business/cannabis/marijuana-cannabis-new-jersey-nj-sweeney-scutari-microbusiness-academic-research-20181123.html
Government asks high court to hear transgender military case http://www2.philly.com/wires/ap/government-asks-high-court-hear-transgender-military-case-20181123.html-2
White House deputy chief receiving millions from Fox http://www2.philly.com/wires/ap/white-house-deputy-chief-receiving-millions-fox-20181123.html-2
Editorial: The value of human rights https://triblive.com/opinion/editorials/14328162-74/editorial-the-value-of-human-rights
Philly
Philly transit has great bones but could offer better service, one expert http://www2.philly.com/philly/business/transportation/philly-transit-spieler-septa-train-bus-trolley-service-20181124.html
A hidden trolley network in Fairmount Park is set for revival http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/philadelphia/trolley-trail-west-fairmount-park-woodside-amusement-park-20181124.html
Greyhounds arrive in Philly from the ‘worst racetrack in the world’ http://www2.philly.com/philly/business/consumer_news/greyhound-adoption-philadelphia-macau-canidrome-animal-abuse-20181123.html
Pitt
Security chief tackles man who opened fire — with Airsoft gun — outside Benedum Center http://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2018/11/23/andre-freeman-jr-BB-gun-Benedum-Center-pittsburgh-security-guard-tackles/stories/201811230109
Riding the house flipping boom, mortgage lender adding more jobs on North Side http://www.post-gazette.com/business/money/2018/11/23/Riding-the-house-flipping-boom-mortgage-lender-adding-more-jobs-on-North-Side/stories/201811190119
With the goal of one million meals, Amen to Action holds second annual food packing event http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/11/23/Amen-to-action-food-packing-event-pittsburgh-community-food-bank-donations/stories/201811230123
Polish Sisters of Merciful Jesus opens first U.S. convent in Strip District http://www.post-gazette.com/news/faith-religion/2018/11/23/Pittsburgh-Catholic-diocese-St-Stanislaus-Sisters-of-Merciful-Jesus/stories/201811230133
Pittsburgh native and ex-CIA chief Michael Hayden hospitalized after stroke https://triblive.com/usworld/world/14328233-74/former-cia-chief-michael-hayden-hospitalized-after-stroke
Tree of Life victim moved to rehab unit, 1 officer still hospitalized https://triblive.com/news/adminpage/14327905-74/tree-of-life-victim-moved-to-rehab-unit-1-officer-still-hospitalized
Squirrel Hill synagogue shooting spurs more than $6M in donations https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14330637-74/squirrel-hill-synagogue-shooting-spurs-more-than-6m-in-donations
State News
Turkey blames Pennsylvania-based cleric Fethullah Gulen for Russian envoy’s killing http://www2.philly.com/news/nation-world/fethullah-gulen-turkey-cleric-tayyip-erdogan-poconos-pennsylvania-russia-ambassador-20181123.html
When truckers are out of time, where do they park their rigs? PennDOT is looking for space http://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2018/11/23/PennDOT-freight-truck-parking-facilities-public-private-partnership-Pennsylvania-Motor-Trucking-Association/stories/201811220067
Road Warrior: Pennsylvania is flunking on road and bridge repairs https://www.mcall.com/news/traffic/mc-nws-road-warrior-pa-flunks-infrastructure-report-card-20181120-story.html
Winter weather advisory issued for large portion of Pa. https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/11/winter-weather-advisory-issued-for-large-portion-of-pa.html#incart_river_index