Legislature
Advocates rally for an easier path to citizenship in Harrisburg (abc27.com)
“We’re starting at the minimum”: Raise the Wage rally comes to Centre County (wearecentralpa.com)
Letter: Republicans don’t need access to voter information (poconorecord.com)
Why overturning Pennsylvania’s mask mandate in schools has stalled (theintell.com)
Gov. Wolf says more than government cash needed to boost pre-K learning (goerie.com)
Coronavirus – COVID-19
United Airlines must hold off on its vaccine mandate : NPR
Boston Marathon bomber case reaches the Supreme Court : NPR
Available ICU hospital beds in Pa. dip to lowest point since start of pandemic | WITF
NHL commissioner Bettman says just 4 players unvaccinated | WITF
COVID-19 cases rise among Erie County children as Halloween approaches (goerie.com)
Business/Jobs
SBA relief loans skewed by racial bias – Philadelphia Business Journal (bizjournals.com)
President Biden aims to tackle supply chain disruptions : NPR
Panel will wrestle with ‘brutal cycle’ that keeps women out of work (theintell.com)
Berks senior living facilities among those hurt by worker shortages (readingeagle.com)
Crime/Punishment
Bill would require Pittsburgh police to provide details about interactions with the public | WITF
Accused Pittsburgh synagogue shooter talked of killing Jews | WITF
Bethel Township man charged with violating election law (readingeagle.com)
Central York School District: Teacher charged with terroristic threats (ydr.com)
Education
Delaware Valley parents are doing their best for their children (poconorecord.com)
Lake-Lehman plays host to anti-mask rally attended by hundreds | News | citizensvoice.com
Former school could cost Carbon more than $8M | | standardspeaker.com
Elections/Politics
Josh Shapiro launches gubernatorial campaign with video | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pa. Attorney General Josh Shapiro says he’s running for governor (inquirer.com)
Why Pa. Attorney General Josh Shapiro says he’s running for governor (goerie.com)
Ballot harvesting video in Pennsylvania draws criticism | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
How Schools Are Shaping the Virginia Governor’s Race – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Pitt professor releasing video to bolster run for Congress | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
2021 election endorsements from our editorial board | Morning Newsletter (inquirer.com)
2022 Congressional Race Beginning To Shape Up – LevittownNow.com
Guest Opinion: GOP supervisors support Democrat in Plumstead (theintell.com)
Carbon County readies mail-in ballots | Election | standardspeaker.com
Environment
American Rescue Plan funds could help clear $1.4B for parks in PA (buckscountycouriertimes.com)
Health
FDA has authorized e-cigarettes for the first time, citing benefits for smokers : NPR
Midstate health experts encourage minorities to get flu can COVID vaccines (abc27.com)
Medicare open enrollment starts Oct. 15. Here’s what to know for 2022. (inquirer.com)
State News
Jill Biden visits Allentown: Where, when and what you need to know – The Morning Call (mcall.com)
Technology relieves pandemic pain for Pennsylvania farmers (abc27.com)
Pa. is No. 8 in deaths from animal attacks — but don’t blame the bears | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
DCNR Says Delaware Canal State Park, D&L Trail Need $75 Million Makeover – PennWatch
Fitzpatrick wants to focus on Medicare, but I can’t get past Jan 6 (theintell.com)
Meuser passes on Harrisburg, aims to return to D.C. | Election | standardspeaker.com
National News
Boston Marathon bomber case reaches the Supreme Court : NPR
World’s Growth Cools and the Rich-Poor Divide Widens – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Shipping’s future fuels could prove a lucrative bet | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Nets won’t play Irving until he meets vaccine requirement | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Misinformation and false statements continue to plague social media sites | Smart Talk (witf.org)
Homeland Security secretary orders ICE to stop mass raids on immigrants’ workplaces | WITF
Cybersecurity experts warn of killware attacks that rival ransomware (goerie.com)
China exports up 28% in September; surplus with US grows | News | tribdem.com
Capt. Kirk’s William Shatner on cusp of blasting into space | News | tribdem.com
Local News
Ex-Luzerne County election director Morgan takes Pa. USDA post | Times Leader
No Luzerne County tax hike proposed for 2022 | Times Leader
Wilkes-Barre City Council to vote on workers’ comp program contracts | Times Leader
Looking for a place to rent in central Pa.? Expect higher costs, and a long search – pennlive.com
Overriding mayor’s veto, Chambersburg adopts LGBTQ nondiscrimination ordinance | WITF
Monsignor Bonner grad awards high school scholarship in honor of his late father (delcotimes.com)
Reading YMCA Celebrates A STAR 4 Rating with PACCA – BCTV
Prices are up, and Chester County residents are noticing – Daily Local
Reading wants to convert properties back to single-family homes (readingeagle.com)
50 local nonprofits raising funds in October through The Amazing Raise – Mainline Media News
Pitt
Philly
12 historic Philadelphia buildings worth preserving (inquirer.com)
Washington
House sends debt limit hike to Biden, staving off default — for now | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Manchin’s and Sinema’s competing demands complicate a deal on Biden’s agenda : NPR
The House passes a short-term fix to the looming debt ceiling crisis : NPR
Biden to meet Kenya president as war roils nearby Ethiopia | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette