Legislature

New Mentorship Program Underway in Abington to Help Troubled Teens – DV Journal (delawarevalleyjournal.com)

Indian-American senator calls for AAPI-Inclusive curriculum in schools #newkerala(105664)

PA Environment Digest Blog: DEP Publishes Interim Final Environmental Justice Policy Changing Permit Review Process; Opens Comment Period Setting 9 Public Hearings (paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com)

Pa. 21st state House election: Powell leads Autenreith in fundraising | 90.5 WESA

Legislative roundup – Lower Bucks Times

Philly City Council Bans Supervised Injection Sites for Drug Use – Tennessee Star

Pennsylvania’s EMS System on the Brink: Critical Shortages and Overwhelmed First Responders – The Keystone (keystonenewsroom.com)

PA Congresswoman and Son Address Stigma of Substance Abuse Recovery – PennWatch

The first week of Pa. school funding hearings are over. Here are six takeaways. (inquirer.com)

Philly City Council bans supervised injection sites for drug use | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com

Philadelphia council bans safe-injection sites in most of the city (vnexplorer.net)

Both parties take credit for Pennsylvania’s improved financial outlook | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com

‘Risky’ energy retail market deterring consumers | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com

Business/Jobs

Ford and GM announce hundreds of temporary layoffs on non-striking workers— : NPR

More than 60,000 portable generators recalled after ‘severe burn injuries’ – pennlive.com

Amazon announces dates for Prime ‘Big Deal’ Days in October – pennlive.com

COVID-19

A new COVID-19 booster is here. Will those at greatest risk get it? – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

The latest COVID boosters are in for the fall. Here’s what that means for you : NPR

Everything you need to know about the new COVID boosters : Shots – Health News : NPR

Florida first state to officially recommend against COVID-19 boosters | Florida | thecentersquare.com

COVID-19 booster shots are recommended for all. How bad is the threat? – pennlive.com

Crime/Punishment

A. Pa. Jan. 6 rioter was convicted, sentenced in secret | WITF

Captured Pa. murderer planned to head to Canada, Puerto Rico | WITF

A 5th teen arrested in mass shooting at a Baltimore party : NPR

Pedestrian fatally struck by car in Perry County – pennlive.com

9 juveniles who escaped from a detention center in Pennsylvania are in custody, police say | Pennsylvania State News | lancasteronline.com

Education

Free speech suffering at many top universities across the country | National | thecentersquare.com

U.S. News Revamped College Rankings, But Little Changed for Top Schools – The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Despite public outcry, WVU will cut 28 majors, 143 faculty jobs – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Enrollment, safety among top priorities for Temple’s acting president | Local News | phillytrib.com

Elections/Politics

What to expect in Pennsylvania’s special election | WITF

Environment

PA Environment Digest Blog: DEP Publishes Interim Final Environmental Justice Policy Changing Permit Review Process; Opens Comment Period Setting 9 Public Hearings (paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com)

Pipeline problems could cut off nation’s 100-year gas supply | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com

Regenerative farming and soil health practices in Pa. | WITF

Forecasters cancel warnings as Lee begins to dissipate over Maritime Canada : NPR

Thousands march in New York to demand that Biden ‘end fossil fuels’ : NPR

Transportation

Experts fear electric vehicle race leaves power grid in the dust | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com

Auto worker: Want to be able to afford the vehicles we build | Michigan | thecentersquare.com

Strike! United Auto Workers declares historic strike against Detroit Three automakers. – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Gun Safety

State Supreme Court To Decide If Cities Can Enact Stiffer Gun Laws Than State (politicspa.com)

New Mexico governor abandons restrictions on guns except in parks, playgrounds | New Mexico | thecentersquare.com

Health

Pennsylvania provider tells DEA how telemedicine combats opioid crisis | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com

Pennsylvania and The Stark U.S. Divide in Xylazine Use (politicspa.com)

Firefighters fear the toxic chemicals in their gear | WITF

State News

Gov. Josh Shapiro wants you to text him – City & State Pennsylvania (cityandstatepa.com)

Governor Invites Pennsylvanians To Text Him (politicspa.com)

How PA jails highlight mental health care gaps · Spotlight PA

PA Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.5% (politicspa.com)

Pennsylvania and The Stark U.S. Divide in Xylazine Use (politicspa.com)

Which season is the most accident prone in Pa.? It’s not what you think. – pennlive.com

Pa.’s fall foliage is unique in the world, but it’s at risk: ‘I dare say we take it for granted’ – pennlive.com

Pa. area’s house inventory drops by almost 35%, creating ‘golden handcuff’ problem | Today in Pa. – pennlive.com

National News

Federal judge again declares DACA is illegal | National | thecentersquare.com

U.S. House to hold hearing on Maui fires | National | thecentersquare.com

National deficit, inflation soars despite ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ | National | thecentersquare.com

GM Wentzville plant, with $363M in taxable wages, shut down by UAW strike | Missouri | thecentersquare.com

Today’s Top News: A Rising Spy Battle Between the U.S. and China, and More – The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Two Pilots Die in Collision at National Championship Air Races in Reno – The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Drew Barrymore to postpone show until after Hollywood strikes : NPR

DNA tests lower Maui fire death toll to at least 97 from 115 : NPR

American Sepp Kuss has won Spain’s La Vuelta : NPR

Local News

I-81 closed after tractor-trailer rollover crash in Cumberland County: PennDOT – pennlive.com

The Lehigh Valley’s transportation plan includes 500 projects (mcall.com)

TVSD will still close schools, offices Monday following capture of escaped Abraxas Academy juveniles | Berks Regional News | wfmz.com

Local family of 16 on long road to recovery following van crash in Central America | Lehigh Valley Regional News | wfmz.com

Property in Manheim Twp. sold for $8.8 million: Lancaster County deeds recorded: Sept. 18, 2023 | Deeds Records in Lancaster County | lancasteronline.com

Delaware County restaurant inspections, week of Sept. 11, 2023 (delcotimes.com)

Meet York County Pa.’s 2023 most influential activists (ydr.com)

Pitt

New Census data illustrates the Pittsburgh region’s resiliency — and its lingering disparities | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Allegheny County special election to determine control of Pa. House | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh puts on county fair decades after last Allegheny County fair | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Puerto Rican students visit Pittsburgh to honor Roberto Clemente through volunteerism | TribLIVE.com

Man arrested for terroristic threats, firing handgun on Pittsburgh’s South Side | TribLIVE.com

Philly

Philly City Council bans supervised injection sites for drug use | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com

SEPTA budget shortfall could raise fares, cut service | Local News | phillytrib.com

Police still searching for tips in the murder of 80-year-old Rose Goodman of Kingsessing | Local News | phillytrib.com

Truist’s Philadelphia region leader gets expanded territory as part of $750M cost-cutting plan – Philadelphia Business Journal (bizjournals.com)

Rittenhouse Square penthouse with 1,200-SF terrace cut in price by $400K – Philadelphia Business Journal (bizjournals.com)

New home for younger adults ages 18-24 opens in North Philly | Local News | phillytrib.com

Washington

Pa Sen. Bob Casey wants hunter safety courses | WITF

Fetterman joins striking UAW workers on picket line in Michigan – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)