Legislature
Democrat Lindsay Powell wins Pa. special election in District 21 | 90.5 WESA
Pennsylvania issues $1.6M food insecurity grants | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Business/Jobs
S’mores pancakes for breakfast at Hershey restaurant: Best Eats – pennlive.com
Kraft is recalling some American cheese slices over potential choking hazard : NPR
Having a hard time finding Clorox wipes? Blame it on a cyberattack : NPR
COVID-19
The latest COVID boosters are in for the fall. Here’s what that means for you : NPR
Crime/Punishment
Bags of fentanyl found under trap floor of day care center where 1-year-old died : NPR
One dead, one injured following Oakhurst shooting, Cambria coroner says | Local News | tribdem.com
88-year-old missing from central Pa. could be confused, in danger: police – pennlive.com
Two Harrisburg men arrested in killing of man behind his mom’s house 7 years ago – pennlive.com
Police chase that began with shots fired in Ohio ends in Pa.: reports – pennlive.com
Education
Review of Penn State contracts reveals incorrect filings | WITF
A Texas high schooler’s suspension over his hair renews focus on CROWN Act : NPR
School book bans show no signs of slowing, PEN America finds : NPR
Elections/Politics
Five for Friday: Election Activity – City & State Pennsylvania (cityandstatepa.com)
Election 2024 Pennsylvania Senate | Nation | hjnews.com
Environment/Energy
US petroleum products exports set new record in first half of 2023 | National | thecentersquare.com
Storm brewing off mid-Atlantic could bring high winds, heavy rain and flooding : NPR
Fat Bear Week 2023 is set to start, as fans vote for their favorite rotund bear : NPR
Transportation
Diesel prices continue to climb | National | thecentersquare.com
Gun Safety
Solutions to be priority at council’s gun violence summit | Local News | phillytrib.com
Health
Medicaid coverage restored to about 500,000 people after computer errors in many states | WITF
State News
Report: Red tape still restrains Pennsylvania economy | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Norfolk Southern must be held accountable for Ohio derailmen | WITF
Jail where murderer Danilo Cavalcante escaped plans to wall | WITF
Pennsylvania state government will prepare to start using AI | WITF
Orphaned puma cubs make public debut during special celebration at Pa. zoo – pennlive.com
State game lands driving tour schedule for October announced by Pa. Game Commission – pennlive.com
National News
Pentagon says it ‘failed’ troops, vows to improve housing | National | thecentersquare.com
Inside the Deal to Free 5 American Prisoners in Iran – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
9/11 Defendant Not Fit for Death-Penalty Trial, Judge Rules – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
U.S. and China Agree to New Economic Dialogue Format – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
2023 could see highest number of people on food stamps since 2016 | National | thecentersquare.com
A Texas high schooler’s suspension over his hair renews focus on CROWN Act : NPR
Bus carrying high school students to band camp crashes, killing 2 adults : NPR
‘Not sure where the airplane is,’ pilot told 911 dispatcher after F-35 ejection : NPR
Republican DA candidate wants jail death investigated (delcotimes.com)
Local News
Pa. county to accept in-person votes from flawed mail ballot | WITF
Two Wyoming Valley Levee reaches nearing accreditation restoration | Times Leader
Ex-Erie resident held for court in fatal shooting of fiancée in 2012 (goerie.com)
The Poconos’ biggest organic grocer turns 50 (poconorecord.com)
I-81 closed after Franklin County crash – pennlive.com
Pitt
Serra Catholic student Samantha Kalkbrenner mourned at prayer service | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 21-23 | TribLIVE.com
Philly
Solutions to be priority at council’s gun violence summit | Local News | phillytrib.com
Temple Acting President JoAnne Epps dies after collapsing | Local News | phillytrib.com
Washington
Senate ditches dress code as Fetterman, others choose casual clothes | 90.5 WESA