Legislature
Legislation would require drivers to pay outstanding tolls for vehicle registration | fox43.com
Democratic lawmakers pushing for free school lunches (wgal.com)
Local lawmakers announce round of grants (thereporteronline.com)
Chester County awarded millions for environmental projects – Daily Local
Malvern, West Grove Awarded $197,000 in State Funding for Parks and Open Space – MyChesCo
Coronavirus – COVID-19
World Health Organization disagrees with Biden, says pandemic isn’t over – pennlive.com
Business/Jobs
What FedEx’s steep sell-off tell us about where the economy is headed : NPR
Workers are changing jobs and getting raises but many are struggling financially : NPR
Your beer needs carbon dioxide, but the price skyrocketed over the summer | WITF
B. Braun opens major expansion, to hire 200 workers (mcall.com)
Erie chamber hopes manufacturing job fair will lead to new hiring (goerie.com)
Steel producers fear a deeper crisis from an energy crisis if production stops – The US Express News
Crime/Punishment
Retired cops could boost police numbers with new proposal | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
Here’s what you need to know about applying for a PA marijuana pardon (poconorecord.com)
Education
Penn State officials hope for 47% increase in state general support funding | TribLIVE.com
Kennett School District considering new branding identity – Daily Local
Opening more info through records at Penn State, Temple, Pitt | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com
MCCC to host fall open house events in-person and online – Mainline Media News
Guest Opinion: Central Bucks must respect students’ preferred pronouns (theintell.com)
Elections/Politics
PA Governor Race: Shapiro continues double digit lead over Mastriano (abc27.com)
Pennsylvania Senate Race Poll: Fetterman continues to hold lead over Oz (abc27.com)
Redrawn districts inject uncertainty in Pennsylvania legislative contests (abc27.com)
These Pa. voters haven’t missed a single November election for at least 50 years · Spotlight PA
Delaware County election security addressed in League of Women Voters forum (delcotimes.com)
Analysis: Reopen movement leaders have Bucks County GOP’s attention (buckscountycouriertimes.com)
A Q&A with Austin Davis – City & State Pennsylvania (cityandstatepa.com)
Opinion: Is the price of Democracy going up? (poconorecord.com)
Vote with high-quality child care in mind this fall (ydr.com)
Environment
Here’s what you need to know about spotted lanternflies in Pa. – pennlive.com
Demonstrators call for climate action as global leaders meet in Pittsburgh | WITF
Transportation
New Pennsylvania driver licenses include a ghost portrait of you that can disappear | TribLIVE.com
Airport’s growth continues, finances improve | News | thetimes-tribune.com
Health
ChristianaCare Plans Its Approach to Opening Former Jennersville Hospital (vista.today)
Outrage grows over closing of Delaware County Memorial Hospital (delcotimes.com)
Private equity sees the billions in eye care as firms target high-profit procedures (inquirer.com)
State News
Pennsylvania expanding food assistance during Hunger Action Month (abc27.com)
Midstate grapples with blood shortage (abc27.com)
Pennsylvania to launch online passport renewal application process | Today in Pa. – pennlive.com
Pa. Game Commission plans to release more pheasants in 2022 (poconorecord.com)
Is water privatization a good idea in Pennsylvania? | Pro/Con (inquirer.com)
The hydrogen money is here, just in time for the hype | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
National News
As Trump’s Legal Woes Mount, So Do Financial Pressures on Him – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Puerto Rico towns, hobbled by Hurricane Fiona, struggle to regain power or water : NPR
FDA review says multiple factors contributed to baby formula shortage : NPR
Voting begins on referendums in Russian-controlled regions of Ukraine : NPR
The Colorado River crisis is hitting cities and farms in the desert Southwest : NPR
CNN says Iran’s president tried to make a hijab a condition for an interview : NPR
Alex Jones testifies at his latest trial over Sandy Hook hoax claims : NPR
National volunteer shortage impacts local nonprofits | WITF
Putin’s threat to use nukes is a sure sign his war is failing | Trudy Rubin (inquirer.com)
U.N. rights experts present evidence of war crimes in Ukraine (inquirer.com)
U.S. and Russian diplomats clash at U.N. over war in Ukraine | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Local News
Electronics Recycling & Food Drive At Central Bucks East | Doylestown, PA Patch
Upper Darby Council agrees to move forward on two ARPA discussions (delcotimes.com)
Chester County announces $38 million in pandemic relief grants – Daily Local
DEP announces remediation plan for Bishop Tube site in East Whiteland – Daily Local
Hispanic Heritage: Latinos Tax Center and Accounting (abc27.com)
Will Wood: Canceling the local culture of tolerance (mainlinemedianews.com)
Residents ask Pocono Mountain board to think past finances in PEC sale (poconorecord.com)
Erie County’s average home sold for a higher price year over year (goerie.com)
Fall foliage expected to be huge area attraction in October | News | citizensvoice.com
Habitat for Humanity of Berks County breaks ground for 11 new city homes (readingeagle.com)
Pitt
Croatian prime minister makes good on promise to visit Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pittsburgh Great Race brings road closures and detours Sunday | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Philly
Black Clergy of Philadelphia comes out in support of DA Krasner | Local News | phillytrib.com
City Council has first in-person meeting in 2 years | Local News | phillytrib.com
Philadelphia high school wins national Blue Ribbon award | Local News | phillytrib.com
Doubling down on housing for Manayunk’s flood-prone Venice Island (inquirer.com)
What Philly small businesses should know about leasing (inquirer.com)
Washington
House GOP unveils legislative agenda ahead of midterms : NPR