Legislature
PA GOP Senators Seek Election Fraud Testimony by Oct. 1 – DV Journal (delawarevalleyjournal.com)
At last minute, Pa. lawmakers vote to extend dozens of COVID-19 waivers · Spotlight PA
Lawmakers keep COVID-19 regulatory waivers for 6 more months | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pa. lawmakers keep COVID-19 regulatory waivers for 6 more months | WITF
Pa. lawmakers grill liquor rationing decision in PLCB hearing (abc27.com)
Parents Fight For ‘Deana’s Law’ In PA To Battle Repeat DUIs | Montgomeryville, PA Patch
VIDEO: Sen. Doug Mastriano discusses Pa. bill to allow mask opt out in schools (goerie.com)
Redistricting: Loss of district, population means loss of clout in Congress for Erie (goerie.com)
Local expert picked for governor’s advisory panel on new Congressional districts – Daily Local
Editorial: Pass Deana’s Law and protect against repeat DUI offenders – Delco Times
Guest column: Pa. lawmakers can end educational chaos by passing HB 1 – Delco Times
State Republicans support changes to election system | The Bucks County Herald
Pa. Senate OKs memorial highway for fallen Kunkle firefighter | Times Leader
Pa. Senate passes measures to help farmers move goods | State | thecourierexpress.com
Sen. Haywood’s Office Hosts Electoral Redistricting Workshop | Abington, PA Patch
Sen. Muth Hosts Hearing To Address PA Hazardous Waste Loophole | Patch
Coronavirus – COVID-19
Pennsylvania vaccination rate by House and Senate districts: Maps – The Morning Call (mcall.com)
Gov. Tom Wolf praises Montgomery County vaccination campaign during Norristown visit – Delco Times
FDA leans toward authorizing Moderna booster at a half dose | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The CDC Is Strongly Urging Pregnant People To Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19 : NPR
One of PA’s largest counties will require vaccines. Will more follow? (ydr.com)
Covid cases, deaths rising among younger Allegheny County residents | TribLIVE.com
Some fear boosters will hurt drive to reach the unvaccinated | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Acting health commissioner touts COVID-19 vaccine boosters | Local News | phillytrib.com
Business/Jobs
PNC survey: Optimism among small-business owners highest since 2018 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Dollar Tree breaks the $1 price barrier as costs soar (abc27.com)
GOP’s debt ceiling games could spell disaster for businesses like mine (poconorecord.com)
Myonex opens new global headquarters in Horsham – Daily Local
Supply shortages could put crimp in holiday shopping – The Morning Call (mcall.com)
Crime/Punishment
A new immigrant detention center will open in former Clearfield County prison | WITF
Education
Judge denies Tredyffrin/Easttown parents’ request to halt school mask mandate (inquirer.com)
ESASD contending with shortage of bus drivers (poconorecord.com)
National Merit program (mainlinemedianews.com)
Mychalejko: Bucks County youth must rise up to defend education (theintell.com)
Diverse, inclusive Bensalem doesn’t need school district DEI post (buckscountycouriertimes.com)
Northwest Area School Board member leads off lengthy mask mandate debate | Times Leader
Elections/Politics
Election 2021: Where you’ll find ballot drop boxes in the Lehigh Valley – lehighvalleylive.com
Despite Security Concerns, Online Voting Gets $10 Million Push : NPR
What Trump-To-Biden Voters Say About The President Now : NPR
Economy, crime, and Marine Corps — pillars of McSwain’s early campaign (broadandliberty.com)
Midstate moms launch write-in bids for school board in Lancaster County | WITF
Environment
U.S. Resumes Protections For Wild Birds Against Killings By Industries : NPR
Local power line fights might continue with push toward clean energy (ydr.com)
Transportation
PennDOT wants to hear your thoughts on its construction and maintenance efforts (abc27.com)
Health
Weight Gain And Obesity Up In 2020 In The U.S. : Shots – Health News : NPR
Suicide prevention remains an elusive goal, especially for veterans (abc27.com)
Northeast Pa. veterans spotlight mental health crisis facing vets (poconorecord.com)
Prescription drug pricing needs government oversight (poconorecord.com)
York County mom shares hopeful story of addiction, overdose, recovery (ydr.com)
Naloxone saving lives in Chester County – Daily Local
Screening delays during COVID pandemic likely will spur cancer deaths (goerie.com)
Christine Flowers: The anti-abortion movement is on the march – Daily Local
State News
U.S. and European officials meet at Hazelwood Green to talk tech and trade | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
At town hall, Casey pushes Biden’s $3.5 trillion plan | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Senators Bob Casey and Pat Toomey should step up for local journalism (ydr.com)
Bob Casey faces inflection point on abortion (nationaljournal.com)
U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan supports infrastructure bill (dailylocal.com)
National News
USPS to slow down some mail delivery starting Friday | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Mail delivery is about to get slower and pricier just in time for the holidays | WITF
2020 Census: Many Latinos Identified With ‘Some Other Race’ : NPR
Texas defends law that has halted most abortions in the state | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Judge Frees Britney Spears From Father’s Control – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Oklahoma Welcomes Afghan Refugees, Even If The State Republican Party Disagrees : NPR
Experts: Federal law, money for FTC would help combat privacy breaches | ABC27
Immigration rules leave Afghan families short on aid (inquirer.com)
Child tax credit extension: What we know about how long it will run (poconorecord.com)
Foes united vs Facebook over Instagram’s effect on teens – Daily Local
Local News
Conservancy gets $400K grant – Chadds Ford Live | Chadds Ford Live
UGI Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Learning Center – BCTV
West Chester’s Gay Street open-air marketplace recognized – Daily Local
Presque Isle suit: State, Black ranger resolve discrimination case (goerie.com)
Aquetong Spring Park is officially open to the public | The Bucks County Herald
Solebury celebrates opening of Aquetong Spring Park | The Bucks County Herald
Study: Middletown fire services suffers from ‘system-wide lack of trust’ (theintell.com)
Mental health support groups form in Scranton, Hawley | News | thetimes-tribune.com
City Hall union president questions legality of pay increases | News | standardspeaker.com
Pitt
U.S. Secretaries of State and Commerce visiting Pittsburgh (wtae.com)
Allegheny County Council Votes To Unlock $100M In COVID Relief | 90.5 WESA
Pittsburgh Council taking another look at improving city pensions | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pittsburgh Officials Amenable To ‘Significant’ Parking Requirements Changes | 90.5 WESA
Chester County officials vow to fill void created by closing of Jennersville Hospital – Daily Local
Pittsburgh looks to create official merchandise | TribLIVE.com
Philly
Philadelphia School Board outlines 2022 superintendent search after Bill Hite leaves (inquirer.com)
ACCT Philly executive director Aurora Velazquez resigns (inquirer.com)
$3 million project seeks to improve Philly’s heart health disparities | Health | phillytrib.com
Washington
Biden intensifies talks, with big overhaul plans at stake | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
White House moves to shield pandemic response if the government shuts down | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Kyrsten Sinema Faces a Growing Revolt From Her Former Supporters – The New York Times (nytimes.com)