Legislature

Family Health Fair Hosted By PA Senator In Montco This Weekend | Hatboro, PA Patch

One PA Lawmaker Says Losing $100M in PA Turnpike Tolls is Unacceptable | (wkok.com)

Wolf visits Kiddie Space Heights in WB to discuss child care tax credits | Times Leader

Philadelphia mothers of murder victims testify, cite failures of DA, police, council | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com

On day one of hearings to impeach Larry Krasner, mothers of homicide victims share testimony – City & State Pennsylvania (cityandstatepa.com)

Krasner impeachment hearings: Who testified against the Philly DA, and what supporters said – On top of Philly news (billypenn.com)

Larry Krasner to fight impeachment effort at Pa. House hearing in Philadelphia | WITF

House committee on Philadelphia crime hears stories of loss from gun violence survivors – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

BENNINGHOFF: Addressing Crime and Violence Through Smart Justice – DV Journal (delawarevalleyjournal.com)

Guest Opinion: The case of the missing legislation in Harrisburg (buckscountycouriertimes.com)

Sen. Hughes Presents $500K Check to Methodist Services for its Power House Redevelopment Project – Opera News (dailyadvent.com)

 

Business/Jobs

Advocates, business owners and legislators focus on child care in Montgomery County (delcotimes.com)

 

Crime/Punishment

Bucks County jail failed to follow policies before inmate suicide (buckscountycouriertimes.com)

Prison advocates highlight water issue at Muncy prison | WITF

 

Education

The Biden administration just changed the rules for student loan forgiveness : NPR

GOP states sue Biden administration over student loan plan | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Erie School District finances: State removes financial watch label (goerie.com)

West Chester school officials reach $2.5 million agreement with construction firm – Daily Local

Kennett Consolidated School District conducts brand refresh – Daily Local

Allegheny College offers 100% tuition coverage for students from families meeting income threshold | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Public Schools updates sex education policy | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

 

Elections/Politics

Pa. election 2022: Everything you need to know about requesting, filling out, and returning your mail ballot · Spotlight PA

Tom Ridge endorses Dr. Oz in Pa. Senate race (abc27.com)

Shapiro Promises No New Taxes, But Critics Say He’s Broken That Pledge Before – DV Journal (delawarevalleyjournal.com)

F&M poll shows Oz gaining GOP favorability, while Shapiro maintains lead – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Voters still unhappy with state of the economy, F&M poll shows | PA Power and Policy | lancasteronline.com

Scott Perry and Shamaine Daniels debate immigration, Perry’s legal troubles | WITF

The Republican advantage: It’s easier to be against things than for them | Opinion – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

Democrats discuss education, jobs and other issues at candidate forum | The Bucks County Herald

Pa. governor’s race: Doug Mastriano holds his first public campaign event in Philly on Friday. Several protests are planned. (inquirer.com)

Two options for a Hazleton mail ballot drop box conditionally approved | Times Leader

Election crosses county line, but drop boxes don’t in Luzerne, Schuylkill counties | Election | standardspeaker.com

 

Gun Safety

Fatal Shooting at Roxborough High Shakes DelVal Sports Community – DV Journal (delawarevalleyjournal.com)

 

Transportation

Pennsylvania airport No. 2 best ‘medium airport’ in U.S.: J.D. Power – pennlive.com

 

Health

Crozer Health says it did communicate plans for County Memorial to entities involved (delcotimes.com)

Vaccine appears to protect against monkeypox, CDC says | Health | phillytrib.com

Mobile units in Philadelphia respond to mental health crises (inquirer.com)

ALS drug wins FDA approval despite questionable data | TribLIVE.com

 

State News

Insurance Department Encourages Pennsylvanians to Prepare for Emergencies, Consider Purchasing Flood Insurance – PennWatch

Pennsylvania’s local pension funds mostly well-funded, in good shape | Pennsylvania | thecentersquare.com

Pa.’s child welfare system is ‘exhausted,’ new report concludes | Friday Morning Coffee – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

DCNR launches Pa. fall foliage report – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

First responders deploy from Philadelphia to aid victims of Hurricane Ian | Local News | phillytrib.com

Former State Sen. Vincent Fumo faces new trial over IRS demand he pay $3 million in back taxes (inquirer.com)

Arianna Freeman, first woman of color on Court of Appeals for 3rd Circuit, confirmed (inquirer.com)

Cognetti, Powell participate in Pennsylvania-focused forum at White House | News | thetimes-tribune.com

Pennsylvania counties can help voters fix problems with their mail ballots, state court rules | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

 

National News

Photos show the destruction caused by Hurricane Ian in Florida : The Picture Show : NPR

Hurricane Ian set to make landfall in South Carolina (abc27.com)

Ian regains hurricane strength after hammering Florida, heads toward South Carolina | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Putin plans to formally annex 4 regions from Ukraine Friday : NPR

Putin: Russia will use all means to guard annexed regions | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Take a look back at Trevor Noah’s most memorable The Daily Show moments : NPR

Tua Tagovailoa took two big hits in a week. What is NFL protocol on concussions? : NPR

A new monument honors Black service members across US wars and military branches | Across America | phillytrib.com

Judge extends Trump special master deadline until December | TribLIVE.com

 

Local News

Upper Darby Council again authorizes lawsuit to force removal of Vincent Rongione (delcotimes.com)

Recommendation made for Franklin to be taken out of Act 47 | News | tribdem.com

Lancaster Farmland Trust announce $1.5 in funds for 21 farms [photos] | Local News | lancasteronline.com

West Chester church loses half its congregation after pastor, elders embrace LGBTQ+ community – Daily Local

After a 15-year-old dies and another is beaten into a coma, who’s protecting Harrisburg’s children? | PennLive Editorial – pennlive.com

A 24/7 shelter for single adults is coming to Pottstown. It may be the first of its kind in the county | WITF

Carbon County voters to decide on conservation referendum | News | standardspeaker.com

 

Pitt

Pittsburgh officials dedicate new low-barrier homeless shelter with wraparound services | Pittsburgh City Paper (pghcitypaper.com)

Holocaust survivor who escaped Tree of Life Synagogue massacre in Pittsburgh dies | WITF

‘Pittsburgh knows how to make things’: Global manufacturing summit takes stage in Downtown | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

First National Bank Corp. commits $1 million to Pittsburgh Promise for scholarship program | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

 

Philly

Proud to be an American: Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid now U.S. citizen | WITF

Some Union League members oppose club honoring DeSantis | Local News | phillytrib.com

Developer David Adelman is convinced the plan for 76 Place will succeed | Mike Sielski (inquirer.com)

 

Washington

Senate votes for the spending bill to keep the government open : NPR

Ginni Thomas, wife of Justice Clarence Thomas, testifies before Jan. 6 panel : NPR

Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court justice Clarence Thomas, testifies before Jan. 6 panel | WITF

‘Abortion absolutely is healthcare’: U.S. House panel told as GOP pursues nationwide ban – Pennsylvania Capital-Star (penncapital-star.com)

House approves scaled-down bill targeting Big Tech dominance | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette