Legislature
Allentown area airport breaks ground on new $16.3 million hangar
http://www.mcall.com/news/traffic/mc-nws-lvia-new-hangar-underway-20180821-story.html
WATCH: Construction starts on $16.3M hangar at Lehigh Valley International Airport
https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/08/watch_construction_starts_on_1.html
Legislators talk funding, immigration on Cambria farm tour
http://www.tribdem.com/news/legislators-talk-funding-immigration-on-cambria-farm-tour/article_213e912e-a5bf-11e8-b871-9799908b751a.html
Officials hear farm concerns on tariffs, liability
http://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2018/08/officials-hear-farm-concerns-on-tariffs-liability/
Administration
Gov. Wolf asks board to review Bucks judge in Kayden Mancuso custody battle
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/crime/kayden-mancuso-case-judge-jeffrey-trauger-gov-wolf-judicial-conduct-review-board-20180821.html#loaded
Wolf announces $500,000 grant for Carbondale
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/wolf-announces-500-000-grant-for-carbondale-1.2376490
Business
Planned expansion at Scott Twp. manufacturing facility will add 300 jobs
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/planned-expansion-at-scott-twp-manufacturing-facility-will-add-300-jobs-1.2376706
Tiny Doylestown Borough battled Verizon over 5G and won a big settlement
http://www2.philly.com/philly/business/doylestown-borough-verizon-5g-mobile-network-20180822.html
Wells Fargo closing downtown Scranton branch office
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/business/wells-fargo-closing-downtown-scranton-branch-office-1.2376595
Clergy Sex Abuse
Pittsburgh diocese receives about 50 new abuse claims after grand jury report
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/08/22/Pittsburgh-diocese-sexual-abuse-claims-David-Zubik-Zappala-josh-Shapiro/stories/201808210258
Bambera: ‘No abuser protected’
https://www.timesleader.com/news/715689/bambera-no-abuser-protected
Storytelling revealed evil
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2018/08/22/Storytelling-revealed-evil/stories/201808220031
Family Service Association offering help to child abuse victims
https://www.timesleader.com/news/715732/family-service-association-offering-help-to-child-abuse-victims
King’s second area school to remove bishops’ names from buildings
https://www.timesleader.com/news/715715/kings-second-area-school-to-remove-bishops-names-from-buildings
Colleges reviewing honors bestowed on bishops accused in sex abuse report
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/colleges-reviewing-honors-bestowed-on-bishops-accused-in-sex-abuse-report-1.2376710
University of Scranton moves forward, decisively
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/university-of-scranton-moves-forward-decisively-1.2376577
Some accused priests still receive financial support from diocese
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/some-accused-priests-still-receive-financial-support-from-diocese-1.2376707
Q&A with Bishop Schlert of the Diocese of Allentown
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/q-a-with-bishop-schlert-of-the-diocese-of-allentown-1.2376602
Crime/Punishment
Truck allegedly stolen by fugitive turns up in Schuylkill County
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/truck-allegedly-stolen-by-fugitive-turns-up-in-schuylkill-county-1.2376632
Middletown names interim police chief hours after chief’s sex assault arrest
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/08/mayor_announces_interim_chief_at_polic.html#incart_river_index
State prisons step up safety, confronts ‘toxic substances’
http://www.tribdem.com/news/state-prisons-step-up-safety-confronts-toxic-substances/article_d40197fe-a5bd-11e8-952e-477b7fed7325.html
Education
Landmark Pa. school-funding lawsuit appears headed to trial
http://www.philly.com/philly/education/pennsylvania-school-funding-suit-philadelphia-william-penn-landmark-trial-20180821.html
Pa. school funding lawsuit may now proceed to trial now that the court denies mootness claim
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/08/pa_school_funding_lawsuit_may.html#incart_river_index
A-K Valley public school students begin returning to classes on Wednesday
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13998666-74/a-k-valley-public-school-students-begin-returning-to-classes-on-wednesday
Kiski Area schools’ drinking fountains pass lead testing
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13997023-74/kiski-area-schools-drinking-fountains-pass-lead-testing
Delco school district stops faith-based group from teaching sex-ed classes
http://www.philly.com/philly/education/wallingford-swarthmore-school-district-amnion-pregnancy-center-sex-ed-classes-20180821.html
ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit is picking Penn State for almost everything
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/psu/2018/08/21/Kirk-Herbstreit-heisman-pick-trace-mcsorley-james-franklin-cfp/stories/201808210286
Penn State’s handling of sexual misconduct complaints raises concerts: judge
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/08/judge_has_constitution_concern.html#incart_river_index
Elections/Politics
‘Get people out to vote’: Wolf rallies Luzerne County Democrats
https://www.timesleader.com/news/715723/get-people-out-to-vote-wolf-rallies-luzerne-county-democrats
Wolf urges Democrats to help boost voter turnout
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/wolf-urges-democrats-to-help-boost-voter-turnout-1.2376698
Wolf, Wagner schedule first debate Oct. 1
https://triblive.com/state/pennsylvania/13995487-74/wolf-wagner-schedule-first-debate-oct-1
Wagner says he doesn’t want workers knowing what he makes
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/state/20180821_ap_fc31c40985c14ba8b0749b7f1f45487a.html?arc404=true
Scott Wagner clarifies comments on gay marriage, Russia
http://www.witf.org/state-house-sound-bites/2018/08/scott-wagner-clarifies-comments-on-gay-marriage-russia.php
Fun and games in Pa.’s race for governor | John Baer
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/john_baer/john-baer-pa-tom-wolf-scott-wagner-games-20180821.html
Dems could win half of Pa. congressional seats
https://www.ydr.com/story/news/2018/08/21/vacated-gop-seats-could-go-democrats/1041100002/
I’m running for Pa. House to give a voice to clergy abuse victims | PennLive Letters
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2018/08/a_clear_call_to_find_common_gr.html#incart_river_index
Health Care
Rural Health receives grant to bolster health care in region
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/rural-health-receives-grant-to-bolster-health-care-in-region-1.2376605
Has Trump opened the door to junk health insurance? Pa. official sounds alarm
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/08/pa_official_worries_trump_acti.html#incart_river_index
Local News
City in talks to sell parking garage
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/city-in-talks-to-sell-parking-garage-1.2376712
Former city admin resigns from health department post
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/former-city-admin-resigns-from-health-department-post-1.2376652
Contractor accuses Pittston Twp. Sewer Authority of blocking work, withholding pay
https://www.timesleader.com/news/715702/contractor-accuses-pittston-twp-sewer-authority-of-blocking-work-withholding-pay
Flood-prone West Pittston homes could be elevated
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/flood-prone-west-pittston-homes-could-be-elevated-1.2376650
Downtown car cruise set for Friday
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/downtown-car-cruise-set-for-friday-1.2376604
Parsons property focus of zoning fight over alleged junkyard
https://www.timesleader.com/news/715729/parsons-property-focus-of-zoning-fight-over-alleged-junkyard
Arnold Mayor Karen Peconi to critics: ‘I’m tired of hearing this’
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13997815-74/activists-again-call-for-arnold-mayors-resignation-vow-to-be-at-every
$4.4 million in state grants go to Brockway plant site, Cool Valley
https://observer-reporter.com/news/localnews/million-in-state-grants-go-to-brockway-plant-site-cool/article_34ebdf5a-a56b-11e8-b5db-431c5c9ad814.html
Reading workers testify about bidding process in former mayor’s trial
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/reading-worker-testifies-about-bidding-process-in-former-mayors-trial
Reading council wants state to audit parking authority’s books
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/reading-council-wants-state-to-audit-parking-authoritys-books&template=ourcityart
Records fall as flash flooding hits Lehigh Valley overnight: roads and cars submerged, waterways overflow
http://www.mcall.com/news/weather/mc-nws-lehigh-valley-flash-flooding-strikes-overnight-20180822-story.html
National News
Authorities: Iowa student killed by Mexican in US illegally
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/nation_world/20180821_ap_c40d14e3d9dd45faa7e23775404ad256.html?arc404=true
At national convention, mail carriers protest Trump’s privatization plans
http://www.post-gazette.com/business/career-workplace/2018/08/21/American-Postal-Workers-Union-mail-protest-Pittsburgh-Trump-privatization/stories/201808210226
Postal workers rally to fight privatization
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13997317-74/postal-workers-rally-to-fight-privatization
Expiring allergy shots get new life as FDA moves to fight shortages
http://www.post-gazette.com/business/healthcare-business/2018/08/21/Expiring-allergy-shots-shortages-Mylan-EpiPen-FDA/stories/201808210242
In America, your truth depends on the color of your skin | Solomon Jones
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/solomon_jones/rudy-guiliani-meet-the-press-truth-is-truth-race-20180822.html
Philly
Back to school in August? Why Philly’s doing it and some other districts aren’t.
http://www.philly.com/philly/education/back-to-school-philadelphia-school-district-students-august-pre-labor-day-20180822.html
Philly’s college ‘stop outs’ could use a hand getting back to school| Editorial
http://www2.philly.com/philly/opinion/editorials/philadelphia-college-drop-out-rate-students-20180821.html
American Airlines is adding direct flights from Philly to Europe in 2019
http://www2.philly.com/philly/business/american-airlines-is-adding-direct-flights-from-philly-to-europe-in-2019-20180821.html
Pitt
MotoAmerica races into Pittsburgh for a second year
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/region/2018/08/21/MotoAmerica-motorcycle-racing-Championship-of-Pittsburgh-2018-Wayne-Rainey/stories/201808210261
Pittsburgh Art Institute could lose accreditation by November
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13996459-74/pittsburgh-art-institute-could-lose-accreditation-by-november
Study lists charter schools among those with highest suspension rates in Allegheny County
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2018/08/22/Charter-schools-suspension-rates-University-of-Pittsburgh-Propel-Urban-Academy-Allegheny-County/stories/201808210266
Report: Black students suspended at twice the rate of whites in many Allegheny County schools
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13995461-74/report-3-out-of-4-allegheny-county-school-districts-suspend-black-students
East Pittsburgh considers dissolving police force after Antwon Rose shooting
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13997067-74/east-pittsburgh-officials-consider-dissolving-police-force
Allegheny County Police Association opposes countywide review board
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13997490-74/allegheny-county-police-association-opposes-countywide-review-board
Pittsburgh losing 2 top financial administrators
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13996211-74/pittsburgh-losing-two-top-financial-administrators
Honolulu then … Pittsburgh? City ranks No. 2 most-livable in America
https://triblive.com/lifestyles/morelifestyles/13995466-74/pittsburgh-once-again-recognized-as-a-liveable-city
Charlie Batch and foundation staff pack free backpacks for students
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13995745-74/charlie-batch-and-foundation-staff-pack-free-backpacks-for-students
State News
Pa. Treasurer Joseph Torsella: Pension investments are not worth what Pa. pays
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/inq-phillydeals/pa-treasurer-joseph-torsella-pension-investments-20180821.html
Court won’t remove judge, tells Meek Mill to appeal ruling
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/20180821_ap_965ba13e5dee4f44a6fb590d37d59ce0.html?arc404=true
NY: No impact on PA municipalities by Binghamton discharge
https://www.timesleader.com/news/715700/ny-no-impact-on-pa-municipalities-by-binghamton-discharge
‘Gasland’ filmaker to give talk
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/gasland-filmaker-to-give-talk-1.2376592
A visit to Pennsylvania Bat Rescue in Mertztown
http://www.readingeagle.com/berks-country/article/hanging-in-there-a-visit-to-pennsylvania-bat-rescue-in-mertztown
Pa.’s student aid agency outsources jobs in hopes of increasing profits – and money for state grants
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/08/with_a_new_boss_and_more_outso.html#incart_river_index
Transportation
West Deer to plow two more state roads this winter
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13997042-74/west-deer-to-plow-two-more-state-roads-this-winter
Editorial: Reading’s intercity bus service still on shaky ground
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/editorial-readings-intercity-bus-service-still-on-shaky-ground
Washington
Michael Cohen pleads guilty, implicates President Trump in hush-money scheme
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2018/08/21/president-Trump-s-longtime-lawyer-Michael-Cohen-surrenders-to-FBI-as-he-prepares-to-plead-guilty-in-federal-investigation/stories/201808210256
Paul Manafort jury: former Trump campaign chair guilty on 8 counts
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2018/08/21/Paul-Manafort-jury-verdict-fraud-president-trump-robert-mueller-ukraine-federal-trial/stories/201808210263
Truth overtakes tweets: Robert Mueller’s hand against President Trump gets a boost | Analysis
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/politics/presidential/donald-trump-michael-cohen-paul-manafort-robert-mueller-russia-investigation-analysis-20180822.html
US Rep Duncan Hunter, wife indicted on corruption charges
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/20180821_ap_9e63df7d58f549f5a034589a08036ee2.html?arc404=true
Rothfus draws both praise and protest for tax cut vote
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-local/2018/08/21/rothfus-tax-cut-protest-western-pennsylvania-business-conner-lamb-congress/stories/201808210274