Legislature
Yellow light on cameras
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/yellow-light-on-cameras-1.2378498
Allentown mom pushes for cameras on school buses to catch drivers who don’t stop
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-nws-allentown-school-bus-cameras-20180821-story.html
Clergy Sex Abuse
Pope Francis celebrates his final Mass in Ireland amid call for him to quit over clergy abuse
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/faith-religion/2018/08/26/Pope-Francis-celebrates-his-final-Mass-in-Ireland-as-call-for-his-resignation-is-publicized/stories/201808260190
At a Philadelphia church, Catholics are also questioning the pope
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/at-a-philadelphia-church-catholics-are-also-questioning-the-pope-20180826.html
Former Vatican ambassador says Pope Benedict and Pope Francis knew of sexual misconduct allegations against McCarrick for years
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/nation_world/former-vatican-ambassador-says-pope-benedict-and-pope-francis-knew-of-sexual-misconduct-allegations-against-mccarrick-for-years-20180826.html
Cardinal Wuerl: Protector of the flock or facilitator of abuse?
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/faith-religion/2018/08/27/cardinal-donald-Wuerl-pittsburgh-bishop-child-sex-abuse-catholic-church/stories/201808250009
Sex-abuse victims deserve a grand-jury investigation of politicians who block justice | Ronnie Polaneczky
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/ronnie_polaneczky/sex-abuse-victims-grand-jury-catholic-clergy-mark-rozzi-20180826.html?arc404=true
I lobbied to change the law after I was abused by Larry Nassar. I hope Pa. survivors can do the same | Perspective
http://www2.philly.com/philly/opinion/commentary/larry-nassar-michigan-sexual-assault-laws-pennsylvania-catholic-clergy-grand-jury-report-20180824.html
Crime/Punishment
Day of reckoning: Disgraced ex-Pa. Treasurer Rob McCord faces possible jail time
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/rob-mccord-sentencing-harrisburg-corruption-richard-ireland-20180827.html
Second state corrections officer was sickened by unknown substance but was able to complete his shift Sunday
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/region/2018/08/26/Second-corrections-officer-was-sickened-by-unknown-substance-but-was-able-to-complete-his-shift-Sunday/stories/201808260178
Fugitive linked to burglary
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/fugitive-linked-to-burglary-1.2378553
Education
No classes Monday for Hance Elementary students in Pine-Richland due to mold
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2018/08/26/Pine-Richland-Hance-Elementary-School-first-day-mold-closure-parents-students/stories/201808260182
Central Dauphin East High School closed for 2 days because of mold
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/08/mold_closes_area_high_school.html#incart_river_index
Cheltenham school once plagued by mold reopens after four year rebuild
http://www2.philly.com/philly/education/cheltenham-cedarbrook-middle-school-mold-20180824.html
New Woodland Hills principal seeks to establish trust
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14014591-74/new-woodland-hills-principal-seeks-to-establish-trust
Schools around the area making changes as students head back to class
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/schools-around-the-area-making-changes-as-students-head-back-to-class-1.2378638
Union to Scranton teachers: stop volunteering
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/union-to-scranton-teachers-stop-volunteering-1.2378720
University of Scranton provides backpacks for local schoolkids
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/university-of-scranton-provides-backpacks-for-local-schoolkids-1.2378676
Wanted: More teachers, subs in Reading
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/wanted-more-teachers-subs-in-reading
Berks school districts partner with colleges to recruit teachers
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/berks-school-districts-partner-with-colleges-to-recruit-teachers
Elections/Politics
They’re young and they want change. Now they’re ready to vote for the first time.
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2018/08/26/They-re-young-and-they-want-change-Now-they-re-ready-to-vote-for-the-first-time/stories/201808260161
Hey, Wolf and Wagner, let’s make a deal!
http://www2.philly.com/philly/columnists/john_baer/tom-wolf-scott-wagner-governor-election-pennsylvania-john-baer-20180826.html
Focus on the Issues: 24th Senatorial District
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/focus-on-the-issues-24th-senatorial-district
Gaming
More gambling craziness: Casinos sue the lottery | Editorial
http://www2.philly.com/philly/opinion/editorials/casino-lottery-gambling-pennsylvania-lawsuit-20180827.html
Health Care
New warning to pregnant women, nursing mothers: Stay off the marijuana
http://www2.philly.com/philly/health/warning-to-pregnant-women-nursing-mothers-stay-off-the-marijuana-20180827.html
Hershey Medical Center dealing with possible exposure to measles virus
http://www.witf.org/news/2018/08/patients-visitors-at-hershey-medical-center-may-have-been-exposed-to-measles-virus.php
How an undercount of 2020 Census could impact Pennsylvania’s healthcare funding
http://www2.philly.com/philly/health/health-cents/undercount-2020-census-impact-pennsylvania-healthcare-funding-20180827.html
John McCain
From Arizona to Vietnam, John McCain is mourned as funeral plans proceed
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2018/08/26/From-Arizona-to-Vietnam-John-McCain-is-mourned-as-funeral-procession-plans-proceed/stories/201808260204
U.S., Pa., NJ leaders react to John McCain’s death
http://www.philly.com/philly/health/reaction-to-john-mccains-death-20180825.html?arc404=true
Region’s leaders remember John McCain for lengthy public service, down-to-earth manner
https://triblive.com/local/regional/14013470-74/regions-leaders-remember-john-mccain-for-lengthy-public-service-down-to-earth-manner
Trump rejected plans for a White House statement praising McCain
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2018/08/26/Trump-rejected-plans-for-a-White-House-statement-calling-John-McCain-a-hero-sources-say/stories/201808260224
John McCain: His life was defined by service to his country
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2018/08/27/John-McCain-His-life-was-defined-by-service-to-his-country/stories/201808270023
Kaufer recalls McCain as hero and role model
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/kaufer-recalls-mccain-as-hero-and-role-model-1.2378630
Local News
County council to vote on proposed Flora settlement
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/county-council-to-vote-on-proposed-flora-settlement-1.2378640
In Dickson City, handful of officers boosted OT with help of vague language
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/in-dickson-city-handful-of-officers-boosted-ot-with-help-of-vague-language-1.2378718
Sky’s the limit: Mountain Sky to seek nonprofit status
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/sky-s-the-limit-mountain-sky-to-seek-nonprofit-status-1.2378618
Dominican House marks anniversary
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/dominican-house-marks-anniversary-1.2378540
25th annual Ride for Freedom concludes with solemn ceremony in Reading
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/25th-annual-ride-for-freedom-concludes-with-solemn-ceremony-in-reading
Reading kids get bicycle safety tips and win free helmets
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/reading-kids-get-bicycle-safety-tips-and-win-free-helmets
Front Lines | Deputy coroner packs pistol to reduce risk
http://www.tribdem.com/news/front-lines-deputy-coroner-packs-pistol-to-reduce-risk/article_95b613de-a9a6-11e8-b02c-ef909935722a.html
Reading Area Water Authority issues boil-water advisory for hundreds
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/reading-area-water-authority-issues-boil-water-advisory-for-hundreds
National News
Sheriff: Gunman kills 2, then himself at video game tourney
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2018/08/26/Shooting-Jacksonville-Florida-GLHF-Game-Bar/stories/201808260200
Natural Gas
Ancient Indian village under investigation at West Beth drilling site
https://observer-reporter.com/news/localnews/ancient-indian-village-under-investigation-at-west-beth-drilling-site/article_cd8bc3ea-a62b-11e8-b009-630e03307fc5.html
Opioid Crisis
Opioid Awareness Day brings large crowd to Kirby Park
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/opioid-awareness-day-brings-large-crowd-to-kirby-park-1.2378649
Philly
In Philly, two-thirds of the landlords won’t take affordable housing vouchers — even when the renter can afford the place
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/housing-vouchers-section-8-affordable-urban-institute-study-20180827.html
Hundreds rally in Philadelphia against Trump’s Supreme Court nominee
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/trump-supreme-court-brett-kavanaugh-philadelph-20180826.html
A criminal defendant’s supporters find unlikely ally: Philly’s DA
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/larry-krasner-michael-giampietro-witness-intimidation-giovanni-campbell-20180826.html
16 arrested in counterprotest to Blue Lives Matter march in Philly
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/blue-lives-matter-march-philadelphia-police-20180825.html
Ex-Wall Streeter found his passion teaching at Northeast H.S. | Jenice Armstrong
http://www2.philly.com/philly/columnists/jenice_armstrong/howard-brown-northeast-high-school-philadelphia-black-male-teachers-jenice-armstrong-20180826.html
For first time in nearly 10 years, new charter operator opens school in Philly
http://www2.philly.com/philly/education/philadelphia-new-charter-school-deep-roots-kensington-20180825.html
First Day: Philly public schools open as heat wave is set to begin
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/philadelphia-weather-schools-first-day-heat-wave-20180827.html
The lonely search for Philly’s unidentified overdose victims | Mike Newall
http://www2.philly.com/philly/columnists/mike_newall/philadelphia-heroin-overodes-medical-examiners-office-fentanyl-20180824.html
Pitt
‘GPS for transit’: More real-time transit information available in Pittsburgh
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2018/08/27/Transit-app-crowd-sourcing-Port-Authority-real-time-information-pittsburgh-bus-T/stories/201808260075
Walkabout: Having fun with uphill challenges in the ‘Burgh
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/diana-nelson-jones/2018/08/26/Canton-Avenue-Beechview-Pittsburgh-Dirty-Dozen-bike-race-Guiness-Book-of-World-Records/stories/201808260060
PUC sets public hearings on PWSA’s rate increase proposal
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/08/26/Public-Utility-Commission-PUC-PWSA-rate-increase-public-hearings-2018-pittsburgh/stories/201808260209
Two Pittsburgh officials leaving Peduto administration
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/08/26/Sam-Ashbaugh-Jennifer-Presutti-leaving-Mayor-Bill-Peduto-administration-PWSA-CMU-pittsburgh/stories/201808260219
Lantern Night at Pitt welcomes female freshmen and transfer students
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14014728-74/98th-annual-lantern-night-at-pitt
State News
Western Pa. track takes center stage as crowds watch MotoAmerica races
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/other-sports/2018/08/26/MotoAmerica-Championship-of-Pittsburgh-motorcycle-racing-2018/stories/201808260183
The meal gap: Thousands of ‘food insecure’ families are forced to make tough decisions daily
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2018/08/26/food-stamps-snap-federal-aid-farm-bill-pittsburgh-hunger-meal-gap-food-insecurity/stories/201807230106
Josh Shapiro driven by ambition, desire to tackle big problems
https://triblive.com/state/pennsylvania/14013772-74/josh-shapiro-driven-by-ambition-desire-to-tackle-big-problems
Transportation
School bus lights must be heeded
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/school-bus-lights-must-be-heeded-1.2378535
Fatal hit-and-run a reminder of work zone dangers on Erie’s interstates
http://www.goerie.com/news/20180827/fatal-hit-and-run-reminder-of-work-zone-dangers-on-eries-interstates
Monday Update: Residents continue fight against Scranton Beltway
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/monday-update-residents-continue-fight-against-scranton-beltway-1.2378683