Legislature
Reforms after Antwon: Local leaders promote laws for better policing
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2018/07/10/Reforms-after-Antwon-Local-leaders-promote-laws-for-better-policing/stories/201807100016
Call special session on redistricting
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/call-special-session-on-redistricting-1.2359695
Editorial: Topton creek bed not only thing that’s crumbling
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/editorial-topton-creek-bed-not-only-thing-thats-crumbling
Dinniman honored by state college admissions counselors
http://www.dailylocal.com/general-news/20180709/dinniman-honored-by-state-college-admissions-counselors
West Whiteland officials back Dinniman in PUC case
http://www.dailylocal.com/general-news/20180709/west-whiteland-officials-back-dinniman-in-puc-case
Bridge fencing safety bill signed into law
http://www.dailyitem.com/news/state/bridge-fencing-safety-bill-signed-into-law/article_6c6d94d0-83a8-11e8-80bf-ab4ad3b8dbfb.html
Ortitay bill would assist volunteer fire companies
https://observer-reporter.com/news/localnews/ortitay-bill-would-assist-volunteer-fire-companies/article_64430b94-8387-11e8-a860-034d9d336308.html
Business
Notice: Lord & Taylor to lay off 83 more employees
https://www.timesleader.com/news/710825/notice-lord-taylor-to-lay-off-83-more-employees
Thousands laid off at companies throughout Pa. in first half of 2018
https://www.pennlive.com/business/index.ssf/2018/07/layoffs_1.html#incart_river_index
UPS signs lease for huge Route 33 warehouse in Palmer, company confirms
http://www.mcall.com/business/mc-biz-33-logistics-park-warehouse-leased-20180709-story.html
Crime/Punishment
Why are juvenile lifers from Philly getting radically different sentences than those in the rest of Pennsylvania?
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/philly-bucks-county-pennsylvania-juvenile-lifers-jlwop-juvenile-law-center-life-without-parole-20180710.html
2 adults, 3 children, dead in Delaware shooting
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/crime/five-dead-delaware-shooting-new-castle-county-20180710.html
North Versailles man charged with driving through Antwon Rose protesters
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13849247-74/north-versailles-man-charged-for-driving-through-antwon-rose-protesters
Parents of son who fatally overdosed seek leniency for friend who provided fatal fentanyl dose
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/parents-of-son-who-fatally-overdosed-seek-leniency-for-friend-who-provided-fatal-fentanyl-dose-1.2359642
Education
Dallas, teachers ready for forced contract talks
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/dallas-teachers-ready-for-forced-contract-talks-1.2359779
Abington superintendent to retire after Stephen Schwarzman donation debacle
http://www.philly.com/philly/education/abington-superintendent-resigns-amy-sichel-stephen-schwarzman-25m-gift-20180709.html
East Penn School Board’s ‘parental rights’ debate over LGBTQ videos continues
http://www.mcall.com/news/education/mc-nws-east-penn-parental-rights-20180709-story.html
Twin Valley School District support staff authorizes strike
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/twin-valley-school-district-support-staff-authorizes-strike
College students train to help peers at risk for suicide, depression and more
http://www.philly.com/philly/health/kids-families/mental-health-suicide-college-students-penn-benjamins-i-care-20180710.html
Temple business dean forced out over falsified MBA data used in rankings
http://www.philly.com/philly/education/temple-business-school-dean-resigns-mba-rankings-u-s-news-and-world-report-20180709.html
Elections/Politics
School property tax reform a hot topic at Wagner town hall
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/school-property-tax-reform-a-hot-topic-at-wagner-town-hall-1.2359854
Westmoreland sees third demonstration of voting machines
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13849433-74/westmoreland-sees-third-demonstration-of-voting-machines
Local News
Luzerne County seeking advisory board applicants
https://www.timesleader.com/news/710832/luzerne-county-seeking-advisory-board-applicants
Public hearing set on Wilkes-Barre’s Act 47 petition
https://www.timesleader.com/news/710820/public-hearing-set-on-wilkes-barres-act-47-petition
Scranton Council says much residential opposition to proposal for 252 apartments in North Scranton
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/scranton-council-says-much-residential-opposition-to-proposal-for-252-apartments-in-north-scranton-1.2359705
Laflin arson victims’ dad sues Children and Youth
https://www.timesleader.com/news/710843/laflin-arson-victims-dad-sues-children-and-youth
Decision on Jefferson Township waste transfer station postponed until fall
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/decision-on-jefferson-township-waste-transfer-station-postponed-until-fall-1.2359778
Work on Humboldt medical marijuana site moving forward
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/work-on-humboldt-medical-marijuana-site-moving-forward-1.2359751
Plum officials considering properties for next year’s demolition list
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13849303-74/plum-officials-considering-properties-for-next-years-demolition-list
Harrisburg needs to keep $12M coming in from Act 47 or hike taxes: report
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/07/harrisburg_needs_to_keep_12_mi.html#incart_river_index
Finally: Allentown doubling down on fines for double parking
http://www.mcall.com/opinion/muschick/mc-opi-allentown-double-parking-solutions-muschick-20180703-story.html
Historic building threatened by Cumberland County development: Report
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/07/historic_building_threatened_b.html#incart_river_index
National News
A national suicide crisis: It demands attention akin to the opioid epidemic
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2018/07/10/A-national-suicide-crisis-It-demands-attention-akin-to-the-opioid-epidemic/stories/201807070014
Philly
Local control is here: New Philly school board holds first-ever meeting
http://www.philly.com/philly/education/new-philadelphia-school-board-first-meeting-local-control-20180709.html
Mayor Kenney met with immigrant advocates, ‘abolish ICE’ protesters Monday
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/mayor-kenney-occupy-ice-meeting-pars-database-20180709.html
Kudos to Philly police for sending recruits to Smithsonian African American Museum | Jenice Armstrong
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/jenice_armstrong/philly-police-recruits-smithsonian-african-american-museum-jenice-armstrong-20180710.html
What do Philly renters want most? Private laundry, air conditioning, parking
http://www.philly.com/philly/business/real_estate/apartment-list-renter-amenities-survey-philadelphia-20180710.html
ICE protesters outside City Hall battle heat, loss of electricity
http://www.philly.com/philly/health/ice-protestors-outside-city-hall-battle-heat-loss-of-electricity-20180709.html
U.S. cites three contractors for N3rd St. worker death
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/inq-phillydeals/u-s-cites-three-contractors-for-n3rd-st-worker-death-20180709.html
Protesters in Philly denounce Trump’s high court pick
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/protesters-in-philly-denounce-trumps-high-court-pick-20180709.html
To honor Philly’s past, we don’t need an old-school museum | Opinion
http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/commentary/philadelphia-history-museum-atwater-kent-philadelphia-closed-20180709.html
Pitt
Pittsburgh YMCA to close three centers in August
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13850058-74/pittsburgh-ymca-to-close-three-centers-in-august
County council set to decide fate of geese painted atop Pittsburgh’s 10th Street Bridge
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13849293-74/county-council-set-to-decide-fate-of-geese-painted-atop-pittsburghs-10th
LGBTQ community criticizes Allegheny County DA candidate Turahn Jenkins
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2018/07/09/LGBTQ-community-criticizes-Allegheny-County-DA-candidate-Turahn-Jenkins-pittsburgh/stories/201807090083
PWSA map targeting lead service lines now features thousands more Pittsburgh homes
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/07/09/PWSA-PIttsburgh-lead-service-line-searchable-map-historical-data-searchable/stories/201807090094
PWSA adds 20,000 properties to ‘lead map’
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13849210-74/pwsa-adds-20000-properties-to-lead-map
Giant Eagle expands home delivery service to more Pittsburgh neighborhoods
http://www.post-gazette.com/business/money/2018/07/09/Giant-Eagle-expands-home-delivery-service-to-Pittsburgh-neighborhoods/stories/201807090096
Free lead paint testing, repairs available to homeowners, renters
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13848580-74/free-lead-paint-testing-repairs-available-to-homeowners-renters
State News
Sailor from Bucks County dies during Navy training exercise
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/20180710_ap_b77edebf178140e782f2b0613649cb88.html
Accuser asks court to release Pennsylvania dioceses report
https://www.timesleader.com/news/710908/accuser-asks-court-to-release-pennsylvania-dioceses-report
Grand jury witness joins legal battle to make clergy-abuse report public
https://triblive.com/state/pennsylvania/13848335-74/grand-jury-witness-joins-legal-battle-to-make-clergy-abuse-report-public
Release report on Catholic priest abuse allegations now | Editorial
http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/editorials/catholic-church-priest-sexual-abuse-grand-jury-report-josh-shapiro-20180710.html
Justice Grown CEO answers questions about medical marijuana
https://www.timesleader.com/news/710850/justice-grown-ceo-answers-questions-about-medical-marijuana
Talen: Susquehanna nuke plant meets required upgrades
https://www.timesleader.com/news/710836/talen-susquehanna-nuke-plant-meets-required-upgrades
How racial profiling in Pa. goes unchecked in immigration enforcement
http://www.witf.org/news/2018/07/how-racial-profiling-goes-unchecked-in-immigration-enforcement.php
PA Auditor General on child abuse report: 3 takeaways
https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/pa-auditor-general-on-child-abuse-report-takeaways/article_4dc45f82-83c6-11e8-b06d-33891e5ef268.html
Why is Pa. OK with other states dumping toxic dirt here? Senate hearing seeks answers
https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/07/pennsylvania_senate_hearing_fill.html#incart_river_index
Transportation
I-81 North on-ramp at River Street in Scranton to close for 60 days
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/i-81-north-on-ramp-at-river-street-in-scranton-to-close-for-60-days-1.2359671
Washington
Trump nominates Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/presidential/brett-kavanaugh-trump-supreme-court-pick-20180709.html
Pa., N.J. Dems unified in opposition to Trump Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/trump-supreme-court-brett-kavanaugh-bob-casey-cory-booker-bob-menendez-pa-nj-20180709.html
On Politics: Casey’s advance opposition to SCOTUS pick could backfire
https://www.timesleader.com/news/710867/on-politics-caseys-advance-opposition-to-scotus-pick-could-backfire
Supreme Court pick: Trump passes over Pittsburgh’s Hardiman for a second time
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2018/07/09/Supreme-Court-Trump-passes-over-Pittsburgh-Thomas-Hardiman-second-time-judge-3rd-circuit/stories/201807090152
An ethics review is sought as ex-coaches at Ohio State defend Rep. Jim Jordan
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2018/07/09/An-ethics-review-is-sought-as-ex-coaches-at-Ohio-State-defend-Rep-Jim-Jordan/stories/201807090170
A federal judge rules that Trump cannot hold immigrant families in long-term detention
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2018/07/09/A-federal-judge-rules-that-Trump-cannot-hold-immigrant-families-in-long-term-detention/stories/201807090158