Legislature
Local lawmakers laud new school safety measures signed into law
http://www.dailylocal.com/general-news/20180702/local-lawmakers-laud-new-school-safety-measures-signed-into-law
Pennsylvania lawmakers tour Berks County Residential Center
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/pennsylvania-lawmakers-tour-berks-county-residential-center
Monessen crisis spurs state bill to remove absent elected officials
http://www.timesonline.com/news/20180702/monessen-crisis-spurs-state-bill-to-remove-absent-elected-officials
Matzie bill could require coal plants to remediate land before closure
http://www.timesonline.com/news/20180702/matzie-bill-could-require-coal-plants-to-remediate-land-before-closure
What’s the holdup? Pa. needs to move all voting to mail-in ballots now | Editorial
http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/editorials/pennsylvania-vote-by-mail-elections-harrisburg-20180703.html
Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association blasts death penalty report
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/pennsylvania-district-attorneys-association-blasts-death-penalty-report
New Pa. law gives parents final word in substance abuse treatment
https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/northampton-county/index.ssf/2018/07/new_pa_law_gives_parents_final.html#incart_most_shared-news
Pa. farmers need a fair shake in Cuba | Greg Rothman
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2018/07/pa_farmers_need_a_fair_shake_i.html#incart_river_index
Philly City Council wants to snuff out Big Tobacco. Why did Harrisburg get in the way? | Opinion
http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/commentary/tobacco-cigarettes-cigarillos-philadelphia-city-council-harrisburg-20180703.html
Administration
Activists clash with Wolf over operation of immigrant detention center
http://www.witf.org/state-house-sound-bites/2018/07/activists-clash-with-wolf-over-operation-of-immigrant-detention-center.php
We’re creating a stronger Pa. by accelerating opportunities for women and girls | Frances Wolf
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2018/07/were_creating_a_stronger_pa_by.html#incart_river_index
Antwon Rose
Two men filed lawsuit against Pitt, police officer who shot Antwon Rose II
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2018/07/02/Two-men-filed-lawsuit-against-Pitt-police-officer-who-shot-Antwon-Rose-II-Michael-Rosfeld/stories/201807020087
Cop who shot Antwon Rose faces lawsuit in unrelated case
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13825331-74/police-officer-who-shot-antwon-rose-facing-unlawful-arrest-lawsuit-in-unrelated
Hearing postponed for East Pittsburgh police officer charged with homicide
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13826234-74/hearing-postponed-for-michael-rosfeld-east-pittsburgh-officer-charged-with-homicide
Arnold’s Karen Peconi remains hard to find amid Facebook controversy
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13826000-74/arnolds-karen-peconi-remains-hard-to-find-amid-facebook-controversy
North Hills prayer vigil focuses on immigration, police shooting
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/faith-religion/2018/07/02/North-Hills-prayer-vigil-focuses-on-immigration-police-shooting/stories/201807020144
Hateful Facebook post on Antwon Rose leads AHN to cut ties with employee
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13826010-74/ahn-cuts-ties-with-employee-who-wrote-hateful-facebook-post-about-antwon
Business
Starbucks gets recommendations on how to address bias
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/starbucks-report-bias-recommendations-philadelphia-arrests-naacp-demos-20180702.html
About 100 FirstEnergy employees in Greensburg eligible for buyouts
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13826177-74/about-100-firstenergy-employees-in-greensburg-eligible-for-buyouts
Kane sells some of its warehouses to Carbondale company
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/business/kane-sells-some-of-its-warehouses-to-carbondale-company-1.2357376
Crime/Punishment
Troopers issue over 1K citations in 2 days
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/troopers-issue-over-1k-citations-in-2-days-1.2357523
Education
Planning for the worst: Mt. Lebanon tries an app for school security
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2018/07/03/Planning-for-the-worst-Mt-Lebanon-tries-an-app-for-school-security/stories/201806290014
Kids eat free for summer
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/kids-eat-free-for-summer-1.2357491
State System schools could be allowed to set their own tuition strategies
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2018/07/03/State-System-of-Higher-Education-state-owned-universities-tuition-Pennsylvania-college/stories/201807020162
State universities say their tuition strategy is driving away the students they hope to attract
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/07/state_universities_eyeing_more.html#incart_river_index
Elections/Politics
Lou Barletta’s newest ally against Bob Casey is Nigel Farage, a.k.a. ‘Mr. Brexit’
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/lou-barletta-campaign-nigel-farage-pennsylvania-senate-race-20180702.html
Casey talks high court, tariffs and immigration in Erie
http://www.goerie.com/news/20180703/casey-talks-high-court-tariffs-and-immigration-in-erie
Local News
South WB residents sound off on problem properties at Crime Watch session
https://www.timesleader.com/top-stories/710091/south-wb-residents-sound-off-on-problem-properties-at-crime-watch-session
Residents confront Wilkes-Barre mayor at crime watch meeting
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/residents-confront-wilkes-barre-mayor-at-crime-watch-meeting-1.2357514
Mondays at the Market brings healthy offerings to Public Square
https://www.timesleader.com/news/710106/mondays-at-the-market-brings-healthy-offerings-to-public-square
Harding residents plan appeal in Exeter Twp. rehab center case
https://www.timesleader.com/news/710069/harding-residents-plan-appeal-in-exeter-twp-rehab-center-case
Luzerne County planning/zoning director out
https://www.timesleader.com/news/710046/luzerne-county-planning-zoning-director-out
Senator honors Vietnam-era veterans at Scranton ceremony
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/senator-honors-vietnam-era-veterans-at-scranton-ceremony-1.2357458
Fixer-upper: ‘Castle house’ in Scranton up for sale
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/fixer-upper-castle-house-in-scranton-up-for-sale-1.2357394
Demolition work ’99 percent’ complete at former Jeannette Glass site
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13824870-74/demolition-work-99-percent-complete-at-former-jeannette-glass-site
Developer considers Maidencreek site for Wawa
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/developer-considers-maidencreek-site-for-wawa
Reading delays action on ending $1,000 fee for new churches
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/reading-delays-action-on-ending-1000-fee-for-new-churches&template=ourcityart
Here’s why, summer after summer, some pools are closed
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-nws-high-heat-closed-pools-no-lifeguards-20180702-story.html
National News
Judge to decide on order blocking Puerto Rican evictions
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/nation_world/20180702_ap_a84c419d4389438da2b6ab99fe198dd1.html
A federal judge blocks ICE’s arbitrary detention of asylum seekers
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2018/07/02/A-federal-judge-blocks-ICE-s-arbitrary-detention-of-asylum-seekers/stories/201807020179
A New York state trooper is killed responding to a domestic call over a suicidal principal
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2018/07/02/A-New-York-state-trooper-is-killed-responding-to-a-domestic-call-over-a-suicidal-principal/stories/201807020182
The EPA’s Scott Pruitt leaves an eatery after a woman with a toddler says he’s ‘harming’ children
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2018/07/02/The-EPA-s-Scott-Pruitt-leaves-an-eatery-after-a-woman-with-a-toddler-says-he-s-harming-children/stories/201807020186
New Jersey
Most immigrants facing deportation don’t have lawyers. N.J. is changing that
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/new_jersey/universal-representation-undocumented-immigrants-deportation-new-jersey-20180703.html
Opioid Crisis
Pittsburgh hospitals keep moms with opioid-dependent babies
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13826476-74/pittsburgh-hospitals-keep-moms-with-opioid-dependent-babies
Philly
Feds: Terror suspect Demetrius Pitts eyed Philly City Hall, federal building for a Labor Day attack
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/cleveland-terror-plot-demetrius-pitts-philadelphia-20180702.html
Protesters set up camp outside Philly ICE office
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/protesters-set-up-camp-outside-philly-ice-office-20180702.html
Art Institute of Philadelphia closing; 171 jobs eliminated
http://www.philly.com/philly/business/art-institute-of-philadelphia-closing-171-jobs-eliminated-20180702.html
The hate we get: Why journalists need to stop accepting threats as part of the job | Helen Ubiñas
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/helen_ubinas/capital-gazette-shooting-online-threats-hate-mail-helen-ubinas-20180703.html
Relief still days away in ‘dangerously hot’ Philadelphia
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/philadelphia-heat-wave-forecast-relief-jersey-shore-20180702.html
Feds say 110 pounds of fentanyl valued at $1.7M seized in Philly
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/crime/fentanyl-seizure-philadelphia-customs-border-protection-110-pounds-opioid-epidemic-china-20180702.html
Water main break floods Philadelphia’s Center City
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/water-main-break-floods-center-city-philadelphia-20180703.html
Man, 29, surrenders in AK-47 shooting of West Philly beer deli owner
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/crime/jovaun-patterson-arrested-west-philadelphia-beer-deli-owner-shooting-ak47-20180702.html
Did a Philly Starbucks barista mock a customer with a stutter?
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/starbucks-customer-cup-complaint-stutter-philadelphia-pennsylvania-20180702.html
Not a good look, Philly. We can’t allow our own history museum to close | Editorial
http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/editorials/philadelphia-history-museum-close-atwater-kent-july-fourth-history-editorial-20180702.html
Pitt
Peoples Gas unveils plans for water utility and treatment plant
http://www.post-gazette.com/powersource/consumers-powersource/2018/07/03/Peoples-Gas-PWSA-plans-water-utility-treatment-plant-ohara/stories/201807020166
State, city join North Side efforts to change Norfolk Southern plans to raise bridges
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2018/07/02/Norfolk-Southern-North-Side-PennDOT-raise-bridges/stories/201807020159
Most Penn American customers in Pittsburgh won’t see lower bills after rate adjustments
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/07/02/Penn-American-water-customers-Pittsburgh-wont-see-lower-bills-after-rate-adjustments-pennsylvania-utility-commission/stories/201807020108
Lawyer who has worked for Allegheny County DA and public defender to challenge Zappala
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/07/02/Turahn-Jenkins-Lawyer-challenge-allegheny-county-district-attorney-stephen-Zappala/stories/201807020038
Dream Center halts enrollment at a number of schools, but not Art Institute of Pittsburgh
http://www.post-gazette.com/business/career-workplace/2018/07/02/Dream-Center-halts-enrollment-at-a-number-of-schools-but-not-Art-Institute-of-Pittsburgh-EDMC/stories/201807020118
CCAC no longer in jeopardy of losing crucial accreditation
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13826416-74/ccac-no-longer-in-jeopardy-of-losing-crucial-accreditation
Pittsburgh making cooling stations available to help combat hot temps
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/07/02/Cooling-stations-Pittsburgh-weather-hot-temperatures-elderly/stories/201807020128
Pittsburgh police prepare safety plan for Fourth of July celebration
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/07/02/Pittsburgh-police-safety-plan-Fourth-of-July-Independence-Day-celebration-fireworks/stories/201807020125
Pittsburgh public safety officials say they’re ready for Fourth of July crowds
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13826246-74/law-enforcement-ready-for-fouth-of-july-crowds-in-downtown-pittsburgh
Port Authority’s Blue Line Library to remain closed until early August
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2018/07/02/Port-Authority-Blue-Line-Library-storm-damage-closed-until-August/stories/201807020141
Parts of Pittsburgh region battered by flash floods
https://triblive.com/local/regional/13826933-74/severe-storms-bring-high-winds-lightning-flash-flooding-through-region
Pittsburgh City Council OKs ‘cap’ park over Crosstown Expressway
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13825742-74/pittsburgh-council-signs-off-on-cap-project-over-crosstown-expressway
Pittsburgh Council postpones vote on animal control contract at union’s request
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13825803-74/pittsburgh-council-postpones-vote-on-animal-control-contract-at-unions-request
You can now use an app to get your lawn mowed in Pittsburgh
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13825518-74/you-can-now-use-an-app-to-get-your-lawn-mowed-in
State News
Allentown’s famed Cadets rise again after months of scandal and tumult
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/allentown-cadets-performance-dci-george-hopkins-pennsylvania-20180703.html
Giant Bell Township oak may be one of the biggest in the state
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13825026-74/giant-bell-township-oak-may-be-one-of-the-biggest-in-the
Mosquito with West Nile virus found in Allegheny County
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13826481-74/mosquito-with-west-nile-virus-found-in-allegheny-county
PA Lottery introduces PA iLottery interactive online games
https://www.timesleader.com/news/710035/pa-lottery-introduces-pa-ilottery-interactive-online-games
Pa. casino operators succeed in changing iLottery’s marketing but fall short of a suspension of online games
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/07/pa_casino_operators_succeed_in.html#incart_river_index
Water customers to see savings from new tax law
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/water-customers-to-see-savings-from-new-tax-law-1.2357378
Dispensary hosts medical marijuana information session
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/dispensary-hosts-medical-marijuana-information-session-1.2357535
Sisters seek to end confidentiality agreement in priest sex abuse settlement
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/sisters-seek-to-end-confidentiality-agreement-in-priest-sex-abuse-settlement
How do lead and other toxins get into your drinking water?
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/07/lead_water_how_does_get_into.html#incart_river_index
Editorial: Change to fireworks law produces headaches
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/editorial-change-to-fireworks-law-produces-headaches
Malpractice insurer sues PA for the third time in three years
http://www.witf.org/state-house-sound-bites/2018/07/malpractice-insurer-sues-pa-for-the-third-time-in-three-years.php
Spotted lanternfly battle is on: Can Pennsylvania stop this invasive threat to trees and plants?
https://stateimpact.npr.org/pennsylvania/2018/07/02/spotted-lanternfly-battle-is-on-can-pennsylvania-stop-this-invasive-threat-to-trees-and-plants/?_ga=2.183608230.1067180420.1530532650-143648526.1525781970
Fireworks in Pa.: What’s legal and how old you need to be to buy them
https://www.pennlive.com/life/2018/07/what_fireworks_are_legal_in_pa.html#incart_river_index
Transportation
After Philly crash, railroads got more time to install a key safety system. Three years later, some still lag behind
http://www.philly.com/philly/business/transportation/philly-amtrak-crash-railroads-positive-train-control-congress-safety-deadline-20180703.html
How SEPTA got it right on a critical railroad safety system
http://www.philly.com/philly/business/transportation/septa-philly-safety-positive-train-control-tracks-amtrak-crash-20180703.html
Closing of Indiana Township road for bridge work delayed 1 week
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13825268-74/closing-of-indiana-township-road-for-bridge-work-delayed-1-week
I-95 study tests taxing cars per miles-driven, not gas used
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/07/i-95_study_tests_taxing_cars_p.html#incart_2box_news