Legislature
Pa. House exits, leaving for fall decisions on several key bills
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/06/house_of_representatives_leave.html#incart_river_index
Proposal to shrink Pennsylvania’s General Assembly falters before final vote
http://triblive.com/state/pennsylvania/13799633-74/proposal-to-shrink-pennsylvanias-general-assembly-falters-before-final-vote
Pennsylvania House bows out on bill to cut its size
http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/pennsylvania/mc-nws-pennsylvania-house-size-cut-20180625-story.html
Pennsylvania OKs new college saving grants for newborns
http://triblive.com/usworld/world/13802099-74/pennsylvania-oks-new-college-saving-grants-for-newborns
Pennsylvania senate approves anti-credit card skimming bill
https://www.timesleader.com/business/709250/pennsylvania-senate-approves-anti-credit-card-skimming-bill
State Rep. Eli Evankovich announces summer resignation
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/east/2018/06/25/Pennsylvania-Murrysville-Pittsburgh-Eli-Evankovich-representative-resign/stories/201806250117
Murrysville’s Eli Evankovich resigning from state House in August
http://triblive.com/local/murrysville/13800494-74/murrysvilles-eli-evankovich-resigning-from-state-house-in-august
Poison pills even sicker
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/poison-pills-even-sicker-1.2354416
Editorial: State should stop gambling on budget gimmicks
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/editorial-state-should-stop-gambling-on-budget-gimmicks
Weak election-year budget does nothing to solve Pennsylvania’s financial woes
http://www.mcall.com/opinion/muschick/mc-opi-pennsylvania-budget-cop-out-election-year-muschick-20180625-story.html
Administration
With Gov. Wolf’s signature, Pa. marijuana research proceeds
http://www.philly.com/philly/business/cannabis/marijuana-research-chapter-20-pennsylvania-wolf-signs-law-20180625.html
Wolf signs ‘Stoneleigh’ bill into law
http://www.dailylocal.com/general-news/20180625/wolf-signs-stoneleigh-bill-into-law
Stoneleigh garden may be saved from Lower Merion school district by new law
http://www.philly.com/philly/education/stoneleigh-garden-new-law-lower-merion-school-district-harper-kampf-toepel-20180625.html
Eminent domain bill becomes law as county sends rebuke to CV over attorney’s McCormick Farm statements
https://cumberlink.com/news/local/communities/mechanicsburg/eminent-domain-bill-becomes-law-as-county-sends-rebuke-to/article_863a9e65-b226-5f17-948d-cfb2a9a0a804.html
Business
Pittsburgh Glass Works in East Deer delays shutdown
http://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13799602-74/pittsburgh-glass-works-in-east-deer-delays-shutdown
Crime/Punishment
Why is mass incarceration moving to the suburbs?
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/crime/pennsylvania-mass-incarceration-montgomery-bucks-lancaster-delaware-county-larry-krasner-prison-department-of-corrections-20180626.html
Report finds grave concern with Pennsylvania’s death penalty law
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/state/2018/06/25/pa-death-penalty-law-pennsylvania-capital-punishment-joint-state-government-commission-report/stories/201806250153
Long-awaited Pennsylvania death penalty report pushes bold measures
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/long-awaited-pennsylvania-death-penalty-report-pushes-bold-measures
Death penalty report recommends policy changes in handling of capital cases
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/06/death_penalty_report_recommend.html#incart_river_index
If a teen uses a parent’s gun in a crime, can mom or dad be charged?
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/state/2018/06/25/pa-guns-laws-school-shooting-santa-fe-texas/stories/201806150160
DA praises new technology for helping to find ‘strong viable suspect’ in cold case murder
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/06/da_addresses_concerns_after_ne.html#incart_river_index
East Pittsburgh Shooting
Pittsburgh mayor, black elected leaders call for trial, charges in Rose killing
http://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13799529-74/pittsburgh-mayor-black-elected-leaders-call-for-trial-charges-in-rose-killing
Antwon Rose eulogized in private service
http://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13799111-74/antwon-rose-eulogized-in-private-service
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto: East Pittsburgh officer should face trial in Antwon Rose’s death
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/06/25/pittsburgh-Mayor-Peduto-police-officer-should-face-trial-in-teen-s-death-antwon-rose/stories/201806250084
Facing possible protests, Pittsburgh will adjust work shifts for police officers
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/06/25/Protests-Pittsburgh-work-shifts-police-officers-Antwon-Rose/stories/201806250111
Parents of Antwon Rose tell ABC News son was killed ‘in cold blood’
http://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13798832-74/parents-of-antwon-rose-tell-abc-news-son-was-killed-in-cold
Education
Scranton School District investigating possible transportation overcharges
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/scranton-school-district-investigating-possible-transportation-overcharges-1.2354523
PSU president advocates tuition freeze
http://triblive.com/state/pennsylvania/13800603-74/psu-president-advocates-tuition-freeze
Elections/Politics
On Politics: Chatting with Luzerne County’s new Democratic leader
https://www.timesleader.com/news/local/709267/on-politics-chatting-with-luzerne-countys-new-democratic-leader
Health Care
Excela Health’s investments overcome losses for $15.7 million profit
http://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13800325-74/excela-healths-investments-overcome-losses-for-157-million-profit
Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre to host open house for renovated ER
https://www.timesleader.com/news/709226/geisinger-south-wilkes-barre-to-host-open-house-for-renovated-er
Local News
City announces plans for Fourth of July celebration
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/city-announces-plans-for-fourth-of-july-celebration-1.2354407
Fireworks ordinance in works for W-B
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/fireworks-ordinance-in-works-for-w-b-1.2354521
Demolition of vacant house in Scranton leads to controversy
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/demolition-of-vacant-house-in-scranton-leads-to-controversy-1.2354631
Redevelopment of former Scranton Lace will bring demolitions
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/redevelopment-of-former-scranton-lace-will-bring-demolitions-1.2354493
CAN DO continuing to bring new jobs to region
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/can-do-continuing-to-bring-new-jobs-to-region-1.2354402
Pottstown bike lanes divide streets and opinions
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/pottstown-bike-lanes-divide-streets-and-opinions
Leadership Berks builds a business community based on service
http://www.readingeagle.com/business-weekly/article/leadership-berks-builds-a-business-community-based-on-service
Union workers hold rally in Reading
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/union-workers-hold-rally-in-reading/1
92 years in, Zerns Farmer’s Market says it will fold in September
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/zerns-farmers-market-close-montgomery-county-gilbertsville-20180625.html
Arnold hires muralist to brighten up city
http://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13799560-74/arnold-hires-muralist-to-brighten-up-city
Latrobe looking at almost $300,000 for municipal building repairs
http://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13800676-74/latrobe-looking-at-almost-300000-for-municipal-building-repairs
Federal money could restart cleanup of abandoned Rostraver mine
http://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13799993-74/federal-money-could-restart-cleanup-of-abandoned-rostraver-mine
Buffalo Township couple settles suit with Nationwide over mistaken marijuana
http://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13800512-74/buffalo-township-couple-settles-suit-with-nationwide-over-mistaken-marijuana
Harrisburg Mayor Eric Papenfuse takes two tracks on Act 47 strategy
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/06/harrisburg_mayor_eric_papenfus.html#incart_river_index
Free kids’ lunches in Erie come with more than food
http://www.goerie.com/entertainmentlife/20180626/free-kids-lunches-in-erie-come-with-more-than-food
Steelton considers privatizing water system amid threat of double-digit rate increases
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/06/steelton_water_privatize_meeti.html#incart_river_index
Next year, Allentown vows in hunt for fourth American city award
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/allentown/mc-nws-allentown-all-america-city-next-year-20180625-story.html
National News
Medical milestone: US OKs marijuana-based drug for seizures
https://lancasteronline.com/news/health/medical-milestone-us-oks-marijuana-based-drug-for-seizures/article_2b0d405f-ce09-56ab-b32a-d5ef335092d5.html
Natural Gas
About water and fracking: Look at studies that show no threat to safety
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/letters/2018/06/26/About-water-and-fracking-Look-at-studies-that-show-no-threat-to-safety/stories/201806260061
New Jersey
Murphy says he cannot sign legislators’ $36.5B budget
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/new_jersey/murphy-says-he-cannot-sign-legislators-36-5b-budget-20180625.html
Opioid Crisis
The needle in the family tree: Danielle’s OD sent shockwaves through 3 households
https://newsinteractive.post-gazette.com/needle-in-the-family-tree-opioids-family-overdose/after-danielles-fall/
Crime watch group receives opioid overdose training
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/crime-watch-group-receives-opioid-overdose-training-1.2354522
Philly
New photo exhibit illuminates the workers who keep Philadelphia running as the rest of the city sleeps
http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/arts/new-photo-exhibit-illuminates-the-workers-who-keep-philadelphia-running-as-the-rest-of-the-city-sleeps-20180625.html
Throwing down: How this potter from Kensington found fine art success
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/roberto-lugo-pottery-ceramics-clay-studio-kensington-20180626.html
Guilty pleas in killing of Sgt. Robert Wilson III become venue for airing of grievances
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/crime/sgt-robert-wilson-iii-guilty-plea-philadelphia-cop-murder-carlton-hipps-ramone-williams-da-larry-krasner-20180625.html
The new Philly school board convenes next month. What do people want members to know?
http://www.philly.com/philly/education/philadelphia-school-board-first-meeting-report-listening-sessions-suggestions-20180625.html
3 teens injured in shooting near Philadelphia block party
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/crime/20180625_ap_e322da86375340b3926534366afc7ca4.html
Black parents say movie theater manager called police on them in West Philadelphia
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/philadelphia/cinemark-university-city-theater-police-movies-while-black-jurassic-world-20180625.html
Krasner didn’t have to let down the dead officer’s family | Mike Newall
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/mike_newall/sgt-robert-wilson-police-philly-da-krasner-death-penalty-20180625.html
‘Never’ death penalty is what got Larry Krasner elected. Now, that campaign promise is broken | Opinion
http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/commentary/da-larry-krasner-death-penalty-promise-reneged-20180625.html
Plea deal no bargain for cop killers | Stu Bykofsky
http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/stu_bykofsky/plea-deal-no-bargain-for-cop-killers-stu-bykofsky-20180625.html
Pitt
Pirates want a piece of the sports betting pie to pay for PNC Park upkeep
http://www.post-gazette.com/business/development/2018/06/25/Pirates-want-a-piece-of-the-sports-betting-pie-to-pay-for-PNC-Park-upkeep-NFL-MLB-PGA-gaming/stories/201806250070
Protesters mass outside Pittsburgh ICE HQ to decry Trump immigration policy
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/06/25/Immigration-ICE-Trump-Pittsburgh-protest/stories/201806250118
Pittsburgh police officer put on desk duty after Facebook post about slain rapper Jimmy Wopo
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2018/06/25/Pittsburgh-police-officer-Facebook-post-Jimmy-Wopo-Brian-Martin/stories/201806250103
Pitt chancellor recommends renaming hall that honors former dean involved in infamous Tuskegee syphilis experiments
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2018/06/25/University-of-Pittsburgh-Pitt-Tuskegee-experiments-African-American-racism-medicine-college-higher-education-Thomas-Parran/stories/201806250095
If Amazon came to Pittsburgh, would it give back to the community?
http://www.post-gazette.com/business/development/2018/06/25/Amazon-headquarters-Seattle-HQ2-Pittsburgh-repeal-tax-homeless-crisis-corporate-responsibility/stories/201806250012
Don Block to retire from Literacy Pittsburgh
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2018/06/25/Don-Block-retire-Literacy-Pittsburgh-Council/stories/201806250132
Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging has new administrator
http://www.post-gazette.com/aging-edge/aging-edge-reports/2018/06/25/Kurt-Emmerling-Allegheny-County-Area-Agency-on-Aging-new-deputy-director-administrator/stories/201806250093
State News
Pa. Supreme Court explains why it blocked release of clergy sex-abuse report, citing challenges from ‘many’ people
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/supreme-court-explains-decision-to-block-report-release-20180625.html
Judicial overreach: State Supreme Court undercuts grand jury process
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2018/06/26/Judicial-overreach-State-Supreme-Court-undercuts-grand-jury-process/stories/201806260024
Pa. Supreme Court: Stay of priest abuse report tied to ‘right to reputation’ of those named
http://www.tribdem.com/news/pa-supreme-court-stay-of-priest-abuse-report-tied-to/article_e9371144-78a4-11e8-9a04-8f994d324b4f.html
Crackdown on ‘boaters under the influence’ planned this weekend
http://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13798750-74/crackdown-on-boaters-under-the-influence-planned-this-weekend
Man shot, killed by Pennsylvania troopers after standoff
http://triblive.com/state/pennsylvania/13799918-74/man-shot-killed-by-pennsylvania-troopers-after-standoff
Man shot, killed by police during standoff in Wayne County
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/man-shot-killed-by-police-during-standoff-in-wayne-county-1.2354318
How Pennsylvania’s failing drinking water system is hurting you
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/06/drinking_water_failed_pennsylv.html#incart_river_index
A year after ICE arrests at Pa. farm, how many were actually deported?
http://www.witf.org/news/2018/06/a-year-after-ice-arrests-at-pa-farm-how-many-were-actually-deported.php
Pa.’s population quickly becoming older, slowly more diverse
http://www.witf.org/news/2018/06/pas-population-quickly-becoming-older-slowly-more-diverse.php
Erie ranked among state’s top 4 filming locations
http://www.goerie.com/news/20180626/erie-ranked-among-states-top-4-filming-locations
Pennsylvania grapples with increase in elder abuse
http://www.tribdem.com/news/pennsylvania-grapples-with-increase-in-elder-abuse/article_47f56814-499a-5110-847c-129f10ce662b.html
Medical marijuana dispensary holds ribbon-cutting ceremony
https://observer-reporter.com/news/localnews/medical-marijuana-dispensary-holds-ribbon-cutting-ceremony/article_0c817bde-78a6-11e8-81fd-37d0326e677b.html
Transportation
Transit group celebrates success but says more work is necessary in the Pittsburgh region
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2018/06/25/pittsburghers-for-public-transit-riders-vision-martin-luther-king-jr-east-busway-mon-valley/stories/201806250156
Railroad crossing work closing Thompson Run Road in Penn Hills
http://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13800578-74/railroad-crossing-work-closing-thompson-run-road-in-penn-hills
COLTS has room for more passengers
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/colts-has-room-for-more-passengers-1.2354623
Turnpike Exit 87 closed for upgrade
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/turnpike-exit-87-closed-for-upgrade-1.2354439
Washington
Trump says he’s ‘surprised’ Harley-Davidson is moving work overseas after tariffs take effect
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/presidential/trump-says-hes-surprised-harley-davidson-is-moving-work-overseas-after-tariffs-take-effect-20180626.html
In Philly, Sen. Casey demands Trump administration produce plan to reunite separated families
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/immigrants-families-separated-at-border-senator-bob-casey-trump-20180625.html