Administration
Gov. Tom Wolf signs law that opens the door to giving ex-criminal offenders a ‘clean slate’
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/06/gov_tom_wolf_signs_law_that_op.html#incart_river_index
Governor Wolf signs law to seal certain criminal records
http://www.witf.org/state-house-sound-bites/2018/06/wolf-signs-law-to-seal-certain-criminal-records.php
Wolf signs bills giving some non-violent offenders a ‘clean slate’ in life
http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/pennsylvania/mc-nws-pennsylvania-clean-slate-conviction-law-20180628-story.html
Gov. Tom Wolf gives $1.80 hourly raise to lowest-paid state employees
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/06/gov_tom_wolf_gives_180_hourly.html#incart_river_index
New law inspired by life-changing injuries teacher suffered in rock-throwing
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/06/bridge_fence_bill_becomes_law.html#incart_river_index
Legislature
Political hardball strands three bills in Pennsylvania Legislature
http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/pennsylvania/mc-nws-pennsylvania-stalled-bills-20180627-story.html
What would it really take for abortion to be illegal in Pa., N.J.?
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/abortion-anthony-kennedy-retired-supreme-court-pennsylvania-new-jersey-roe-v-wade-20180629.html
Solutions given for better police-community relations
http://www.phillytrib.com/news/solutions-given-for-better-police-community-relations/article_bf082a3c-f68c-5826-af3d-dca01f718a8e.html
Cumberland Valley withdraws bid to build school on protected farmland
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/06/cumberland_valley_school_distr_1.html#incart_2box_politics
On vacation from …what?
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/on-vacation-from-what-1.2356112
Budget
State budget passage bolsters criminal justice reform efforts
http://www.phillytrib.com/news/state-budget-passage-bolsters-criminal-justice-reform-efforts/article_c785a553-3791-5ca4-bfb4-d7ad124435a4.html
Antwon Rose
Local leader of protests over Antwon Rose death recovering after emergency surgery
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/06/28/Antwon-Rose-II-protest-leader-emergency-surgery-Christian-Carter-appendicitis/stories/201806280171
Group protesting police shooting block Tri-Boro Expressway
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/east/2018/06/28/Group-protesting-east-pittsburgh-police-shooting-block-Tri-Boro-Expressway-antwon-rose-officer-michael-rosfeld/stories/201806280170
East Pittsburgh officials mum on DA’s criticism, offices closed, protest shuts down expressway
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13812705-74/east-pittsburgh-officials-mum-on-district-attorneys-criticism-offices-closed-at-least
Protesters at Arnold City Hall ask for mayor to resign over water cannons comment
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/westmoreland/2018/06/28/Protests-Arnold-Mayor-Karen-Peconi-resign-Antwon-Rose-comments-online-Facebook/stories/201806280143
Rally calling for Arnold mayor’s resignation goes on, but mayor not at city hall
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13811955-74/rally-calling-for-arnold-mayors-resignation-goes-on-but-mayor-not-at
Shot in the back: When can police fire on fleeing suspects?
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2018/06/28/Shot-in-the-back-When-can-police-fire-on-fleeing-suspects/stories/201806280178
Lawyer: Two planning to sue officer charged in teen’s slaying over 2017 Pitt arrest
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2018/06/28/Michael-Rosfeld-University-of-Pittsburgh-arrest-lawsuit-Robert-Peirce-Antwon-Rose/stories/201806280123
Business
Health Department fines U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works $1 million
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/environment/2018/06/28/Health-department-fines-U-S-Steel-Clairton-Coke-Works-1-million-environmental-compliance/stories/201806280180
Allegheny County Health Department fines U.S. Steel $1 million for Clairton pollution
https://triblive.com/news/adminpage/13813689-74/allegheny-county-health-department-fines-us-steel-1-million-for-clairton-pollution
Crime/Punishment
Bucks DA: ‘Great policework’ nabs chemical-company owner accused of building bombs
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/bucks-county-mystery-explosions-fbi-atf-state-police-investigation-20180628.html
Sisters begged the Board of Pardons to free their brother’s killer. The board said ‘no’
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/josh-shapiro-board-of-pardons-commutation-william-smith-smitty-john-fetterman-jeff-bartos-lieutenant-governor-20180628.html
Bucks County explosions: Chemical company owner charged after morning raids
http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-pol-police-activity-brick-tavern-road-milford-township-20180628-story.html
Video captures Lancaster police officers using stun gun on sitting man
http://www.witf.org/news/2018/06/video-captures-lancaster-police-officers-using-stun-gun-on-sitting-man.php
Lancaster mayor: Use of Taser by city police ‘is of great concern’; investigation underway
https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/lancaster-mayor-use-of-taser-by-city-police-is-of/article_f637c7dc-7b1d-11e8-9312-77ae886a1487.html
Videos show treatment of Erie County inmate in asthma case
http://www.goerie.com/news/20180629/videos-show-treatment-of-erie-county-inmate-in-asthma-case
Education
State-funded incentive for student savings expanding across Pa.
http://www.tribdem.com/news/state-funded-incentive-for-student-savings-expanding-across-pa/article_ec0bbd48-7b2e-11e8-8f9b-e39c299ca965.html
Harrisburg School Board approves budget with maximum tax hike, 50 position cuts
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/06/harrisburg_school_board_approv.html#incart_river_index
Tuition was rising, appeal was falling. Here’s how Drexel University tried to stop the slide
http://www.philly.com/philly/education/drexel-university-enrollment-overhaul-president-john-fry-extension-20180629.html
Elections/Politics
Denny Wolff speaks to crowd of 75 at Oley Fairgrounds
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/denny-wolff-speaks-to-crowd-of-75-at-oley-fairgrounds
‘British Donald Trump’ who complained about ‘Jewish lobby’ is headlining Lou Barletta fundraiser
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2018/06/british_donald_trump_who_compl.html#incart_river_index
Casey camp blasts Barletta fundraiser featuring UK nationalist Farage
https://www.timesleader.com/news/709650/casey-blasts-barletta-fundraiser-featuring-uk-nationalist-farage
Gaming
Cumberland County casino update: South Middleton Township is still in the picture
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/06/parx_casino_update_south_middl.html#incart_river_index
Local News
Sober living house for women proposed in Luzerne borough
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/sober-living-house-for-women-proposed-in-luzerne-borough-1.2356180
‘Castle House’ days appear numbered in Scranton
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/castle-house-days-appear-numbered-in-scranton-1.2356298
Lackawanna County billed $486K in prison probe legal fees
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/lackawanna-county-billed-486k-in-prison-probe-legal-fees-1.2356300
Scranton planners hear plan for apartments next to Kildare’s Irish Pub
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/scranton-planners-hear-plan-for-apartments-next-to-kildare-s-irish-pub-1.2355732
Treatment center plans advance
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/treatment-center-plans-advance-1.2356189
HCA looks to fund system upgrades
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/hca-looks-to-fund-system-upgrades-1.2356162
Berks County commissioner provides updates on fate of Berks Heim
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/berks-county-commissioner-provides-updates-on-fate-of-berks-heim
Ceremony honors Boyertown’s Gen. Carl A. Spaatz
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/ceremony-honors-boyertowns-gen-carl-a-spaatz
Editorial: Downtown Reading should be alive every night
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/editorial-downtown-should-be-alive-every-night
National News
The fatal shooting of 5 people at Annapolis’ Capital Gazette is a rare attack on American journalists
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2018/06/29/The-fatal-shooting-of-5-people-at-Annapolis-Capital-Gazette-is-a-rare-attack-on-American-journalists/stories/201806020318
Suspect in Maryland newspaper to appear on 5 murder charges
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/nation_world/20180629_ap_8c0bdb55780646ac85f2a53a2c025d01.html
California lawmakers pass ban on local soda taxes
https://www.pennlive.com/nation-world/2018/06/california_lawmakers_pass_ban.html#incart_river_index
Philly
Police blame radio miscommunication for response to black family at West Philly movie theater
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/philadelphia/black-family-cinemark-theater-philadelphia-police-radio-20180628.html
Philadelphia Superintendent William Hite’s report card: 4 As, 2 Bs
http://www.philly.com/philly/education/philly-super-william-hites-report-card-4-as-2-bs-no-bonus-20180628.html
Local control of schools is finally here, and the real work is just beginning | Opinion
http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/commentary/jim-kenney-william-hite-school-board-philadelphia-education-src-20180629.html
Philadelphia School District’s charter head stepping down
http://www.philly.com/philly/education/philadelphia-school-district-charter-school-head-stepping-down-kacer-20180628.html
Former Philly cop gets prison for tow truck bribes
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/crime/former-philly-cop-gets-prison-for-tow-truck-bribes-20180628.html
SEPTA green lights new bus route for Philadelphia
http://www.philly.com/philly/business/transportation/septa-bus-route-university-city-grays-ferry-brewerytown-20180628.html
Cinemark fallout: Black family calls for changes; rally planned
http://www.phillytrib.com/metros/cinemark-fallout-black-family-calls-for-changes-rally-planned/article_1be71e60-903e-5e69-9de3-a2c32645033b.html
Muslims in Philly react to Trump’s travel ban
http://www.phillytrib.com/metros/muslims-in-philly-react-to-trump-s-travel-ban/article_2e54ec75-bd37-504b-a202-6c708bfd4f1e.html
General manger named at Pennsylvania Convention Center
http://www.phillytrib.com/news/general-manger-named-at-pennsylvania-convention-center/article_f63a8bce-a44f-5447-8cc2-1d2e5d8b8f99.html
Who is Girard College’s new president?
http://www.philly.com/philly/education/philadelphia-girard-college-new-president-heather-wathington-20180628.html
Looking for the new shingles vaccine Shingrix? Not all Philadelphia pharmacies have it
http://www.philly.com/philly/health/looking-for-the-new-shingles-vaccine-shingrix-not-all-philadelphia-pharmacies-have-it-20180629.html
We rank Philly companies on diversity, governance, & transparency. The winners may surprise you
http://www.philly.com/philly/business/esg-rank-philly-companies-diversity-governance-transparency-arabesque-te-connectivity-sap-fmc-teva-20180629.html
Pitt
Thousands expected in Pittsburgh for Luke Bryan concert and 2 demonstrations
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13813432-74/thousands-expected-in-pittsburgh-for-luke-bryan-concert-and-demonstrations
Plans move forward for Bedford Dwellings redevelopment in Hill District
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/06/28/Bedford-Dwellings-redevelopment-Hill-District-Pittsburgh/stories/201806280124
Port Authority crews continue flood rehab work on closed Blue Line Library
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2018/06/28/Port-Authority-Blue-Line-Library-light-rail-system-closed-indefinitely/stories/201806280172
Public safety agencies to have major presence at Luke Bryan concert
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/06/28/Public-safety-Luke-Bryan-concert-pittsburgh-heinz-field-allegheny-county-police-coast-guard/stories/201806280189
Court documents detail theft of rare maps, books, prints from Carnegie Library
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/06/29/carnegie-library-pittsburgh-rare-books-stolen-search-warrants-gregroy-prioire-jonathan-schulman/stories/201806280184
Hazelwood showdown: A bidding dispute highlights coming attractions
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2018/06/29/Hazelwood-showdown-A-bidding-dispute-highlights-coming-attractions/stories/201806260021
Allegheny County issues countywide disaster to help with flood cleanup
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13812734-74/allegheny-county-issues-countywide-disaster-to-help-with-flood-cleanup
Code Orange air quality alert issued for Pittsburgh
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/13813287-74/code-orange-air-quality-alert-issued-for-pittsburgh
State News
Report clears former Cadets employee ensnared in boss’s sexual misconduct scandal
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/report-clears-former-cadets-employee-ensnared-in-bosss-sexual-misconduct-scandal-20180629.html
Mighty Writers sends 100 Spanish-language children’s books to immigrants detained in Berks County
http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/literature/mighty-writers-berks-family-detention-center-book-donation-20180628.html
Call from ‘IRS’ make Tredyffrin cops wonder if they can arrest themselves
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/irs-scam-calls-police-tredyffrin-township-twitter-facebook-20180628.html
Where the Weed Things Are: Marijuana growers eye former Strawbridge’s, U.S. Steel plant
http://www.philly.com/philly/business/cannabis/marijuana-growers-strawbridge-jenkintown-us-steel-chester-where-the-weed-things-are-marijuana-growers-eye-former-strawbridges-us-steel-plant-20180629.html
Records could fall as heat wave descends on region
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/records-could-fall-as-heat-wave-descends-on-region-1.2356208
Veterans Administration: Efforts continue to reduce vets’ suicides
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13777964-74/veterans-administration-efforts-continue-to-reduce-vets-suicides
Invasive lanternfly gets closer to Luzerne County
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/invasive-lanternfly-gets-closer-to-luzerne-county-1.2356072
More money for drinking water inspections is coming, but is it enough?
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/06/drinking_water_money_fees.html#incart_river_index
Release date for grand jury report on abuse within dioceses uncertain
http://www.tribdem.com/news/release-date-for-grand-jury-report-on-abuse-within-dioceses/article_c1d4d51e-7b29-11e8-97fb-fbae3bc80bc6.html
On Politics: Smucker expands tele-town hall accessibility; state bills advance to Wolf’s desk
https://lancasteronline.com/news/politics/on-politics-smucker-expands-tele-town-hall-accessibility-state-bills/article_48f5215a-7b13-11e8-aae1-a3456888d3b8.html
Local union members weigh in on Janus impact locally
http://www.tribdem.com/news/local_news/local-union-members-weigh-in-on-janus-impact-locally/article_9880ace4-7b4a-11e8-9761-ab5919487f87.html
Transportation
PennDOT plans work on Route 30, Ligonier Valley roads
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/13815502-74/penndot-plans-work-on-route-30-ligonier-valley-roads
Demolition costs rise sharply for W-B/Scranton airport project
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/demolition-costs-rise-sharply-for-w-b-scranton-airport-project-1.2356182
East Deer bridge replacements delayed
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13813029-74/east-deer-bridge-replacements-delayed
Harmar officials say PennDOT road waste site may be illegal
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/13777793-74/harmar-officials-say-penndot-road-waste-site-may-be-illegal
Crews begin cleaning up train derailment
https://www.republicanherald.com/news/crews-begin-cleaning-up-train-derailment-1.2356246
Washington
Democrats’ hopes to defeat court pick likely to depend on two GOP women
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/nation_world/democrats-hopes-to-defeat-court-pick-likely-to-depend-on-two-gop-women-20180629.html
House Republicans grill FBI, Justice leaders on Russia probe
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/20180628_ap_8fb9db532b4b48fb85ba640464940a85.html