Elections
Special election will decide Senate seat in central Pa.
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/05/special-election-will-fill-state-senate-seat-in-central-pa.html
Washington D.C
Republican congressman from Michigan accuses Trump of ‘impeachable conduct’
https://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/ct-michigan-congressman-trump-impeach-mueller-russia-20190518-story.html#nt=oft-Double%20Chain~Recommender~mc-home-top-chain~mc-breaking-news-recommender~~6~no-art~automated~curatedpage
Joe Biden in Philly: ‘Let’s stop fighting and start fixing’
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2019/05/18/Joe-Biden-Philadelphia-presidential-campaign-rally-stop-the-fighting/stories/201905180043
In Philly rally, Joe Biden offers unity to replace Trump’s ‘hatred’
https://www.philly.com/politics/joe-biden-rally-philadelphia-donald-trump-presidential-election-20190518.html
State News
Coal still fuels economic fire in Pennsylvania, industry study reports
https://triblive.com/news/pennsylvania/coal-still-fuels-economic-fire-in-pennsylvania-industry-study-reports/
Local News
Tamaqua Area School District’s controversial gun policy draws new candidates to school board election
https://www.mcall.com/news/education/mc-nws-tamaqua-school-board-race-20190518-esktkpt3nzdmtahvyk3br55bg4-story.html#nt=oft-Double%20Chain~Recommender~mc-home-top-chain~mc-breaking-news-recommender~~8~no-art~automated~curatedpage
‘Final kick in the gut’: Pa. factory sends text thanking workers and terminating benefits as 900+ left jobless
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/05/final-kick-in-the-gut-wood-mode-owners-send-text-thanking-workers-and-terminating-benefits.html
North Union Twp. residents skeptical of water company’s latest statement
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/north-union-twp-residents-skeptical-of-water-company-s-latest-statement-1.2484600
Pennsylvania Game Commission hires marketing specialist to inform hunters, unite the ranks
https://lancasteronline.com/sports/outdoors/pennsylvania-game-commission-hires-marketing-specialist-to-inform-hunters-unite/article_442d8064-77ec-11e9-8a54-7beeddea6852.html
Anti-abortion group apologizes for sending Holocaust photo to state lawmakers
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/anti-abortion-group-apologizes-for-sending-holocaust-photo-to-state-lawmakers-1.2484722
With proposed ordinances to come before council Monday, WB feral cats becoming hot-button issue
https://www.timesleader.com/news/local/743866/with-proposed-ordinances-to-come-before-council-monday-wb-feral-cats-becoming-hot-button-issue
Philadelphia
An American ‘iconic invention’: Now chained to a Philly signpost, guarding your precious parking spot
https://www.philly.com/business/where-do-all-the-stolen-traffic-cones-go-20190519.html
Undocumented and unafraid, as Philly’s Latino LGBT immigrants and organizers push back on immigration crackdown
https://www.philly.com/news/immigrant-immigration-trump-gay-queer-latino-philly-20190518.html#loaded
A coach’s bond carried Upper Merion basketball players through a fatal crash and grueling recovery — and back onto the court
https://www.philly.com/news/leah-shumoski-basketball-coach-upper-merion-car-crash-ty-stanton-jenna-foster-20190519.html-2
Meet Philly’s top biotech, software, and start-up talent, according to PACT
https://www.philly.com/business/startups-philadelphia-pact-penn-healthcare-software-awards-20190519.html
Pittsburgh
Bishop Zubik announces parish mergers, recognizes shrines
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/faith-religion/2019/05/18/pittsburgh-diocese-churches-Bishop-Zubik-announces-parish-mergers/stories/201905180048
‘What we need in this country is education’: Gun expo in Pittsburgh attracts thousands
https://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2019/05/18/concealed-carry-gun-expo-pittsburgh-education-convention-center/stories/201905180044
Tear down the walls? A small nonprofit eyes a large prison
https://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2019/05/19/small-nonprofit-eyes-large-prison-Manchester-Bidwell-SCI-Pittsburgh/stories/201905160167
Low voter turnout expected in Tuesday’s primary despite key local races
https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/low-voter-turnout-expected-in-tuesdays-primary-despite-key-local-races/