Legislature
Wolf hikes closed trail to pitch $4.5B projects plan
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/wolf-hikes-closed-trail-to-pitch-4-5b-projects-plan-1.2485638
Editorial: Parents must hear truth about vaccines
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/editorial-parents-must-hear-truth-about-vaccines
A push is on to open Pennsylvania primary elections to all voters, not just Democrats and Republicans
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/05/a-push-to-open-pa-primary-elections-to-all-voters.html
Pennsylvania must do more to protect transgender people from violence | Opinion
https://www.philly.com/opinion/commentary/violence-against-transgender-women-michelle-washington-simone-20190522.html
Pennsylvania should increase DSP wages
https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/letters/2019/05/22/Pennsylvania-should-increase-direct-support-professionals-DSP-wages/stories/201905220072
Help mothers and babies in Pennsylvania
https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/Op-Ed/2019/05/22/Help-mothers-and-babies-in-Pennsylvania/stories/201905220021
Elections/Politics
A roundup of some key races in Pennsylvania’s primary
https://www.witf.org/news/2019/05/a-roundup-of-some-key-races-in-pennsylvanias-primary.php
Philly’s Dan McCaffery, Chesco’s Megan King in contention for Pa. Superior Court primaries
https://www.philly.com/news/pennsylvania-superior-court-judge-election-results-2019-primary-philadelphia-municipal-courts-20190522.html
Labor lawyer, prosecutor win spots on fall ballot for Pa. Superior Court
https://www.pennlive.com/elections/2019/05/labor-lawyer-prosecutor-win-spots-on-fall-ballot-for-pa-superior-court.html
GOP’s Keller wins Pennsylvania’s special U.S. House election
https://www.philly.com/politics/pennsylvania/election-keller-wins-pennsylvania-house-special-election-republican-20190522.html
GOP retains three legislative seats in Pa. special elections
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/05/gop-retains-three-legislative-seats-in-pa-special-elections.html
Doug Mastriano, retired colonel, wins special election in Pa. Senate’s 33rd District
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/05/doug-mastriano-retired-colonel-wins-special-election-in-pa-senates-33rd-district.html
Joe Pittman up big early in state Senate special election
https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/joe-pittman-up-big-early-in-state-senate-special-election/
Butler area selects Republican to 11th District state House seat
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-local/2019/05/21/Butler-state-house-pennsylvania-marci-mustello-sam-doctor/stories/201905210162
Election Results
https://triblive.com/news/election/election-results/
Primary results in Bucks, Chester, Montgomery and Delaware Counties bring new faces and familiar names
https://www.philly.com/politics/election/philly-suburbs-may-primary-election-results-20190522.html
Brown cruises to victory in WB mayoral primary
https://www.timesleader.com/news/744736/george-says-he-lost-to-brown-by-a-landslide
Brown topples George in W-B Democratic mayoral primary
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/brown-topples-george-in-w-b-democratic-mayoral-primary-1.2485814
Luzerne County Council nominees selected; McGinley top vote-getter
https://www.timesleader.com/news/744812/luzerne-county-council-nominees-selected-mcginley-top-vote-getter
Snyder tops in Wilkes-Barre City Controller’s race
https://www.timesleader.com/news/744772/snyder-tops-in-wilkes-barre-city-controllers-race
Salavantis wins GOP nod unopposed; write-ins on Democrat side unclear
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/salavantis-wins-gop-nod-unopposed-write-ins-on-democrat-side-unclear-1.2485854
Coughlin defeats incumbent for Nanticoke mayor
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/coughlin-defeats-incumbent-for-nanticoke-mayor-1.2485874
Five hot takes from Tuesday’s vote
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/five-hot-takes-from-tuesday-s-vote-1.2485805
Fresh faces, former councilman advance in Hazleton council race
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/fresh-faces-former-councilman-advance-in-hazleton-council-race-1.2485760
Voters oust O’Malley, Cummings in Lackawanna County commissioners race
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/voters-oust-o-malley-cummings-in-lackawanna-county-commissioners-race-1.2485629
LGBTQ activist and a school board member defeat Scranton councilman and his running mate in Democratic primary
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/lgbtq-activist-and-a-school-board-member-defeat-scranton-councilman-and-his-running-mate-in-democratic-primary-1.2485616
DiBileo beats Casey in Democratic bid for Lackawanna County controller
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/dibileo-beats-casey-in-democratic-bid-for-lackawanna-county-controller-1.2485699
Neighboring counties see plenty of contested races
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/neighboring-counties-see-plenty-of-contested-races-1.2485950
Lackawanna County: Fear strikes out
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/lackawanna-county-fear-strikes-out-1.2485784
Calabrese captures Democratic nod for Penn Hills mayor
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/calabrese-captures-democratic-nod-for-penn-hills-mayor/
2 challengers win Democratic nods in Penn Hills Council race
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/2-challengers-win-democratic-nods-in-penn-hills-council-race/
Former planning commissioner wins contested Monroeville Council race
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/former-planning-commissioner-wins-contested-monroeville-council-race/
Andrejcik beats Callender for Democratic nod to Lower Burrell mayor seat
https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/andrejcik-beats-callender-for-dem-nod-to-lower-burrell-mayor-seat-yakopec-squeezes-into-council-nomination/
Democrat Joe Bia ousts embattled Arnold Mayor Karen Peconi
https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/democrat-joe-bia-ousts-embattled-arnold-mayor-karen-peconi/
Incumbent, challenger earn Democratic nods for Harrison commissioner
https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/incumbent-challenger-earn-democratic-nods-for-harrison-commissioner/
Rafferty, Stewart, Walsh win judicial nominations; set to battle for two seats
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/rafferty-stewart-and-walsh-win-judicial-nominations-set-to-battle-for-two-seats/
Westcott, Pintola win Dem nominations for city council
https://observer-reporter.com/news/election/westcott-pintola-win-dem-nominations-for-city-council/article_40cfe258-7c2f-11e9-9b14-8b854649e540.html
Greene among nine counties statewide rolling out new voting machines
https://observer-reporter.com/news/election/greene-among-nine-counties-statewide-rolling-out-new-voting-machines/article_08328f9c-78c7-11e9-94ce-4b3d5792e5b9.html
Eddie Moran wins Democratic primary for Reading mayor; incumbent Wally Scott places third
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/eddie-moran-wins-democratic-primary-for-reading-mayor-incumbent-wally-scott-places-third
Berks County voters decide to overhaul board of commissioners
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/berks-county-voters-decide-to-overhaul-board-of-commissioners
Lehigh Valley election roundup: Mix of early calls and nail-biters in low turnout primary
https://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-nws-primary-election-roundup-20190521-3q4afezpijdedfxgvdgwvkpptm-story.html
Voter turnout about average for municipal primary in Beaver County
https://www.timesonline.com/news/20190521/voter-turnout-about-average-for-municipal-primary-in-beaver-county
Voter turnout low, but not record low in Erie County
https://www.goerie.com/news/20190521/voter-turnout-low-but-not-record-low-in-erie-county
Election results: Contested municipal primary races in Lehigh and Northampton counties
https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/elections/2019/05/election-results-contested-municipal-primary-races-in-lehigh-and-northampton-counties.html
Primary 2019: Maddox wins Dem bid for Chesco sheriff
https://www.dailylocal.com/news/primary-maddox-wins-dem-bid-for-chesco-sheriff/article_d0bd098a-7c3f-11e9-a8c0-8b8bf189fd84.html
Pa. has new Election Day digs at state emergency command center
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-state/2019/05/21/PEMA-Pennsylvania-emergency-center-election-day-cyberattacks-security-hacking/stories/201905210119
Business
McDonald’s workers say ‘Time’s Up’ in a new round of sexual harassment complaints
https://www.post-gazette.com/business/pittsburgh-company-news/2019/05/21/McDonalds-workers-sexual-harassment-25-complaints-charges-filed/stories/201905210170
Crime/Punishment
Police investigating homicide on popular Mount Penn trail
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/police-investigating-body-of-man-found-in-woods-near-egelman-park-in-reading&template=ourcityart
Education
Penn Hills school board eyes 55 layoffs, 6.7% tax hike to address financial woes
https://www.post-gazette.com/local/east/2019/05/21/Penn-Hills-school-board-eyes-layoffs-tax-hike-to-address-financial-woes/stories/201905210092
Debate on arming teachers falls along party lines, setting up school board fight in November
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/05/debate-on-arming-teachers-falls-along-party-lines-setting-up-school-board-fight-in-november.html
Peters Township school board member censured over racist Facebook posts loses primary
https://www.post-gazette.com/local/region/2019/05/21/Pittsburgh-area-school-board-candidates-vie-for-spot-on-November-ballot/stories/201905200116
Apollo-Ridge and Burrell school districts awarded nearly $50,000 for security equipment
https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/apollo-ridge-and-burrell-school-districts-awarded-nearly-50000-for-security-equipment/
Most competitive school board races in Crestwood, Pittston Area, Hazleton Area
https://www.timesleader.com/news/744817/most-competitive-school-board-races-in-crestwood-pittston-area-hazleton-area
Three challengers advance in W-B Area race
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/three-challengers-advance-in-w-b-area-race-1.2485825
W-B Area School Board results are mixed on consolidation issue
https://www.timesleader.com/news/744778/w-b-area-school-board-results-are-mixed-on-consolidation-issue
Newcomers win in Scranton School Board race
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/newcomers-win-in-scranton-school-board-race-1.2485626
Health Care
A public charity should not cause tragedies | Opinion
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2019/05/a-public-charity-should-not-cause-tragedies-opinion.html
Local News
Anti-stormwater fee group starts sign campaign
https://www.timesleader.com/news/744826/anti-stormwater-fee-group-starts-sign-campaign
Two purchases approved to improve Susquehanna River flood response
https://www.timesleader.com/news/744824/two-purchases-approved-to-improve-susquehanna-river-flood-response
Former Reading Mayor Vaughn Spencer, convicted in corruption case, plans appeal
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/former-reading-mayor-vaughn-spencer-convicted-in-corruption-case-plans-appeal
Reading city councilman wants to recoup benefits paid to retired officers
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/reading-city-councilman-wants-to-recoup-benefits-paid-to-retired-officers
Central Pa. municipalities open themselves to alcohol sales, games of chance
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/05/central-pa-municipalities-open-themselves-to-alcohol-sales-games-of-chance.html
National News
National women’s fencing coach resigns after questioning sex harassment, abuse claim against Penn State assistant
https://www.philly.com/news/saber-fencing-coach-ed-korfanty-resigns-penn-state-sex-assault-claim-20190521.html
Philly
Philly primary election shows the power and limitations of incumbency in city’s politics
https://www.philly.com/politics/election/philadelphia-democratic-primary-power-limitations-incumbency-sheriff-jewell-williams-mayor-jim-kenney-20190522.html
Philadelphia primary election results 2019
https://www.philly.com/politics/election/philadelphia-philly-election-results-2019-mayor-city-council-primary-20190522.html
Philadelphia primary election 2019: Results and scenes from the day
https://www.philly.com/politics/election/philadelphia-philly-election-2019-primary-live-updates-20190521.html
Voters approve amendments to Philadelphia’s City Charter
https://www.philly.com/news/philadelphia-ballot-question-results-2019-minimum-wage-traffic-police-immigration-gender-neutral-20190522.html
Philadelphia at-large City Council primary election results: Party-backed millennials come out on top
https://www.philly.com/politics/election/philadelphia-at-large-city-council-election-results-winners-primary-2019-isaiah-thomas-katherine-gilmore-richardson-20190522.html
Blackwell political dynasty falls in West Philly, but incumbents dominate other City Council district races
https://www.philly.com/politics/election/philadelphia-city-council-election-results-primary-2019-20190522.html
Rochelle Bilal wins primary election for Philadelphia sheriff in upset of Jewell Williams
https://www.philly.com/news/rochelle-bilal-jewell-upset-jewel-williams-sheriff-election-primary-2019-20190522.html
In a changing district, Councilman Kenyatta Johnson easily wins Democratic nomination
https://www.philly.com/politics/election/philadelphia-city-council-election-result-kenyatta-johnson-lauren-vidas-2019-20190522.html
Lisa Deeley and Omar Sabir win Democratic nomination for Philadelphia City Commissioner
https://www.philly.com/politics/election/lisa-deeley-omar-sabir-philadelphia-city-commissioner-election-primary-2019-20190522.html
Jim Kenney wins Democratic primary for mayor
https://www.philly.com/politics/election/philadelphia-mayor-election-results-jim-kenney-democrat-primary-2019-20190522.html
Tracey Gordon wins register of wills race, ousting 40-year incumbent Ron Donatucci
https://www.philly.com/news/tracey-gordon-ron-donatucci-philadelphia-register-of-wills-election-20190522.html
María Quiñones-Sánchez claims victory in District 7 City Council primary election
https://www.philly.com/politics/election/maria-quinones-sanchez-wins-primary-election-7th-district-philly-politics-angel-cruz-20190522.html
The most crowded field in 40 years for Philadelphia primary, but did voters crowd the polls?
https://www.philly.com/politics/election/philly-philadelphia-election-2019-primary-voter-turnout-20190521.html
How the Inquirer helped save over $10,000 for consumers — and what you can do to protect yourself
https://www.philly.com/business/consumer-inquirer-philadelphia-fraud-cell-phone-dating-elderly-20190511.html
Sixth transgender woman in six years killed in Philadelphia
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2019/05/21/Sixth-transgender-woman-in-six-years-killed-in-Philadelphia/stories/201905210160
New City Council zoning bills should give pause on climate | Opinion
https://www.philly.com/opinion/commentary/philadelphia-zoning-laws-development-parking-20190521.html
Pitt
Bobby Wilson beats Darlene Harris in Pittsburgh City Council primary upset
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-local/2019/05/21/Bobby-Wilson-Darlene-Harris-Pittsburgh-City-Council-upset-district-1/stories/201905210156
Pittsburgh Councilwoman Darlene Harris concedes to Bobby Wilson, other incumbents win
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/bobby-wilson-stakes-out-early-lead-over-pittsburgh-councilwoman-darlene-harris/
John DeFazio, on county council since 2000, pinned to the mat by newcomer Bethany Hallam
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-local/2019/05/21/John-DeFazio-allegheny-county-council-newcomer-Bethany-Hallam-democratic-primary-nomination/stories/201905210155
Zappala retains seat as district attorney
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2019/05/21/Zappala-district-attorney-allegheny-county-election-turahn-jenkins/stories/201905210142
Zappala wins race for DA, while 2 Allegheny County Council incumbents fall
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/political-newcomers-challenge-longtime-da-councilman-in-allegheny-county-races/
Activist Harbin edges another newcomer to win race for seat on Pittsburgh school board
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-local/2019/05/21/Pittsburgh-Public-Schools-board-elections-primary-Pam-Harbin/stories/201905210124
Portion of Smallman St. closed after major water main break floods Strip District roads
https://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2019/05/21/Water-main-break-floods-Strip-District-roadway-pittsburgh-pwsa/stories/201905210152
Charter Appeals Board upholds decision to award charter to Catalyst Academy in Pittsburgh’s East End
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2019/05/21/Charter-schools-Catalyst-Academy-Pittsburgh-Public-board-appeals-board/stories/201905210128
State News
Young lives at stake: Rural areas deserve answers on child cancers
https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2019/05/22/childhood-cancer-pittsburgh-pennsylvania-canon-mcmillan-pollution-rural-areas-greene-fayette-washington-westmoreland/stories/201905220064
Special Report: After years of abuse, Mennonite couple reconnects with each other, their family
https://newsinteractive.post-gazette.com/coverings/mennonites-burkholders-sexual-abuse-amish-coverings/
‘143 Day’ will celebrate Mister Rogers’ message of love
https://triblive.com/local/regional/1-4-3-day-will-celebrate-mr-rogers-message-of-love/
Pa. among worst states? Pa. voters don’t think so! | John Baer
https://www.philly.com/opinion/john-baer-pennsylvania-ranking-wolf-approval-20190521.html
Flight 93 summer speaker series to feature passenger family members
https://triblive.com/local/regional/flight-93-summer-speaker-series-to-feature-passenger-family-members/
Red Cross helping 10 people displaced by storm, tornado in Lancaster County
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/red-cross-helping-10-people-displaced-by-storm-tornado-in-lancaster-county