Legislature
Along with work-zone cameras, police could get updated radar guns to stop speeders
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/10/pa_senate_sends_work_zone_spee.html#incart_river_index
Despite outlier status, Pa. lawmakers don’t make public defense a priority
http://www.witf.org/news/2018/10/despite-outlier-status-pa-lawmakers-dont-make-public-defense-a-priority.php
Tick-tock: State lawmakers have six voting days to protect us from thieves
http://www.mcall.com/opinion/muschick/mc-opi-restitution-law-conflicting-rulings-muschick-20180927-story.html
State Rep. Jim Christiana’s veterans’ graves bill passes House
http://www.timesonline.com/news/20181001/state-rep-jim-christianas-veterans-graves-bill-passes-house
House pulls plug on voters
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/house-pulls-plug-on-voters-1.2392322
Elections/Politics
Wolf and Wagner trade jabs, but have little time to discuss issues during debate
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-state/2018/10/01/pennsylvania-governor-candidates-trade-jabs-debate-chamber-tom-wolf-scott-wagner-alex-trebek/stories/201810010175
Gov. Tom Wolf, challenger Scott Wagner face off at Trebek-hosted forum
https://triblive.com/news/adminpage/14137977-74/gov-tom-wolf-challenger-scott-wagner-face-off-at-trebek-hosted-forum
In the only debate for Tom Wolf and Scott Wagner, voters learned little new
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/10/voters_learned_little_new_abou.html#incart_river_index
‘Jeopardy’ host grills Wolf and Wagner in Pennsylvania’s only gubernatorial debate
http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/pennsylvania/mc-nws-pennsylvania-jeopardy-trebek-wolf-wagner-debate-20181001-story.html
At a debate that wasn’t, Wolf and Wagner ended up losers | Analysis
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2018/10/at_a_debate_that_wasnt_wolf_an.html#incart_river_index
Alex Trebek gets booed at Pa. governor race debate
https://www.ydr.com/story/news/2018/10/01/alex-trebek-booed-pa-governor-debate/1494615002/
Alex Trebek rated poorly in Pennsylvania gubernatorial debate
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/alex-trebek-rated-poorly-in-pennsylvania-gubernatorial-debate
Editorial: Don’t miss chance to have say in big elections
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/editorial-dont-miss-chance-to-have-say-in-big-elections
Barack Obama endorses Scott Wallace, five other local Democrats
http://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/news/20181001/barack-obama-endorses-scott-wallace-five-other-local-democrats
Business
WNS call center closes; 107 out of work
https://www.timesleader.com/news/720256/wns-call-center-closes-107-out-of-work
Miller’s Ale House to open in W-B Twp.
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/miller-s-ale-house-to-open-in-w-b-twp-1.2392366
Urban Outfitters plans $30 million facility for central Pa.
http://www.readingeagle.com/ap/article/urban-outfitters-plans-30-million-facility-for-central-pa
Crime/Punishment
ACLU prepares to sue Pa. prisons over new mail policy
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania-department-corrections-aclu-legal-mail-inmates-k2-synthetic-cannabinoids-20181002.html
Westmoreland judge to hand down verdict this week in New Kensington bar gambling case
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/14137246-74/westmoreland-judge-to-hand-down-verdict-this-week-in-new-kensington-bar
Christy agrees to return to Pa. to face charges
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/christy-agrees-to-return-to-pa-to-face-charges-1.2392376
Berks DUI treatment court offers graduates help, hope in recovery
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/berks-dui-treatment-court-offers-graduates-help-hope-in-recovery
Education
11 local schools win coveted National Blue Ribbon prize
http://www2.philly.com/philly/education/11-local-schools-win-coveted-national-blue-ribbon-prize-betsy-devos-20181001.html
Woodland Hills High School’s new principal seeks to lead a turnaround
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2018/10/01/Woodland-Hills-High-School-Phillip-Woods-principal-hard-lessons/stories/201809290004
W-B Area superintendent invites public to share a coffee, ask questions
https://www.timesleader.com/news/720289/w-b-area-superintendent-invites-public-to-share-a-coffee-ask-questions
Some Scranton school directors seek to take action on Brazil and others
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/some-scranton-school-directors-seek-to-take-action-on-brazil-and-others-1.2392419
Three teachers suing Scranton School District over layoffs
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/three-teachers-suing-scranton-school-district-over-layoffs-1.2392378
Scranton elementary school receives prestigious Blue Ribbon award
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/scranton-elementary-school-receives-prestigious-blue-ribbon-award-1.2392530
Police investigating Plum coach’s alleged assault of player
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14136430-74/police-investigating-plum-coachs-alleged-assault-of-player
Tickets for final GAR-Meyers football game sell out fast
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/tickets-for-final-gar-meyers-football-game-sell-out-fast-1.2392459
Freedom to set their own prices but more accountability: Can new State System chancellor walk a line?
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2018/10/01/Daniel-Greenstein-Bill-Melinda-Gates-State-System-Higher-Education-chancellor-Pennsylvania-tuition/stories/201810010106
Cal U joins Advance Robotics for Manufacturing Institute
https://triblive.com/local/regional/14136801-74/cal-u-joins-advance-robotics-for-manufacturing-institute
Student sues Marywood University over dismissal from doctoral program
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/student-sues-marywood-university-over-dismissal-from-doctoral-program-1.2392350
Albright College names eSports a varsity sport
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/albright-college-names-esports-a-varsity-sport
Health Care
As insurers release Medicare Advantage offerings, Pittsburghers still confused about UPMC/Highmark split
http://www.post-gazette.com/business/healthcare-business/2018/10/01/Medicare-Advantage-Highmark-UPMC-Aetna-Humana-United-Healthcare-open-enrollment/stories/201810010102
UPMC, Highmark clash over newly announced prepay rule for out-of-network patients
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14137958-74/upmc-highmark-clash-over-newly-announced-prepay-rule-for-out-of-network-patients
Local breast cancer surgery rates above state average, report says
https://observer-reporter.com/business/local-breast-cancer-surgery-rates-above-state-average-report-says/article_f6824da4-c585-11e8-87c9-cbcbf472dfec.html
Medical facility plans gain zoning approval
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/medical-facility-plans-gain-zoning-approval-1.2392399
Local News
Final phase of levee trail repairs starts Wednesday
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/final-phase-of-levee-trail-repairs-starts-wednesday-1.2392363
Work to begin this week on Solomon Creek flood project
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/work-to-begin-this-week-on-solomon-creek-flood-project-1.2392369
Chalkfest comes up short of record; organizers still call it a success
https://www.timesleader.com/news/720254/chalkfest-comes-up-short-of-record-organizers-still-call-it-a-success
Big Brothers Big Sisters unveils new logo, slogan
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/big-brothers-big-sisters-unveils-new-logo-slogan-1.2392451
Fishing line around blue heron’s leg has McDade Park staff, guests concerned
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/fishing-line-around-blue-heron-s-leg-has-mcdade-park-staff-guests-concerned-1.2392433
Scranton still evaluating stormwater management plan, fee
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/scranton-still-evaluating-stormwater-management-plan-fee-1.2392540
Carbondale to replace more than 900 street lights with energy efficient LEDs
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/carbondale-to-replace-more-than-900-street-lights-with-energy-efficient-leds-1.2392539
Investigators back on scene of deadly Pennsylvania car blast
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/20181001_ap_e5abdbf7969748a9ad2816cba47897a8.html?arc404=true
In Hatfield, suburban neighbors are in a dispute over backyard beekeeping
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/beekeeping-rules-hatfield-pennsylvania-dispute-20181001.html
Gilpin rescinds part-time officer’s suspension, accepts chief’s resignation
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/14137755-74/gilpin-rescinds-part-time-officers-suspension-accepts-chiefs-resignation
Vandergrift allows police hero banner to stay, opens program to firefighters and EMTs as well
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/14137054-74/vandergrift-council-to-address-hometown-heroes-controversy-monday
Reading’s $95 million budget for 2019 has no new taxes
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/readings-95-million-budget-for-2019-has-no-new-taxes&template=ourcityart
After bus hits, kills pedestrian, CAT ‘cooperating fully’ with investigation: spokesman
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/10/transit_company_issues_stateme.html#incart_river_index
City revokes 160 landlord licenses
http://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2018/10/city-revokes-160-landlord-licenses/
Study: Erie among nation’s slowest-growing cities
http://www.goerie.com/news/20181002/study-erie-among-nations-slowest-growing-cities
National News
One year later, the Las Vegas massacre’s mystery is part of the pain that is left behind
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2018/10/01/One-year-later-the-Las-Vegas-massacre-s-mystery-is-part-of-the-pain-that-is-left-behind/stories/201810010158
The DOJ’s lawsuit may delay California’s new net neutrality law
http://www.post-gazette.com/business/tech-news/2018/10/01/The-DOJ-s-lawsuit-may-delay-California-s-new-net-neutrality-law/stories/201810010180
Natural Gas
Plum wastewater disposal well draws residents’ ire
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/environment/2018/10/02/Plum-disposal-well-hearing-residents-ire-fracking-wastewater-department-of-environmental-protection/stories/201810010172
New Jersey
Murphy unveils plan to attract business to New Jersey
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/nj/20181001_ap_8c8849a3d1ee4577b001528ad55f67f6.html?arc404=true
Philly
After an incident with a toy gun, Philly police charged and locked up a 13-year-old. He says he’s wrongly accused.
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/crime/boy-plastic-gun-charged-philadelphia-police-race-20181001.html
Trump in Philly Tuesday afternoon, traffic mess possible
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/politics/philadelphia-donald-trump-visit-tuesday-afternoon-traffic-congestion-20181001.html
All-male boards are banned under a new California law. What do Philly’s boards look like?
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/women-representation-corporate-boards-california-law-jerry-brown-philadelphia-pennsylvania-new-jersey-corporations-women-in-leadership-20181001.html
100-year-old ‘lamp company’ in Old City turns off lights one last time
http://www2.philly.com/philly/business/retail/old-city-philadelphia-austrian-lamp-elfreths-alley-20181002.html
How Medicare Advantage can help Philly seniors get high-quality medical care | Michael Nutter
http://www2.philly.com/philly/opinion/commentary/philadelphia-medicare-advantage-michael-nutter-clover-health-seniors-healthcare-20181001.html
Mayor Kenney’s proposed minimum wage increase could mean maximum damage | Opinion
http://www2.philly.com/philly/opinion/commentary/mayor-kenney-philadelphia-minimum-wage-increase-government-contractors-20181002.html
After 40 years in prison, Debbie Africa remains committed to MOVE’s mission
http://www.phillytrib.com/news/after-years-in-prison-debbie-africa-remains-committed-to-move/article_ce8daf58-9c44-58a3-b00f-c669f87731a8.html
For many in college – hungry, homeless
http://www.phillytrib.com/news/for-many-in-college-hungry-homeless/article_039fde72-ea6c-5eeb-af6c-2e1211589646.html
Pitt
Pittsburgh may ease up on road salt under maintenance plan, administration says
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/10/01/Pittsburgh-could-ease-up-on-road-salt-under-wintertime-proposal-quetica-temeda-snow-plow-tracker-bill-peduto/stories/201810010125
City youth football league resumes schedule in wake of on-field shooting
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/10/01/Coach-recovering-from-gunshots/stories/201809300205
Metal detectors coming to Cultural District venues
http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/music/2018/10/01/Metal-detectors-pittsburgh-Cultural-District-venues-theaters-Benedum-Byham-August-Wilson-Center/stories/201810010086
Hill House did it all for the community — until the funding started to change
http://www.post-gazette.com/business/pittsburgh-company-news/2018/09/30/Future-of-historic-Hill-House-pivots-on-funding/stories/201809300006
Zombies back in Pittsburgh to honor late filmmaker George A. Romero
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14136558-74/zombies-back-in-pittsburgh-to-honor-late-filmmaker-george-a-romero
Mon Wharf parking lot reopens Tuesday
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14138242-74/mon-wharf-parking-lot-reopens-tuesday
Makers of overdose antidote visit Pittsburgh to raise awareness about drug
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14137294-74/overdose-antidote-anyone-can-use-is-readily-available-in-pharmacies
Bradford Woods latest community to garner county’s ‘Live Well’ designation
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14136852-74/bradford-woods-latest-community-to-garner-countys-live-well-designation
State News
Progress, but not enough: Suicide Prevention Awareness Month reminds us of work to be done
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2018/10/01/Progress-but-not-enough-Suicide-Prevention-Awareness-Month-reminds-us-of-work-to-be-done/stories/201810010015
Public Utility Commission acted correctly
https://www.citizensvoice.com/opinion/public-utility-commission-acted-correctly-1.2392333
Report: Pennsylvania drug deaths double in 3 years
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/report-pennsylvania-drug-deaths-double-in-3-years
Lanternfly egg masses need to be targeted
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/squash-lanternflies-now-and-remove-eggs
ALIEN INVADERS: Grappling with the spotted lanternfly
https://www.dailylocal.com/news/alien-invaders-grappling-with-the-spotted-lanternfly/article_1cac42db-b31d-51f3-9987-032b32e01bf9.html
State Labor Relations Board To Hear Arguments For, Against Pitt Grad Student Unionization
http://wesa.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/post/state-labor-relations-board-hear-arguments-against-pitt-grad-student-unionization#stream/0
UPDATE: Chesco D.A. Hogan sued by state police troopers over ‘do not call’ list
https://www.dailylocal.com/news/update-chesco-d-a-hogan-sued-by-state-police-troopers/article_afebeb48-c599-11e8-b292-2f2c951fe177.html
Washington
As a Yale student, Kavanaugh was questioned by police after a bar fight in 1985
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2018/10/01/As-a-Yale-student-Kavanaugh-was-questioned-by-police-after-a-bar-fight-in-1985/stories/201810010173
Kavanaugh nomination: Trump claims Supreme Court pick had drinking problems as a young man
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/politics/brett-kavanaugh-fbi-investigation-christine-ford-charles-ludington-rachel-mitchell-deborah-ramirez-julie-swetnick-20181001.html
Maria Gallagher, Ana Maria Archila and the amazing power of everyday people raising their voice | Will Bunch
http://www2.philly.com/philly/columnists/will_bunch/maria-gallagher-ana-maria-archila-confront-jeff-flake-elevator-brett-kavanaugh-supreme-court-20180930.html