Synagogue Shooting
Community gathers at funerals for Tree of Life synagogue shooting victims
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/faith-religion/2018/10/30/Funerals-Tree-of-Life-synagogue-shooting-victims-jerry-rabinowitz-rosenthal/stories/201810300082
Pittsburgh police name officers injured in Tree of Life mass shooting
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2018/10/30/Pittsburgh-police-officers-ID-injured-Tree-of-Life-mass-shooting-synagogue-Jewish/stories/201810300093
Pittsburgh synagogue shooting defendant moved to Butler County; some officials unhappy
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2018/10/30/Robert-Bowers-Pittsburgh-synagogue-tree-of-life-transferred-Butler-County-prison-dispute/stories/201810300176
Zappala yields to feds, puts state case on hold against accused Pittsburgh synagogue shooter
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2018/10/30/Robert-Bowers-synagogue-mass-shooting-Tree-of-Life-dispute-US-marshals-pittsburgh/stories/201810300099
Feds deny DA’s request to arraign synagogue shooting suspect
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14231247-74/feds-deny-das-request-to-arraign-synagogue-shooting-suspect
‘Why this synagogue?’ Squirrel Hill residents ask
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14231434-74/why-this-synagogue-squirrel-hill-residents-ask
Jewish students at Community Day School honor victims of Tree of Life shooting
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2018/10/30/Community-Day-School-Tree-of-Life-Jewish-community-students-vigil-mass-shooting/stories/201810300083
Pittsburgh’s Jewish refugee resettlement agency, HIAS vow to continue work after threats, Squirrel Hill shooting
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/10/30/Pittsburgh-jewish-refugee-resettlement-HIAS-squirrel-hill-synagogue-shooting/stories/201810300100
Berks community prays for synagogue victims
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/berks-community-prays-for-synagogue-victims
Duquesne University prayer service calls for understanding, ‘good works’
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14232015-74/duquesne-university-prayer-service-calls-for-understanding-good-works
Bowers had 10 guns, all legally owned, ATF concludes
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2018/10/30/Bowers-had-10-guns-all-legally-owned-ATF-concludes/stories/201810300187
From nonpartisan voter to virulent extremist: The evolution of Robert Bowers
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2018/10/31/Robert-Bowers-accused-killer-political-Warroom-synagogue-pittsburgh-mass-shooting/stories/201810300154
Steelers pay respects to Squirrel Hill synagogue shooting victims
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14231085-74/steelers-pay-respects-to-squirrel-hill-synagogue-shooting-victims
A Holocaust survivor barely misses Squirrel Hill synagogue massacre
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14232699-74/a-holocaust-survivor-barely-misses-squirrel-hill-synagogue-massacre
Hundreds attend Scranton vigil for victims of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/hundreds-attend-scranton-vigil-for-victims-of-pittsburgh-synagogue-shooting-1.2404533
Trump and his family pay respects at Tree of Life synagogue in Squirrel Hill
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/10/30/Pittsburgh-Mayor-Bill-Peduto-decline-Trump-invitation-Western-Pennsylvania-visit/stories/201810300098
Trump visits Pittsburgh to pay respects in wake of synagogue massacre
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14230935-74/trump-arrives-in-pittsburgh-to-pay-respects-in-wake-of-synagogue-massacre
In New Hampshire, Christie criticizes Pennsylvania officials
https://www2.philly.com/wires/ap/new-hampshire-christie-criticizes-pennsylvania-officials-20181031.html-2
Healing power of art inspires Pittsburgh lawyer’s Mister Rogers drawing
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/neighborhood/2018/10/30/Mister-Rogers-Pittsburgh-lawyer-art-synagogue-shootings-Tree-Life/stories/201810300132
A tribute, nod to strength, image of hope and love, designer of Stronger Than Hate logo says
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14230728-74/a-tribute-a-nod-to-strength-an-image-of-hope-an-image
Legislature
New law could alter how much Pa. Lottery winners get to spend
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/10/new_law_may_help_pennsylvania.html#incart_river_index
Political corruption case against Pa. lawmaker goes to the jury
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/sting-vanessa-brown-ali-bribery-philadelphia-democrat-closing-arguments-20181030.html
Redistricting/Gerrymandering
Pennsylvania GOP dealt 3rd redistricting loss in U.S. courts
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-state/2018/10/30/Pennsylvania-GOP-third-redistricting-loss-US-supreme-court-gerrymandering/stories/201810300102
Business
Berks County’s unemployment rate remains at 4.2%
https://www.readingeagle.com/money/article/berks-countys-unemployment-rate-remains-at-42&template=ourcityart
Crime/Punishment
Lawsuits challenge new Pa. Corrections’ policy to withhold mail from inmates
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/10/lawsuits-challenge-new-pa-corrections-policy-to-withhold-mail-from-inmates.html#incart_river_index
Education
Superintendent, chief of district operations at Crestwood put on paid leave pending bus investigation
https://www.timesleader.com/news/723298/superintendent-chief-of-district-operations-at-crestwood-put-on-paid-leave-pending-bus-investigation
Crestwood superintendent, administrator suspended over bus driver clearances
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/crestwood-superintendent-administrator-suspended-over-bus-driver-clearances-1.2404537
Halloween, ‘harvest festival’ or nothing at all? At local schools, celebrations are all over the map
https://www2.philly.com/philly/education/halloween-harvest-festival-local-schools-celebrations-20181030.html
DeNaples revokes offer to school district
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/denaples-revokes-offer-to-school-district-1.2404313
Brandywine Heights, Oley Valley districts get school security grants
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/brandywine-heights-oley-valley-districts-get-school-security-grants
Estimated $4M to convert 4 HASD pools to classrooms
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/estimated-4m-to-convert-4-hasd-pools-to-classrooms-1.2404474
Great Valley HS principal out after admitting he stole prescription drugs from nurse’s office
http://www2.philly.com/philly/education/great-valley-high-school-principal-michael-flick-stole-prescription-drugs-20181030.html
Fraud claim against company doing work for W-B Area rebutted
https://www.timesleader.com/news/723343/fraud-claim-against-company-doing-work-for-w-b-area-rebutted
School bus safety: What’s next after 3 children killed trying to board bus in Indiana?
https://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-nws-indiana-school-bus-stop-three-killed-whats-next-20181031-story.html
Tower Health, Drexel College of Medicine will build medical school on former VF Outlet property
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/tower-health-drexel-college-of-medicine-will-build-medical-school-on-former-vf-outlets-property
Reading Area Community College and Lebanon Valley College sign dual-admission pact
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/reading-area-community-college-and-lebanon-valley-college-sign-dual-admission-pact
Elections/Politics
Blake earns third term
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/blake-earns-third-term-1.2404315
Mullins in 112th
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/mullins-in-112th-1.2404317
Pot, guns, education, more: Where Pa. gubernatorial candidates stand on issues
https://www.pennlive.com/expo/news/erry-2018/10/51b200998c4618/10-issues-where-pa-gubernatori.html#incart_river_index
These women could make history in Pennsylvania | Editorial
http://www2.philly.com/philly/opinion/these-women-could-make-history-in-pennsylvania-editorial-20181031.html
U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker and Democrat challenger Jess King trade jabs, philosophies in last debate
https://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/10/rep_lloyd_smucker_and_democrat.html#incart_river_index
Casey, Barletta rooted in same region, but see vastly different worlds
http://www.witf.org/news/2018/10/casey-barletta-rooted-in-same-region-but-see-vastly-different-worlds.php
Republicans are poised to stand by the president after the midterms, win or lose
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2018/10/30/Republicans-Trump-midterms-House-Senate/stories/201810300190
Meuser, Wolff clash on hot topic issues
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/meuser-wolff-clash-on-hot-topic-issues-1.2404522
Experience an issue in who replaces veteran state Rep. Joe Markosek
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-local/2018/10/30/pennsylvania-state-house-election-stephen-schlauch-brandon-joe-markosek/stories/201810310031
Call it ‘Glittergate’: Emrick campaign suggests something sinister about sparkles
https://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/pennsylvania/mc-nws-pennsylvania-emrick-cozze-135th-glittergate-ad20181029-story.html
Henry stresses property tax issue in effort to deny Pashinski seventh term
https://www.timesleader.com/news/723325/henry-stresses-property-tax-issue-in-effort-to-deny-pashinski-seventh-term
Jim Cox and Trish Wertz debate mimimum wage, health coverage and more
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/jim-cox-and-trish-wertz-debate-mimimum-wage-health-coverage-and-more
Scott Wagner visits Senior Expo in Reading
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/scott-wagner-visits-senior-expo-in-reading
This election season, Pa. voters are looking for leadership on paid leave | Opinion
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2018/10/this_election_season_pa_voters.html#incart_river_index
Republican voter registrations in county surge in last four years
http://www.timesonline.com/news/20181030/republican-voter-registrations-in-county-surge-in-last-four-years
Gaming
Sports betting starts to come into view in Pennsylvania
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/10/sports_betting_starts_to_come.html#incart_river_index
Local News
Luzerne County staff size comparisons released
https://www.timesleader.com/news/723338/luzerne-county-staff-size-comparisons-released
County council mulls budgets for corrections, controller
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/county-council-mulls-budgets-for-corrections-controller-1.2404489
$10M assessment hike for PepsiCo warehouse
https://www.timesleader.com/news/723345/10m-assessment-hike-for-pepsico-warehouse
Wilkes-Barre Mayor Tony George to seek second term
https://www.timesleader.com/news/723319/wilkes-barre-mayor-tony-george-to-seek-second-term
W-B mayor announces re-election bid
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/w-b-mayor-announces-re-election-bid-1.2404491
JCC previews new Kingston center, due to open in 2019
https://www.timesleader.com/news/723332/jcc-previews-new-kingston-center-due-to-open-in-2019
Planned Parenthood being booted from W-B site
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/planned-parenthood-being-booted-from-w-b-site-1.2404526
Owner of Electric City Parking Garage in Scranton appeals taxes
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/owner-of-electric-city-parking-garage-in-scranton-appeals-taxes-1.2404496
Lackawanna County 2019 pension fund contributions to remain a mystery during budget public hearings
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/lackawanna-county-2019-pension-fund-contributions-to-remain-a-mystery-during-budget-public-hearings-1.2404347
Scranton WWI doughboy replica statue dedication set for Veterans Day
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/scranton-wwi-doughboy-replica-statue-dedication-set-for-veterans-day-1.2404326
Norwin Area Meals on Wheels — 20 years and counting
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/14231597-74/norwin-area-meals-on-wheels-20-years-and-counting
Westmoreland land bank projects lauded as success stories
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/14231344-74/westmoreland-land-bank-projects-lauded-as-success-stories
Harrison expands Christmas house decorating contest
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/14229522-74/harrison-expands-christmas-house-decorating-contest
Editorial: Oley residents have second chance to help library
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/editorial-oley-residents-have-second-chance-to-help-library
National News
The mail bombs and the synagogue shooting renew a debate over domestic terrorism
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2018/10/30/package-bombs-Pittsburgh-Tree-of-Life-synagogue-shooting-domestic-terrorism-law/stories/201810310106
Natural Gas
Work stopped on pipeline that exploded in Beaver County, after Pa. regulators find environmental violations
http://www.post-gazette.com/business/powersource/2018/10/30/Regulators-Energy-Transfer-to-suspend-work-on-Revolution-pipeline-Beaver-DEP/stories/201810300065
Philly
City Council votes to move ‘fair workweek’ scheduling bill forward
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/fair-workweek-scheduling-law-philadelphia-city-council-hearing-20181030.html
Religious intolerance at the heart of debate over same-sex foster parents | Opinion
http://www2.philly.com/philly/opinion/commentary/catholic-social-services-philadelphia-lawsuit-lgbtq-gay-foster-parents-adoption-sharonell-fulton-2-20181031.html
Judge upholds charges in Michael White case; victim was intoxicated
http://www.phillytrib.com/metros/judge-upholds-charges-in-michael-white-case-victim-was-intoxicated/article_54bdf0a2-5ad9-5198-a51f-11d409335080.html
Inaugural Youth Mentoring Summit touts benefits of mentoring for students
http://www.phillytrib.com/news/business/inaugural-youth-mentoring-summit-touts-benefits-of-mentoring-for-students/article_c1540afc-f3e5-56c0-b18f-7eb3a0ba1068.html
Pitt
Pittsburgh ‘ready to fight’ on gun issues, Councilman O’Connor says
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/10/30/Pittsburgh-Corey-O-Connor-gun-legislation-Squirrel-Hill-mass-shooting-city-council/stories/201810300157
State News
Marijuana company Curaleaf, valued at $4 billion, has big plans with Penn Medicine for King of Prussia
http://www2.philly.com/philly/business/cannabis/marijuana-company-curaleaf-valued-at-4-5-billion-on-monday-has-big-plans-with-penn-med-for-king-of-prussia-palliatech-20181030.html
Grant will help shape Eckley’s future
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/grant-will-help-shape-eckley-s-future-1.2404412
Former advocate for rural Pennsylvania who served in the Ridge Administration dies
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/10/former_advocate_for_rural_penn.html#incart_river_index
Protestors conduct sit-ins at two offices of Gov. Tom Wolf
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/protestors-conduct-sit-ins-at-two-offices-of-gov-tom-wolf
Transportation
SEPTA to begin charging for parking at all Regional Rail lots
http://www2.philly.com/philly/business/transportation/septa-regional-rail-parking-fees-key-card-20181031.html
Airport sets ‘Real ID’ session
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/airport-sets-real-id-session-1.2404454
Washington
Trump says he’ll end citizenship by birth. ‘Not so fast,’ experts respond.
https://www2.philly.com/philly/news/trump-birthright-citizenship-immigrants-hias-philadelphia-babies-unconstitutional-20181030.html
AP Explains: How US birthright citizenship emerged, endured
https://www2.philly.com/wires/ap/ap-explains-how-us-birthright-citizenship-emerged-endured-20181030.html-2
Threatening birthright citizenship is an attack on African Americans | Solomon Jones
https://www2.philly.com/philly/columnists/solomon_jones/birthright-citizenship-trump-executive-order-14th-amendment-african-americans-20181030.html
Clear as a bell: The Constitution gives citizenship to U.S.-born
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2018/10/31/Clear-as-a-bell-The-Constitution-gives-citizenship-to-U-S-born/stories/201810310079