Legislature
Little dignity in $7.25/hour
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/little-dignity-in-7-25-hour-1.2381327
Working Pennsylvanians need the support of legislators after Janus | Opinion
http://www2.philly.com/philly/opinion/commentary/janus-labor-unions-afl-cio-labor-day-20180903.html
It’s time to shed light on new workers’ rights | Opinion
https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2018/09/its_time_to_shed_light_on_new.html#incart_river_index
Business
Why it’s an unhappy Labor Day for many workers | Editorial
http://www2.philly.com/philly/opinion/editorials/labor-day-wages-workers-wall-street-janus-afscme-20180903.html
Meet the emerging labor force: profiles on this generation of workers
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/business/meet-the-emerging-labor-force-profiles-on-this-generation-of-workers-1.2381540
Editorial: A Labor Day worth celebrating in Berks
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/editorial-a-labor-day-worth-celebrating-in-berks
HARVESTING CHANGE | From tourism to retail sales, area businesses support and benefit from farming
http://www.tribdem.com/news/harvesting-change-from-tourism-to-retail-sales-area-businesses-support/article_99ea6d92-af00-11e8-9abb-93e039181dba.html
HARVESTING CHANGE | Dairy farming hurdles range from pricing and distribution to nutritional shifts and global trade
http://www.tribdem.com/news/harvesting-change-dairy-farming-hurdles-range-from-pricing-and-distribution/article_30fa0890-af02-11e8-9353-e3c2921f242a.html
Crime/Punishment
Officials say substance used in cosmetics found in SCI Albion probe
http://www.goerie.com/news/20180903/officials-say-substance-used-in-cosmetics-found-in-sci-albion-probe
Education
Shenandoah Valley approves teachers’ deal
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/shenandoah-valley-approves-teachers-deal-1.2381366
Mold to close two West Shore middle schools for at least two more days
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/09/mold_to_close_two_west_shore_m.html#incart_river_index
Health Care
Researchers look to brain images to predict who will attempt suicide
http://www2.philly.com/philly/health/suicide-prevention-research-fmri-brain-scan-carnegie-mellon-20180903.html
Even a small amount of medical debt can trigger headaches
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/even-a-small-amount-of-medical-debt-can-trigger-headaches-1.2381344
New program helps remotely monitor seniors’ vital signs
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/new-program-helps-remotely-monitor-seniors-vital-signs-1.2381544
Reading Hospital upgraded as trauma center
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/reading-hospital-upgraded-as-trauma-center
Local News
Luzerne County farmland preservation reaches a milestone
https://www.timesleader.com/news/716964/luzerne-county-farmland-preservation-reaches-a-milestone
Luzerne County audit completion pressure building
https://www.timesleader.com/news/716948/luzerne-county-audit-completion-pressure-building
Wilkes-Barre denied Act 47 help
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/wilkes-barre-denied-act-47-help-1.2381353
W-B police not yet using policy system
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/w-b-police-not-yet-using-policy-system-1.2381382
Valley with a Heart continues to help families of seriously ill children
https://www.timesleader.com/news/716962/valley-with-a-heart-continues-to-help-families-of-seriously-ill-children
Mohegan Sun hosts food truck festival
https://www.timesleader.com/news/716974/mohegan-sun-hosts-food-truck-festival
Organizers hope to break zombie walk record at Laurel Mall
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/organizers-hope-to-break-zombie-walk-record-at-laurel-mall-1.2381392
Religious statues on Scranton government properties may not be separation of church and state issue
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/religious-statues-on-scranton-government-properties-may-not-be-separation-of-church-and-state-issue-1.2381421
For some, LaFesta means reunion
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/for-some-lafesta-means-reunion-1.2381519
Backyard garden program provides produce to South Scranton residents
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/backyard-garden-program-provides-produce-to-south-scranton-residents-1.2381512
Steamtown parking lot still ‘a little barren’ after beetle infestation
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/steamtown-parking-lot-still-a-little-barren-after-beetle-infesttation-1.2381521
McAdoo area water service improvements in the works
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/mcadoo-area-water-service-improvements-in-the-works-1.2381397
Schuylkill to get new fingerprint machine
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/schuylkill-to-get-new-fingerprint-machine-1.2381364
Coalition focuses on reducing drug deaths in Mon Valley
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/14039247-74/coalition-focuses-on-reducing-drug-deaths-in-mon-valley
Food, fun, games and more at annual Labor United Celebration
https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/14039913-74/its-food-fun-games-and-more-at-annual-labor-united-celebration
West Mifflin youth football coach takes responsibility for allowing over-age player on field
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14039526-74/west-mifflin-youth-football-coach-takes-responsibility-allowing-over-age-player-on-field
Youngwood ‘Gingerbread Man’ race raises money for autism support
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/14039624-74/youngwood-gingerbread-man-race-raises-money-for-autism-support
Lanternflies find way to downtown Reading
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/lanternflies-find-way-to-downtown-reading
Christmas in Birdsboro event up in the air
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/christmas-in-birdsboro-event-up-in-the-air
Angels in Heaven, Mothers on Earth group holds fundraiser in Muhlenberg
http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/angels-in-heaven-mothers-on-earth-group-holds-fundraiser-in-muhlenberg
National News
Democratic candidate for Florida governor warns opponent to be ‘careful’ with his words
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2018/09/03/Gillum-Democratic-candidate-for-Florida-governor-warns-opponent-to-be-careful-with-his-words/stories/201809030057
Philly
How Philadelphia enjoyed — or didn’t — Made in America
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/philadelphia-enjoyed-or-didnt-made-in-america-20180902.html
Made in America: Kendrick Lamar’s set makes the festival great, Nicki Minaj underwhelms
http://www2.philly.com/philly/entertainment/music/made-in-america-2018-festival-lineup-schedule-sunday-live-updates-20180902.html
Still no deal in Phila.-area Catholic teacher contract talks
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/no-deal-philly-catholic-teacher-contract-talks-20180902.html
BREAKING POVERTY: For many, state of living is a struggle
http://www.phillytrib.com/metros/breaking-poverty-for-many-state-of-living-is-a-struggle/article_1a7fc5d5-8a46-55ce-b002-88118ba1b51e.html
‘I just heard ‘boom, boom, boom.’ Florida man shot to death visiting aunt in Germantown
http://www2.philly.com/philly/news/i-just-heard-boom-boom-boom-florida-man-shot-to-death-visiting-aunt-in-germantown-20180902.html
Karen N. Chizeck, 59, political and nonprofit fund-raiser
http://www2.philly.com/philly/obituaries/karen-n-chizeck-59-political-and-nonprofit-fund-raiser-20180902.html
Pitt
PWSA draws opposition to proposed double-digit rate increase
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2018/09/02/PWSA-rate-increase-plan-2019-PUC-Jim-Ferlo-Robert-Weimar-hearings/stories/201809010045
Incoming county economic development director pushes more aggressive, more creative approach
http://www.post-gazette.com/business/development/2018/09/03/Lance-Chimka-Allegheny-County-Economic-Development-Amazon-HQ2-pittsburgh/stories/201809030025
DA, Pittsburgh police review arrest of Knoxville business owner who called 911 for help
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2018/09/02/Knoxville-business-owner-calls-police-for-help-gets-arrested-instead/stories/201808290147
Walkabout: Pittsburgh’s Downtown — and others like it — could use a woman’s touch
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/diana-nelson-jones/2018/09/03/walkabout-pittsburgh-Dave-Feehan-Stefani-Danes-Design-Downtown-Women-Allison-Harnden/stories/201809020030
Pirates, Pitt vs. Penn State game prompt special parking restrictions Saturday on North Shore
https://triblive.com/local/allegheny/14039489-74/pirates-pitt-vs-penn-state-game-prompt-special-parking-restrictions-on-north
Transportation
PA Turnpike E-ZPass transponders now will work in Orlando area
https://triblive.com/state/pennsylvania/14041183-74/pa-turnpike-e-zpass-transponders-now-will-work-in-orlando-area