APRIL 24,  2008               ARCHIVE > THURS 4/17 FRI 4/18  SAT 4/19  SUN 4/20 MON 4/21 TUES 4/22 WED 4/23
                                                                                    

 Presidential Primary

 

Many credit Rendell for Clinton win

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080424_Many_credit_Rendell_for_Clinton_win.html

 

Six Pa. superdelegates play it close to vest

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080424_Six_Pa__superdelegates_play_it_close_to_vest.html

 

2.2 million votes later, small shift for Clinton

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-clintonqt.6376539apr24,0,7581545.story

 

Clinton gains 9 delegates on Obama

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_5prez.6376523apr24,0,5558992.story

 

Pennsylvania voters connected with Clinton

http://www.pennlive.com/news/capitol/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/12090021174060.xml&coll=1

 

Obama blasted for giving up on Pa.

http://www.pennlive.com/news/expresstimes/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-16/1209009958215430.xml&coll=2

 

John Baer: Was Pa. primary a turnpike to a major Dems pile-up in Denver?

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080424_John_Baer__Was_Pa__primary_a_turnpike_to_a_major_Dems_pile-up_in_Denver_.html

 

Did Obama blow the election by blowing off Philly?

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080424_Did_Obama_blow_the_election_by_blowing_off_Philly_.html

 

Hillary's one last shot

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/opinion/20080424_Hillary_s_one_last_shot.html

 

After Pa., the next battles: Indiana, superdelegates

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080424_After_Pa___the_next_battles__Indiana__superdelegates.html

 

Suburbs helped fuel Clinton win

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080424_Suburbs_helped_fuel_Clinton_win.html

 

Dem mix-up let woman run for job she can't have

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-b1_1delegate-r.6376297apr24,0,34532.story

 

O bummer: Clinton's Pennsylvania win promises only trouble

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08115/876036-183.stm

 

Rendell would 'love' Clinton-Obama, or vice versa

http://www.observer-reporter.com/OR/Story/04-24-post-election

 

Clinton, area share victory

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080424_24-CLINTONfolo_ART.html

 

Clinton strong in Northeast, Southwest

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19513349&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6

 

Hillary connected with Bucks voters

http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/111-04242008-1524070.html

 

Clinton wins, but is it enough?

http://www.inyork.com/opinion/ci_9025891

 

Clinton tops Obama in area delegate totals

http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/509283.html?nav=5011

 

Pennsylvanians speak in one voice - their own

http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/509261.html?nav=5004

 

ELECTION WINNERS & LOSERS

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1208994912131210.xml&coll=1

 

Did Murphy back wrong candidate in primary?

http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/111-04242008-1524024.html

 

Voters reflect on Democratic upswing after state primary

http://www.dailylocal.com/WebApp/appmanager/JRC/Daily;jsessionid=FQ1hLQ4Y5d8GsLkTZwTd7hSH2VQKpVJxsWYQV3FFnX7PbpL8RDpc!-1774020359?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pg_article&r21.pgpath=%2FDLN%2FHome&r21.content=%2FDLN%2FHome%2FTopStoryList_Story_1944514

 

State/Local Elections

 

Democrats seek to boost House edge

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/120900392151100.xml&coll=1

 

Up from the streets: A native son wins

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/pa/20080424_Up_from_the_streets__A_native_son_wins.html

 

Primary 2008/East: Bompiani wins solid contest

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08115/876001-56.stm

 

Primary 2008/North: Legislative aide Matzie wins 16th District House race

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08115/875955-54.stm

 

Primary 2008/West: Beaver County voters pick fall contenders

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08115/875985-57.stm

 

Primary 2008/North: Metcalfe defeats Redding, 2-1

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08115/875957-181.stm

 

Shimkus not ready to accept defeat on Democratic side

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19513403&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=416046&rfi=6

 

Shimkus has no plan to leave the party

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19513405&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=416046&rfi=6

 

What’s next for Cappelli?

http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/509282.html?nav=5011

 

DECISION 2008: 88TH HOUSE DISTRICT

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/120900391451100.xml&coll=1

 

Hackett’s odds assessed

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080424_24_hackettcarney_as_ART.html

 

Presidential nominee battle may affect Carney’s chances in keeping district seat

http://www.citizensvoice.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19513482&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=455154&rfi=6

 

Pa's GOP candidates a formidable bunch.

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080424_Pa_s_GOP_candidates_a_formidable_bunch_.html

 

Gaming

 

Mohegan Sun, Mount Airy casinos are headed in opposite directions

http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080424/NEWS/804240345

 

The Administration

 

Rendell still punching a day after primary

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/120899131042030.xml&coll=1

 

Healthcare

 

Groups push for health care plan

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1209000322279350.xml&coll=1

 

Sacred Heart, LVH may join forces

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_5hospitals.6376090apr24,0,6908958.story

 

Education

 

Seneca Valley teachers accept arbitrator's recommendation

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08115/875883-298.stm

 

Officials question details of Center-Monaca merger

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08115/876200-298.stm

 

Use big surplus for student loans

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19513353&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=418218&rfi=6

 

PHEAA may trim students' aid grants

http://www.pennlive.com/education/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1208998512230120.xml&coll=1

 

Job cuts looming in Brookfield schools

http://www.sharon-herald.com/local/local_story_114225550.html

 

Turn to community colleges.

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/pa/20080424_Turn_to_community_colleges_.html

 

Transportation

 

Tips for improving gas mileage 30% or more

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080424_Tips_for_improving_gas_mileage_30__or_more.html

 

Police crackdown snares thousands of 'aggressive' drivers

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08115/876083-147.stm

 

State News

 

Environmental law task force created

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08115/876066-53.stm

 

State denies vote

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19513354&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=418218&rfi=6

 

Former Reading mayor named to state watchdog commission

http://www.readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=89260

 

OFFICE OF OPEN RECORDS

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/120900393151100.xml&coll=1

 

Key groups in sewage dispute make progress over funding

http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/opinion/1208986810252470.xml&coll=1

 

Alcohol issues cross all age groups

http://www.pennlive.com/columns/patriotnews/asiseeit/index.ssf?/base/columnists/1208986806252470.xml&coll=1

 

Local News

 

What happens to those Obama, Clinton signs?

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080424_What_happens_to_those_Obama__Clinton_signs_.html

 

Voting machine pleases Fayette residents

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/news/fayette/s_563995.html

 

Turnout for Dems over 61%

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20080424_24Voter_turnout_ART.html

 

County applying for grant to preserve Indian village

http://yorkdispatch.inyork.com/ci_9031830

 

Election frenzy over in Berks, campaigns move on

http://www.readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=89248

 

Homicides bring Delco total to 16

http://www.delcotimes.com/WebApp/appmanager/JRC/Daily;jsessionid=7HLSLQ5Xh1m29yGVwJFWGC0vrq7TqqX3ypD72BpnZsXnxbznh5zG!-986604735?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pg_article&r21.pgpath=%2FDCT%2FHome&r21.content=%2FDCT%2FHome%2FTopStoryList_Story_1945521

 

Philly

 

Safe and Sound votes to disband itself

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080424_Safe_and_Sound_votes_to_disband_itself.html

 

Youth agency decides to close

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20080424_Youth_agency_decides_to_close.html

 

Ackerman calls on advisory team to study school district's operations

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080424_Ackerman_calls_on_advisory_team_to_study_school_district_s_operations.html

 

Schools CEO seeks expert advice

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20080424_Schools_CEO_seeks_expert_advice.html

 

Police Web site now listing Megan's Law violators

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080424_Police_Web_site_now_listing_Megan_s_Law_violators.html

 

MAGNA CHARTERS

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/opinion/20080424_MAGNA_CHARTERS.html

 

WINDS OF CHANGE?

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/opinion/20080424_WINDS_OF_CHANGE_.html

 

Editorial: Saving a City Jewel

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20080424_Editorial__Saving_a_City_Jewel.html

 

Pitt

 

Hill group says it has a deal on arena

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08115/876058-53.stm

 

Barden's request to drop funding on hold

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08115/876085-336.stm

 

Campaign finance reform vote possible today in city council

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08115/876093-53.stm

 

Ravenstahl nominates 3 to boards

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08115/876067-53.stm

 

Stadium Authority left out of deal for land it owns

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_564003.html

 

Barden puts hold on Hill pledge

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_563986.html

 

County Democrats gain most in party switch

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_563982.html

 

Allegheny County to spend $350 million on road repairs

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08115/875893-54.stm

 

Washington

 

Michael Smerconish: A DOSE OF HIS OWN ADVICE

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/opinion/20080424_Michael_Smerconish__A_DOSE_OF_HIS_OWN_ADVICE.html