SEPTEMBER 2, 2010
                                                                                    

Administration

 

State deals with drillers raise brows

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/state/s_697545.html

 

Education

 

Conrad Weiser teachers get new contract

http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=246071

 

City schools superintendent to retire in December

http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=245770

 

Spanier chairman of BCS Oversight Committee

http://www.centredaily.com/2010/09/01/2182011/spanier-chairman-of-bcs-oversight.html

 

Players' long-term health comes ahead of participation

http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=245821

 

NCC dean: New Monroe campus unlikely unless county guarantees financing

http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100902/NEWS/9020331

 

Plum School District braces for loss of $258,000

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/valleynewsdispatch/s_697613.html

 

Elections/Politics

 

Rep. Carney: Show me the letter

http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/pennsylvania/mc-marino-justice-20100901,0,6567497.story

 

Eachus critical of challenger’s silence

http://www.timesleader.com/news/Eachus_critical_of_challenger_rsquo_s_silence_09-02-2010.html

 

Onorato: Make gas drillers pay, not taxpayers

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/state/s_697564.html

 

With Bush gone, Kanjorski runs against Barletta

http://thetimes-tribune.com/with-bush-gone-kanjorski-runs-against-barletta-1.987096

 

Gaming

 

Hundreds at hearing speak for, against proposed Gettysburg casino
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/philadelphia/20100902_Hundreds_at_hearing_speak_for__against_proposed_Gettysburg_casino.html

 

Casino testimony deadline looming

http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1631/2010/september/01/bcasino-testimony-deadline-looming-b.html

 

Fernwood's turn at casino sweepstakes

http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100902/NEWS/9020342


Healthcare

 

Some visits to doctor are costing lots more
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10245/1084467-68.stm

 

New program targets breast, ovarian cancer

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10245/1084386-53.stm

 

Double-digit rate hike sought by Blue Cross

http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/553075/Double-digit-rate-hike-sought-by-Blue-Cross.html?nav=5011

 

Legislature

 

No such thing as free ride

http://thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/no-such-thing-as-free-ride-1.987171

 

Local News

 

Lehigh pols: Reassess more often

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-lehigh-county-taxes-reassessment-20100901,0,769283.story

 

Latino forum puts spotlight on education

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-lehigh-valley-latinos-20100901,0,6681286.story

 

Water rates to rise in Easton area

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/easton/mc-easton-water-rate-hike-20100901,0,6720404.story

 

Bickering Montco commissioners to seek ethics ruling from Pa.'s high court
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/home_region/20100902_Bickering_Montco_commissioners_to_seek_ethics_ruling_from_Pa__s_high_court.html

 

Trinity site of protest

http://www.observer-reporter.com/or/washnews/09-02-2010-Trinity-protest

 

‘Kids for cash’ figure’s insurer gets off hook

http://www.timesleader.com/news/_lsquo_Kids_for_cash_rsquo__figure_rsquo_s_insurer_gets_off_hook_09-02-2010.html

 

Uniontown tries to save fire crew

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/fayette/s_697596.html

 

DUI avoidance drawing praise

http://www.timesleader.com/news/DUI_avoidance_drawing_praise_09-02-2010.html

 

Munchak: If Luzerne wants baseball money, let them pay past expenses

http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/munchak-if-luzerne-wants-baseball-money-let-them-pay-past-expenses-1.987440

 

Workers transform Brownsville into movie set once again

http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1631/2010/september/01/workers-transform-brownsville-into-movie-set-once-again.html

 

County unemployment rate up

http://www.centredaily.com/2010/09/02/2184598/county-unemployment-rate-up.html

 

County preparing to sue city over debt

http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1283388912326040.xml&coll=1

 

Harrisburg's 11th homicide of the year leaves pain, fear in wake

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2010/09/harrisburgs_11th_homicide_of_t.html

 

Harrisburg Mayor Linda Thompson explains city's missed debt payment

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2010/09/thompson_explains_citys_missed.html

 

Coatesville may restrict rental conversions

http://www.dailylocal.com/articles/2010/09/02/news/srv0000009252492.txt

Montco commissioners OK petition to appeal ethics policy ruling

http://www.timesherald.com/articles/2010/09/02/news/doc4c7f2ec3b353c236696817.txt

 

Grant makes Bucks County drug court possible

http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/courier_times/courier_times_news_details/article/28/2010/september/02/grant-makes-bucks-county-drug-court-possible.html

 

National News

 

Flight 93 memorial needs money to be finished
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10245/1084461-455.stm

 

Natural Gas

 

Malodorous tap water leaves many malcontent

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/state/s_697599.html

 

For Pennsylvania school districts, Marcellus Shale is an opportunity
http://www.philly.com/dailynews/opinion/20100902_For_Pennsylvania_school_districts__Marcellus_Shale_is_an_opportunity.html

 

State plans increased inspections for haulers

http://www.timesleader.com/news/State_plans_increased_inspections_for_haulers_09-02-2010.html

 

DEP and state police increase funding for waste hauler inspections

http://thetimes-tribune.com/dep-and-state-police-increase-funding-for-waste-hauler-inspections-1.987095

 

Beware sleight of hand on gas severance tax

http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/553054/Beware-sleight-of-hand-on-gas-severance-tax.html?nav=5004

 

Philly

 

Park Service to pay $3.2 million in land swap for museum
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/home_top_stories/20100902_Park_Service_to_pay__3_2_million_in_land_swap_for_museum.html

 

Mastery Charter Schools' big test in Philadelphia

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/home_top_stories/20100902_Mastery_Charter_Schools__big_test_in_Philadelphia.html

 

PHA board may pick fill-in chief

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/home_top_stories/20100902_PHA_board_may_pick_fill-in_chief.html

 

Asian leaders express doubt on South Phila. High plan
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/home_region/20100902_Asian_leaders_express_doubt_on_South_Phila__High_plan.html

 

U.S.: S. Philly High didn't protect Asian students from harassment
http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20100902_U_S___S__Philly_High_didn_t_protect_Asian_studentsfrom_harassment.html


Letters: PHA board member was unfairly portrayed

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20100902_Letters__PHA_board_member_was_unfairly_portrayed.html

 

Working to keep black, Latino males in school
http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20100902_Working_to_keep_black__Latino_males_in_school.html


Pitt

 

Major bus route changes coming

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10245/1084407-147.stm

 

Restaurant inspection plan calls for 'grades'

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10245/1084377-28.stm

 

Casino plans $25 parking during games

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10245/1084375-28.stm

 

Stop bashing the Port Authority

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10245/1084354-109.stm

 

Allegheny County fires jail official

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_697580.html

 

State News

 

Editorial: DRPA divvies up the loot

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20100902_Editorial__DRPA_divvies_up_the_loot.html

 

Pa. firm part of 'Plan B' to rescue Chilean miners in Chile has local flavor
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10245/1084464-454.stm

 

Veon's second corruption trial now set for January
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10245/1084457-454.stm

 

Time-off abuses by ranking corrections officers alleged

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_697512.html

 

LCB's snootful

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/opinion/s_697559.html

 

PPL plans new substations

http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/business/ppl-plans-new-substations-1.987188

 

UGI announces no gas rate change

http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/business/ugi-announces-no-gas-rate-change-1.987189

 

State chipping in to buy farms

http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/courier_times/courier_times_news_details/article/28/2010/september/02/state-chipping-in-to-buy-farms.html

 

River basin project gets grant

http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/courier_times/courier_times_news_details/article/28/2010/september/02/river-basin-project-gets-grant.html

 

Electricity rate caps set to expire

http://www.dailyamerican.com/articles/2010/09/01/news/local/news132.txt

 

Transportation

 

Modest hikes for safe roads

http://thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/modest-hikes-for-safe-roads-1.987172

 

Action needed

http://www.heraldstandard.com/news_detail/article/1641/2010/september/01/action-needed-3.html

 

Airport noise study center of discussion

http://www.delcotimes.com/articles/2010/09/02/news/doc4c7f10f35cd59006672764.txt