Legislature
Kudos to Gov. Tom Wolf for doing something on gun violence, but the General Assembly must do more | Editorial
https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/editorials/tom-wolf-pa-mass-shootings-gun-control-violence-prevention-laws-20190819.html
Wolf right to act on gun violence
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/wolf-right-to-act-on-gun-violence-1.2521843
‘Red flag’ gun plans up for debate
http://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2019/08/red-flag-gun-plans-up-for-debate/
Many state lawmakers have second jobs
https://www.meadvilletribune.com/news/many-state-lawmakers-have-second-jobs/article_38e30bb0-5801-5da1-8979-db57bf49e619.html
Joyce, Ward address Farm Bureau members
http://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2019/08/joyce-ward-address-farm-bureau-members/
Editorial: Charter school reform badly needed in Pennsylvania
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/charter-school-reform-badly-needed-in-pennsylvania
Gov. Tom Wolf, GOP leader address reforming Pennsylvania’s charter school system
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/governor-wolf-gop-leader-address-reforming-pennsylvanias-charter-school-system
Crime/Punishment
Hazleton police seize off-road vehicle
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/hazleton-police-seize-off-road-vehicle-1.2521929
Prison, Logan to swap services
http://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2019/08/prison-logan-to-swap-services/
Education
5K raises $20,000 in scholarships for Boyertown students
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/5k-raises-20000-in-scholarships-for-boyertown-students
Owner of Pennsylvania Coach Lines responds to Elizabeth Forward lawsuit
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/owner-of-pennsylvania-coach-lines-responds-to-elizabeth-forward-lawsuit/
Looking for a job? Part-time work available as school bus driver
https://www.ydr.com/story/news/2019/08/19/transport-school-bus-driver-part-time-work-available/2021428001/
What the doctor ordered: Duquesne’s med school could make big difference
https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2019/08/19/Duquesne-University-medical-osteopathic-school/stories/201908090037
Elections/Politics
Tuesday’s special election in the Susquehanna River Valley will pit Democrat against Republican — against Republican
https://www.penncapital-star.com/government-politics/this-blood-red-district-will-almost-certainly-elect-a-republican-on-tuesday-right/
Candidates for Keller’s seat have different backgrounds, but share similar traits
https://www.dailyitem.com/news/snyder_county/candidates-for-keller-s-seat-have-different-backgrounds-but-share/article_6fcf3cf0-a026-5481-b9a3-89b6d71b9952.html
Schuylkill will get new voting machines
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/schuylkill-will-get-new-voting-machines-1.2521877
Local News
Push on to convince Luzerne County residents to participate in Census
https://www.timesleader.com/news/local/752898/push-on-to-convince-luzerne-county-residents-to-participate-in-census
Houck calls for changes in manager’s evaluation process
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/houck-calls-for-changes-in-manager-s-evaluation-process-1.2522054
Latest Luzerne County hirings announced
https://www.timesleader.com/news/752908/latest-luzerne-county-hirings-announced
Annual dragon boat races held on Susquehanna River
https://www.timesleader.com/news/752906/annual-dragon-boat-races-held-on-susquehanna-river
County to fund first-floor interior work at Bank Towers building amid rent dispute
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/county-to-fund-first-floor-interior-work-at-bank-towers-building-amid-rent-dispute-1.2522115
‘Food is the great uniter’ Jewish Food Festival kicks off in Nay Aug
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/food-is-the-great-uniter-jewish-food-festival-kicks-off-in-nay-aug-1.2521973
West Pittston councilman remembered
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/west-pittston-councilman-remembered-1.2522053
Scrap metal collection benefits nonprofit groups
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/scrap-metal-collection-benefits-nonprofit-groups-1.2521916
A new way to pay it forward
https://www.standardspeaker.com/news/a-new-way-to-pay-it-forward-1.2522077
Kitchen fire heavily damages home of New Kensington councilman
https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/kitchen-fire-heavily-damages-home-of-new-kensington-councilman/
She came to the Alle-Kiski Valley to report on it. Now she devotes her life to helping it.
https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/she-came-to-the-alle-kiski-valley-to-report-on-it-now-devotes-her-life-to-helping-its-people/
2 residents, 8 firefighters injured in three-alarm house fire in Washington Township
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/numerous-people-injured-in-washington-township-house-fire
‘Pride is for everyone’: Annual Lehigh Valley Pride celebrates equality, pushes for more
https://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-nws-lehigh-valley-pride-20190818-eif433x5xbbo3frlnsi2arplje-story.html
Erie fire bureau offering detectors, tours to day care facilities
https://www.goerie.com/news/20190819/erie-fire-bureau-offering-detectors-tours-to-day-care-facilities
Opioid Crisis
As drug overdose deaths soared, so did the supply of opioid pills in Pa. and Berks County
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/as-drug-overdose-deaths-soared-so-did-the-supply-of-opioid-pills-in-pa-and-berks-county
Philly
After Philly police shooting, neighbors say there’s a lot of work to do
https://www.witf.org/news/2019/08/after-police-shooting-nicetown-tioga-neighbors-say-theres-a-lot-of-work-to-do.php
Meek Mill hosts block party to reveal refurbished basketball court in his old Philly neighborhood
https://www.inquirer.com/news/meek-mill-philadelphia-basketball-courts-20190817.html
Philly-based Diversified Search increases revenues by the millions, and plans to keep expanding
https://www.inquirer.com/business/diversified-search-firm-women-ceos-cfos-health-care-20190819.html
One man dead, one seriously injured in double shooting in Philly
https://www.inquirer.com/news/homicide-double-shooting-philadelphia-guns-20190818.html
Pitt
2 officers hurt, 2 men arrested after ‘large and unruly’ crowds flooded South Side, Pittsburgh police say
https://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2019/08/18/2-officers-hurt-2-arrested-large-unruly-crowd-south-side-east-carson-street-pittsburgh-police/stories/201908180137
Fight leads to shooting in Bethel Park, 1 person injured
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2019/08/18/bethel-park-shooting-fight-sunday-night/stories/201908180155
With championships still up for grabs, MotoAmerica charges into Pittsburgh
https://www.post-gazette.com/life/recreation/2019/08/19/MotoAmerica-motorcycle-racing-championship-Pittsburgh-PittRace-2019-Elias-Beaubier/stories/201908190005
Nine miles from the Point, Sycamore Island is one man’s home away from home in the Allegheny River
https://www.post-gazette.com/life/lifestyle/2019/08/19/Sycamore-Island-Allegheny-Land-Trust-Sylvan-Canoe-Club/stories/201907230073
Touring fishing program reels in families on the South Shore
https://www.post-gazette.com/life/outdoors/2019/08/18/fishing-Pittsburgh-Pennsylvania-Recreational-Fishing-and-Boating-Foundation-off-the-hook/stories/201908180146
After Oakland blaze, families find temporary shelter at convention center
https://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2019/08/18/West-Oakland-fire-temporary-shelter-Pittsburgh-convention-center-Red-Cross/stories/201908180147
Hitting reset: Project Reset builds upon the success of Clean Slate
https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2019/08/19/Project-Reset-Clean-Slate-criminal-justice-reform-Allegheny-County/stories/201908100007
Traditional procession held at Bloomfield’s Little Italy Days
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/traditional-procession-held-sunday-at-bloomfields-little-italy-days/
State News
MLB Little League Classic brings out the kid in everyone
https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2019/08/18/pirates-chicago-cubs-MLB-Little-League-Classic-Bowman-Field-Williamsport-Clint-hurdle-chris-archer/stories/201908180153
9 people injured when tree falls on tent at Bucks County swim club
https://www.inquirer.com/news/tree-accident-dolphin-swim-club-lower-southampton-20190818.html
Game Commission wants ban on feeding deer, but request faces opposition
https://www.post-gazette.com/life/outdoors/2019/08/19/ban-feeding-deer-chronic-wasting-disease-Pennsylvania-Game-Commission/stories/201908180074
Berks advocates applaud PennDOT move to offer nonbinary gender choice on driver’s licenses
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/berks-advocates-applaud-penndot-move-to-offer-nonbinary-gender-choice-on-drivers-licenses
Transportation
Who’s responsible when a driverless vehicle is in a crash? Answer still unclear
https://triblive.com/local/regional/when-an-autonomous-car-is-in-a-crash-whos-liable-good-question/
’We are’… in traffic: Penn State fans should allow extra time for traveling to Happy Valley this fall
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/08/we-are-in-traffic-penn-state-fans-should-plan-extra-time-in-traveling-to-happy-valley-during-construction.html
Road Warrior: The future is soon? Digital license plates, which can change to alert other drivers about an Amber Alert or stolen car, are being tested in Pennsylvania
https://www.mcall.com/business/transportation/road-warrior/mc-biz-road-warrior-digital-license-plates-20190819-njqwu4mflzcgpnn2fupnmtpa6q-story.html
Washington
Freshman rep Scanlon talks about gun control, immigration and impeachment
https://www.delcotimes.com/news/local/freshman-rep-scanlon-talks-about-gun-control-immigration—-impeachment/article_ef2edef0-c05c-11e9-b50d-531be0534025.html