With Stone Commutation – A Rare Break Between PA.’s Toomey And Trump. What Happened?

Toomey, of Lehigh County, has generally been supportive of Trump and his policies.

How PA. Politicians Responded To The Death Of U.S. Rep. John Lewis

The Atlanta Democrat was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer in late December.

Fauci Had To Know It Would Always Come To This | Dick Polman

Let’s begin today with Joe Biden, who is far too often trumped by the tumultuous roar of the MAGA train wreck.

Wolf Announces New Citizens Oversight Panel For Law Enforcement

Gov. Tom Wolf has announced the creation of the Pennsylvania State Law Enforcement Citizen Advisory Commission.

If It’s Good Enough For The Pentagon, It’s Good Enough For You. Take Down The Confederate Flag | John L. Micek

So, critics, write down the day. I am about to say something nice. Treasure this moment. Clip this column.

Border Officials Didn’t Follow Guidelines On Migrant Children’s Health Care, Government Investigators Find

The U.S. Government Accountability Office, an independent “congressional watchdog,” found gaps in care across border facilities.

State Pushes Hybrid School Week As COVID-19 Cases Surge

State officials have largely left it up to Pennsylvania’s 500 school districts to decide how to offer instruction this fall.

PA.’s Cyber-Charter Schools Are Flourishing, Not Failing — Before, During, And After COVID-19 | Opinion

Remember, first and foremost, we are all educators.

I’m A Former Teacher: Returning To In-Person Classes Is Risky And Wrong | Lloyd E. Sheaffer

I would re-read Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and The Merchant of Venice, works that speak clearly to our day’s tribalism and prejudice.

Depasquale Jumps Out To Fundraising Lead In PA.-10 Over Perry | Friday Morning Coffee

We’re going to take a quick dive into the closely watched battle for central Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District.

Toomey’s Opposition To Heroes Act Is Bad For Pennsylvania | Opinion

In mid-May, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Heroes Act,” a $3 trillion aid package, by a vote of 208 to 199.

COVID-19 In PA.: Wolf To Announce New Dining, Bar Restrictions

Gov. Tom Wolf is set to announce a set of new restrictions on nightlife, workplaces and restaurants that will take effect on Thursday.

PA. State Sen. Anthony Williams Tests Positive For COVID-19

Williams, of Philadelphia, said he is following state and federal guidelines that call on COVID-19 patients to isolate for two weeks.

After Closed Door Dealings, General Assembly Sends Wolf Revised Nat. Gas Tax Credit Bill; Signature Expected

The proposal, a limited version of a bill Wolf vetoed this spring, would provide upwards of $600 million in tax breaks.

If We’re Serious About Protecting Religious Liberty, We Need Universal Healthcare | Bruce Ledewitz

In such a moment, the court will rarely grant review in any case that would hinder that goal.

Umpire, Ideologue, Politician Or Institutionalist? Will The Real John Roberts Please Stand Up? | Fletcher Mcclellan

The conclusion of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2019-20 term surprised seasoned observers of the judiciary and the public alike.

Gov. Wolf Signs Policing Hiring And Training Reforms; More Action Awaits

Some of the bills signed into law Tuesday had languished in Republican-controlled legislative committees for a year or more.

COVID-19 In PA.: The Kids Are Not Alright. What’s Next? | Tuesday Morning Coffee

A University of California study published over the weekend found that 1 in 3 young adults are at severe risk of COVID-19.

Autistic Boy Without Mask Turned Away From Hersheypark, Mom Says

According to the boy's mother, her son also has severe asthma, which makes it difficult to wear a mask.

PA. Senate GOP’s Judicial Gerrymandering Plan Is A Threat To Our Democracy | Opinion

Democracy is threatened from many sides.

To Build An Energy Efficient Economy, PA. Needs To Join Regional Greenhouse Gas Compact | Opinion

It’s a little hard to see beyond the clouds of our current moment, but the energy efficiency economy has a bright future.

Levine: Younger Adults Now Make Up 45 Percent Of PA.’s COVID-19 Cases

Adults aged 19 to 49 now make up an increasing share of Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 cases, state Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine said Monday.

Judicial Redistricting Proposal Clears Senate Committee In Party-Line Vote

A constitutional amendment that would overhaul how Pennsylvania elects its statewide appellate judges cleared a state Senate committee.

A Look At The 2020-2021 Stopgap Budget: Health & Human Services | The Numbers Racket

We’ll go deep on the changes being made to funding for the Department of Health and the Department of Human Services.

New Study: Amid Pandemic, Jail Releases For Black Youth Lag White Youth | Monday Morning Coffee

The report finds that after an increase in releases in March, young people were less likely to be released from detention in April and May.

Trump And Hoover Show What Happens When Businessmen Become President | Dick Polman

Can we finally nix the myth that what this nation needs is a businessman who will “run America like a business”?

Lockdown Got You Down? Get Out On PA.’s Rail Trails For Your Health And To Help The Economy

We’re still trying to figure out how to navigate the remaining summer months.

The 2020 Presidential Primary In PA: What Did We Learn?

It was an election unlike any other in Pennsylvania history.

Here’s What’s At Risk In Trump’s Rush To Reopen Schools | John A. Tures

President Donald Trump is demanding that schools reopen in the Fall.

How Will Pennsylvania Schools Reopen This Fall? Your Questions, Answered

Administrators are stockpiling hand sanitizer, masks and infrared thermometers.

Another Town, Another Native American Nickname. Why The Susquehanna Twp. Schools Need To Change Their Team Name | Opinion

The Susquehanna Township School District’s use of an Indian mascot must permanently be discontinued.

Despite Transparency And Privacy Concerns, Anti-Abortion Group Continues To Receive Taxpayer Dollars

Fiscal watchdogs and reproductive rights advocates in Harrisburg are again sounding the alarm over an anti-abortion organization.

‘We Have To Change Our Plans Almost Every Day,’ Temple International Students Struggle With New Visa Rules

Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology sued the Trump administration over the visa change.

In Must-Win NE. PA., Biden Sets Up Hard Contrasts With Trump On The Economy

The speech was filled with references to the values of hard work, decency, community and family he learned growing up here.

Pence Praises Police, Punches Biden In Philly Campaign Stop

Pence spoke at the lodge of the Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police for a “Back the Blue” rally.

Krasner’s Truth And Reconciliation Commission Is A Good Idea — If He Can Get It Right | Opinion

Philadelphia’s modern racial history is ugly and explosive and somehow ignored in school textbooks.

Seeking To Block A Carbon Tax, The House Fell Short Of A Veto-Proof Majority. How?

It’s a political trick as old as time in Harrisburg: Force Democrats into a tight spot by pitting environmentalists against labor.

Reform, Don’t Defund, The Police. This Is Why | Opinion

“Defunding police” means something different to everyone, but the common theme involves cutting funding from police department budgets.

Recent UFO Sightings In Pennsylvania: Here's What They Saw

Pennsylvanians have reported more than 350 UFOs since the start of 2020. Here's what they saw:

With Next President, Temple Needs To Demonstrate Commitment To Diversity, Students And Faculty Say

Rising senior Lily Sanders told the Capital-Star that she couldn’t think of a “glaring weakness,” in Englert’s tenure.