September 21st Playbook

Written by PoliticsPA Staff

Barack Obama and Donald Trump Jr. are set to take on PA today, while Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Democratic challenger, Scott Wallace spar over law enforcement in their latest ads. Here is the Playbook.

PA1: Fitzpatrick, Wallace Spar Over Law Enforcement in latest Ads: Fitzpatrick attempts to tie Wallace to convicted cop-killer Mumia Abu-Jamal through several degrees of separation.

PA16: DiNicola and Kelly Agree to Debate Oct. 8: The debate will take place at Mercyhurst University.

Harrisburg & DC

Morning Call: Political star power: Obama will be in Philadelphia today, Donald Trump Jr. in Hershey

Morning Call: Wake-up Call: Where do Pennsylvania’s congressional races fit into the national map?

Morning Call: Poll: Likely Pa. voters hold Catholic Church in low regard, but split on legal remedy for sex abuse survivors

Inquirer: Pennsylvania among states with most overdose deaths, CDC study finds

PennLive: ‘We are being invaded’: Republican Scott Wagner repeats anecdote from white nationalist site

PennLive: A new group forms for women to discuss Pa. politics ahead of the November election

PennLive: The final countdown: Bills awaiting action as Pa. Legislature’s 2017-18 session winds to a close

AP: Candidates for governor spar over making tax returns public

Inquirer: Scott Wagner, Republican nominee for governor, shares story about ‘raccoon’ infestation, invasion

AP: PennDOT: $58M interstate project behind schedule

StateImpactPA: DEP moving forward with emission rules for existing oil and gas sources

StateImpactPA: Shale industry: taxpayers should foot part of the bill for oil and gas oversight

PLSReporter: Conklin talks two-bill package about those who fail to report sexual abuse

PLSReporter: Federal judge strikes down Pa. ban on casino investor campaign finance donations

PLSReporter: Votes and vitriol fill Philly City Council session

Inquirer: Trump, Don Jr. love Pa., but national GOP groups have left top of the ticket stranded

Inquirer: Betrayed by faith

AP: Sentencing options for Cosby include prison, jail, probation

Billy Penn: Philly’s paid sick leave is under new attack in Harrisburg

Bucks County Courier Times: Gov. Wolf establishes action team to deal with PFAS

Bucks County Courier Times: Wolf administration awards $6.8 Million in library grants

Inquirer: Experts: State’s troubled pension funds fuel $3.8 billion in profits for private equity firms

WESA: Wolf Urges Lawmakers To Pass Bills That Would Give Protections To Abuse Victims

AP: First County Buys Voting Machines Under New State Standards

KDKA: Pennsylvania’s First Medical Marijuana Education Center Opens In Pittsburgh

Philadelphia

Inquirer: Democrats turn to Obama to ‘energize’ midterm votes in Philly rally

Inquirer: Phila. Gas Works proposes LNG venture with a private partner

Inquirer: Community to break bread, discuss what matters to them during citywide table talks

Philadelphia Magazine: Allan Domb Introduces Bill to End DROP for New Non-Union Employees

WHYY Newsworks: Reports: Stationing police in Philly schools costly, causes trauma for students of color

WHYY Newsworks: Philadelphia officials promise crackdown on Center City traffic scofflaws

PLSReporter: Votes and vitriol fill Philly City Council session

Billy Penn: Philly’s paid sick leave is under new attack in Harrisburg

KYW Newsradio: Do Philadelphia police need helpers?

SEPA

Pottstown Mercury: Legislators deliver $1M Pottstown school grant to cover hospital tax shortfall

Bucks County Courier Times: Wolf administration awards $6.8 Million in library grants

Bucks County Courier Times: Lawmakers look at ways to attract, retain EMS volunteers

Delco Daily Times: Delco councilman calls controller’s questions about of prison legal bills political

Delco Daily Times: Delaware County moving forward with health services assessment

Montgomery Media: Norristown council passes local hiring resolution

Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Business Times: Peduto is looking to a “new URA” to shape the future of the city

WESA: Social Benefits Package From City’s $4B OnePGH Funding Plan Due In October, Peduto Says

Post-Gazette: New judge in case issues gag order in Antwon Rose homicide trial

Post-Gazette: Tensions mount in U.S. Steel, USW talks

Post-Gazette: Parents of Yough student who took his own life sue school district, allege years of abuse

Post-Gazette: Mom of teen hurt in 2015 Pittsburgh police chase sues city over pursuit training

KDKA: Pennsylvania’s First Medical Marijuana Education Center Opens In Pittsburgh

SWPA

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Corman bill to crack down on hazing hangs in balance

Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Leaders imagine a ‘brand’ new Johnstown marketed around outdoor opportunities

Beaver County Times: Aliquippa, Creswell Heights get water grants

Beaver County Times: Rally against hate planned in Beaver

Altoona Mirror: Festival will support local ‘makers’

NEPA

AP: First County Buys Voting Machines Under New State Standards

Citizens Voice: Dallas teachers ratify tentative contract

Citizens Voice: City set to upgrade police records system

Citizens Voice: Lisman to retire as county coroner

Citizens Voice: Kaufer hosting veterans expo

The Times Leader: Luzerne County manager announces first batch of infrastructure grants

The Times Leader: More large commercial assessment reductions granted in Luzerne County

The Times Leader: WBA board hears about online survey, alters attendance policy

South Central

York Dispatch: Rep. Scott Perry, George Scott clash over Freedom Caucus during debate

York Dispatch: Joe Biden endorses George Scott in 10th District race

LNP | LancasterOnline: Information sessions offered ahead of Medicare’s annual enrollment period

LNP | LancasterOnline: Dairy farmers get $5 million in grants for new initiatives, including organic milk, yogurt and cheese

York Daily Record: Medical marijuana dispensary set to open in West Manchester Township

PennLive: As Mariner East 2 pipeline nears completion, a Cumberland County resident frets about the dangers

Lehigh Valley

Express Times: Mayor who got kicked out of town meeting says he won’t attend another

Express Times: Parking meter hike? Bethlehem residents offer alternative suggestions

Reading Eagle: Reading’s outgoing managing director warns of the city’s worsening reputation

Reading Eagle: Analyst: Reading turmoil not a good sign for Act 47

Morning Call: Wake-up Call: Where do Pennsylvania’s congressional races fit into the national map?

Morning Call: Changing demographics: Parkland School District growing more diverse

Morning Call: Allentown Diocese settles Virginia man’s lawsuit claiming monsignor enticed online sex acts

Morning Call: Bethlehem panel backs banking 26 acres of CRIZ tax incentive

Morning Call: Knock off the fireworks by 9 p.m. in Bethlehem

North by Northwest

Centre Daily Times: ‘You wonder how these municipalities survive’: How could college towns fix financial woes?

Williamsport Sun-Gazette: County district judge to retire at end of year

Erie Times-News: Erie, Millcreek officials part of economic development training

Erie Times-News: What Erie County’s recycling changes mean for you

Opinion

Citizens Voice Editorial Board: Fix state election law

Christopher Norris: If Philly can rename street for Wilson Goode Sr., why not also honor MOVE bombing victims?

Joe Hohenstein: Workers’ rights more important than ever this election

Will Bunch: Can a ‘new Obama’ unite America’s fractured Democratic party or is a Trump reelection inevitable?

Inquirer Editorial Board: Delaware County should help Haverford College students vote

Stu Bykofsky: When ICE deports, it is enforcing the law, not breaking it

Christine Flowers: Bert and Ernie are supposed to teach ABCs on ‘Sesame Street,’ not LGBTQ

Inga Saffron: Affordable-housing developers struggle to stay one step ahead of gentrification in Philadelphia

Ernest Owens: “W. Wilson Goode, Sr. Way” Is Another Rizzo Statue in the Making

Post-Gazette Editorial Board: Ethics and optics: The airport authority should approve sensible rules

Post-Gazette Editorial Board: China’s oppression: Human rights must be linked to technology

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