Former Sen. Harris Wofford dies at 92. Sabato’s Crystal Ball releases their initial 2020 House ratings. Here is the Playbook.

Sabato Releases Initial 2020 Congressional Ratings: The election analyst sees Rep. Fitzpatrick’s seat as a toss-up.

Former Sen. Harris Wofford Dies at 92: The former Senator died last last night of complications from a fall in his apartment.

PA12: Marc Friedenberg Announces Bid for Dem Primary: The Democratic candidate in 2018 wants another chance at the seat. He has jobs, healthcare, kids education, and environment as priorities.

Harrisburg & DC
AP: Harris Wofford, rights activist and senator, dies at 92
Harrisburg Patriot News: Sen. Rich Alloway talks about his impending resignation
Politico: Embattled GOP chief in Pennsylvania presents plan to save Trump in 2020
ABC27: Pennsylvania Democrats propose new voting, registration bills
PLSReporter: State Democrats announce candidates for March special elections
PLSReporter: Legislators introduce property tax protection program
PLSReporter: Freshman Focus: Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny)
WESA: Central PA Food Bank Feeding Hundreds Of Furloughed Federal Employees
City Paper: Pittsburgh politicians and constituents call on Sen. Pat Toomey to reopen federal government     
StateImpactPA: Sunoco to ‘purge’ part of Mariner East 1 after new sinkhole opens at Lisa Drive
StateImpactPA: Freshwater mussel hatchery at Bartram’s Gardens aims to provide natural filter for Pennsylvania rivers and streams
Morning Call: Bob Casey, Susan Wild: Shutdown threatens food programs and those who rely on them  

Philadelphia
Billy Penn: The ‘soft corruption’ of City Hall’s secret $2 million grant fund
Inquirer: Watered-down ‘good cause’ eviction bill now Philly law
Inquirer: How the Hebrew Israelites who preach on Philly sidewalks are connected to the MAGA confrontation at the Lincoln Memorial
Inquirer: Philly DA’s Office: Mumia Abu-Jamal case not affected by recently discovered files
Inquirer: This family took sanctuary in a Philly church. Now, how do they get out — and stay in America?
Inquirer: Independence Visitor Center cuts days due to government shutdown
WHYY Newsworks: Philabundance sets up weekly food provisions for U.S. workers missing paychecks  
WHYY Newsworks: Philly Housing Authority officially opens new headquarters
WHYY Newsworks: Philly region members of Congress losing patience with shutdown
Philadelphia Neighborhoods: Nicetown: Activists Continue To Fight Against SEPTA’s Gas Plant
PLSReporter: Philadelphia releases “Roadmap to Safer Communities”
KYW Newsradio: Sustainability office looks to reach new audience with its annual magazine
KYW Newsradio: Resource fair held in Philly for furloughed workers

SEPA
Delco Daily Times: Senator urges pipeline be shut down in wake of latest sinkhole
Delco Daily Times: Union members rally for furloughed fed workers
KYW Newsradio: Judicial candidate uses personal experience with domestic violence to reach out to others
KYW Newsradio: More scrutiny of Sunoco, security as Mariner East investigation continues
KYW Newsradio: Mariner East 1 still shut down in Chesco after sinkhole exposes pipeline
Daily Local News: Chesco D.A. accuses Sunoco of hiring armed, out-of-county ‘muscle’
Daily Local News: Rep. Sappey to host public forums on bridging political division
Pittsburgh
WESA: New Legislation Would Offer Tax Relief For Longtime Residents Of Gentrifying Neighborhoods
WTAE: Jury in homicide trial for East Pittsburgh officer charged in Antwon Rose shooting will come from Dauphin County
The Incline: Post-Gazette newsroom union blasts ‘misogynistic editorial cartoons’
City Paper: Pittsburgh politicians and constituents call on Sen. Pat Toomey to reopen federal government   
City Paper: Pittsburgh’s self-driving cars were supposed to revolutionize mobility and transit. But their future isn’t what you think.
Tribune Review: Greater Latrobe limits any tax hike to 2.36 mills   
Tribune Review: Apollo ready to fill secretary, solicitor vacancies   
Tribune Review: Mizgorski appointed to fill Shaler Board of Commissioners vacancy   
Tribune Review: Challenge to Murrysville fracking ordinance will continue Thursday   
Tribune Review: Ross holding public hearing on smoking, vaping ban in 23 parks   
PhillyVoice: John Fetterman’s Pennsylvania hometown is holding auditions to hire his replacement as mayor
KDKA: McCandless Council Votes To Suspend Police Chief Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
KDKA: Local Service Member Affected By Transgender Ban In Military
KDKA: Real Estate Boom Taking Over Strip District
KDKA: ‘Arrest Me:’ Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto Criticizes DA’s Letter On Proposed Gun Ban
Post-Gazette: Proposed gun bills in Pittsburgh bring sparks ahead of Thursday hearing  
Post-Gazette: ‘We weren’t told’: Clairton residents demand action after Coke Works fire caused dangerous emissions  
Post-Gazette: DA to Pittsburgh Council: You can’t make gun rules

SWPA
Observer-Reporter: Committee assignments announced for local representatives
Observer-Reporter: Kail named to five House committees
Observer-Reporter: Snyder named chair of Southwest Delegation
Observer-Reporter: Private consultant from Washington casts bid for county treasurer job
Observer-Reporter: District attorney seeks third term
Beaver County Times: Commissioners chairman seeks nomination for second term
Beaver County Times: Assistant District Attorney Steve Necaster running for county judge seat
Beaver County Times: County pension fully funded despite 2018 losses
Altoona Mirror: Beam to seek third term
Altoona Mirror: Bedford commissioner Dallara seeks to retain seat
Altoona Mirror: Ross seeks sixth coroner term
Altoona Mirror: Baughman sets her sights on Bedford County seat
Altoona Mirror: Counting of US homeless scheduled for Wednesday
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: WATCH VIDEO | Joyce: ‘Health care is No. 1’ issue  
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Dozens gather for annual pro-life march at St. Francis University

NEPA
The Times Leader: Luzerne County settles litigation with former budget/finance deputy
The Times Leader: Wilkes-Barre council to vote on resolutions, ordinances
The Times Leader: Diocese of Scranton launches compensation program for sex-abuse survivors
The Times Leader: WB General nurses set one-day strike date of Feb. 13 if no new deal reached
Times-Tribune: Rothschild in Scranton council race  
Times-Tribune: Tax lawsuit against Scranton promises long road ahead  

South Central   
The Record Herald: Doug Mastriano announces bid for state Senate
Harrisburg Patriot News: Sen. Rich Alloway talks about his impending resignation
Harrisburg Patriot News: Harrisburg’s school board pushes appointment of new member to court
Harrisburg Patriot News: Hartwick, Bowman announce team Democratic bid for Dauphin County commissioner seats
Harrisburg Patriot News: Harrisburg City unveils new efforts to make bill pay easier
York Dispatch: Rep. Saylor announces $35K grants to York County schools for computer science education
York Dispatch: Commissioner Chris Reilly will seek sixth term in York County government
LNP | LancasterOnline: Watch: Lancaster Mayor Danene Sorace’s State of the City address   
LNP | LancasterOnline: Former County Commissioner Richard Shellenberger dies at age 72   
LNP | LancasterOnline: Lancaster mayor sets benchmarks for progress in ‘State of the City’ address   

Lehigh Valley
Morning Call: Bob Casey, Susan Wild: Shutdown threatens food programs and those who rely on them
Morning Call: Northampton County Council to review plans for $21 million trail through 14 municipalities
Morning Call: Starved by shutdown? Allentown food bank encourages federal workers to stop in
Morning Call: How much would you pay for a liquor license in the Lehigh Valley?
Morning Call: Catasauqua schools must be reimbursed for defunct charter school’s pension obligations, court rules
Reading Eagle: Sheeler seeking another term as Berks County recorder of deeds
Reading Eagle: Reading Housing authority promotes deputy to director
Reading Eagle: Union for social workers in Berks calls for end to shutdown

North by Northwest
Centre Daily Times: Should Centre County increase its hotel tax? An ordinance is moving forward
Erie Times-News: Public meetings part of Erie’s early intervention plan
Erie Times-News: Erie County Council grants easement, approves software purchase

Opinion
Inquirer Editorial Board: Pennsylvania lawmakers should calculate the high cost of low wages
Inquirer Editorial Board: Good news for casinos, bad news for us
Post-Gazette Editorial Board: It can’t come too soon: Police given more help to combat domestic violence
Post-Gazette Editorial Board: Achilles’ heel: Bad air quality requires more attention
Pa. Sen. Jake Corman & Pa. Sen. Joe Scarnati: Bob Casey must work with Republicans to provide border security
Jan Jarrett: Metcalfe’s new committee post is a gift to Big Energy, but a threat to the environment
John Baer: Trump gets new ammo in his ongoing war with media
Will Bunch: The moral case against even $1 for Trump’s wall
Rich Garella: High-stakes voting machine decision deserves more scrutiny
Rev. James S. Hall Jr.: Beverage tax provides resources for Philadelphians who need it most
Helen Ubiñas: Because of a gun . . . On MLK Day, Philadelphia students share how guns impacted their lives
Tony Norman: ‘Rashomon’ on the National Mall
Franklin L. Kury: Gerrymandering reform nationally could be in for a rocky road in 2019
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