Philly becomes a 2016 DNC finalist, Abraham leads an internal poll in the mayoral race and Kerns is convicted of “indecent contact”. Good morning politicos, here’s the Buzz!

Philadelphia Named Finalist for 2016 Democratic National Convention: The DNC named Philly one of three finalists for the event along with Brooklyn and Columbus.

Philly Mayor: Abraham Leads in Internal Poll: Abraham commands a 19 point lead over Darrell Clarke in first released poll in the Philly mayoral race.

Former Montgomery County GOP Chairman Robert Kerns Convicted of Indecent Contact: The 67 year-old attorney was sentenced to two years’ probation and must register as a sex offender for 15 years.

PA-Gov: Rendell to Serve as Honorary Chair of Wolf’s Inaugural Committee: The former Governor was named the Gov-elect’s Honorary Inaugural Chair.

Judge Dwayne Woodruff, Former Steeler, to Run for PA Supreme Court: Family Court Judge Dwayne Woodruff, who spent nearly a decade with the Steelers, will run for one of three vacancies in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

Statewide
Capitolwire: POINT OF ORDER: Obamacare options might not make many still-uninsured Pennsylvanians want to buy insurance.
PLSReporter: Wolf Steering Committee members eager, expectant
PLSReporter: Outgoing Speaker offers “quick takes” at Press Club Luncheon
PA Independent: Governor-elect’s proposal for sick days upsets some businesses

Philadelphia
Inquirer: Villanova wins Radnor approval for $300M expansion
Inquirer: Under fire for sexual assault comments, Lincoln u. president resigns
Inquirer: Philly makes the cut as DNC names finalists for 2016
CapitolInq: Meehan lands Ways and Means seat
WHYY Newsworks: From ‘Freedom’ to ‘Knowledge,’ Philly-area sculptor’s work strikes chords around the world
WHYY Newsworks: Family bikers want “no-drop” street designs, representation on Nutter’s Bicycle Advocacy Board
KYW Newsradio: Protesters March In Philadelphia Following Ferguson Grand Jury Decision

SEPA
Daily Local News: Coatesville council rejects budget, wants more details
Daily Local News: Phoenixville Mayor argues case for adding police officer
Media: Sellersville increases local services tax
Daily Times: Brookhaven council gives go-ahead to new shopping center

Pittsburgh
Tribune-Review: U.S. Steel to relocate corporate headquarters on former Civic Arena site
Tribune-Review: Turnpike employees disciplined over sexually explicit emails
Tribune-Review: Allegheny County will stop asking about employees’ criminal history, executive says
Tribune-Review: Pittsburgh City Council delays vote on property tax increase
Tribune-Review: Two judges with Pittsburgh ties announce candidacies for Pa. Supreme Court
Early Returns: Pennsylvania to have voice at NATO’s table
Early Returns: In Oslo, Sen. Casey speaks out for Afghan women
Post-Gazette: U.S. Steel plans to build headquarters on former Civic Arena site in Hill District
Post-Gazette: Pittsburgh school superintendent pushes for funding changes
Business Times: Highmark tamps down worries about UPMC access
Business Times: What impact will U.S. Steel’s move have on the downtown office market?

Southwest
Mirror: Planners: Document armory before demo
Mirror: Area’s farmers working to keep up with next generation of customers
Tribune-Democrat: Pain police chief leaving; township taxes won’t increase
County Times: Pa. Supreme Court orders reopening of community health centers, including Beaver County’s
County Times: Industry expects 1.5 mill increase

NEPA
Times-Tribune: State fiscal troubles come early
Pocono Record: PPL Electric Utilities customers will see rate hike Dec. 1
Times Leader: Settlement proposed in alleged Luzerne County abuse case
Times Leader: Politicos: If Leighton runs, his record as Wilkes-Barre mayor has pluses, minuses
Times Leader: U.S. Sen. Bob Casey advocates for women’s rights
News Item: SCA jointure was great fit

South Central
Lancaster Intelligencer: What’s the deal with school funding reform in Pennsylvania?
Patriot News: Undercover drug unit stationed in Harrisburg credited with making 239 arrests
Patriot News: Philadelphia among 3 finalists to host 2016 Democratic national convention
Patriot News: Name change for Pa. Department of Human Services a done deal but not without controversy
The Sentinel: A rising star, Kane now beset by battles, probe
The Sentinel: 2 million could turn out for pope in Philadelphia
The Sentinel: Woodruff, ex-Steelers corner, to run for Pa. court

Lehigh Valley
Express Times: Due to redistricting, state Rep. Ryan Mackenzie moving office from Emmaus to Lower Macungie
Express Times: Warren Tech administrator says ‘no’ vote on county bond issue was a mistake
Reading Eagle: Panel tackles Pennsylvania’s broken basic education funding system
Reading Eagle: Boyertown schools election process to remain unchanged
Reading Eagle: A closer look at Tom Wolf’s transition team
Morning Call: Philly among 3 finalists for Democrats’ 2016 convention

North by Northwest
Williamsport Sun Gazette: Former GOP leader pleads no-contest to sex charge
Williamsport Sun Gazette: Pennsylvania human services agency gets new name
Williamsport Sun Gazette: Philly hosts Ferguson protest: ‘no racist police’
Centre Daily Times: State College leaders weigh budget issues

Opinion
Times-Tribune: Voter purge done well
Citizens Voice: Congress should pass black lung bill
Pocono Record: Return to drawing board on regional parks
Times Leader: Our Opinion: Hunt for trooper’s alleged killer raises prickly questions about the costs of justice for all
Post-Gazette: Up to code: Peduto’s building inspection plan rates approval
Williamsport Sun Gazette: Corman must lead polite but forceful approach to Wolf
Express Times: Is wealth disparity in the Lehigh Valley driving the gap in educational opportunity?
Reading Eagle: Editorial: Democrats delay the inevitable in rejecting Keystone XL pipeline
Patriot News: Tom Wolf should note success of Republican businessmen governors: PennLive letters
Patriot News: The day Philadelphia met Robert O’Neill, the man who shot Osama bin Laden: Michael Smerconish
Lancaster Intelligencer: Pa. leaders’ raise not a merit increase
Philly.com: A case for more fossil-fuel use
Daily Local News: Senate removal of Pileggi earns bag of Thorns
Courier Times: End Game. Game. Set. Match

Blogs
Above Average Jane: Oh, Baby!
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