Jim Bognet airs a television ad in Portland, while it’s announced that Sean Parnell will speak at the RNC next week. Here is the Playbook. 

PA8: Bognet To Air TV Ad… in Portland Oregon: The GOP congressional hopeful will air a spot on Portland TV, using footage of the recent protests and riots in the region to court them to move to Northeast PA – and slam incumbent Matt Cartwright.

Parnell To Speak at Republican National Convention: The GOP congressional hopeful for the 17th District said he’s honored by the invitation by the president to speak at next week’s convention.

Harrisburg & DC   
AP: Pennsylvania opting in to Trump’s $300-a-week jobless pay
AP: Washington, Pennsylvania lead lawsuits over postal changes
AP: Ballot drop boxes seen as a way to bypass the post office
AP: State prisons to implement modified virtual visits Sept. 1
Philly Clout: The campaign for Pennsylvania attorney general is heating up on TV
Inquirer: Pennsylvania leads federal lawsuit against USPS over mail delays as postmaster general signals a reversal 
Inquirer: ‘That girl from Philly’ Jill Biden says her husband Joe can heal America
Inquirer: Children must wear masks in Pa. schools; health officials wary of outbreaks on college campuses as students move in
WHYY Newsworks: Three Pennsylvania ‘rising stars’ speak during the DNC’s second night
Post-Gazette: Pennsylvania officials move to get extra $300 added to unemployment benefits 
Post-Gazette: Pa. health officials clarify mask rule for schools 
Post-Gazette: Shapiro says Pa. will lead multistate coalition in suing against Postal Service changes
Post-Gazette: Biden campaign asks TV stations to remove ‘inaccurate’ fracking ad
Post-Gazette: Pa. Turnpike seeks second delay in quarterly transit payments due to COVID-19
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Despite Postal Service pivot, Shapiro primes lawsuit; Wolf, Casey urge vigilance 
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Pa. to launch free app to alert users of potential COVID-19 exposure 
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Ahead of U.S. Senate hearing, Postal Service boss backs off from proposed changes 
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Kenyatta, Lamb, Boyle open second night of DNC
PLSReporter: Shapiro to sue U.S. Postal Service; postmaster general suspends controversial operational changes
Patriot News: Social distancing no substitute for mask-wearing in schools, Pa. health secretary says; schools must adjust, again 
Patriot News: Pa. Attorney General Josh Shapiro announces suit to roll back U.S. Postal Service cuts; seeks protection of state’s vote-by-mail program 
Patriot News: Coca-Cola joins companies giving employees Election Day off so they can vote 
Patriot News: PIAA executive director lobbies Athletic Oversight Committee for fall sports season, spectators 
Patriot News: Where are Pennsylvania’s 125,579 coronavirus cases? Aug. 18 map, county-by-county breakdown
KDKA: Joe Biden Speaks To Pennsylvania Delegation On Day 2 Of Democratic National Convention 
KDKA: Pa. Attorney General Says Some Public Schools Not Properly Checking Child Abuse Database 
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Sen. Casey pledges bulk of state’s delegates to Biden
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Shapiro suing over postal changes 
KYW Newsradio: Pa. received $900M in hazard pay requests, but only $50M was available
KYW Newsradio: Pennsylvania to roll out app tracing spread of COVID-19
National Journal: State Officials Look for Backup Plans Amid Concerns Over USPS
York Dispatch: Casey accuses Trump of attacking election, undermining Postal Service
Daily Local News: Sen. Toomey working to make it easier to obtain PPE
Politico: How Pennsylvania could make or break the 2020 election
Politico: States turn to courts over postal changes 
Politico: Biden tries to elbow aside Trump with rural voters
LNP | LancasterOnline: Students required to wear masks ‘at all times’ under revised order from state Health Department
CNN: U.S. Postal Service backs down on more changes as 20 states sue over potential mail delays
CNN: Pennsylvania high court asked to provide ‘extraordinary’ help in vote-by-mail cases

Philadelphia 
Philly Clout: The campaign for Pennsylvania attorney general is heating up on TV 
Billy Penn: Encampment residents file restraining order against Mayor Kenney over eviction
Philadelphia Citizen: Election Day Starts Now  
KYW Newsradio: It may lack the atmosphere, but Philly-area delegates make the best of virtual DNC
KYW Newsradio: Farley optimistic a COVID-19 vaccine will be ready by spring; Philly will help plan its distribution
KYW Newsradio: Deadline to disband Parkway encampments passes; protesters remain on-site
WHYY Newsworks: Protesters at Biden’s Philly HQ push him to get aggressive on poverty; 1 arrested
WHYY Newsworks: Three Pennsylvania ‘rising stars’ speak during the DNC’s second night
WHYY Newsworks: ‘It’s a mess when you don’t get your mail’: Waiting on, worrying about the Postal Service in Philly
WHYY Newsworks: As demonstrations slow, activists inspired by George Floyd protests pivot to take on the bureaucracy
Inquirer: Philadelphia homeless encampment eviction on hold through at least Thursday while judge considers lawsuit 
Inquirer: The Dominican Republic has a new president. Philly Dominicans reflect on Luis Abinader’s election and challenges. 
Inquirer: ‘That girl from Philly’ Jill Biden says her husband Joe can heal America
Inquirer: Columbus Day is still an official city holiday in Philly. Here’s why. 
Inquirer: Philly’s trash pickup woes are now delaying street repairs as recycling remains significantly behind 
Inquirer: Pennsylvania files lawsuit against USPS over mail delays | Morning Newsletter
Philly Voice: Philly homeless encampments, city in limbo amid injunction request, ongoing talks
Philadelphia Tribune: Report: Racial disparities prevalent in job opportunities in Philly
Philadelphia Gay News: Court issues unfavorable name-change ruling for trans litigants
Philadelphia Magazine: Meet the Philly-Area Restaurant Owner Who Spoke at DNC Day One 
Philadelphia Magazine: A Philly Postal Worker Union Head on New Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and Trump’s War on the USPS 

SEPA
Daily Local News: Lawmakers call for Mariner East license to be revoked 
Daily Local News: Killion to hold kids’ drive Aug. 22 for local families struggling during pandemic 
Delco Daily Times: Scanlon and Shapiro fight to protect the postal service 
Delco Daily Times: Swat business owner shares spotlight at DNC 
Montgomery Media: Reps. Dean, Evans highlight importance of postal service during Montgomery County stop 
Montgomery Media: Montgomery County solicitor moves to not represent Commissioner Joe Gale in federal lawsuit 
Montgomery Media: Montgomery County records 298 new coronavirus cases, 1 death, during latest 7-day period
Bucks Local News: AUGUST 17 BUCKS COUNTY COVID-19 UPDATE: Cases hold steady as hospitalizations continue to drop

Pittsburgh 
Post-Gazette: Hundreds march to Pittsburgh mayor’s house as anger lingers over plainclothes arrest
Post-Gazette: Chokehold ban introduced in Allegheny County Council
Post-Gazette: Biden campaign asks TV stations to remove ‘inaccurate’ fracking ad
Post-Gazette: Peduto declares ‘Jordan Duckett Day’ in honor of teen who died during football practice in Windgap
Post-Gazette: Some local delivery companies announce layoffs; Amazon announces 1,500 new jobs in Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette: With 45 new cases, Allegheny County’s single-day count lowest since June
WESA: Pittsburgh Postal Workers President Urges Americans To ‘Not Lose Faith’ In Mail System 
WESA: Allegheny County Council Takes Up Proposal To Ban Neck Restraints, But Hurdles Lie Ahead 
WESA: Black, Young, And Educated Doesn’t Plan To Coordinate Protest Routes With Police 
City Paper: Nativist attacks against state Rep. candidate Emily Skopov continue in North Hills race
KDKA: Joe Biden Speaks To Pennsylvania Delegation On Day 2 Of Democratic National Convention 
KDKA: About 300 Protesters March To Mayor Bill Peduto’s Home After Arrest Of Demonstrator 
KDKA: U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb Part Of Keynote Address At Democratic National Convention 
KDKA: President Of Pittsburgh FOP Predicts Mass Retirements From Police Officers 
KDKA: Amazon Hiring More Than 1,500 People In Pittsburgh 
KDKA: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Announces 45 New Coronavirus Cases And 1 Additional Death
Tribune Review: Wavering voters targeted by Democratic National Convention; some say too much Trump-bashing, not enough substance
Tribune Review: Protesters gather outside Mayor Peduto’s home for second day
Tribune Review: Amazon’s hiring of 1,500 in Pittsburgh region provides boost during pandemic
Tribune Review: Allegheny County posts lowest new covid case count since June
Pittsburgh Business Times: Amazon looking to hire 1,500 workers in Pittsburgh at its new fulfillment and distribution centers
SWPA 
Observer-Reporter: Fayette lawmaker introduces bill to increase capacity limits at venues 
Observer-Reporter: Washington, Greene to get close to $433 million for state transportation projects over next 12 years 
Observer-Reporter: In the Zoom where it happens; Dems discuss history-making virtual convention 
Observer-Reporter: Washington County records three new COVID-19 deaths
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Election offices say they’re ‘ready’ for mail-in balloting 
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Federal, state legislators hear farmers’ concerns at Portage farm tour 
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Cambria tops 400 total COVID-19 cases as state adds 735
Tribune Review: 13 new coronavirus cases reported in Westmoreland County
KDKA: State Rep. Matt Dowling Proposes Bill Increasing Capacity Limits For Catering & Event Venues
KDKA: Indiana Borough Leaders Decide More Feedback Is Needed On Ordinance That Would Fine People Not Wearing Masks
KDKA: Former Latrobe Fire Department Members File Lawsuit Against Department Chief, Mayor, City Of Latrobe
Beaver County Times: Vogel hosts two events next week for senior citizens 
Altoona Mirror: School leaders react to mask rules

NEPA
Citizens Voice: Pa. roll call vote cast outside Biden’s childhood home 
Citizens Voice: Bognet buys commercial time in Oregon urging residents to move to NEPA 
Citizens Voice: 12 new COVID-19 cases reported in Luzerne County
Times-Tribune: Democrats formally nominate Joe Biden 
Times-Tribune: Bognet buys commercial time in Oregon for local election 
Times-Tribune: Lackawanna County expects proposals for inmate medical services at prison, may change provider 
The Times Leader: 12 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Luzerne County; 735 statewide

South Central 
LNP | LancasterOnline: Smucker ‘not available’ for interview about national USPS crisis
LNP | LancasterOnline: Lancaster plans to add 30 elections staff for 2020 election, as Pa. Legislature nears deal on elections law fixes
LNP | LancasterOnline: DNC Day 1: Lancaster’s lone Bernie Sanders delegate reflects on moving ‘progressive’ ideas to the mainstream
LNP | LancasterOnline: PIAA legislative overseers bullish on fall sports restart
LNP | LancasterOnline: State DEP reaches settlement in pending Three Mile Island ownership transfer
LNP | LancasterOnline: Is Pa. on the verge of a wave of evictions? Flaws evident as state housing program sees surge of applicants
LNP | LancasterOnline: Tuesday’s COVID-19 updates: Pa. up to 125K total cases; Lancaster has over 6.2K cases
Patriot News: Many attendees at Harrisburg town hall to discuss police advisory board say bill doesn’t go far enough 
Patriot News: Mifflinburg becomes fourth community flag-burning activist has sued
Carlisle Sentinel: Pa. will apply for FEMA unemployment funds, but says Trump order is a “Band-Aid” without Congressional action
Carlisle Sentinel: DOH: 7 new COVID-19 cases reported Tuesday in Cumberland County
York Daily Record: Wolf visits York to tout $96M for businesses
York Dispatch: August could smash record as York County COVID-19 cases spike 

Lehigh Valley      
Reading Eagle: Federal lawmakers who represent Berks react to problems facing Postal Service
Reading Eagle: PIAA receives support from state legislators in bid to return to field 
Reading Eagle: Berks County Commissioner Michael Rivera tests positive for coronavirus 
Reading Eagle: Drug deaths soar again in Berks County in 2020, officials say 
Express Times: Pa., Lehigh Valley officials move to stop U.S. Postal Service changes that eroded mail service 
Express Times: Pa. coronavirus updates: State hits 125K total cases, death toll nearly 7.5K; latest guidance on school reopenings, fall sports | Pa. COVID-19 county case map (08/18/20) 
Morning Call: Post office reforms are put on hold until after election as complaints pile up 
Morning Call: Pennsylvania coronavirus update: Levine urges use of tracing app as cases rise by 735; says state won’t interfere if PIAA allows fall sports

North by Northwest
Centre Daily Times: Patton Township is considering a masking ordinance. What to know before risking a $300 fine
Centre Daily Times: Centre County adds 6 cases of COVID-19, while Pennsylvania has 735 new positives
Erie Times-News: United Clergy of Erie raises possibility of reparations 
Erie Times-News: Postmaster general suspends Postal Service changes
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: PIAA’s Lombardi: It’s worth attempting to play fall sports
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: Lycoming County 8 new COVID-19 cases

Opinion  
Greg Vitali: Pa.’s building trade unions need to be allies, not opponents, of a cleaner climate
Doug Mastriano: Let the kids play 
York Dispatch Editorial Board: In reasonable deal, Wolf makes point, Lebanon County gets most of its money 
Inquirer Editorial Board: Pa. leaders should heed new report’s warnings on COVID-19 nursing home disaster
Post-Gazette Editorial Board: Leading means building
Post-Gazette Editorial Board: More innovative testing strategies
John L. Micek: Report: Nearly 200 pardons still await Wolf’s signature | Tuesday Morning Coffee
John A. Tures: The Post Office is a core function of government. We have to fight efforts to undermine it 
Kim Kelly: 10 lessons for 2020 from the bloody, messy fight to pass the 19th Amendment 
Chris Freind: Kamala Harris: A vice For Biden?
Jenice Armstrong: Advice for curbing violence from those who have been there, done that 
Will Bunch Newsletter: The future is a no-show at telethon-style DNC 
Abbie Newman: As the pandemic worsens the risk of at-home child abuse, advocacy centers can help 
Bradley Maule: No, Philadelphia should not fill Devil’s Pool with rocks 
Solomon Jones: Democrats owe Black voters more than Kamala Harris’ nomination 
Signe Wilkinson: Political Cartoon: 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment