Susan Wild edges out Marty Nothstein to win the special election in the old 15th District. Here is the Playbook.

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Susan Wild Wins Special Election in Old 15th District: The Democrat narrowly edged out Republican Marty Nothstein to complete the term for the seat vacated by Rep. Charlie Dent (R-Lehigh).

Harrisburg & DC
WHYY Newsworks: New lawsuit against Pa. Catholic dioceses demand more secrets be revealed
The Incline: John Fetterman asked Braddock council to appoint his wife interim mayor, members say
PLSReporter: Davis campaign plans lawsuit to challenge state absentee law, count late arriving ballots
PLSReporter: Senator-elect Williams may not be seated as chamber Republicans question residency
PLSReporter: In Philadelphia, City Council passes job reporting bill, marks anniversary of The Links charitable organization
PLSReporter: Mayor Kenney defends Philadelphia immigration policy
WESA: Should the accused Tree of Life shooter be executed? It depends on who you ask
StateImpactPA: New plan calls for 10 percent solar power in Pa. by 2030
StateImpactPA: ME2 12-inch pipe passed safety inspections, PUC tells school superintendents
Inquirer: Bob Brady aide ‘deliberately flouted’ campaign laws, prosecutor says as trial opens  
Inquirer: Democrats have a majority and wave of new members from Pa. and N.J. What will they do with it?
Inquirer: How does your district measure up? Pa. issues new tool to evaluate schools
WITF: Senate Republicans, Democrats re-elect leaders with little fanfare in Pa.
Billy Penn: Will Pennsylvania gun reform get a boost after the Pittsburgh massacre?
Billy Penn: Obligatory freshman class photo at the PA House
KYW Newsradio: Wolf on US House Dems’ leadership election: Need to ‘do this right’
Philly Voice: Is Sen. Bob Casey considering running for president? He says ‘we’ll see’     
Bucks County Courier Times: Democratic challenger in 6th Senate race to file absentee ballot lawsuit

Philadelphia
Inquirer: It’s official: Alan Butkovitz is running for mayor of Philadelphia
Inquirer: Bob Brady aide ‘deliberately flouted’ campaign laws, prosecutor says as trial opens  
Inquirer: Democrats have a majority and wave of new members from Pa. and N.J. What will they do with it?
Inquirer: How does your district measure up? Pa. issues new tool to evaluate schools
Inquirer: GoFundMe scam leads to charges against Johnny Bobbitt, Kate McClure, Mark D’Amico
Philadelphia Magazine: Owners of 21 Chinese Restaurants Sue Philly for Racial Discrimination
WHYY Newsworks: Proud Boys? Maybe. Counterprotesters? Definitely. What we know ahead of Saturday’s ‘We the People’ rally
Billy Penn: A trash can outside every rowhome? Philly is trying it
Philadelphia Weekly: Tastes like gentrification: Play ‘SALT PEPPER KETCHUP’ examines food injustice in South Philly
The Appeal: Is a Philadelphia Agency’s Seizure of Vehicles a New Form of Civil Asset Forfeiture?
KYW Newsradio: Philly launches program to build region’s workforce from the ground up     
KYW Newsradio: City Council members introduce several health, safety-related bills
Philadelphia Business Journal: FROM THE EDITOR: Amazon got tons of valuable info from its HQ2 circus. Philadelphia got zilch.
Philly Voice: Gritty scored write-in votes all across Philly

SEPA
Delco Daily Times: Sources: Reilly likely stepping down as Delco GOP chief
Bucks County Courier Times: Democratic challenger in 6th Senate race to file absentee ballot lawsuit
Bucks Local News: Congressman Fitzpatrick urges Congress to act on Puerto Rico; supports measure to aid hurricane recovery efforts
Daily Local News: West Chester man will be helping out in Florida recount

Pittsburgh
Tribune Review: See what Pittsburgh offered in its failed Amazon HQ2 bid
Tribune Review: Amazon offered Pittsburgh’s best development sites — for free
Tribune Review: Councilman headed to trial on charges of driving through Antwon Rose protesters
Tribune Review: Westmoreland County proposed 2019 budget again avoids tax increase
Tribune Review: Proposed Latrobe budget avoids tax increase
Tribune Review: Franklin Park taking applications until Dec. 3 to fill vacant Ward 2 borough council seat
AP: Senate GOP Wants Democrat Lindsey Williams To Prove She Meets Residency Rule
The Incline: John Fetterman asked Braddock council to appoint his wife interim mayor, members say
Post-Gazette: Community organizers call for support in push for countywide police oversight
Post-Gazette: PWSA looks to build on system improvements over the next 12 years
Post-Gazette: Twelve suits alleging sexual abuse in Pittsburgh Diocese include 4 priests not previously named
Post-Gazette: Flood damage helps lead to tax hike in Bethel Park
Pittsburgh Business Times: Amazon reveals the reason it passed on Pittsburgh for HQ2
WESA: Judge Says Post-Gazette Must Adhere To Expired Union Contract. The Company Is Appealing
KDKA: Peduto Aimed To Make Administration Smarter And More Efficient, Has He Done It?  

SWPA
Observer-Reporter:  Cook appears to have insurmountable lead in 49th District race
Observer-Reporter: South Strabane approves preliminary 2019 budget
Observer-Reporter: Expert panel offers analysis of midterm election at Cal U.
Beaver County Times: $2.7M grant to combat substance abuse, mental health issues
Altoona Mirror: Bedford commissioners hear salary arguments
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Cambria County commissioners expect to hold line on 2019 budget  

NEPA
Citizens Voice: Wyoming manager cites hostile work environment for her exit
Citizens Voice: Parties vote on top PA Legislature jobs  
Citizens Voice: Geisinger surgeons want to speed up recovery, lessen reliance on opioids
Times-Tribune: State launches new assessment tool for schools
Times-Tribune: Salary schedule holding up raises for Abington Heights teachers
Times-Tribune: Lackawanna Trail to give railway nearly $122,000 to settle tax dispute
The Times Leader: Late Luzerne County absentee ballots add up; 458 could not be counted

South Central
York Dispatch: AG targets local car dealers claiming online to be private sellers
York DIspatch: PA Human Relations Commission postpones town hall because of snow
Harrisburg Patriot News: Pa. Auditor General plans to review nursing home oversight
Harrisburg Patriot News: Kill newspaper’s free speech lawsuit against us, Middletown officials ask U.S. judge
Harrisburg Patriot News: Eichelberger, DiFilippo to make team run for re-election as Cumberland County commissioners in 2019
LancasterOnline | LNP: Lancaster County elected officials likely to keep same pay for next term
LancasterOnline | LNP: Lancaster County municipalities get over $2.7 million in state funding for volunteer fire companies

Lehigh Valley
WFMZ: Susan Wild announces victory in 15th district special election
Express Times: How Easton plans to $30M commitment to Da Vinci Science City
Morning Call: Prosecutor launches bid for Lehigh County judge seat
Morning Call: Voter turnout in some Pennsylvania counties neared presidential election levels
Morning Call: Twice the size of the Alpha building? Easton officials balk at proposal to allow 20-story buildings in downtown district
Reading Eagle: Berks County commissioners expect no change in taxes in 2019
Reading Eagle: Pennsylvania Attorney General takes action against 20 auto dealers, including 4 in Berks County
Reading Eagle: Reading City Council divided on proposal to fill vacancies
Reading Eagle: Christian Leinbach, Michael Rivera to run as team for Berks County commissioner

North by Northwest
Erie Times-News: Dahlkemper: County Council hiring will erode public confidence
Erie Times-News: Erie County to form day reporting center for nonviolent offenders
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: Budget talks ongoing: Reassessment, library highlighted
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: City mayor: Tax increase likely for 2019 budget

Opinion
Post-Gazette Editorial Board: The farce is over: Amazon played everyone
Post-Gazette Editorial Board: Rick Saccone showed spine by saying no to quid pro quo
Inquirer Editorial Board: Doctors, you are in your lane on gun violence. Keep driving it home.
Ernest Owens: Philadelphia Dodged a Major Bullet by Not Getting Amazon HQ2
John Fry: Losing Amazon HQ2 underscores where Philly falls short
Mike Newall: Pharmacists are on the front lines of the opioid crisis. So why don’t more fight?
Joyce Wilkerson: A year after SRC abolished itself, Philly’s new school board is moving forward
Michael Smerconish: I violated Pa. election law — and I’m not ashamed
Daniel R. Taylor: This is my lane: Philly doctor on why advocating against gun violence is part of the job
Brianna Westbrooks: If Philadelphia wants to protect kids from lead, it should join lawsuits against paint companies
Keith Leaphart: Gerry Lenfest, Philly’s greatest philanthropist of all time
Tony Norman: Springtime for Hitler in Wisconsin