September 13th Playbook

The Pennsylvania Democratic Party announced that Speaker Nancy Pelosi will headline their inaugural Independence Dinner. Here is the Playbook. 

Rendell Calls Warren a ‘Hypocrite’ in WaPo Op-Ed: Former PA Democratic Gov. Ed Rendell wrote an opinion piece for the Washington Post saying that he “likes Elizabeth Warren,” but accused the 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful of being a “hypocrite” over campaign fundraising.

Pelosi to Headline PA Dems Inaugural Independence Dinner: The Speaker of the House, along with Sen. Bob Casey and Gov. Tom Wolf will speak at the inaugural event in Philadelphia.

Philly AFL-CIO To Host Dem Prez Hopefuls At First Workers Presidential Summit: Sen. Bernie Sanders and six other Democratic presidential candidates have committed to attending the event next week in Philadelphia.

Cephas, Dawkins Endorse Biden: Ahead of yesterday’s third Democratic presidential debate, former Vice President Joe Biden’s campaign sent out a release of 59 African American state legislatures that endorsed his candidacy, which included endorsements from state Reps. Morgan Cephas (D-Philadelphia) and Jason Dawkins (D-Philadelphia).

Harrisburg & DC   
Politico: Rendell lights pre-debate stink bomb
WESA: Lawmaker Sentenced For DUI In Dauphin County
AP: Pennsylvania sues Sackler family over role in opioid crisis 
AP: Treasury settles with Deutsche Bank over bond price fixing 
AP: Deaths of 5 Erie children prompt day care fire safety effort
The Hill: Liberal super PAC launches $50 million effort to flip rural Trump voters
The Hill: Poll: Trump struggling to hold key Midwestern states
Inquirer: Could this state commission help weed out bad cops?   
Inquirer: Ed Rendell says he wrote op-ed attacking Elizabeth Warren without telling Joe Biden’s campaign
Inquirer: Pennsylvania attorney general sues family who owns Purdue Pharma over its role in the opioid crisis 
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Elizabeth Warren is a ‘hypocrite’ on campaign cash, ex-Pa. Gov. Ed Rendell charges in Washington Post op-ed 
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: A Pa. state senator got the green light to start a school safety nonprofit — but can’t mention his day job 
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: U.S. House Democrats advance impeachment investigation 
PLSReporter: Labor organizers and elected officials rally for expanded OSHA protections 
PLSReporter: 3 under 3!
Washington Post: Freshman Rep. Wild turns grief from partners suicide into a new purpose
StateImpactPA: PES refinery site attracts 3rd suitor: nationwide developer Industrial Realty Group

Philadelphia 
Philly Clout: Ed Rendell says ‘Bernie bots are happy’ about his attack on Elizabeth Warren in support of Joe Biden
WHYY Newsworks: Street cleaning topped City Council agenda on day 1 of fall session
WHYY Newsworks: U.S. Justice Department will fight sale of Hahnemann residency program
Inquirer: Feds: Relative of Philly Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell took bribes while working for city 
Inquirer: Philly residents puzzle over mass anti-Krasner texts linked to ex-Fox News commentator 
Inquirer: City could kick in $10M for asbestos work in Philadelphia schools
Inquirer: The Inquirer obtained discipline records of dozens of cops who were reinstated after top brass tried to fire them
Inquirer: Philadelphia schools still segregated as suburban districts integrate, analysis finds
Inquirer: Daughter of Philly Mayor Jim Kenney, daughter of North Wildwood councilwoman fined in Shore street fight
Inquirer: Search The Inquirer’s database of 170 Philly police misconduct files
Philly Voice: Philly councilwoman introduces bill to ban heavy fuel oil
Philly Voice: Former City Controller employee Jeffrey Blackwell federally indicted for fraud, bribery 
Philadelphia Magazine: Elizabeth Warren Is a Hypocrite, Says Hypocrite Ed Rendell
Philadelphia Tribune: City councilwoman wants acting police commissioner out over T-shirt mocking Rodney King beating
Philadelphia Tribune: Former fraud investigator, member of well-known political family, indicted on fraud charges  
PLSReporter: Philadelphia City Council returns for fall session
KYW Newsradio: Philly City Council gets bill to spruce up some business districts
KYW Newsradio: Ex-employee from city controller’s office faces federal corruption, bribery charges
Billy Penn: Ex-Philly fraud investigator, a sitting councilmember’s grandson, was just indicted for taking bribes
Philadelphia Business Journal: Former Philadelphia City Controller fraud investigator charged with committing one himself 
Philadelphia Business Journal: Federal government appeals approval of $55M sale of Hahnemann’s residency program assets

SEPA
Delco Daily Times: Gloves come off in D.A. race; FOP backs Dems for Council
Daily Local News: Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan reschedules town hall in Reading
Daily Local News: Chester County officials OK resolution to form census committee
Inquirer: Federal government helps Bucks County go after drug traffickers and suppliers with new designation 
Bucks County Courier Times: Bill would examine PFAS exposures in military children

Pittsburgh  
Post-Gazette: Gun rights activists: Higher court ruling could change DA’s argument on private complaints against Peduto, council
Post-Gazette: Pa. legislator proposes hurdles to paroling violent inmates
WESA: Reschenthaler To House Democrats: ‘Are You Conducting An Impeachment Investigation Or Not?’
WESA: In Council Hearing, Differences Over Tax Hike Goals, Tactics
WESA: PA Attorney General Sues Sackler Family, Alleging Personal Liability For Opioid Crisis
KDKA: Missing $96,000 Has Lawmaker, Protesters Asking Questions In Washington County
KDKA: ‘Markie’s Law’ Calls For A Change In Parole Process 
KDKA: Pittsburgh Bureau Of Police Conduct Downtown Crime Analysis Over 5 Year Period 

SWPA
Observer-Reporter: Wolf administration distributing free naloxone for overdose victims
Observer-Reporter: Commissioner hopeful Sherman focuses on clerk of courts investigation
Beaver County Times: Rep. Bernstine plans bill to delay parole for violent inmates 
Beaver County Times: Beaver County municipalities receive $41,000 in liquor licensing fees
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: UPDATE: Shapiro files new suit against Purdue Pharma

NEPA
The Times Leader: Families, staff denounce White Haven Center closure; Yudichak announces Harrisburg hearing
The Times Leader: Griffith files challenge seeking delay of Luzerne County voting district reconfiguration 
The Times Leader: Apology offered again and Sterling development funding discussed by Wilkes-Barre city council
Citizens Voice: Challenge looms on county voting district changes 
Citizens Voice: Pedri presents borrowing options for 911 upgrades
Citizens Voice: County ethics commission has no complaints left to review

South Central  
LNP | LancasterOnline: Lancaster County judge orders district attorney to release some drug forfeiture records, but not all
Patriot News: Suit against Harrisburg gun control ordinances can proceed: Pa. Commonwealth Court
Patriot News: Pa. to launch review of its science standards that may include emphasis on helping students think like scientists
Patriot News: Harrisburg school leaders getting close to accurate budget, might eliminate jobs
Patriot News: How can attendance be improved at Harrisburg schools? District officials meet to discuss answers
Patriot News: FBI is investigating Harrisburg School District: sources
Carlisle Sentinel: State sees Vitro as a “model employer” in effort to raise wages

Lehigh Valley     
Morning Call: Lehigh reimbursed $380,000 by state for voting machines and hopes to get more in future 
Morning Call: Allentown program to reduce gun violence in city gets boost from state
Reading Eagle: Reading enacts traffic restrictions for Saturday’s Puerto Rican Day Parade
Reading Eagle: Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan reschedules town hall in Reading 
Reading Eagle: Former West Reading councilman sentenced for robbing pharmacy of pain medicine
Reading Eagle: Berks County commissioners applauded for funding recovery services
Reading Eagle: Reading City Council approves appointments to Charter Review Commission

North by Northwest
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: Council approves city ethics commission
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: Commissioners OK election tech contract 
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: City Hall project bids opened; council ‘looking at all options’
Erie Times-News: Consultant: Boost Erie’s delinquent parking fines to $100 after 30 days
Erie Times-News: Erie day care fire prods state to expand inspections 
Erie Times-News: Suicide prevention task force holds first state public meeting

Opinion  
LNP Editorial Board: We need to take measures to protect students from gun violence and those measures ought to be constitutional 
Post-Gazette Editorial Board: Setting a new standard: Pa. lawmakers come together on critical issues
Post-Gazette Editorial Board: Corruption compromises: UAW contract deadline is approaching
Inquirer Staff: Term limits in Philly? Two City Council members debate the idea. Pro/Con 
Joseph Otis Minott: It’s time to shut down Mariner East — and Energy Transfer
Christine Flowers: Actions speak louder than words? Not for Haverford fire fighter who explored Proud Boys events 
Rich Askey: Pa. students, educators are telling labor’s story through art
John L. Micek: The U.S. now spends more on its debt than programs for kids: report | Thursday Morning Coffee 
Elisa von Joeden-Forgey: Update on South Philly immigrants detained by ICE: ‘I haven’t seen the sun in two months.’ | Perspective
Will Bunch: Crazy California homelessness schemes are everything you feared about Trump 
Julia Wagner: Pennsylvania needs legislation to expand Lyme disease treatment 
Juan R. Sanchez: Before I became a judge, baseball made me a part of my community after moving from Puerto Rico

One Response

  1. Anything about Scott Perry RT’ing false and race baiting tweets about Muslim kids in Philadelphia? Or is racism from him not even news anymore?

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