A federal judge ruled that Gov. Tom Wolf’s coronavirus pandemic restrictions are unconstitutional, while President Donald Trump will visit Philadelphia tonight for a town hall. Here is the Playbook. 

PA17: Lamb Promotes ‘Independent Streak’ in Opening TV Ad: The Democratic incumbent’s first TV ad of the general election boosts his support for strengthening trade deals, coronavirus relief funding, and energy jobs in his district.

Dem Poll: Biden 51, Trump 44: The latest TargetSmart polling of likely voters in the state shows Biden leading Trump by 7 points.

York Dispatch Poll: Perry 44.7, DePasquale 38.4: Rep. Scott Perry leads Eugene DePasquale by 6 points, although the pollster describes the race as a toss-up. Former VP Joe Biden leads President Donald Trump by 3 points in the district as well.

PA10: Biden Endorses DePasquale: Biden’s statement on Sunday lauded DePasquale for his work as the state’s Auditor General on several matters.

Trump To Participate in ABC News Town Hall in Philadelphia: On Tuesday night, Trump will be in Philadelphia to participate in an ABC News “20/20” town hall, anchored by ABC News Chief Anchor George Stephanopoulos. ABC News reports that the one-hour, live event will begin at 9 pm.

Harrisburg & DC   
Spotlight PA: Wolf’s COVID-19 business closures, limit on gatherings unconstitutional, federal court rules
AP: Police shoot, kill knife-wielding man, setting off protests
AP: Judge: Pennsylvania’s pandemic restrictions unconstitutional
AP: Federal charges filed against 2 on eve of Trump visit
AP: Philly prosecutor petitions court to stop streaming trials
AP: Federal appeals court strikes down transit ad space lawsuit
AP: Legal advocates line up on both sides of Bill Cosby’s appeal 
Patriot News: Federal judge says Gov. Wolf’s lockdown ‘well-intentioned’ but unconstitutional 
Patriot News: Pa. Gov. Wolf wants coronavirus orders to stand while he appeals federal ruling 
Patriot News: Senate Republicans hail ruling on Wolf’s COVID-19 response: ‘We cannot disregard the civil liberties’ 
Patriot News: ‘A return to normalcy might be on the horizon’; Pa. House GOP leaders react to court’s reversal of Wolf’s COVID-19 response orders 
Patriot News: Gun sales surge to historic levels amid presidential campaigns, summer of protests and rising anxiety 
Patriot News: Rise in Pa. school employee retirements fuels concerns about who will fill those jobs 
Patriot News: Coronavirus’ impact varied widely across Pennsylvania — so did the response 
Patriot News: Three Pa. state universities look to form a partnership by combining their educational programs, faculty without closing a campus 
Patriot News: Pa. sees uptick in coronavirus percent positivity, lists 17 counties as ones to watch, many of which are home to colleges
NBC News: This is what it looks like on the front line of the Trump-Biden battle for the nation
NBC News: Why Biden ties with Trump in Florida, but leads in Pennsylvania
Inquirer: Trump celebrates after Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf’s coronavirus restrictions ruled unconstitutional  
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Federal judge in Pittsburgh declares Wolf’s key COVID-19 restrictions unconstitutional; Wolf plans appeal
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: So you want to be a poll worker: What you need to know to work the polls on Election Day
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Pa. State Police enforced COVID-19 rules during Labor Day weekend | The Numbers Racket
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Despite Green Party court fight, Biden, Dems up their ballot game | Monday Morning Coffee
Morning Call: Federal court: Gov. Wolf’s COVID restrictions on businesses and gatherings are unconstitutional 
PLSReporter: Federal judge rules Wolf’s coronavirus restrictions unconstitutional; administration to appeal
PLSReporter: State begins federal borrowing to support depleted unemployment trust fund
PLSReporter: ‘We need your help’: Levine asks college students to help lessen spread of COVID-19 
Fox News: Pennsylvania coronavirus restrictions deemed unconstitutional, federal judge rules
Fox News: Lancaster protesters throw bricks, break glass at police station after shooting of knife-wielding man
Fox News: Biden holds narrow lead over Trump in Pennsylvania: Recent poll
KDKA: Pennsylvania Lawmakers Considering Bill That Would Make Not Wearing A Mask A Misdemeanor
StateImpactPA: RGGI, behind the rhetoric: What we know about the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
Post-Gazette: Pa. will get $1.988B in funding for eviction relief, Sen. Casey announces
Post-Gazette: Federal judge rules closures ordered by Wolf, Levine unconstitutional: They ‘crossed those lines’ 
WHYY Newsworks: Pa. hasn’t updated science education standards since 2002. New plan would be first to acknowledge climate change
National Journal: Hotline Extra: Cook Political Report’s Electoral College and Senate ratings
National Journal: Trump, Biden Focus on Western PA
CBS News: New Biden ads target Black men
KYW Newsradio: Bill that would give highest US civilian honor to ‘Rosie the Riveters’ achieves major milestone
Philly Voice: Federal judge rules Gov. Wolf’s COVID-19 restrictions are unconstitutional
Tribune Review: Federal judge rules Gov. Wolf’s shutdown orders were unconstitutional 
The Hill: Federal judge rules Pennsylvania’s coronavirus orders are unconstitutional
The Hill: Black Voters Matter Fund deploying voter outreach caravans in 12 states to drive turnout
The Hill: NAACP, AFSCME launch radio ad buy aimed at Black voters in swing states
Politico: Down-ballot Dems split from Biden on door-knocking
CNN: Pennsylvania plans to appeal ruling that declared bans on some large gatherings unconstitutional
CNN: Protests erupt in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and arrests made after a police officer shot and killed a 27-year-old man
CNN: Start of Pennsylvania’s election is on hold because of ballot delay
CNN: Lawsuits hit mail-in ballots in four states
CNN: He voted for Trump in 2016. See why he’s questioning it now
Pittsburgh Business Times: Why judge’s business-closure ruling could set a precedent, and not just in Pennsylvania   

Philadelphia 
Inquirer: Trump ABC News town hall in Philadelphia: Start time, how to watch and stream
Inquirer: How Philly’s summer of protests revitalized the affordable housing movement 
Inquirer: U.S. attorney says Philly DA Larry Krasner’s ‘radical experiment has failed’ in announcing federal charges in 2 cases
Inquirer: Philly’s wrongful convictions have frequently involved official misconduct. A new report says it’s a national problem. 
Inquirer: Federal appeals court strikes down SEPTA’s ban on political advertising, saying it has been arbitrarily applied
Inquirer: Liberty Bell is one place Philly’s mask rule can’t be enforced | Morning Newsletter
WHYY Newsworks: Philly election officials said a contract barred them from releasing transcripts. It didn’t.  
WHYY Newsworks: Pa. coronavirus recovery: College kids drive uptick in COVID-19 cases
KYW Newsradio: Trump to participate in town hall at National Constitution Center on Tuesday
KYW Newsradio: Philly DA asks Pa. Supreme Court to stop the streaming of criminal jury trials
KYW Newsradio: U.S. attorney: Philly DA giving out ‘sweetheart deals’ to dangerous criminals
KYW Newsradio: Philly officials say spike in fatal car crashes could be related to COVID-19 pandemic
KYW Newsradio: ‘Operation Vote Safe’ effort raises money, PPE for poll workers
Billy Penn: In-person classes have stopped. Shootings haven’t. So Philly schools are taking trauma support online
Philadelphia Citizen: Power The Polls
Philadelphia Citizen: Put The Students in Charge
Philly Voice: U.S. Attorney McSwain blames Philly D.A. Krasner for city’s ‘culture of lawlessness’  
Philly Voice: Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris to visit Philly on Thursday

SEPA
Daily Local News: Killion to health department officials: ‘Let our kids play’
Daily Local News: Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan holds town hall series about voting safely in 2020 
Daily Local News: Voter registration drive set Sept. 19 in Coatesville 
Daily Local News: Coronavirus positivity rate increases in Chester County 
Daily Local News: Coronavirus positivity rate increases in Montgomery and Chester counties
Bucks Local News: At 9-11 anniversary event in Newtown, former Pennsylvania governor condemns ‘architect of attack,’ calls on Americans to ‘never forget’ 

Pittsburgh 
WESA: Can Biden Win Back Support From Catholic Democrats In PA? 
WESA: Pittsburgh Region Begins Slow Economic Recovery During Pandemic, Unemployment Rate Remains High 
WESA: Report: Racial Disparities In Allegheny County Juvenile Justice System Outpace Rest Of Nation
KDKA: Decision In Front Of Pa. Supreme Court Keeps Counties From Mailing Out Ballots 
KDKA: Journalist Strike Approved At Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
KDKA: 4 Mon Valley Boroughs Considering ‘Regionalized Police Department’ Proposal 
KDKA: Allegheny County Considering Enforcement Options After Nearly 600 People Attend West Mifflin Football Game 
KDKA: First Free Coronavirus Testing Site In Western Pa. Set To Open 
KDKA: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 142 New Coronavirus Cases Over The Last 48 Hours  
Post-Gazette: How do you want your tax dollars spent in 2021? The city wants to know. 
Post-Gazette: Report: Black youths in Allegheny County continue to enter juvenile justice system at higher rates than whites 
Post-Gazette: Allegheny County reports 142 new cases of COVID-19, no new deaths
Tribune Review: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette workers move closer to strike
Tribune Review: Steelers’ helmets to have Antwon Rose’s name on them throughout season
City Paper: Pittsburgh Steelers will display Antwon Rose Jr.’s name on helmets for whole season 
City Paper: UPDATE: Parent union of Post-Gazette union endorses strike, now awaits OK from union committee and president 
City Paper: ELECTION 2020 VIDEO TRAINING: Tools, Key Dates, & Voter Registration Day 
City Paper: Trump retweets QAnon-supporting account that called Pa. first lady a “stupid wife”
Pittsburgh Business Times: NewsGuild-CWA union authorizes worker strike at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

SWPA 
KDKA: Washington Co. Commissioner: Judge Ruling Pennsylvania’s Pandemic Restrictions Unconstitutional A ‘Huge Victory’
Observer-Reporter: ‘Unconstitutional’: Federal judge rules against Wolf, Levine; governor plans appeal 
Observer-Reporter: School districts allowed to provide free meals through the end of the year 
Observer-Reporter: Pennsylvania sees rise of 25 COVID-19 deaths over weekend
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: UPDATE: Federal judge calls Wolf pandemic measures unconstitutional 
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: City of Johnstown receives funding for eviction relief 
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Johnstown lagging in Census response 
Altoona Mirror: Judge: Wolf policies unconstitutional
Altoona Mirror: Rural pharmacies plead for help

NEPA
Citizens Voice: Cartwright, Bognet spar over police funding
Citizens Voice: No public tickets to Biden town hall
Citizens Voice: Luzerne County’s new voting system gets high praise from citizens
Citizens Voice: Pedri appoints new deputy director of elections; two openings remain
Citizens Voice: Mohegan Sun Pocono appeals county hotel tax assessment
Citizens Voice: 10 new COVID-19 cases reported in Luzerne County
Times-Tribune: Cartwright, Bognet spar over police funding
Times-Tribune: No public tickets to Biden town hall
Times-Tribune: Mayor working to establish volunteer corps in Scranton
Times-Tribune: Commissioners, prison board to meet Wednesday
Times-Tribune: No new COVID-19 deaths in NEPA last two days, 39 new cases
The Times Leader: Kaufer calls for further legislative reform after attack at SCI Dallas
The Times Leader: Luzerne County manager selects new deputy election director
The Times Leader: Gun permit requests rise in Luzerne County
The Times Leader: $500,000 grant announced for Scranton facility to battle opioid abuse
The Times Leader: Casino appeals Luzerne County hotel tax bill on complimentary rooms
The Times Leader: 10 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in county; 1,258 statewide over 2 days

South Central 
LNP | LancasterOnline: Lancaster mayor’s comments following police shooting draw rebuke from county commissioners
LNP | LancasterOnline: Watch: Second night of protests underway following fatal police shooting in Lancaster city Sunday afternoon 
LNP | LancasterOnline: ‘We must find a better way’: City officials react to man fatally shot by officer in Lancaster city 
LNP | LancasterOnline: 8 people, 4 from outside Lancaster County, arrested after Monday morning protests in Lancaster city: police
LNP | LancasterOnline: Windows broken, damage reported in Lancaster city following night of protests [photos, video]
Patriot News: York County GOP lawmakers applaud federal judge’s decision declaring Wolf’s pandemic orders unconstitutional
Patriot News: ‘We’re not silent anymore’: Lancaster protests stay peaceful amid anger, rage
Patriot News: Second night of Lancaster protests sees smaller, more peaceful crowd 
Patriot News: Lancaster police station closed to public; DA to investigate violence that followed officer-involved shooting 
Patriot News: ‘They didn’t have to kill him’: mother says son shot by Lancaster officer was mentally ill 
Patriot News: Activists push for new city ordinance, community initiatives after killing of Harrisburg teen
York Dispatch: Outbreak at York County prison helped boost COVID-19 totals 
York Dispatch: Two new COVID-19-related deaths reported for York County, 49 new cases on Monday 
York Daily Record: ‘I need help’: Lancaster mayor issues plea
York Daily Record: Follow live updates from Lancaster protests
Carlisle Sentinel: Carlisle launches COVID-19 small business relief grant 
Carlisle Sentinel: DOH: 24 new COVID-19 cases in Cumberland County from combined Sunday-Monday report

Lehigh Valley      
Morning Call: Northampton GOP secures new location for rally featuring St. Louis couple who brandished guns to keep protesters off their property
Reading Eagle: Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan holds town hall series about voting safely in 2020
Reading Eagle: Weekly average of coronavirus cases continues to climb in Berks County
Express Times: Rejected by one town, Lehigh Valley GOP lands new spot for rally with the McCloskeys, St. Louis couple who aimed weapons at protesters
Express Times: How has the threat of COVID-19 changed courts in Northampton County?
Express Times: Amazon to hire 600 new workers across Lehigh Valley as part of big national hiring push
Express Times: Pa. coronavirus update: State passes 145k; Department of Health now reporting Sunday and Monday data together | Pa. COVID-19 county case map (09/14/20)

North by Northwest
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: Council OK’s ordinance through veto override
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: Comms OK GEO Group for prisoner management program
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: Lycoming County 3 new COVID-19 cases
Centre Daily Times: Centre County adds 102 weekend cases of COVID-19, and other reopening updates for Sept. 14
Erie Times-News: Erie County group takes stand because ‘racism is everywhere’
Erie Times-News: No COVID-19 cases reported Sunday in Erie County

Opinion  
Danene Sorace: Pain of Lancaster city residents ‘is raw and it is real’
Wall Street Journal Editorial Board: Mail-Vote Madness in Pennsylvania
York Dispatch Editorial Board: Pa., York County have a big say in ’20
Post-Gazette Editorial Board: The opposite of leadership 
Post-Gazette Editorial Board: A collaborative effort
Inquirer: Inquirer LIVE Event Recap: Difficult conversations with kids about race
Salena Zito: The forgotten counties will make their voices heard
Charlie Gerow: The differences between the Biden and Trump campaigns are all too evident 
Paul Muschick: Lancaster shooting riot and LA deputies ambush: Stop war on police
Jon Geeting: New Year, No New Taxes
Michael Butler: The greatest story Pennsylvanians were never told
Tony Norman: All the president’s menace
Dick Polman: Who’s jonesing to inject Trump’s miracle vaccine? 
Claudine Schneider: As 2020 election nears, attacks on press freedom are un-American and inexcusable 
Malcolm Miller: Philly school board already voted against a Hilco tax break. It should do so again. 
Xavior Robinson: Disabled veterans aren’t an eyesore