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The Latest Breaking News from Pennsylvania

11 state legislative special elections have been scheduled for 2023

Welcome to the Wednesday, December 14, Brew.

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Grand jury finds sexual assault, abuse and cover-ups at Pennsylvania juvenile detention center

PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania grand jury investigating conditions inside Delaware County’s youth detention facility — which was emptied in March 2021 after allegations of rampant abuse were raised — has found systemic problems and a “dangerous absence of oversight” enabled violence, sexual abuse and other maltreatment.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

2023 NFL draft order: Seahawks now on pace for No. 2 overall pick

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Pennsylvania lifts ban on gas production in polluted village

One of Pennsylvania’s largest drillers will be allowed to extract natural gas from underneath a rural Pennsylvania community where it has been banned for a dozen years because of accusations it polluted the water supply

The Independent UK

Pa. Senator-elect John Fetterman is in a new Netflix crime drama starring Christian Bale

PHILADELPHIA — During the Pennsylvania race for U.S. Senate, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman defeated television star Mehmet Oz. Now he has his sights set on Hollywood.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Young voters' enthusiasm for Democrats waned during midterms

Young voters who have been critical to Democratic successes in recent elections showed signs in November's midterms that their enthusiasm may be waning

The Independent UK

Hunter butchers deer in front of school, offers decent excuse

A Pennsylvania hunter has upset some of his neighbors by hanging a deer from a tree outside his home and butchering the carcass in front of a middle school.

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Seahawks: Updated 53-man roster going into Week 14

Here's the updated 53-man roster by jersey number going into Week 14.

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These are the results in the top five most expensive Pennsylvania Senate elections

General elections for 26 of 50 districts in the Pennsylvania State Senate took place on Nov. 8, 2022. Of the 26 districts up for election in 2022, 22 had a general election with more than one candidate.

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These are the results in the top five most expensive Pennsylvania State House elections

General elections for all 203 districts in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place on Nov. 8, 2022. Of the 203 districts up for election in 2022, 136 had a general election with more than one candidate.

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Dentist facing death penalty for murdering wife on safari admits 'I'm a dead man'

Lawrence Rudolph, 67, from Pennsylvania, US shot dead his wife Bianca in Zambia in 2016, to try and claim her $4.8 million life insurance in order to build a new life with his mistress Lori Milliron

Daily Mirror

Vanguard quits clean energy group after 13 states complain

One week after 13 Republican state attorneys general asked federal energy officials to consider blocking Vanguard Group from buying utility stocks because of its relationships with anti-coal and anti-natural gas activists, the Malvern, Pennsylvania-based investment giant has pulled out of an international group committed to reducing net greenhouse gas emissions…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Smith issues subpoenas in Trump probe

New DOJ subpoenas target election officials in Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona and Pennsylvania

Salon

Seahawks have 2 of the NFL’s top-22 leaders in passes defensed

Two Seahawks cornerbacks among NFL leaders in passes defensed going into Week 14.

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The Independent UK

Trump blowback could carry less bite in 2024 for some in GOP

Donald Trump’s attacks on fellow Republican David McCormick contributed to the former hedge fund manager’s loss in Pennsylvania’s Senate primary in May

The Independent UK

Pennsylvania panel to vote on proposal defining sex, race

A Pennsylvania government panel is considering adding extensive definitions of sex, religious creed and race to nondiscrimination regulations

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Gallery: Photos from Michigan State basketball’s impressive road victory over Penn State

Check out some of the best photos from the Spartans' victory over Penn State on Wednesday night

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Pa.’s marijuana pardon project was supposed to benefit thousands. Far fewer are getting relief

PHILADELPHIA — Gov. Tom Wolf announced the marijuana pardon project as a program that could potentially help thousands of Pennsylvanians with minor cannabis convictions clear their records. But far fewer people will actually receive that benefit.

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Joseph N. DiStefano: 13 pro-fossil fuel states seek to block Vanguard utility buys, cite ties to green ‘activism’

Vanguard Group, the investment giant whose offices in Malvern, Pennsylvania, have been targeted by environmentalists demanding it pressure companies to stop burning carbon fuels, now faces backlash from states who say its efforts to address climate change threaten investment profits for pension funds and other clients.

The Independent UK

Giuliani testifies for 11 hours in ethics probe over false Trump election claims with his law license on the line

Comes in response to Giuliani’s lawsuit to challenge election results in Pennsylvania

Chicago Sun-Times

Democratic Sen. Warnock beats Republican challenger Walker in Georgia runoff: ‘The people have spoken’

Sen. Raphael Warnock’s victory gives Democrats a 51-49 Senate majority, gaining a seat from the current 50-50 split with John Fetterman’s victory in Pennsylvania. There will be divided government, however, with Republicans having narrowly flipped House control.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

After another delay in a decision on supervised injection sites, Shapiro says he still opposes them

Pennsylvania incoming governor Josh Shapiro said Tuesday that he remains opposed to efforts to open a place in Philadelphia where people with addiction can use drugs under medical supervision, a day after the federal government asked for more time to respond to a lawsuit over a proposed supervised injection site…

Capital & Main

Inside the 14-Year Battle to Secure a Water Line for Fracking’s ‘Ground Zero’

Long-suffering residents of Dimock, Pennsylvania, feel cautiously hopeful after Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro announces plea deal with natural gas company.

Salon

Giuliani struggles at D.C. Bar hearing

Giuliani doubled down on false election claims while trying to defend his law license

The Guardian - US

US McDonald’s franchisees fined for making children work excessive hours

John and Kathleen Santonastasso of Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, ordered to pay $57,332 after violating child labor laws

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