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DOJ: Warren Buffett's mortgage company redlined in Philly

A Pennsylvania mortgage company owned by billionaire businessman Warren Buffett discriminated against potential Black and Latino homebuyers in Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware, the Department of Justice said Wednesday, in what they are calling the second-largest redlining settlement in history

The Independent UK

Pa.'s school district approves contentious library policy targeting 'sexualized content'

PHILADELPHIA — Facing heated community opposition, the Central Bucks School District on Tuesday approved a contentious library policy that takes aim at challenging books in schools with "sexualized content" — guidelines the district's superintendent says ensure students are reading "age-appropriate material," but that the Pennsylvania Library Association calls one of…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Pa. Senate candidate Mehmet Oz indicates he’d vote yes on same-sex marriage bill

PHILADELPHIA — Republican Senate candidate Mehmet Oz said Tuesday he supports the right to same-sex marriage, making the statement as the Senate considers a vote that could codify that right into law.

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Rep. says no to gay marriage, attends son's same-sex wedding

A Pennsylvania representative attended the same-sex wedding of his son three days after voting against legislation to protect the recognition of same-sex marriages

The Independent UK

Commentary: Don't kid yourself. Doug Mastriano can win

The key to understanding the upcoming elections, and especially the confounding race for Pennsylvania governor, may be Chris Pratt and his hit streaming series, "The Terminal List." Here's how critic Rebecca Onion, writing for Slate, describes Amazon Prime's top show: "The Terminal List is a classic American fantasy about the…

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GOP warms to far-right gubernatorial nominee in Pennsylvania

Republicans are warming up to the Republican nominee for governor in Pennsylvania, Doug Mastriano

The Independent UK

John Fetterman is getting a flood of national money as he faces Mehmet Oz

Winning was good for John Fetterman’s campaign accounts.

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Man admits to Jan. 6 attacks on police, AP photographer

A Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty to attacking police officers and an Associated Press photographer during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot on the U.S. Capitol

The Independent UK

Raging US landlord loses battle to rent Edinburgh Airbnb property over 'noisy guests'

Blake, who lives in Pennsylvania, claimed the property was mostly used by family and friends while she spent her time out of the country.

Edinburgh Live

Has Democrat John Fetterman found a way to beat the reality-TV politician?

The Pennsylvania Senate hopeful is wielding social media might against star power. His secret weapon? Snooki

The Guardian - US

ICYMI: Top stories of the week

Forty-five states and Washington, D.C., will conduct no-excuse, in-person early voting for the November elections. Nine states begin early voting in September. Another 33 states and Washington, D.C., begin early voting in October. Three states begin early voting in November. The earliest start date for early voting is Sept. 19…

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Three more charged in case of 911 operator allegedly failing to send ambulance to dying woman’s rural home

A Pennsylvania 911 operator was charged earlier this month with involuntary manslaughter after he didn’t send an ambulance to the rural home of a woman who died of internal bleeding a day later

The Independent UK

John Fetterman inches back onto the campaign trail in Philly with first fund-raiser appearances since stroke

PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, largely absent from the campaign trail for two months, is slowly resuming his campaign following a stroke that nearly killed him.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

More charged after 911 operator accused of not sending help

Authorities have filed charges against three more people in the case of a Pennsylvania 911 operator accused of failing to send an ambulance to the rural home of a woman who died of internal bleeding about a day later

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Pa. state university system will chase non-traditional students to boost enrollment under next phase of redesign

With the merger of six of its schools in effect, Pennsylvania's state university system is looking ahead to the next phase of its redesign, including how to lure adults to enroll who have some college but no degree.

The Guardian - US

‘Out of a horror movie’: Pennsylvania officer shoots snake around man’s neck

Officer was able to fire one shot that injured 15ft reptile because its midportion, not head, was around the victim’s neck

Tribune News Service

Philadelphia DA’s office can’t change law, state Supreme Court says

PITTSBURGH — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected Philadelphia prosecutors’ attempts to challenge state law governing how and when police officers are permitted to use deadly force, the latest development in the case against a former cop charged with murder in a 2017 killing.

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John Fetterman, in 1st interview since stroke, talks recovery and return to US Senate campaign trail

PITTSBURGH — In his first media interview since suffering a stroke days before the May primary election, Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, the Democrats’ torchbearer for one of the country’s most important U.S. Senate races, told the Post-Gazette on Wednesday that he’s “feeling really good,” said he has “nothing to…

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US Senate candidate John Fetterman, in first interview since stroke, talks recovery and return to campaign trail

PITTSBURGH — In his first media interview since suffering a stroke days before the May primary election, Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, the Democrats' torchbearer for one of the country's most important U.S. Senate races, told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Wednesday that he's "feeling really good," said he has "nothing…

The Independent UK

Democrats say they’re the most extreme Republicans to ever run for office. So, why are they helping them win?

Democrats are once again employing a controversial strategy to boost extremist Republican candidates in primary campaigns. Experts say they’re “playing with fire.”

The Independent UK

Dr Oz trolled by Democratic opponent John Fetterman in meme-filled Pennsylvania Senate race

Mr Fetterman’s campaign brushed off the comparisons by focusing on the fact that Dr Oz is not from Pennsylvania

The Independent UK

Fetterman: '100% able' to run for Pa. Senate after stroke

In his first media interview since having a stroke two months ago, Democratic Senate nominee John Fetterman of Pennsylvania says he's “100% able to run fully and to win” against Republican Mehmet Oz in November

Ballotpedia

Nine states begin general election early voting in September

Welcome to the Wednesday, July 20, Brew.

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: Democrats don’t need ‘messaging,’ just more candidates who act like John Fetterman

It’s an old saw that Democrats are chronically in “disarray.” Always that word. It’s like “hearty” with “soup.” If you think disarray, you’re supposed to think Democrats. Even at times like this, when the party is plenty well-arrayed.

Los Angeles Times

Sesame Place called out after Rosita character appears to rebuff 2 Black children

Sesame Place, a “Sesame Street"-themed amusement park in Pennsylvania, is getting more heat for its response to a viral video that showed one of its characters appearing to reject two children who reached out to her during a parade.

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