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Good afternoon! Here’s a look at AP’s general news coverage today in Pennsylvania. For questions about the state report, contact the Philadelphia bureau at 215-561-1133. Ron Todt is on the desk. Editor Larry Rosenthal can be reached at 215-446-6631 or [email protected].
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DEM 2016-CLINTON’S CHALLENGE
KING OF PRUSSIA — Hillary Clinton has a problem. Too many voters say they’re supporting her for a reason you’d never want printed on a campaign T-shirt: “I’m voting for the lesser of two evils.” It’s far from inspiring, but that’s why 67-year-old Maria Mengel, who’s from the Philadelphia suburb of King of Prussia, said she’s backing Clinton over Republican Donald Trump. “It’s against Trump,” she said, explaining her vote. “I can’t see a presidency under him. He really scares me,” she said. By Catherine Lucey and Lisa Lerer. SENT: About 910 words.
DEM 2016-PENNSYLVANIA CORRUPTION
PHILADELPHIA — The streets are freshly swept, the hotel rooms are pristine, the party invitations have gone out and extra police patrols are assigned. Philadelphia is ready for the Democratic National Convention. Tougher to clean up and shine, however, is the state’s political image, tarnished by recent political corruption cases that have implicated many Democrats across the state. By Catherine Lucey. SENT: About 700 words.
CAMPAIGN 2016-ROAD TO 270
BRYN MAWR, Pa. — The Democratic National Convention is heading to Philadelphia, but Hillary Clinton has her sights set just beyond the city limits. Pennsylvania’s 20 electoral votes will probably hinge on Philadelphia’s suburbs. No presidential candidate in 40 years has carried the state without winning the overall vote in the four-county arc just outside the City of Brotherly Love. By Thomas Beaumont and Marc Levy. SENT: About 870 words.
DEM 2016-PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA – Protesters, party leaders and city officials were making final plans as Philadelphia prepared to host the four-day Democratic National Convention that starts Monday. More than 5,000 delegates are among the 50,000 people set to attend the gathering at the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia, which is expected to culminate with Hillary Clinton being named the party’s official nominee for president.. By Maryclaire Dale. SENT: About 370 words.
DEM 2016-PHILADELPHIA-DID YOU KNOW?
PHILADELPHIA — Nearly 50,000 people are making their ways into Philadelphia this weekend for the 2016 Democratic National Convention that begins Monday. Ten things you may not know about Philadelphia, the birthplace of America. SENT: About 1080 words.
GERMANY-MUNICH SHOOTING-ROLE MODELS
MILAN — The U.S. psychologist who wrote a book about school shootings that investigators found in the Munich gunman’s room says researching other mass killers can be a warning sign since young gunmen often are looking for role models — but it’s just one of many possible indicators. Peter Langman, author of two books about school shootings, told The Associated Press by telephone from Allentown, Pennsylvania on Saturday, that juvenile killers “more frequently study other shooters.” By Colleen Barry. SENT: About 520 words.
POLICE SHOOTINGS-WHITE SYMPATHY
MEDFORD, Mass. — An attorney in Oregon is supporting political candidates who promise to address racial profiling in policing. In suburban Ohio, a mother says she and her friends will push for better racial integration in their children’s high school. And in rural Massachusetts, a young father has launched a Facebook group called “White Men for Black Lives.” By Philip Marcelo. SENT: About 800 words.
EXCHANGE:
EXCHANGE-LOW-COST HEALTH PLANS
PITTSBURGH — Richard Sankovich is not happy about the $6,035 invoice he recently got from West Penn Hospital for what turned out to be a pulled stomach muscle, but his experience likely says more about the risks of buying a low-cost health plan than it does about high hospital costs. In Sankovich’s case, that low-cost “bronze” insurance plan he bought from Virginia-based Aetna/Innovation Health through the Affordable Care Act marketplace has cost him plenty. The so-called “metal” platinum, gold, silver and bronze plans offered through the federal marketplace offer a range of premiums and coverage, and provide a means for previously uninsured Americans to obtain health coverage. Steve Twedt, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
EXCHANGE-GE TRANSPORTATION-ERIE
ERIE — Building 10 at GE Transportation, a massive brick structure where generations of Erie workers have built locomotives, was eerily quiet Friday. It’s no mystery why. “We used to build 20 locomotives a week in this building,” said Richard Simpson, vice president of the company’s global supply chain. “Today it’s more like two.” Simpson and other company leaders place the blame for that change on a handful of factors, including a global freight slowdown that has a record number of locomotives parked in rail yards. But that’s only part of the problem, he said. Jim Martin, Erie Times-News.
EXCHANGE-OLYMPIC DECATHLON COACH
WINDBER — Nate Davis fondly recalls the sign along Route 56 welcoming drivers to the home of Johnny Weissmuller, who was famous for his movie role as Tarzan and as an Olympic gold medal winning swimmer. Davis, 39, and Weissmuller soon will have something else in common besides their Windber roots. The University of Wisconsin assistant track and field coach will head to the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro as coach of Team USA decathlete Zach Ziemek, a recent Wisconsin graduate. Mike Mastovich, The (Johnstown) Tribune-Democrat.
EXCHANGE-PITTSBURGH CRAFT BREWER
PITTSBURGH — Scott Smith is turning 50 this year. That might come as a surprise to anyone who’s met the owner and founder of East End Brewing Co. in Larimer, as he looks a good 10 years younger. But perhaps the milestone age is befitting Smith, the de facto Godfather of the Pittsburgh craft-beer scene, the guy who was at the forefront of the city’s most recent beer revolution. Today, new breweries open on a nearly weekly basis. But when Smith entered the scene in late 2004, there wasn’t much going on. Chris Togneri, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
EXCHANGE-PATERNO RECRUITING LETTER
READING — For years, Earl Shumaker kept the momentous letter in a living room drawer. Somehow, he still has the recruiting letter Joe Paterno sent him nearly 65 years ago, although he did finally decide to store it in a safety deposit box in his bank. He gets it out every now and then. It’s an artifact from that 1954 team, the one that served as the root of Penn State’s grand legacy to come. Frank Bodani. York Daily Record.
IN BRIEF:
HOME INVASION SHOOTING — Authorities say a woman was critically injured in a shooting during a home invasion robbery in western Pennsylvania.
FATAL BURGETTSTOWN SHOOTING — A western Pennsylvania man has been ordered to stand trial in the shooting death of his daughter’s ex-boyfriend.
CHILD LEFT IN CAR-DEATH — Authorities in central Pennsylvania say a 4-year-old child died after being left in a car for several hours in downtown Williamsport.
TODDLER DEATH-HOMICIDE — A woman has been charged in the death of her toddler last month in central Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA CRASH — Police in Philadelphia say a woman was killed and her husband and young son were among six people injured when they were struck by a driver in a stolen car.
PHILADELPHIA AIRPORT WORKERS-STRIKE — The mayor of Philadelphia has announced an agreement that will avert a walkout by some Philadelphia International Airport workers who had threatened to strike during next week’s Democratic National Convention.
SPORTS:
BBN–PHILLIES-PIRATES
PITTSBURGH — Pirates rookie pitcher Tyler Glasnow makes his first start at PNC Park on Saturday when Pittsburgh hosts Philadelphila. Aaron Nola starts for the Phillies. Game begins at 4:05 p.m. EDT. UPCOMING: About 700 words, photos.
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