11/1 PoliticsPA Playbook

Trump and Pence Coming to PA: The GOP ticket will hold a rally in Valley Forge.
Clinton Camp to Open 350 GOTV Offices in PA: The Democratic nominee is launching a massive last-minute effort.
PA-Sen: McGinty Delivers Latest Strike Personally (VIDEO): The Democrat’s latest TV ad features the candidate rebuking Sen. Toomey’s attacks.
Melania Trump Expected to Campaign in Philly Area Thursday: The GOP nominee’s wife is reportedly coming to Southeast PA.
PA Dems Accuse Trump of Voter Intimidation: The Pennsylvania Democratic Party believes the Republican nominee is trying to suppress turnout in Philadelphia.
Statewide
StateImpactPA: A new front emerges in the battle against eminent domain
PLS Reporter: Calls to avoid SEPTA shutdown due to TWA strike increase
PLS Reporter: Residents can access helpful Pittsburgh city data through mobile app
Philadelphia
Inquirer: Why the Fitzpatrick and Santarsiero race of the 8th district will be watched closely
Inquirer: Why the SEPTA strike comes down to resolving pension issues
Inquirer: State raids Delco offices, seeking evidence of voter registration fraud
Daily News: According to Ubinas Philadelphia has failed to lead exposure to children
WHYY Newsworks: Pelosi and Biden visit Philadelphia to support Clinton
SEPA
Bucks County Courier-Times: Why the transition to clean energy can’t happen fast enough
Pottstown Mercury: Clinton claims the FBI has no case on the email investigation
Pottstown Mercury: Why everyone should vote ‘no’ on Upper Providence referendum
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Business Times: Giant Eagle confirms layoffs
Pittsburgh Business Times: Pittsburgh ranks high as market to watch in ULI report
Pittsburgh Business Times: Split from joint venture marks next chapter for Consol
Tribune Review: Retired Democratic state lawmaker J. Barry Stout dead at 79
Tribune Review: Alcoa company split taking place Tuesday
Tribune Review: Pa. Superior Court upholds right to give people the finger
WESA: Student Attorneys To Offer Expungement Services To Public Housing Residents
WESA: Economy A Major Focus In Toomey-McGinty Battle
Post Gazette: While other carriers flee, UPMC Health Plan continues commissions for federal health insurance marketplace
Post Gazette: Deer season treat: 6 Arby’s in W. Pa. add venison to menu
Southwest
Beaver County Times: Local Underground Railroad history helping present-day community efforts
Beaver County Time: Drug overdose deaths climb to 68 in county this year, local leader address addiction
Observer-Reporter: History, horror collide at Moundsville museum
Altoona Mirror: IRC eyes formation of authority in Blair
NEPA
Citizens’ Voice: Expert: Most physicians untrained to handle veterans’ complex issues
Citizens’ Voice: Former city police officer pleads guilty to molesting child
Times-Tribune: New program hopes to cut DUIs by linking offenders to mental health services
Times Leader: High school students participate in Mini Med School at Community Medical Center in Scranton
South Central
Patriot-News: Sex offender can’t use ex-Attorney General Kathleen Kane’s legal woes to get out of prison
Patriot-News: Embattled SPCA director resigns, cites emotional challenge of seeing abused animals
Patriot-News: Longtime lawmaker J. Barry Stout dead at age 79
York Dispatch: Eastern York teaches situational awareness
York Dispatch: Suicide prevention workshop open to the public
Lehigh Valley
Morning Call: Lehigh Valley companies cranking out record exports
Morning Call: Gracedale could make $1.6 million in 2016
Morning Call: Upper Milford voters face decision on open space tax
Reading Eagle: Election Guide: Pennsylvania is key state for Clinton and Trump
Reading Eagle: The Abe will never be the same: Reading landmark no longer hotel
North by Northwest
Erie Times-News: Red vs. Blue, how did states vote in recent elections?
Erie Times-News: Judge orders Elk Creek farmer to sign deal
Centre Daily Times: PSU law professor talks Clinton, Trump economic policies
Opinion
Post Gazette: Three keepers: The Dem challengers are noble but not compelling
Beaver County Times: Reschenthaler is best choice for state Senate
Citizens’ Voice: Protecting the protectors from accountability
Inquirer: Another child’s death should prompt DHS to get its act together
Daily News: Trump only loudest voice against a woman’s right to choose an abortion
Patriot-News: A win-some, lose-some final week for the General Assembly
Patriot-News: What email scandal? Clinton leads Trump 48-40 percent in Pa
Blogs
Keystone Crossroads: In case you missed it: This week’s best reads from Pa. cities
Keystone Crossroads: Toomey’s long road to 2016
Keystone State Education Coalition: PA Ed Policy Roundup Oct 31
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