AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMeasles Surge: Pennsylvania health officials say measles cases have topped 200, with 18 counties affected and 57 new cases logged in the past week—raising worries as schools reopen. Philadelphia Violence: Police reported a weekend wave that left six people dead and at least two wounded, underscoring how quickly violence can spike even in a year with fewer overall killings. Bucks Politics: Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie won the Democratic nomination for Congress, setting up a November matchup with Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick. Gambling Pushback: Three members of Congress demanded FanDuel end VIP bettor programs after a Bryce Harper video reward tied to a bettor’s addiction controversy. Infrastructure Watch: PennDOT will repair deteriorating steel beams on Philadelphia’s University Avenue Bridge, with work starting Aug. 17 and traffic impacts through Dec. 15. City Hall Deadline: Philly’s “Portal” video installation faces an October deadline as organizers search for a new home after its City Hall permit expires. Local Courts/Crime: A Lancaster County man pleaded guilty to a $400 million ATM Ponzi scheme, while Philadelphia parents were charged after an exam at CHOP found a 7-week-old girl was seriously injured. Public Health Reminder: A Lancaster County man lost $35,000 to a government imposter scam using fake FTC calls and remote computer access.
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