News Wrap: Wake-Up Call (5/27/10)

Saidel Concession: Jonathan Saidel, of Philadelphia, has formally conceded in the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor. His decision means that Scott Conklin, of Rush Township, will be the party’s nominee for the statewide office in the November general election.

Penn State Pay Raises: The university wants to provide employees with merit-based pay increases of as much as three percent this year. But that plan depends on several factors, a spokeswoman tells StateCollege.com.

Doris Myers: A Long Lifetime Of Poetry, Art And Work: In nine decades of life, Doris Myers has faced serious economic hardship, a workforce and society that favored men over women, the death of her husband, even cancer and surgery. Terry Casey writes about a remarkable nonagenarian in this feature piece.

Today’s Column: Patty Kleban explores the concept of ’emerging adulthood,’ as more young people linger in a transitional phase between adolescence and bona fide adulthood.