Today in PA | A PennLive daily news briefing with Claudia Dimuro

State health officials have confirmed 11 new measles cases. In Delaware County, “reckless” e-bikes are becoming more and more of a nuisance. It’ll be rainy this weekend. And this mascot’s the best in the whole U.S.

Officials are warning of yet another scam. A new hospital is opened up in Cumberland County. Part of a road in Lehigh Valley will remain closed through the summer. And did you know Mother’s Day was started in Philadelphia?

Pennsylvania has sued an AI company over its “doctors.” Pennsylvania-made potato chips have been recalled across the country. A new ban takes effect, statewide, next month. Also, Pennsylvania’s history has been memorialized in tapestry form.

Multiple schools statewide were victim to swatting calls originating in California. One airport was hit particularly hard by the Spirit Airlines shutdown. A bill that would decriminalize homelessness has been brought forward. And this amusement park is officially better than Disney World.

Two IKEA customers filed a lawsuit against the company regarding tariffs. Restaurants in Philadelphia might tack on a 20 percent service charge to bills during the World Cup. Big Boy is dropping by. Lastly, the state had “a very strange day” back in March.

A doctor in Pittsburgh is seeing more rotavirus cases amongst children. More people are expressing dissatisfaction with their healthcare. If you’ve ever wanted to own a piece of these iconic rides, now’s your chance. And this lasagna was just too dang popular.

An official is going to introduce a bill that would ban insider trading. Pennsylvania saw an all-time low in roadway fatalities. Walmart is kicking it old school in South Philadelphia. Plus, a historic home is going to get a new home.

Pennsylvania is experiencing a shortage in volunteer firefighters. Gas prices hit a new high. Areas with drought conditions are expected to get some relief soon. And eagles might mess up some Fourth of July plans.

Pennsylvania has seen a drop in syphilis and other STIs. Over 200,000 pairs of heated socks have been recalled over burn concerns. Stores are passing pricey credit card fees on to the customer. Plus, how Pennsylvania came to love the pretzel.

Nuclear power plant operators want to draw even more water out of the Susquehanna River. Fruit-growers in Pennsylvania and Jersey witnessed major crop losses. The habitat of several endangered species is now under federal protection. And someone stole George!

A years-long back-and-forth between a health system and major insurer will impact thousands starting this weekend. Pennsylvania’s biggest coal-fired power plants might stay open a little longer. It’ll be a rainy weekend. Lastly, this robotics firm is looking to create an even better engine for moon missions.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike is testing a system that’ll warn drivers about traffic jams. In more Turnpike news, after this being the telltale sign of a scam, the Commission says it’ll actually start texting people about unpaid tolls. Sheetz is embarking on a $1 billion expansion. Also, he’s 2026’s Teacher of the Year.

State lawmakers are exploring protections for teenagers against chatbots. Lehigh Valley transportation planners are looking for some public input regarding upcoming road work. A popular brew pub is starting things back up. Plus, this is apparently the best free restaurant bread in the whole U.S. of A.

Pennsylvania, on the whole, saw crime decrease over a 10-year period. The relaunch of a flight route has been delayed. FIFA World Cup fans can catch a free SEPTA ride this summer. Plus, if you want to see your comet, you better take this upcoming opportunity.

A county’s agency on aging will have to cut its staff and waitlist some services due to a loss in funding. Philadelphia has welcomed back cruises after 15 years. Someone who went to CVS the other day hit jackpot. Also — he’ll be gone, but not forgotten.

The QVC — an icon of the shopping world — is heading into bankruptcy. PECO has withdrawn that rate hike which would’ve increased monthly electric bills by $20. 30-plus Walmart locations throughout the state will be getting a makeover. Plus, this street has been once again voted the best in America.

That massive nuclear waste dump in Armstrong County is finally getting cleaned up. Two measures on data center regulations have advanced. Sunday hunting opportunities will be expanded. And the trailer for the Pennsylvania-filmed movie “Hershey” has dropped.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has been saved. The state Fish and Boat Commission is going to help during the NFL Draft. Giant is building a brand new store. Plus, the NFL isn’t the only thing Pittsburgh will be host soon.

Some smoke shops are purportedly wonderlands for unregulated “magic mushrooms.” Be wary of ticks as the days get warmer. The FAA is looking to gamers during its new hiring campaign. Lastly, Benjamin Franklin is apparently a rather “active” ghost in Philadelphia.

This Philadelphia-based artist would like your toenails, please.

Pennsylvania’s first-ever underground state park is officially open as of this week.

A change in a government contract has resulted in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification. Some schools are already teaching financial literacy classes ahead of the statewide mandate. One of the country’s oldest commercial roads has shut down for some repair work. And another fireball streamed across the sky this week.

Aetna is getting sued over its new controversial hospital payment policy. Businesses are reeling in some boosted revenue thanks to trout season. Tickets that scored a $200,000 jackpot were sold in multiple counties. Plus, you can now get a scoop of charcuterie-flavored ice cream.

Hundreds of thousands of people have dropped ACA health insurance due to the loss of federal subsidies. Wawa has recalled some of its more popular drinks in several states, Pennsylvania among them. Here’s this week’s weather forecast. Also, a bill would establish an official state migratory bird.

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate dropped in January. PHL has opened most of the security checkpoints that were closed due to the partial government shutdown. A beloved brewery will remain open despite its bankruptcy filing. And a Lehigh Valley fair welcomes back pro wrestling.