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

About 90,000 Pennsylvanians who have lost their Medicaid coverage since the end of a COVID-era rule. In Philadelphia, it’s the battle of the orchestras. The state Game Commission’s first foray into selling doe hunting licenses online didn’t go so well. Lastly, a bear in Gettysburg “gets the best view in town.”

22 out of 24 men who are suspected of selling cocaine and fentanyl in the western part of the state have been arrested in a month-long raid. Pennsylvanians reportedly lost over $65 million to investment fraud last year. This is the grocery chain that dominates sales in central Pennsylvania. And these cows caused udder bemusement after committing a moo-ving violation.

Four lawmakers are the first in the state to affiliate themselves with a centrist party. The SEPTA police force has grown as 21 new officers have just been sworn in. The I-95 rebuild is getting a little help from NASCAR. Finally, one MLB team in Pennsylvania is playing the fastest after the new pitch clock was put into place this season.

State officials have approved regulations that would expand the definitions of sex and race as well as religion. The Bethlehem City Council has voted against joining a countywide anti-human trafficking task force that would partner cops with Homeland Security. Lottery jackpots have been so high this year because of interest rates. Lastly, this meat manufacturer certainly brought home the bacon.

Over a dozen university students learned they won’t be getting their diplomas two months after walking for their graduation. Philadelphia officials are considering the creation of a reparations task force. This week will be mostly filled with rain after a relatively dry season. Plus, a bear has a snack.

A statewide drought watch has been issued as of last week. On I-95, a detour was detoured. A house was left partially damage after ice chunks mysteriously fell from the sky. Finally, this is the spice Pennsylvania finds rather nice.

State Attorney General Michelle Henry wants residents to be wary of scams targeting renters. Despite the recent showers, farmers are saying the relatively dry season has resulted in a loss of crops. The work-from-home model has reportedly hurt Philadelphia’s lunch industry. Lastly, in honor of Father’s Day, here’s Pennsylvania’s top “dad-ism.”

The former manager of a Starbucks who accused the company of firing her because she was white has just been awarded over $25 million. Six people accused of conspiring to sell body parts — one member arrested last year being from Cumberland County — have been arrested. Those five meerkats at the Philadelphia Zoo were killed by accidentally poisoning linked to dye. And a Rose by any other name would...

A woman is accused of pushing her ex-boyfriend to suicide with her “heinous and graphic” threats. A third-party contractor for UPMC fell prey to a data breach that may have affected customers and patients. South Fayette voters had their day. Lastly, a 300-pound replica cannon — a 300-pound replica cannon — was somehow successfully stolen.

A SEPTA pilot program is using AI technology to catch cars illegally parked in bus lanes. Amish and Mennonite communities throughout the state are grappling with the impending end of Telefile. Gas prices are almost 30 percent lower than they were last year around this time. Plus, a zoo gets deemed as one of the U.S.’s best.

A teacher has been accused of posing as a 17-year-old girl to solicit photos and videos from minors. The Fern Hollow Bridge is scheduled to undergo more construction. An error led many people to believe they had gotten free Hersheypark tickets. Lastly, what this medical student learned in class was put to the test.

A man with a “jihad” journal who drove a stolen school bus from Jersey toward Pennsylvania has been deemed not competent to stand trial. Porch pirates may get tougher penalties in the future. In an effort to become the country’s first sustainable superhighway, the Pennsylvania Turnpike is “slowly but surely” removing paper towel dispensers from its service stations. Also, these local farmers' mark...

Students were charged a $18,000-plus security fee for an event discussing transgender rights at the University of Pittsburgh in April, something which a group representing them now claims violates their freedom of speech. Still in Pittsburgh, school officials have revealed a new plan for special education. Getting a Real ID in Pennsylvania just got a bit easier. Lastly, this “river monster” broke...

A bill that would expand what type of criminal record can be sealed from the public eye has moved forward in Pennsylvania. In more litigation news, the state may become the second in the U.S. to require the minimum number of nurses at hospitals. The ongoing spotted lanternfly problem may have a solution. Also, as the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs go on, a city in Pennsylvania has been ranked as the se...

Apparently, according to a new study, a city in Pennsylvania one of the best in the U.S. for paranormal activity.

With summer (unofficially) underway now that Memorial Day is over, here’s Pennsylvania’s favorite cookout meal to chomp down on during the warmer months.

Eggflation is cracking slightly. A 150-ton “superload” is expected to cause traffic to slow today. Gettysburg plans on doing something special for the battle’s 160th anniversary in July. Plus, two Pennsylvania-grown accents are among the world’s top favorites.

A number of truck drivers are concerned over the lack of parking for them on Pennsylvania’s highways. Some state residents may be seeing a haze from a Canadian wildfire right now. Spring 2023’s last full moon will hang in the sky soon. Also, if you’re looking to sip on something this summer, maybe try the state’s official drink of the season.

A man arrested in one of the largest fentanyl seizures the state has ever seen has been sentenced. High school seniors took their prank just a little bit too far. The Jersey man who dumped over 500 pounds of pasta near a creek won’t face charges. And this museum is “something special.”

Cancer deaths have gone down in Pennsylvania. Teachers and education experts across the state are calling for financial literacy classes for students. Rail biking tours have become more and more popular. Finally, this beach is a well-kept secret.

As far as being superstitions goes, Pennsylvania is a state drawn to four-leaf clovers and knocking on wood to keep the bad juju away.

Pennsylvania has been ranked among the top 10 best states for a summer vacation.

Police will up their patrols at both campuses of a high school. One county will become the first in the state to regularly inspect its gun stores. Pittsburgh may have to take a closer look at its pools. And a bird thought to be extinct actually isn’t.

One county has found West Nile-positive mosquitoes, the first of 2023. Some Philly residents have taken combatting crime into their own hands — so to speak — and hired a private security firm. Pennsylvania’s elementary and middle schools may have to take chocolate milk off the menu, and dairy farmers aren’t happy about it. Plus, a teenager keeps up a family tradition — pole climbing.