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

A new stop-and-frisk policy that would require for cops to document why they’re stopping and searching someone has advanced in Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania’s—as well as the rest of the country’s—public school enrollment has dropped. The sun’ll come out tomorrow. Finally, did you know you can get free sunscreen at most state parks this summer?

The youngest member of the “Greensburg Six” has been resentenced for a third time. A newly approved amendment will allow camping in Pittsburgh’s parks (under certain conditions, of course). The state Game Commission would like to let you know that—if you see a baby animal you think is orphaned—it probably isn’t. And it was an odd day in the neigh-borhood after people spotted a horse wandering arou...

As summer gets unofficially underway, so, too, does Pennsylvanian wildlife’s more summer-esque activities.

This Memorial Day weekend, be sure to take a sip of the “Adapt and Overcome: Danger Zone Pale Ale,” a Pennsylvania-brewed craft beer that’s made by veterans, for veterans.

After getting inspired by Penn Hills School District’s recent announcement of such a rule, one lawmaker wants to see a statewide ban on students’ cellphone use in schools. Philadelphians will soon learn whether or not their city will be one of three hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Allentown has lowered its age requirement for part-time and seasonal work. Plus, Pennsylvania’s longest-married coupl...

More fentanyl was seized throughout the state during the first three months of this year than the entirety of 2021. A former museum curator is suing several Pennsylvania-based news outlets over claims of defamation. One city has a rather creative way of handling all those illegal ATVs and dirt bikes plaguing roads. Finally, this city’s been ranked amongst the best when it comes to Father’s Day act...

There’s going to be a new Streets unit in Philadelphia whose goal is to more effectively tackle potholes, among other things. Drivers in Aspinwall, be sure to be more mindful: the borough recently upped parking fines. One county is conducting a study which focuses on boosting broadband internet service access across the region. And Pennsylvania officially gets its own cocktail for summer 2022.

Nearly a third of Pennsylvania’s municipalities are shrinking. A Pittsburgh-based energy company is warning residents that rising temperatures may cause power outages. Comcast is expanding its services in two of the state’s counties. Lastly, hats off to Bryce Harper for this now-viral moment.

A study has found Pennsylvania’s favorite emoji and, thank God, it’s actually a pretty upbeat one.

The good news is, one city in Pennsylvania has been ranked amongst the very best for college basketball fans in the United States. The bad news is, well…another’s amongst the worst.

Someone, somehow, stole 300 goose decoys from a field in Lebanon County.

A disabled veteran and his wife are locked in battle with a school district in Allegheny County over a tax exemption. Some Greyhound passengers were stuck for hours—others, days—in Pittsburgh. The time to legalize backyard chickens in Philadelphia may be nigh. And even more UFO sightings were reported in Pennsylvania since last year.

TikTok has been sued in Philadelphia U.S. District Court by a mother whose daughter died during what’s known as the “blackout challenge.” Pittsburgh is also being sued, but over claims that its recently inked inclusionary zoning ordinance for affordable housing is unconstitutional. A former school has been converted into housing for homeless veterans. Finally, if you’re a big Bigfoot fan, then the...

Senator Bob Casey is looking to make sure the “worst” nursing homes in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. get inspected on time. One town in Westmoreland County is thinking about establishing a “do not knock” list for solicitors. Pittsburgh’s bringing back its electronic waste collection program. And be sure to look up this weekend, Pennsylvania, to catch a glimpse of the Blood Moon.

Pennsylvania’s municipalities are being trained on how to develop climate change strategy plans. Pittsburgh International Airport recently seized its sixth gun of the year. A second-of-a-kind Wawa may be in the works in Lehigh Valley. Plus, a black bear wanders around a town.

Acting Secretary of State Leigh Chapman is pushing for federal lawmakers’ support of President Joe Biden’s $15 billion election funding proposal. American Airlines is offering a new way for Lancaster Airport customers to make flights in Philadelphia. The Pennsylvania State Police Academy is getting brand new facilities, plus a makeover to boot. Finally, a Catholic school wanted to give moms a surp...

A school districted is being criticized after elementary students were directed to take the puberty class that coincided with their sex and not their gender identity. Meanwhile, you may want to check your fridge for these pierogis. A long-term ramp closure begins on Route 28 tomorrow. Plus, a Korean War vet’s long-lost ring comes home…70 years later.

Elementary school teachers stepped in and prevented a man from abducting a student. A top state voting official has taken issue with Lehigh County District Attorney James Martin’s plans to monitor ballot drop boxes during the upcoming primary. A school district recently voted to ban student cell phone use at a high school. And two goats were caught kidding around in Philadelphia.

Pennsylvania invested nearly $10 million this month towards protecting farmland from any sort of future development. The School District of Philadelphia has launched a website that keeps track of its infrastructure. Those in the film industry want a little more incentive from the state. Plus, some of the best factory tours around are right here in the Keystone State.

PPL Electric Utilities is once again planning on hiking its rates. In response to being asked on how it plans to improve passenger safety—like maybe hiring more cops—SEPTA officials say they plan on adding “outreach specialists” to certain lines. One airport hosted a live fire training which focused on saving lives within 90 seconds. Lastly, one Pennsylvanian city is supposedly the second-best for...

An amendment that’s looking to eliminate race-based hair discrimination was introduced in York the other day. Pennsylvania is one of a number of states that’ll get millions in federal funds to restore the Chesapeake Bay. The renovated site of the Tree of Life Synagogue will include a nonprofit institute which has one goal: ridding the world of antisemitism. And, appropriately on May the Fourth, st...

A school district is investigating reports of an after-school drag show that occurred at a high school. PennDOT has removed once public bridge inspector notes from its website. There’s officially one year left to get a Real ID. Plus, a real-life RoboCop makes its debut.

Lancaster County’s Human Trafficking Task Force has made its first arrest. Some Lehigh Valley lawmakers are looking to make having someone else—such as a family member or spouse—dropping off a person’s ballot easier. You could be waiting longer for that first-class USPS package to arrive. Finally, a dog managed to jump out the window of a house after a fire broke out. See acast.com/privacy for pri...

As crime continues to plague SEPTA riders, one Philadelphia City Councilmember has an idea: withholding a portion of the transit system’s funds until something’s done about safety. Pittsburgh has canned its plans for a guaranteed basic income program. The archive of a museum may be getting a new home. And there’s a black moon on the rise. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A California man has been arrested for grooming over 80 victims—five of whom have been confirmed as being from Pennsylvania—into making child pornography. A couple is suing Allegheny County over taxes. If you’re thinking of dropping off someone else’s ballot during the upcoming election, you may want to think again. Plus, a new study found out some very pressing information: Pennsylvania’s favorit...