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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.