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

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 these are the festivals for you.

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 surprise for Mother’s Day and, boy, did they do just that.

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 new college grads.