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

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The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Schuylkill County teenager who was suspended over a profanity-laced Snapchat. York County has begun an investigation into a primary election riddled with foul-ups. Authorities are warning the public to remain wary of a phone scam demanding jury duty fees. And one inn in Lower Nazareth Township may provide a glimpse into American history, right before it’s tragically demolished.

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A drug ring operation responsible for pushing thousands of dollars’ worth of drugs throughout the region was busted by state and local authorities. A new report has revealed that Rep. Chris Sainato of Lawrence County billed Pennsylvania taxpayers more than $1.8 million in expenses for items such as transportation and meals. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife service has listed 269 bird species in its “Birds of Conservation Concern 2021” report, many of which call the state their home. Plus, one poor pooch that went missing for two weeks was found swimming off the Jersey Shore.

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A recent poll has found that the majority of Pennsylvania residents approve of the motion to require photo IDs when voting. The teenager whose body was found in the parking lot of the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg was set up by a “friend” to be robbed. Over 800,000 doses of the J&J vaccine could go to waste in Pennsylvania as well as New Jersey and Delaware. Oh, and, by the way, if you’re looking to survive the zombie apocalypse, make sure you get out of the state.

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A federal judge refused to dismiss a discrimination lawsuit against Disney which involves the barring of an autistic boy from entering their Lehigh Valley Mall flagship for not wearing a mask. The York County Mosquito Surveillance Program has discovered mosquitos in the area that have tested positive for West Nile. College football fans are rejoicing at the return of Big Ten Football Media Days next month. And a self-professed “Ultrageezer” breaks yet another running record…at 73 years’ old.

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The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Catholic foster care agency after the city of Philadelphia limited its relationship with the organization due to its refusal to certify same-sex couples as foster parents. Much like the rest of the country, Pennsylvania businesses are suffering from staffing shortages. Thunderstorms may be on the docket for this weekend’s weather in the central part of the state. Plus, one professor is helping technology such as Alexa and Siri to better understand those who don’t speak English.

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As the COVID-19 pandemic comes to a close, Pennsylvania turns again to face its continuing opioid crisis as new data reflects some of the highest overdose death rates in the country. Parents have filed a lawsuit against a Lehigh Valley school district over lessons focusing on Black Lives Matter. Two new Londonderry Township warehouses—which will cover roughly 1.8 million square feet—are expected to creates hundreds of jobs and bring in millions of dollars in tax revenue. And this flower may look pretty, but touching it could have poisonous consequences.

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The Pennsylvania state government had itself a busy Tuesday with committees pushing forward two bills: one that seeks to change state voting laws and another that would ban employers from requiring workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19. One state park was forced to close its pool for the summer as it finds itself experiencing a lifeguard shortage. Plus, a furloughed steelworker from Indiana County was shocked to find that he had won $3 million the day after winning $1,000.

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A York County judge recently denied the request to drop a few charges against a woman who kept her grandmother’s corpse in a freezer for 15 years. Police in Ocean City confirmed they are reviewing footage of the recent arrest of four Harrisburg men after videos of the incident went viral. State police have opened an investigation into the rise in statewide cooking oil thefts. And one study has deemed Pennsylvania as one of the “most fun” states in all of the U.S.

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