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

Data is showing that people who lived near military bases have higher-than-average levels of “forever chemicals” in their blood. A bill wants to lend protection to anyone in a flood-prone neighborhood. The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners have added more Sundays for hunters. And this marketplace calls itself a “playground for the strange and unusual.”

Officials are keeping an eye on a new mosquito-borne illness. Pittsburgh will release an annual report on its vehicle fleet, which one city councilman calls “a hot mess.” Here’s why state parks see high levels of bacteria every now and then. Plus, meet the first-ever inductees named to the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame.

More than 600 bridges were brought down by vehicle hits statewide, leading PennDOT to take action. Industry experts are saying that wine and spirit prices will go up next year thanks to a new fee. Pennsylvania’s getting two new Trader Joe’s. Lastly, a teen is heading to Japan for an international jump rope championship.

Hundreds of pharmacies have closed across Pennsylvania in recent years, and pharmacists are pointing the finger at pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The spotted lanternfly’s next potential target: wine country. Hershey is raising its prices. Also, a community came together to find a lost dog.

An “imposter nurse” used multiple aliases and Social Security numbers to find work treating patients. Electricity bills are expected to go up. Here’s what caused that 911 outage. Lastly, let your soul be soothed by an alpaca.

Residents of an area in Bucks County are still feeling the fallout of a gas leak that occurred almost two years ago at this point. Deodorants made in Pennsylvania have been recalled nationwide. The Keystone State will be involved in the biggest clean energy deal in the world. Lastly, an arcade is opening a new, retro location.

The state Health Department has temporarily reclassified copycat drugs of fentanyl. The pending “doomsday” SEPTA service cuts might disrupt students’ commutes this school year. Seems like many areas are getting a slight reprieve from the heat. Also, these ladies can toss skillets like ain’t nobody’s business.

The West Nile virus has been detected in Philadelphia. Casinos saw a record year, revenue-wise. The Keystone State is among America’s “top tick-infested.” Lastly, a UFO festival explores a strange tale.

Residents of Delaware County are calling for safety measures for e-scooters following the death of a 12-year-old girl. No, you’re not imagining it — there are more mosquitoes around this summer. A new museum is coming to Lancaster. Finally, a clean-up crew was left scrambling to clear this mess, surely not an over-easy ordeal.

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have begun to study the potential health effects resulting from the 2023 East Palestine train derailment. A petition argues that independents should be allowed to vote in Pennsylvania’s primary elections. Thousands of people have money coming their way. Also, there’s a peacock on the loose in Bucks County.