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

A school district in the Lehigh Valley revealed its new mascot the other day to, shall we say, some mixed reactions.

There’s nothing quite like eating a large amount of good food for a little amount of cash.

Two companies are merging to form a coal producer valued at about $5 billion. Schools are required to have security this year after a change to a state code. More students will be getting free meals this year. Lastly, Pennsylvania is still a top 15 “fun state.”

The state is putting about $51 million toward nearly 70 transportation projects. Officials want your feedback on 2025 rate increases on a number of health insurances. Here’s how to find out if your Social Security number was compromised during that massive data breach. And happy birthday, York County!

A former Penn State Abington student will be deported after lying about his ties to terrorists. A foreign company is buying GetGo stores from Giant Eagle. The first-ever Wawa in central Pennsylvania has announced its opening date. Lastly, first there was a groundhog in a claw machine, now a crocodile in storage?

A Pennsylvania-based rehab center may have conducted fraudulent activity. Artifacts were stolen from — and a historic vandalized at — Gettysburg. Cucumbers have been recalled. Plus, a borough makes things with Bigfoot “official.”

PennLive true crime reporter, John Luciew, joins “Today in Pa.” for a special interview in order to discuss his latest series on Harrisburg serial killer, Joey Miller.

A school district in one city is thinking about closing over a dozen schools. A case in Pennsylvania is among those suing the FTC’s move to ban noncompetes. State troopers stop people at similar rates no matter what their race or ethnicity, according to a new report. And a zoo celebrates a new addition with cake.

A potential strike could disrupt supply chains across the country. According to one report, Pennsylvania is one of the most regulated states. A local school is joining in on the national “no cellphones” trend. Plus, this amusement park is one of the U.S.’s highest-rated.

A city is looking to simplify the hiring process for experienced cops with a recent proposal. PennDOT’s looking for public input on newly drafted guidelines that could allow driverless and nearly-driverless cars on the road. An invasive pest is noticeably absent this summer in some areas. Lastly, somebody out there hit the jackpot.