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

Pennsylvania drivers are set to get a piece of a $100 million Walmart settlement. Philadelphia says it’ll finally tackle the bane of many a citizen’s existence — “courtesy towing.” 2026’s “Bird of the Year” can be found in Pennsylvania. And who knew Delco was such a haven for some of the best Scrabble players around?

A proposal would ban the sale of animals from large-scale breeders, a.k.a. “puppy mills.” If you feel like Pennsylvania’s always in the middle of a special election, you’re not wrong. PECO’s profits have soared after last year’s rate hike. Finally, an Airbnb with some cool history.

A case in is one of many sparking the debate over whether or not it’s unconstitutional for cops to use Google searches in investigations. More and more drug dealers are using teenagers to move weapons. License plates cameras are having a bit of an issue recognizing some characters on plates. Also, here’s where got the most snow.

The disaster emergency issued last year following the closure of Crozer Health in Delaware County has ended. Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know process is being thrown out of whack by “malicious” AI use. There’s a new way to file your taxes you might qualify for. Plus, Penn State’s THON breaks a record.

Restarting that Three Mile Island power station is getting mixed reactions from locals. In order to contend with overcrowding in shelters, Philadelphia has passed a bill temporarily banning unlicensed puppy breeding. More single women in their 40s are having babies. Also, Craigslist is alive and well in some circles of society.

Over 1,000 geese have been reported sick or dead in New Jersey, increasing worries over the bird flu. QVC Group has been with a hefty lawsuit, not too long after it was revealed the shopping institution was considering filing for bankruptcy. Philadelphia has upped its air quality monitoring game. Plus, these mini horses need a home.

A new report has found that employees in Pennsylvania are spending more money on their work-sponsored health plans. The FDA has updated a peanut butter recall. A billion-dollar Big Pharma plant has been planned for Montgomery County. Lastly, an annual bald eagle count set a record.

Pennsylvania is among the leading states when it comes to number of layoff notices. The state’s electric grid operator has decided to cap some costs for another two years. A Pittsburgh-based company plans on releasing 200 of its driverless trucks onto the road. Also — it’s fastnacht time.

Be wary of eating these oysters. $500,000 was given to hackers after a city was hit by a cyberattack over the summer. This school received the second-most foreign funding out of all other U.S. universities. Plus, since it is President’s Day, here’s a little George Washington in Pennsylvania.

Millions of dollars in new funding is still not enough to assuage worries over the state of rural health care in Pennsylvania. Regulations on short-term rentals like AirBNBs has advanced in Pittsburgh. QVC, once a shopping institution, now faces potential bankruptcy. And if you’re single and looking to mingle this Valentine’s Day, look no further than this city.