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

A prison has said that inflation is the reason for rising costs and thus, consequently, for a nearly 10 percent tax hike for area residents. People living in a York County mobile home community are stuck in the snow due to a years-long dispute. If you haven’t received mail or packages, you’re not alone. Lastly, Pennsylvania’s still a top state for retirees.

Pennsylvania has joined other states in a push to get Grok to quit creating — and spreading— nonconsensual, sexual deepfakes. People’s eating habits have changed, and restaurants statewide are trying to adapt. All Amazon Fresh stores are closing. And a dog was reunited with her family after four years.

A change to a state law — one regarding estates — took effect last week. A proposal would ensure that locals would be hired to do taxpayer-funded construction jobs. The deer hunting opener will remain where it is “for now.” Also, here’re the areas that got the most snow over the weekend.

A controversial bill that involves the country’s largest incinerator has been put on hold. Pharmacies are closing at a rapid pace, nationwide, but this community just got a new one. Pennsylvania’s apparently a terrible state for drivers. And a man hiked the entire Appalachian trail — all 2,198 miles of it.

Over a dozen hospitals could close statewide if the current financial instability persists. Here’s how eligible folks could get up to $1,000 in tax rebates. Touch-less ID is touching down at this airport. Finally, PETA is — once again — gunning to replace Punxsutawney Phil.

Come Monday, Jefferson Health’s Lehigh Valley Health Network is expected to go out-of-network for thousands of people. Officials installed a naloxone vending machine in Pittsburgh. You’ll be paying a price if you don’t have a Real ID starting next month (literally). Plus, Pennsylvania was a hotbed of paranormal activity in 2025.

Feds missed a deadline they set themselves, so broadband expansion in Pennsylvania remains on hold. A worm with an aggressive appetite is threatening forests. Sheetz invading Wawa’s territory could have an interesting repercussion. And a beloved drive-in has announced its season opener.

SEPTA saw crime fall to historic lows last year. After a rash of grave robberies, a cemetery in Delaware County is looking to the public for a little help raising funds. Restaurant scalping is proving to be a real pain in Philadelphia. Also, if you still happen to have your Christmas tree — why not give it to these goats?

A “potentially deadly” cheese was sold throughout Pennsylvania as well as 19 other states. Change might be on the wind for hunters. A winning Powerball ticket was sold in York County. And okay, how much does Gritty make?

Pennsylvania is seeing a surge in utility scams. The state’s maternity care desert has just grown a bit more. Loud booms and flashes of light have been puzzling the residents of this township for years. Plus, the winner of “Paint the Plow.”