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

Pottstown residents are still in the dark as to what caused a deadly explosion two months ago. One school district is “very close” to placing armed officers in every school during “the vast majority of the day.” A Philly-based condiment brand wants to make sure at least one stadium has a “sauce name” in Pennsylvania after Heinz left the field. And it only took 30 years, but a woman finally returned a bunch of books back to the library.

Police have arrested a Texas man who managed to steal about $7,000 worth of booze from state-run liquor stores. Williamsport recently celebrated a $25 million development project that will show “What the Old City can and will be.” Work has also gotten underway on a four-mile nature path around Bucknell University. Plus, Sheetz and the Pennsylvania Lottery want to give you “Free Gas for a Year.”

Wawa has agreed to pay several states for a 2019 data breach that compromised the information of about 34 million customers. A new threshold for tipped workers has some in the hospitality industry less than impressed. PennDOT has expanded its online services for those who use disabled parking placards. Lastly, a man donated half of his kidney to a complete and total stranger.

The Brandywine Valley SPCA will house 20 beagles rescued from a breeding facility in Virginia. Both the Phillies and the Pirates have seen a significant decline in fan attendance—roughly 20 percent each—since 2019. One wildlife center is asking people to please remove or cover spotted lanternfly tape. Plus, this is the Pennsylvania attraction locals and tourists disagree on the most.

AAA is warning Pennsylvanians—as well as other drivers—to take the proper precautions against the persistent heat. Lehigh County cops are warning about a group of thieves going around targeting blue USPS boxes. The replacement beams for the Fern Hollow Bridges begin their journey to Frick Park. And this the most popular shot Pennsylvanians are knocking back.

Penn State may hike tuition big time. Raccoon rabies program to begin. Clean water bill passes. Pennsylvania’s favorite milkshake.

Philly may surpass 2021 homicide rate. Lehigh Valley home prices set record. PWSA to get loan to fix reservoir. Pennsylvania’s hottest temperatures of all-time.

Pennsylvania reveals plan to tackle teacher shortage. Narberth suspects “rat city” behind infestation. Unpaid Pa. Turnpike tolls spike nearly 50 percent. Library will honor Civil War friendship.

Fake Pa. Revenue letters threaten recipients. PUC to investigate York Water rate hike. ‘Near drought’ conditions plague farmers, gardeners. Pittsburgh hosts Picklesburgh.