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

PIAA paves way for high school athlete payment. Allegheny County exec stands by fracking ban bill veto. Philly revamps home repair program. Harrisburg Dessert Festival this weekend.

Philly man fends off would-be robbers. Easton police chief vows to crack down on crime. June scratch-off winnings hit over $200M. Foxes steal shoes.

Snow, ice must be cleared off cars under new law. Philly Starbucks to close. Mayor Jim Kenney gets ‘Worst of Philly’ award. Brewery one of ‘coolest’ around.

Nursing home staff to get boost. Pennsylvania to cut corporate taxes. PHL gets $24M for bathrooms. Feed giraffes at Philly Zoo.

State senate approves ATV bill. COVID Alert PA to end. SEPTA trolley closed for maintenance. Penn develops “shapeshifting,” teeth-cleaning robots.

Some Pennsylvanians to choose new Medicaid plan. Counties struggle to determine hotel tax revenue. Grocery stores report strong sales. Museum offers free American Revolution classes.

State police may conduct study on rape kit tracking system. Police warn of “Orbeez Challenge.” Pennsylvania saw most animal-vehicle collisions in 2021. 109-year-old boat sets sail.

Calls for Mayor Jim Kenney’s resignation arise. Pennsylvania’s population older, more diverse. American marten may return. Marker dedicated to Liberty Bell rescue.

Goats cleaning up Aspinwall park.

In honor of July 4th, one website has ranked which states are the most patriotic out of the 50. Unfortunately, Pennsylvania…didn’t fair all too well.