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News: Friday, Feb. 19

Leon “Buddy” Glover in an undated photo. (Source: McCaskey Alumni Association)

Leon "Buddy" Glover in an undated photo. (Source: McCaskey Alumni Association)
Leon "Buddy" Glover in an undated photo. (Source: McCaskey Alumni Association)

Headlines:

Pa. teacher's union calls for members to be prioritized in Covid-19 vaccine rollout: Educators are currently part of Phase 1B, along with clergy and postal workers, but are asking to be moved up before they have to go back into the classroom. (Source: WITF)

Leon "Buddy" Glover's viewing open to the public today: The viewing will be held inside the Lancaster County Convention Center's Heritage Ballroom Friday night from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Occupancy is limited to 150 and masks will be required. (Source: LNP)

U.S. Small Business Administration approves Gov. Wolf's request for loan extension for Tropical Storm Isaias survivors: Governor Wolf announced on Thursday that survivors of the August 2020 storm would be able to apply for low-interest loans from the SBA until March 18. (Source: ABC 27)

National/world roundup: Power returns, water woes rise in Texas. (Source: AP) Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines could be stored at normal freezer temperature. (Source: Reuters) U.S. rejoins that Paris Climate Agreement. (Source: NBC) Prince Harry, Meghan Markle won't return to being working royals. (Source: UPI) U.S. Senator Ted Cruz criticized for Mexico trip amid his state's storm crisis. (Source: USA Today)