• Sen. Aument creates education study commission: Aument says Pennsylvania’s education system needs an overhaul to prepare students for a 21st century economy. (Source: LNP)
• Latina tax preparer serves undocumented immigrants: Esmirna Jimenez of Carlisle is an IRS Certified Acceptance Agent, and says there is acute demand for her services. (Source: WITF)
• Community members voice support for Venture Lititz: They defended the nonprofit, which promotes the borough’s social and economic vibrancy, against criticisms of its mission and cost. (Source: LNP)
• Lebanon County woman scales Mt. Kilimanjaro: Kidney donor Mandi Smith of Annville took part in the climb to raise awareness around organ donation. (Source: Fox 43)
• Harrisburg Housing Authority receives 3,200+ voucher applications in 31 hours: The authority will place 1,500 applicants on a waiting list for a lottery. (Source: CBS 21)
• DCNR says: Leave dandelions alone: The yellow flowers support numerous pollinators and other animal species, state environmental experts say. (Source: ABC 27)
• Nation/world: Idaho criminalizes helping minors receive an abortion. (Source: UPI) Report details Catholic church sex abuse in Maryland. (Source: AP) Philly officer injured in effort to quell youth mob. (Source: CBS News) Twitter labels NPR as “state-affiliated media.” (Source: NPR) North Carolina Democrat switches party, giving Republicans veto-proof majority. (Source: CNN)
