• School expansion could displace Elizabethtown Fair: Two of three options being considered by the district would involve building a new middle/high school on the fairgrounds, which the district owns. (Source: LNP)
• Gov. Shapiro reauthorizes Office of Gun Violence Prevention: The governor issued an executive order updating one issued by his predecessor, Gov. Tom Wolf, that re-establishes the office, which is headed by Lt. Gov. Austin Davis. (Source: Fox 43)
• Official stepping down at Lancaster Country Day School: A letter sent to parents said that Jenny Gabriel, head of the Upper School, is leaving her position. (Source: WGAL)
• ‘PA Flax Project’ seeks to re-establish crop: Flax is a “climate friendly” plant, advocates say, and it can be spun into long-lasting linen fiber that is 100% compostable after it is worn out. (Source: WHYY)
• Nation/world: Polaris Dawn crew conducts first all-civilian spacewalk. (Source: CBS News) Tropical Storm Francine lashes Louisiana. (Source: CNN) Inflation falls to lowest level since February 2021. (Source: NPR) UN agency reports 6 staffers killed in Israeli airstrike on school. (Source: BBC News) Treasury proposes 15% minimum corporate tax. (Source: AP) Taylor Swift wins Video of the Year at MTV Awards. (Source: UPI)
