• Trailblazing community leader Ron Ford dies at 84: Ford, who died Thursday, was the first Black Lancaster City Council member and president and the first and to date only Black county commissioner. (Source: LNP)
• Supporters, opponents debate Cuffs Run hydroelectric project: If the project goes forward, 40 families in York County could lose their homes. (Source: WGAL)
• Redistricting helped Democrats retain Pa. House: The current district map, drawn in 2022, has just 30 competitive seats. (Source: Spotlight PA)
• Steelton mayor calls for audit: Mayor Ciera Dent says concerns about financial irregularities raised in 2022 have yet to be addressed. (Source: CBS 21)
• Nation/world: Trump threatens sweeping tariffs against Mexico, Canada, China. (Source: AP) Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire reportedly imminent. (Source: Reuters) Charges against Trump dismissed due to election outcome. (Source: Voice of America) Walmart rolls back DEI. (Source: NPR) Biden administration proposes covering weight-loss drugs under Medicare, Medicaid. (Source: UPI)