• Gov. Shapiro again rebuffs speculation over VP possibilities: The governor said Tuesday he hadn’t yet been asked to submit vetting materials to Kamala Harris campaign but did not directly say whether he would definitely serve out his term. (Source: WITF) Sources say Shapiro has been asked for materials, as one of five candidates the Harris campaign is reviewing. (Source: NBC News)
• Elizabethtown councilman apologizes for remark about Black residents: Jay Hynicker said he was trying to point out the borough has residents of many different backgrounds. (Source: LNP)
• Lancaster Balloon Festival canceled: Organizers blamed escalating costs but said they plan to bring the event back next year. (Source: ABC 27)
• Leader of State System of Higher Education to step down: Dan Greenstein is leaving the organization, which includes Millersville University, to pursue an unspecified “compelling opportunity.” (Source: Capital-Star)
• Nation/world: Netanyahu to address Congress. (Source: NBC News) Harris holds first campaign rally. (Source: AP) Secret Service director resigns. (Source: CBS News) Sunday, Monday were world’s hottest days ever recorded. (Source: Reuters) Yellowstone officials assess damage after hydrothermal explosion. (Source: UPI) Haley Voters for Harris vow not to cease and desist. (Source: NPR) Salt Lake City picked to host 2034 Winter Olympics. (Source: AP)
