Data Centers & Local Impact: The League of Women Voters of Clarion County is hosting a public meeting tonight at the Limestone Fire Hall on data centers, including their effects on health, the environment, and local finances. Veterans’ Education Support: The Shapiro Administration added $50,000 in the 2026-27 budget to expand the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Educational Gratuity Program for children of Pennsylvania veterans. Community Events: Cook Forest State Park is rolling out August programs, from guided hikes and creek exploration to “Snorkeling the Clarion.” Local Fundraiser Results: The Clarion County Fair’s 4-H Livestock Auction raised $374,610.50 for young farmers. Memorial Bridge Dedication: A Venango County bridge was dedicated in memory of New Bethlehem native Earle Chandler, a PennDOT engineer killed on the job in 2006. Heat & Storms: A heat advisory remains in effect through Saturday night, with triple-digit heat indexes possible and more downpours likely in the Philly region. Philadelphia Watchdog: A city controller report says Philadelphia’s homestead tax break may be improperly granted to tens of thousands more properties, with potential for millions in additional revenue. Public Safety & Courts: Pennsylvania’s Superior Court reinstated murder convictions for the “Chester Trio,” reversing a lower-court decision that had vacated their cases. Solar Landowner Protections: Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a new law requiring financial and decommissioning planning for solar projects, aimed at protecting landowners when facilities shut down. State Police Hiring: Pennsylvania State Police opened a new trooper application cycle, with additional cadet classes funded in the 2026-27 budget.