Local Roads & Construction: PennDOT’s $3.1 million Route 44 bridge restoration in Jersey Shore is continuing, with single-lane daylight restrictions and flashing traffic signals at Route 44 and Main Street as crews move into steel repairs and upcoming painting. Community & Youth: Pennsylvania College of Technology physical therapist assistant students brought a “Wildcat Kids in Motion” service-learning program to special education classrooms in South Williamsport, Avis Elementary, and Jersey Shore Area schools, with more than 50 students taking part in adapted movement activities. Sports in the Classroom: Lock Haven softball players earned College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors, with five student-athletes recognized for strong GPAs and on-field play. Philadelphia Transit: SEPTA’s new permanent general manager, Scott Sauer, is facing commuter anger after years of delays and canceled service, but he’s meeting riders directly as the agency tries to stabilize Regional Rail. Parks Funding Fight: Philadelphia parks groups urged City Council to stop relying on “love and duct tape,” asking for more permanent funding as volunteer-heavy maintenance fills gaps. Health & Safety: York Jewish Community Center childcare licensing was not renewed after state regulators cited multiple violations, including supervision and window-climbing incidents; the center says it’s appealing. Public Safety Drill: York County held a full-scale emergency exercise simulating a radiation leak from Peach Bottom, testing sheltering, decontamination, and pet handling across 17 agencies. Business & Courts: A Philadelphia-based class action claims administrator agreed to stop taking vendor rebates after kickback scrutiny, following a court filing tied to a $1 million settlement fund. Fire & Air Quality: A large scrap-metal recycling fire in Camden prompted warnings that smoke could drift into Philadelphia; officials urged residents to limit outdoor time and keep windows closed. World Cup Build-Up: European academics are skipping the U.S.-hosted Academy of Management meeting in Philadelphia over privacy and political concerns, while the city prepares for major FIFA crowds and events.