Pennsylvania Supreme Court & Local Finance: A ruling upholding stormwater charges as a “tax” could force municipalities to rethink how they bill nonprofits and other tax-exempt owners for impervious-area runoff, with about 87 PA towns charging stormwater fees. Public Health Oversight: Spotlight PA reports roughly half of Pennsylvania child deaths since 2020 weren’t reviewed as required, blaming volunteer capacity and limited state support. Aging Services Crisis: LeadingAge PA says Pennsylvania has lost 37 nursing homes and 4,300 skilled nursing beds since 2020, leaving families turned away as the 85+ population surges. First Responder Costs: A push for cost-of-living adjustments for retired police and firefighters highlights how inflation is outpacing pensions. Energy Affordability Debate: A new argument targets Pennsylvania’s gross receipts tax on electricity as a fast way to lower bills, amid broader grid and data-center pressure. Election Participation: Students across Pennsylvania are staffing polling places, gaining hands-on experience running elections. Local Justice & Courts: The Superior Court dismissed an Altoona woman’s appeal over an incomplete record, ending her bid to challenge a retail theft sentence. Community Spotlight: Philly Pride weekend brings major road closures and parking changes.