Blood Supply Crunch: The U.S. blood shortage is worsening, with the Red Cross saying supplies fell nearly 25% in June and multiple blood banks reporting critical gaps—raising pressure on Pennsylvania hospitals and blood centers. Food Safety & Worker Risk: As cyclospora cases top 1,600 nationwide, UFCW Local 27 is urging protection for produce workers handling potentially contaminated fruits and vegetables. Data Center Zoning Fight: Lancaster City adopted new data center rules after earlier approvals let projects move forward without hearings; the update adds hearings and requirements like noise studies and decommissioning plans. Storm Disruptions: Severe thunderstorms across the East Coast led to more than 2,000 flight cancellations and thousands of delays, including impacts in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Water Funding: State officials announced nearly $7.7M in grants and low-interest loans for water and wastewater upgrades in Quincy Township and Shippensburg Borough. Penn State Budget: Penn State trustees approved the 2027-28 plan, including tuition increases, as enrollment declines and payroll costs climb. Local Business & Community: A new mobile coffee trailer, Sipped Away Coffee, opened in Lewes; and Pennsylvania fairs and events continue to draw crowds, including Elk Expo in Elk County.