Adult Education & Workforce: Butler County Community College’s free Adult Literacy program will recognize 41 adults who earned commonwealth secondary school diplomas at a July 15 ceremony, underscoring how a diploma can boost earnings. Flood Recovery: Slippery Rock is coordinating with the American Red Cross after July 5 flash flooding, with damage assessments completed for more than 40 homes and casework underway for the hardest-hit households. ADA Compliance: A roller skating center (Roll R Way) agreed to an ADA settlement after families with Type 1 diabetes were denied entry over a “no outside food or drink” policy tied to managing low blood sugar. Political Consulting Fallout: A Pennsylvania-linked political consulting firm, FIGHT, is drawing fresh scrutiny amid backlash tied to Graham Platner’s scandal in Maine and its broader connections to Pennsylvania campaigns. School Choice Fight: Democrats face mounting pressure after polling shows strong bipartisan opposition to cuts to Pennsylvania tax-credit scholarship programs. Energy & Real Estate: The Pennsylvania Game Commission approved more than 1,600 acres of land acquisitions and highlighted PILT payments tied to state game lands, a key local tax issue. Business & Ethics Watch: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board says it’s reviewing a FanDuel video involving Phillies star Bryce Harper and a VIP bettor. Local Growth & Community: Lehigh Valley towns including Bethlehem, Upper Macungie and Easton posted strong population gains, feeding a regional economy valued at $57.3 billion. Data Center Concerns: A report highlights how AI-driven data centers are raising power and water worries for host communities, with residents balancing jobs against quality-of-life impacts. Retail & Consumer Safety: Aldi recalled a frozen kimbap product sold in Pennsylvania and many other states due to undeclared fish (tuna) allergen labeling.