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In today's newsletter:

  • New nursing pod could reshape family-friendly spaces at the Capitol
  • Why trail advocates packed the Capitol steps for Hike Harrisburg
  • Could your license plate cover soon be illegal in Pennsylvania?

Also on today's calendar: MITER Foundation's Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Run and Walk and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Sunday: Cooler with a shower or two, with a high of 61 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 44.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pennsylvania Tests Nursing Pod at Capitol Complex (mychesco.com) — If you work in or visit the Capitol Complex in Harrisburg, there's now a private nursing pod in the East Wing being tested for wider use in state facilities. The pilot is part of broader accessibility and family-friendly upgrades, including expanded child care, new single-user restrooms, an adult changing table, and free menstrual products in DGS-managed buildings.
   

• Over 50 trail advocates gather at Pennsylvania State Capitol for inaugural Hike Harrisburg (lockhaven.com) — Harrisburg just hosted the inaugural Hike Harrisburg at the State Capitol, drawing more than 50 hikers, trail advocates, and conservation groups to push for better-maintained trails statewide. First Lady Lori Shapiro and other speakers highlighted how Pennsylvania's 14,000 miles of trails boost health, community life, and local economies, and encouraged residents to explore nearby routes.
   

• Bill to ban license plate obstruction moves to Pennsylvania Senate (abc27.com) — From Harrisburg, lawmakers have advanced a bill that would ban any devices that hide or distort license plates, including blackout plates and certain covers that interfere with enforcement cameras. The measure, which passed the House 197–6, now heads to the state Senate and could change what accessories Pennsylvania drivers are allowed to use on their cars.
   

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Dauphin

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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