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Trump Ordered To Reinstall President's House Exhibit

The lawsuit brought by Philadelphia officials to combat the Trump Administration’s removal of panels detailing the lives of enslaved people is ongoing, but a ruling in another case by a federal judge in Massachusetts has ordered the reinstatement of the exhibit by July 4. [🎧City Cast Philly]

ATV Punishments Could Get More Severe

The state House of Representatives passed a bill that could give Philly the power to enact harsher restrictions on all-terrain vehicles, which are commonly seen (and heard) in the warmer months on our city streets. If the legislation is approved, the city could raise fines and confiscate more of these vehicles. (KYW)

Should Mayor Parker Be Worried About Reelection?

No Philadelphia mayor in the past eight decades has lost a reelection bid. But the tides of the local Democratic Party are shifting, with more progressive candidates grabbing voters' attention. Mayor Parker, a centrist Democrat, could face a more left-leaning challenger with a real shot at winning in 2027. (🔒The Inquirer, 🎧 City Cast Philly)

Gov. Shapiro Gets Thumbs-Up on Home Upgrades

Pennsylvania's attorney general officially approved the payment of $1.1 million in public money to contractors for work done to secure the governor’s private home. The AG emphasized that this will not set a precedent for future governors, but the state needs to keep up with threats against elected officials. (Pennsylvania Capital–Star)

• This concludes the controversy that began after Shapiro billed the state for security upgrades to his home in the wake of an arson attack against him and his family last year. (🎧City Cast Philly)

Lawmakers Take On PA Housing Crisis

Gov. Shapiro wants the state to become a leader in home construction, stating that the commonwealth needs at least 450,000 home units by 2035 to meet growing demand. The Democratic-controlled House and the Republican Senate agree and have been passing bills to support building housing. But will it be enough? (Spotlight PA)

Pennsylvania has a notoriously large population of ticks. And this year's early cold spell has laid the groundwork for the arachnids to thrive.

Ticks are small, blood-sucking parasites in the same family as spiders. They attach themselves to hosts to consume blood, possibly transferring diseases in the process.

Pennsylvania is home to more than 25 types of ticks, but the most commonly found in Philly are the blacklegged, lone star, and American dog ticks.

Blacklegged ticks, or deer ticks, are known to spread Lyme disease. American dog ticks can spread Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, a potentially fatal bacterial disease that causes a rash. Lone star ticks can also carry this and have been linked to a disease that causes a meat allergy, but more research is needed on the connection.

How To Identify a Tick Bite

Tick bites aren’t typically itchy or painful, but the bite site can become red and swollen. If a tick is still attached, you may see a black speck the size of a poppy or apple seed, depending on what stage of life the tick is in. A bull's-eye-like rash may be a sign of Lyme disease.

How To Protect Yourself

Ticks like to hang out in shady, moist environments. If you’re hitting the trails or any grassy area:

• Wear clothing that covers any exposed skin.
• Tuck your pants into your shoes.
• Walk along the center of trails and avoid overgrown areas.
• Treat your clothing afterwards with permethrin.
• Toss your clothes into the dryer for about 10 minutes to kill any potential ticks.
• Scan your body for potential ticks, especially between the legs, under the arms, in the belly button, and in your hair.