Aerospace & Logistics: BETA and partners completed the first operational eVTOL flights under the FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, flying about 275 nautical miles across a Virginia–Maryland corridor with Pennsylvania DOT support. Manufacturing & Mobility: Golden Technologies launched the Cricket LT GP309 carbon power wheelchair, targeting lighter, travel-friendly mobility with a 25.8-pound base and a 300-pound capacity. Food Safety: Pennsylvania restaurant inspections flagged missing certified food employee requirements and required written procedures; meanwhile, a Texas Taco Bell ingredient pause is tied to a Cyclospora parasite investigation that also lists Pennsylvania among affected states. Healthcare Innovation: University of Pennsylvania researchers reported a mesothelin-targeting CAR T (CAR 422) designed to better handle shed antigen in preclinical ovarian and pancreatic cancer models. State Policy & Infrastructure: Pennsylvania’s new $50.8B budget was signed, and lawmakers also advanced data-center oversight requiring energy and water reporting for large sites, with a local delay option left for later. Workforce & Economy: A report highlights why recruiters struggle to find workers and why new grads can’t land entry-level roles, pointing to a broader labor shortage rather than AI. Transportation: PennDOT is running real-time detour guidance as the Parkway East/Commercial Street Bridge replacement triggers a major Pittsburgh-area closure. Tech/Finance: Enova added Maria Veltre to its board as it plans to complete its Grasshopper Bank acquisition.