🛑 Seriously, stop for the school bus | Morning Newsletter

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When you see a school bus pause with an extended stop sign and flashing lights, you should follow directions. It’s basic safety. But with the rise of distracted — and often, reckless — driving, changing behavior can be an uphill battle.

But school buses across the state now have cameras. And if you disregard them, you could face a $300 fine.

Our lead story explores the new way to protect Pennsylvania students from traffic.

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In 2017, Allentown mom Amber Clark walked her daughter across the street to board a school bus for the third day of kindergarten.

Clark heard a car flying toward her just in time for her to scoop up her daughter and run. The car never stopped, disregarding the red lights and stop sign.

Six years later, school buses across the state are now armed with automated video cameras to help enforce the law against passing them while students board and disembark — a development linked to Clark’s moment of terror and a parents’ campaign that followed.

How it works:

The technology captured 8,000 violations from late August through November of last year.

Keep reading to learn more about the latest way automated cameras enforce traffic laws.

Last summer, Jalen Hurts borrowed an apron, stepped behind the grill at the FoodChasers Kitchen, and attempted to cook his first cheesesteak.

His skills weren’t as flawless as they are on the field.

“He wanted to put mozzarella on it,” said Maya Johnstone, who owns the Elkins Park restaurant with her twin sister, Kala. “We said, ‘No.’ He’s like, ‘But I like mozzarella.’ This is Philly. You can’t.”

He took direction and swapped out the mozzarella for Cooper sharp. The cheesesteak also includes fried onions and mayo and is now a menu staple called “The Jalen Special.”

He pulled the sisters aside and told them he would keep supporting them. They thought that meant he would just come back to buy a cheesesteak.

Continue reading to discover the much bigger, months-long story on how Hurts kept his word.

What was the original name of the Eagles fight song, “Fly, Eagles, Fly”?

A) “The Road to Victory”

B) “Eagles Victory Song”

C) “Fight, Eagles, Fight”

D) Trick question. It was always “Fly, Eagles, Fly”

Find out if you know the answer.

👀Watching: President Joe Biden’s lawyer said the FBI searched his Rehoboth Beach home as part of an investigation into potential mishandling of classified documents.

🏈Remembering: The Eagles’ five most unforgettable encounters with Tom Brady, in light of the quarterback announcing his retirement for the second time.

💰Reminding: You that tax season is here. File for free with these preparers in Philly.

Hint: This year’s Super Bowl

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We’ll select a reader at random to shout out here. Cheers to Joe Gallagher, who correctly guessed Wednesday’s answer: Tom McCarthy. Email us if you know the answer.

And that is it from me. I’m beginning my day on a flight to Albuquerque to see old friends and will be out for a few days. Don’t worry, my wonderful colleagues will step in so you won’t miss a single day. See you soon and thanks for starting your morning with The Inquirer ☀️.