Challenge to local gun laws weighedPHILADELPHIA — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is set to review a law designed to make it easier for gun owners and organizations like the National Rifle Association to challenge local gun-control measures.The state’s Republican-led Legislature had passed a law that let organizations like the NRA challenge local gun-control measures instead of restricting the lawsuits to affected gun owners.The Commonwealth Court overturned the law, but not before dozens of municipalities repealed gun-control laws. Now the issue moves to the high court in arguments Wednesday.Pennsylvania has a strong tradition of hunting and gun ownership. But Democratic mayors in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and groups like CeaseFirePA have pushed gun-control measures to combat violence.

‘Happiness’ is new tourism mottoHARRISBURG — Pennsylvania is turning to the Declaration of Independence to inspire its new tourism motto.State officials unveiled the slogan “Pennsylvania. Pursue Your Happiness” and a logo on Tuesday at a winery in Somerset County.The slogan takes the place of “The State of Independence,” the winner in a 2004 contest. Before that, slogans were “Pennsylvania Memories Last a Lifetime,” “You’ve Got a Friend in Pennsylvania,” and “America Starts Here.”