Foraging in the not-wild; beach updates; business changes: Good Morning, Pennsylvania

How far is too far?

Four Pennsylvania high school students were banned from prom and might miss out on graduation ceremonies over what they called a senior prank and the school district called vandalism.

The Beaver County students covered their school’s doors and windows with smashed eggs, chocolate syrup, honey and ranch dressing.

“We thought it would just be a fun thing to mark off our senior list,” senior Jason Harvey Jr. wrote in a Facebook post, according to media reports. Harvey is also a class officer. “We didn’t know that it would cost us the rest of our final senior moments.”

The boys had to help clean up the mess, but the restrictions remain, something Harvey’s dad said was unfair double punishment. District officials, however, say they’re being lenient in not pressing charges.

Now, let’s take a look at this morning’s headlines.

Foraging in the city: The growing national trend of urban foraging is trickling into the Harrisburg region, where occasionally people pick food along the riverfront, in open fields and along trails. While many perceive foraging for wild edibles as something done in a forest or jungle, plenty of opportunities exist to gather food in urban settings.

Prank consequences: Four western Pa. high school seniors have missed their prom and could be banned from their graduation ceremony after district officials said a senior-class prank went too far, calling it vandalism.

Competitive school board races: The general election in November is poised to be a hyper-partisan contest featuring deep-pocketed groups, some local, some steered by national interests. These races, in the past, tended to be more non-partisan.

Hotel updates: A company based near State College has purchased the 86-room Hampton Inn & Suites Hershey, near Hummelstown. Shaner said it plans to spend $1.2 million to remodel the guest rooms.

Store in one: Golf Galaxy is planning a store in Cumberland County. It sells golf equipment, apparel and footwear. Stores also typically offer services like instruction, repair, custom fittings and simulator rental.

Sneakers to be sold: Adidas said that it will begin selling its more than $1 billion worth of leftover Yeezy sneakers, with the proceeds to be donated to anti-racism groups. Yeezy products have been unavailable since Adidas terminated its partnership with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, in October 2022 over his antisemitic remarks.

Watch the tram car, please: Wildwood boardwalk’s iconic tram cars are turning 75 this year. Built in 1939 for World’s Fair in Flushing, N.Y., the tram car engines and trains were purchased by a Wildwood businessman and put into service on the boardwalk on June 11, 1949.

• See also: Horseshoe crabs invade N.J. beaches for breeding

Secret beach: You might not think of western Pennsylvania as a place to head for a beach trip, but one spot there has made a list of “America’s Favorite 100 Secret Beaches.”

• See also: These B&Bs in central Pa. make for lavish getaways

New in New Jersey: The Jersey Shore is a popular tourist destination not too far from central Pa. This season there will bring a new waterpark, the return of Lucy the Elephant, and new places to stay and eat.

• See also: Parking is going to be more expensive at this beach town

Delaware attractions: At Delaware beaches this season, vacationers will find more sand from programs to battle erosion, along with new places to stay and additional places to eat.

Live coverage: We took pictures at several high school proms this weekend, including: Hershey, CD East (video), Eastern York, Harrisburg (video and Part 2), Red Land, West Perry, Conestoga Valley, Waynesboro, Central York, Middletown and Northern.

Special offer: PennLive’s expanded 2023 prom coverage sends photographers to more than 50 proms in seven counties. Subscribers can download print-quality images for free.

Recruit looks: Some of the top high school defensive stars competed at the Under Armour football camp. Check out their photos and get reporter Nebiy Esayas’ impression on the camp in the latest Pa. High School Football Report podcast.

Pickleball record: Former Penn State football stars were on hand Saturday to help a pickleball enthusiast set a world record for the fastest time to play a game of pickleball in 48 contiguous states.

Preakness: National Treasure won Saturday’s Preakness, hours after another horse from the same trainer was euthanized. National Treasure, the 5-2 second choice, held off hard-charging Blazing Sevens down the stretch to win.