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It's what you need to know about what's happening in Pennsylvania, delivered to you in around 5 minutes every weekday morning by PennLive.com reporter Claudia Dimuro. "Today in Pa." brings you the biggest stories in the state, whether they're hard news, entertainment, sports or business.
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May 9, 2022
Teachers prevent man from abducting student. State voting official criticizes plans to monitor ballot drop boxes. High school to ban cellphone use. Escaped goats caught by Philly police.
3 min
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May 6, 2022
State commits $9.7M to farmland protection. Philly school district launches site tracking infrastructure. Film industry seeks more incentive. Pennsylvania factor tour ranked among best.
4 min
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May 5, 2022
PPL to hike rates again. SEPTA to add outreach specialists to lines. LVIA hosts live fire training. Harrisburg second-best city for new college grads.
4 min
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May 4, 2022
Amendment seeking to get rid of race-based hair discrimination introduced in York. Pennsylvania to receive fed funding to restore Chesapeake Bay. Tree of Life site renovations revealed. Meteors visible over Pennsylvania.
3 min
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May 3, 2022
District investigates after-school drag show. PennDOT removes bridge inspector notes from site. One year left to get Real ID. Pittston deploys ‘RoboCop.’
3 min
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May 2, 2022
Lancaster Human Trafficking Task Force makes first arrest. Lehigh Valley lawmakers take issue with ballot box patrols. Some first-class USPS packages may take longer to arrive. Dog jumps out of window to escape fire.
3 min
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April 29, 2022
Philly councilmember to propose withholding SEPTA funds until safety improves. Pittsburgh cans guaranteed basic income program. Museum archive may get new home. Black moon to rise.
3 min
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April 28, 2022
Man arrested for grooming over 80 kids into making child pornography. Allegheny County sued over taxes. Those who drop off someone else’s ballot face fine, jail. Pennsylvania’s favorite cocktail.
4 min
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April 27, 2022
NY man sentenced for Pa. Turnpike fentanyl bust. Over 90 percent of Pittsburgh hospital workers consider leaving profession. Cesari’s Pizza to retire. Man celebrates one-year anniversary of double lung transplant.
3 min
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April 26, 2022
Dorney Park owner sued. People’s Convoy stops in Pennsylvania. Reading Regional Airport gets $3 million grant. ISS passes over Pennsylvania this week.
3 min
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April 25, 2022
Philly hotel travel revenue estimated to be lower than pre-pandemic. Reading, Philly rail service moves forward. Organ donors wanted. Pennsylvania city among best for small businesses.
3 min
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April 22, 2022
Pennsylvania, U.S. officials seek to mitigate distracted driving. Casinos hit record revenue. Warm weather ahead. This Pennsylvania college has the worst spellers.
4 min
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April 21, 2022
Philly sees rise in suburban people’s involvement in city violence. “After School Satan Club” rejected by school board. More turkeys predicted in forests. Kids’ water gun game causes 911 calls.
4 min
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April 20, 2022
Flyers sued by trainers over health issues. Norwin School Board OKs guidelines for teaching controversial topics. State DEP unveils black fly suppression strategy. Jersey man crashes into beach after falling asleep on boat.
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April 19, 2022
York teen to stand trial for homicide. Troopers discover abduction to be bachelor party prank. State agencies’ energy use drops. Lost cockatiel found thanks to “Andy Griffith.”
3 min
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April 18, 2022
Google to invest over $15M in Pennsylvania. Federal government to return money to cannabis company. State unemployment below five percent. Rupert Grint poses with Lancaster couple.
2 min
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April 15, 2022
New phone scam records voices for fraud. Community college gets grant for machinery training. State Game Commission to grant more doe licenses. Great Dane gives good vibes.
3 min
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April 14, 2022
Pittsburgh puts pause on warrantless police pedestrian stops bill. Philly police to up patrols after NYC subway shooting. State game lands to grow. PA Wilds offer remote workers unique lifestyle.
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April 13, 2022
Most fatal fentanyl made in Mexico, contains Chinese chemicals. State lawmakers introduce bill to ease name-changing process. Warm temps, thunderstorms ahead. Pennsylvania among top 20 “luckiest” states.
3 min
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April 12, 2022
Philly man made “ghost guns” with 3D printer. Lawsuit filed to remove York City mayor. Pennsylvania Turnpike tunnels closed today, tomorrow. Joe Exotic asks Ben Roethlisberger for signed jersey.
3 min
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April 11, 2022
3 SEPTA attacks against Asians occur within week. Geisinger issues patient-visitor pledge. Plastic-converting plant coming to Northumberland County. $5 million scratch-off sold in Dauphin County.
3 min
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April 8, 2022
Pennsylvania pedestrian deaths below national average. Pittsburgh may adopt plastic bag ban. Mohegan Sun Pocono to open terrace bar, entertainment venues. Pennsylvania’s favorite cheap beer.
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April 7, 2022
Man faces 115 charges for rapes of girls under 5. J&K Salvage explosion causes alarm. Rock-climbing closed at 2 State Game Lands. Pennsylvania ballpark ranked among top 5 best.
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April 6, 2022
Teen boys targeted in sextortion scams. Proposal could pave way for more parking-protected bike lanes in cities. Warm but rainy weather ahead. Police chase peacock.
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April 5, 2022
Lawmakers seek perpetual acid mine drainage funding. Philly to boost police budget. TSA reminds flyers to “know what’s in your bag.” Students make GoFundMe for teacher’s shoes.
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