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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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March 21, 2022
Skeletal remains discovered under Beaver County mobile home. Songbird illness remains mystery. Pennsylvania leads in Great Eastern Trail. Dog enjoys sunbathing on roof.
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March 18, 2022
Philly license-to-carry applications spiked in 2021. Look-alike gun TikTok challenge spotted in Lehigh Valley high school. Car washes coming to Harrisburg. Pennsylvania among top states with supernatural activity.
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March 17, 2022
Pennsylvania faces historic police shortage. Thieves stealing gas. Summer environmental courses offered on Susquehanna River. Pennsylvania city number one St. Paddy’s Day spot.
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March 16, 2022
MoMA stabbing suspect caught in Philly. Philly police up patrols after homeless shootings in N.Y., D.C. 9/11 memorial trail designated as Major Greenway. Pittsburgh Pirate Ship to set sail.
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March 15, 2022
Man who punched pregnant woman on SEPTA bus arrested. Couple shoplifts $12,000 worth of goods from Giant. Pittsburgh library system drops late fees. Kaiju battles come to Lancaster.
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March 14, 2022
Theft ring hits stores in Lehigh Valley. Green Salem schools to keep traditional holiday names. Devil’s Den to temporarily close. Indiana bat makes longest-known migration of species.
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March 11, 2022
Wilkes-Barre shootings linked to two feuding groups. Pennsylvania, others call for suspension of gas tax. Hen almost fed to alligators. Pennsylvania city named one of the best for college basketball fans.
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March 10, 2022
State court upholds zoning denial decision for Dauphin County warehouse. Ex-lawyer gets prison time for dealing drugs. Fox Chapel library gets fed funding to preserve local history. Most-hated job in Pennsylvania.
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March 9, 2022
Former West Mifflin superintendent to receive nearly $3M in damages. Small business owners take hit from gas prices. Pittsburgh school buses consider AI tech. Cow rescued from mud after 12 hours.
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March 8, 2022
Funds put towards rural Pennsylvania internet access. State expands financial assistance program for medical marijuana patients. Pittsburgh International Airport shuts down trains. Pennsylvania city has second-best U.S. Wordle scores.
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March 7, 2022
Police uncover “massive mail fraud” ring. Wolf continues push for $2,000 pandemic relief payments. Philly, Europe flights continue despite Ukrainian conflict. Man rediscovers pine tree “star.”
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March 4, 2022
Pennsylvania joins TikTok investigation. Penn State agrees to pay settlement over incorrectly filed health care claims. Gas hits $4 a gallon. Gritty appears in Marvel comic.
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March 3, 2022
Bucks County sues companies over contamination. 911 dispatchers authorize strike same day as St. Patty’s Day parade. Hummingbirds on their way. Former Westmoreland County high school athletes launch podcast.
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March 2, 2022
Man tries robbing bank, runs away instead. Pennsylvania eases up on masking. Three state-owned universities want to lower tuition. Nowhere in Pennsylvania listed among top “happiest cities.”
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March 1, 2022
State government employees who earn $100K. Lawmaker seeks to privatize state-run liquor system. Grocery chain becomes first in U.S. to run own beef program. WWII vet turns 100.
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February 28, 2022
SEPTA to replace private guards with guides. Temple-developed HIV treatment starts clinical trial. Giant nixes minimum order limit, curbside pickup fees. Monopoly to feature Pittsburgh streets, landmarks.
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February 25, 2022
Philly to vote on bills removing gendered language from charter. Amish driver pulled over for DUI. Pittsburgh company wants to use drones for infrastructure evaluation. Cows close I-81.
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February 24, 2022
Philly police union sues over ban on low-level traffic infractions pullovers. Allentown stormwater system gets update. Winter weather returns. DeSales student one of the world’s best axe-throwers.
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February 23, 2022
Some Pennsylvania cannabis companies making misleading statements. Senator wants to suspend state sales tax. Pittsburgh parks lower speed limit to 15 mph. Hersheypark to open two new rides this summer.
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February 22, 2022
Death penalty sought for couple whose baby was found dead inside wall. Pedestrian deaths on the rise. Philly could become first U.S. city to run its own bank. Early signs of spring.
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February 18, 2022
Wife of nuclear engineer to admit to espionage role. Penn State seeks room and board increase. $4 billion worth of unclaimed property in Harrisburg vault. How to see NASA rocket launch.
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February 17, 2022
Wolf official stays mum on fate of 3 elderly. 2021 saw decrease in wildfires. Pennsylvanians bet millions on Super Bowl. Woman meets man who received her kidney.
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February 16, 2022
State lawmakers consider disability-inclusive education. Romance scams on the rise. Thawing ice creating potholes. Utz giving away $100,000.
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February 15, 2022
Family suing over white privilege lessons may get $45K. Amish farmer possessed 600 guns. Lawmakers want state approval of hospital deals. Students work with NASA.
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February 14, 2022
Pennsylvania Starbucks employees unionize. Berks County center welcomes asylum seekers. Philly extends water shutoff freeze. Pennsylvania city among top 20 best for Valentine’s Day.
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