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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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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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February 11, 2022
State may get fed funds to build electric vehicle charging station network. Philly parents frustrated over school lottery. Snow geese arrive. Pennsylvania city crowned best for football fans.
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February 10, 2022
Instagram account calls out “potentially harmful people” in Philly. Gas tax replacements may cost people more. E-scooters may become more widespread. Bees stolen from Giant.
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February 9, 2022
Pennsylvania to get fed funds for coal mine cleanup. State Fish and Boat Commission seeks private property for public fishing. South Philly Pizzaz slice. Pennsylvania’s favorite pizza.
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February 8, 2022
Temple professor accused of giving China info seeks lawsuit reinstatement. Teen pushes woman onto SEPTA tracks. House committee approves bill allowing doctors to prescribe “off-label” COVID treatments. Amiens honors Pittsburgh man.
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February 7, 2022
Thieves steal thousands of dollars’ worth of cologne from Macy’s. Doctor pleads guilty to “pill mill” operation. Man steals bobcat. Pizza joint accidentally prints naked man on menu.
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February 4, 2022
Doctor who prescribed ivermectin for COVID fired. Rental scams rising. Drivers falsely fined by PennDOT. Eagles, owl clash at U.S. Steel mill.
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February 3, 2022
USA Swimming, NCAA alter trans athletes policies. Pennsylvania has second-highest amount of poor condition bridges in U.S. Snow, freezing rain forecasted. Police show support for boy battling cancer.
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February 2, 2022
Pennsylvania voters may still apply for mail-in ballots. Bridges similar to Fern Hollow to be reviewed. Groundhog Day 2022 shadow odds. Pennsylvania sees fifth-largest bear harvest.
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February 1, 2022
Pennsylvania releases list of employers that violated labor, safety laws. Philly to test universal basic income pilot program. New volunteers welcome for trout stockings. Bald eagle breaks home window.
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January 31, 2022
Dealer of huge coke ring gets six-year sentence. Lebanon man pleads guilty to over a dozen animal cruelty charges. Airbnb prevents hundreds of ‘unauthorized’ Pittsburgh parties. Missing dog found in New York.
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January 28, 2022
Task force created to protect kids of addicts. Councilmember seeks to end Philly soda tax. Unemployed may be eligible for free credit-monitoring. Pennsylvania among states with most UFO sightings.
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January 27, 2022
State Senate passes bill aiding gun owners, advocacy groups. School board member receives backlash for York Dispatch op-ed. Invasive species crossbreeding in Juniata River basin. Gritty gets phone game.
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January 26, 2022
Pittsburgh Public Schools staff voice concerns over student violence. Pittsburgh officials consider municipality mergers legislation. Scranton no longer under distressed cities program. PCLB opens whiskey lottery.
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January 25, 2022
Bucks County tightens massage parlor regulations. Cryptocurrency ATMs pop up around state. Pa. Dept. of Revenue offers free website for taxes. Mystery animal rescued in Fairfield Township.
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January 24, 2022
Streetlights collect data as part of Philly “smart city” pilot. State police investigating rats in envelopes. Clearfield County park has highest-ever DTV infection rate in country. Man investigates paranormal in Bucks County.
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January 21, 2022
Women believe stalker used Apple AirTag. Pitt’s human fetal tissue research deemed “compliant.” State Senate passes ransomware, data breach package. This is Pennsylvania’s favorite hot sauce.
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January 20, 2022
State lawmakers propose needle exchange program. Teacher caught taping mask to student’s face in photo. Shippensburg min-casino gets license. Pa. city among pet-friendliest.
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January 19, 2022
Kidnapping scam targets Western Pennsylvanians. Pennsylvania has highest gas prices east of Rockies. Sheetz, citizens clash over Civil War battlefield. Man hits lotto for fourth time.
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January 18, 2022
Pa. state police seized $72 million worth of drugs in 2021. Pottstown woman admits involvement in multi-county gun trafficking ring. New Susquehanna River bridge will be in use by late summer. Port Authority officer adopts abandoned kitten.
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January 17, 2022
Pennsylvania getting added $1.63 billion in fed infrastructure funds. Increase in surrendered pets straining shelters. 3G networks to be phased out. Pennsylvania’s most hated pest.
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January 14, 2022
Former dentist accused of killing wife during African hunting trip. Superload making way across state. Snow forecasted this weekend. Ancient gladiator helmet on display in Pittsburgh.
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January 13, 2022
Westmoreland County man wants district to stop using CNN show as ‘instructional resource.’ School board votes to reinstate Native American mascot. Bird disease remains a mystery. NFL stadium dirt used in potato chips.
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