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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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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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978
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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980
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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981
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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January 12, 2022
Pennsylvania House passes ‘science of reading’ bill. Pitt ‘disenrolls’ unvaccinated students. Feds may help bus driver shortage. One-winged penguin lives best life at Pittsburgh Zoo.
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January 11, 2022
Philly set new homicide record in 2021. Lawmakers hear testimony on allowing drug users to self-test stash. Freezing temperatures ahead. Harrisburg airport tops list for weirdest TSA finds.
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January 10, 2022
Pennsylvania Senate committee to move forward with 2020, 2021 election audit hearings. Pennsylvania schools remaining in-person plagued by teacher, sub availability. Pennsylvania winemakers dabbling with chocolate flavors. York County police stop car w...
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986
January 7, 2022
Pennsylvania bill seeks to allow testing of self-driving cars with no one behind wheel. State Weights and Measures Division investigating reports of bad gasoline at local Sunoco. U-Haul finds more people moving out of Pennsylvania than in. 2022 Pennsyl...
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987
January 6, 2022
Philly trash collection delayed due to worker shortage. Pennsylvania treasure hunters sue Justice Department. State DEP funds Delaware River projects. Eugene DePasquale protects woman in viral video.
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988
January 5, 2022
UGI to expand natural gas pipeline network in Pennsylvania. Beware of fake COVID testing sites in Philly. More snow, freezing rain forecasted. NASA measures Pittsburgh New Year’s meteor.
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January 4, 2022
2021 standardized test scores to be released this year. Delco to upgrade 911 system with nearly $5 million. State launches water assistance program. Escaped emus returned to farm.
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990
January 3, 2022
Pa. Turnpike hikes up toll prices. Gas could hit $4 a gallon. Pittsburgh Penguins sale hit with lawsuit. Quadrantid meteor shower appears this morning.
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991
December 30, 2021
TSA finds knives in teddy bear at Philly airport. State police search for “cigarette bandit.” Rain forecasted for NYE. Farm wants Christmas trees to feed goats.
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992
December 29, 2021
Pittsburgh passes bill prohibiting secondary violation pullovers. Philly to enforce plastic bag ban in 2022. Landscapers to wean off use of Callery pear. Philly art museum to appear in ESPN+ series.
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993
December 28, 2021
Mariner East pipeline on track for 2022 completion. Women’s salary negotiation program extended in Pittsburgh. Harrisburg NYE event changes location. Bakery makes 7-foot-tall “doughman.”
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994
December 27, 2021
Mummers Parade 2022 still on. ‘Cone Rangers’ ridding Philly of illegally saved spots. Foxes, other canines all around state. Wawa worker saves woman.
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December 23, 2021
Giant Eagle recalls packaged salads. Snowplow driver shortage could mean roads may not get cleared as fast. Yuengling, Bud Light get into trademark dispute. Bear caught in Pittsburgh.
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996
December 22, 2021
“No Surprises Act” to take effect in January. Pittsburgh stalls vaccine mandate for cops, firefighters. Sunny, cold weather forecasted. West Mifflin steel mill launches eagle cam.
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997
December 21, 2021
PPA claims to have overpaid school district $11.3 million. Penguins-Devils game postponed. Pa. Lottery announces two more winning raffle numbers. Teen dresses up as Grinch, reads Dr. Seuss to kids.
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December 20, 2021
Pennsylvania schools hiked up security in response to TikTok threats. Philly police arrest men possibly tied to armed robberies. Farms added to preservation program. One Pennsylvania city among top spots for Christmas.
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December 17, 2021
Philly extends eviction prevention program. New Port Authority fare policy takes effect Jan 1. Black bears could be major tick spreaders. 95-year-old continues to make hundreds of wooden toys for kids.
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December 16, 2021
Pennsylvania lost most money from cyberattacks in 2020. Bill requiring schools to publish textbooks, course information online advances. Lanternfly reports down in 2021. Town residents call 911 on tortoise.
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