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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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October 29, 2021
Pennsylvania cities not listed among top best for celebrating Halloween.
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1027
October 28, 2021
Satanists convince school to alter dress code. Proposed project would convert Pittsburgh streetlights to LED. Sidney Crosby a “day-to-day” injury. Bank pays electric bills for Scranton Electric City sign.
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1028
October 27, 2021
Felony charge dropped against man who ‘stole’ 43 cents. SEPTA releases service interruption plan. 2022 date revealed for trout season opening day. Dog saved from fire.
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1029
October 26, 2021
Twitter suspends congressman over Dr. Rachel Levine post. Pa. school district increases sub teacher pay by 110 percent. Program matches seniors with those looking for affordable housing. Skeleton hundreds of years old found in Philly school.
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1030
October 25, 2021
A Delaware County prosecutor has said that the story of how SEPTA passengers merely pulled out their phones and recorded a woman’s rape is false. The North Allegheny school board is looking to consider a policy change that would give its members the au...
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1031
October 22, 2021
UPMC accused of not giving medical exemptions for school mask mandate. Homeless “bill of rights” to be presented in Luzerne County. Salmonella outbreak in 37 states, Pennsylvania included. Foundation gives out free Halloween costumes.
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1032
October 21, 2021
Brinks truck driver defends himself against robbery using own gun. Brewers worry over York City’s proposed wastewater system sale. Casinos win big with September revenue. Weird laws that still exist.
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1033
October 20, 2021
Instead of intervening, SEPTA passengers seemingly pulled out their phones and recorded a woman’s rape. The Port Authority’s plan to rebrand itself remains paused because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It may be warmer today, but rest assured, cold is comin...
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1034
October 19, 2021
Woman raped on SEPTA repeatedly pushed away attacker. Doctors deny woman kidney transplant because she won’t get vaccinated. Statewide drug epidemic battle now includes stimulants, polysubstance abuse. Pennsylvania second-most misspelled state.
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1035
October 18, 2021
Traffic stop leads to drug dealer’s arrest. Pittsburgh granted low-income housing tax credits. Anti-Biden graffiti removed from I-81. Voters mistake costume for real drop box.
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1036
October 15, 2021
Philly bans traffic stops for low-level offenses. Former child welfare agency head pleads guilty to child endangerment. Inmate uprising broke out at Philly prison. State liquor sales hit record high last year.
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1037
October 14, 2021
State lawmakers debate public accessibility of disease data. Murder suspect asks judge to preside over wedding. Pittsburgh police leveraging federal money to train officers on National Crime Database. People BASE jump from Philly skyscraper.
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1038
October 13, 2021
Trucker killed at I-80 rest stop fired at vehicles beforehand. Defense attorneys want Tree of Life shooter’s anti-Semitic comments suppressed. Wells Fargo Center updates code of conduct. Bobcat photo wins state Game Commission contest.
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1039
October 12, 2021
Pennsylvania state-owned schools see drop in enrollment. Ashes spread at Heinz Field. Wawa continue self-checkout rollout. Pennsylvania adults ranked amongst most body confident in U.S.
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1040
October 11, 2021
Pennsylvania still recognizes Columbus Day. Philly may make 15 percent cap on food delivery fees permanent. Here’s where to see the best fall foliage in Pennsylvania. Allentown pumpkin weighs over 1,300 pounds.
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1041
October 8, 2021
PLCB grants $2M to beer, wine makers. Proposal seeks to amend Pittsburgh parking code. Thousands of striped bass released into the wild. NFL player pays for stranger’s groceries.
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1042
October 7, 2021
Bill requires all men aged 40 get vasectomies. Nursing homes turning away applicants. Bacon prices going up. Draconid meteor shower visible through Sunday.
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1043
The Murder House of Harrisburg
PennLive reporter John Luciew tells “Today in Pa.” host, Claudia Dimuro, about the Murder House of Harrisburg, and a 106-year-old cold case who stole the name of a girl in a grave.
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1044
October 5, 2021
Philly flood insurance rates to go up. Authorities investigating Allentown explosion. Penn State professors protest school’s COVID policies. Kodiak the eagle back at National Aviary.
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1045
October 4, 2021
Illegal dog kennel discovered in Monroe County. Rise in natural gas prices may mean higher heat bills for many. Health insurance premiums to rise slightly in 2022. Philly principal buys pizza for 400 students.
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1046
October 1, 2021
More guns confiscated at Pittsburgh International Airport. PennDOT considers public-private partnership to fix, replace major bridges. Steelers won’t air in central Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania amongst top for candy corn lovers.
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1047
September 30, 2021
Dog chases mailman, delays mail by weeks. Hershey sues over trademark infringement. Eagles place two offensive linemen on injured reserve list. Man places bet from space.
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1048
September 29, 2021
Pa. university says misgendering could mean consequences. COVID relief funds may be put towards environmental program. Delays, closures in Pittsburgh this week. Delivery robots coming to Pennsylvania.
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1049
September 28, 2021
Pa. transgender women with criminal records want to legally change their names. Mail delivery to slow down. Girls reel in live grenade. Man wins $100K, then $1M within a few months.
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September 27, 2021
PHL main U.S. hub for Afghan refugees. Pa. senator pushes bill to help protect seniors from scams. More stink bugs may be around this fall. Pa. city ranked amongst best for coffee lovers.
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