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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.
1026
May 18, 2021
Pa. State Troopers association head seeks apology from Gov. Wolf. Port Authority will return to full capacity in June. Tick check website launches. Washington Crossing Historic Park to be preserved.
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1027
May 17, 2021
Butler Township man meets definition of ‘serial killer.’ Lawmakers who spent the most on food, lodging revealed. Over 1,000 pounds of frankenfish pulled out of Susquehanna River. WWII vet and Holocaust prisoner’s son meet over Zoom.
4 min
1028
May 14, 2021
AG’s office begins contact tracing data breach investigation. Amazon Air lands at PIA. Penguins entering first round of Stanley Cup playoffs. Pastor hosts lavish funeral for dog.
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1029
May 13, 2021
Man pleads guilty to attacking police horse, car during Pittsburgh riot. Worries over Pa. gas prices continue. Driver files lawsuit against Pa. Turnpike over questionable E-ZPass fees. Perry County teen forms friendship with emu.
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1030
May 12, 2021
Humane Society ranks Pa. on puppy mills list. Portion of Pa. student debt taken over by Attorney General’s office. Indoor, outdoor event capacities to increase next week. Pittsburgh man grows hair for two years, shaves it for charity.
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1031
May 11, 2021
Teen charged as adult in Pittsburgh homicide. Carbon County man brought bomb into dollar store. Bill gives parents option of holding kids back. Man raises money for liver transplant on Facebook group mocking boomers.
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1032
May 10, 2021
The Pa. state department switched maps to help you find COVID-19 vaccines. Regal Cinemas is reopening its movie theaters in central Pa. Green Day and more are coming to put on in-person concerts this summer and fall.
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1033
May 07, 2021
584 million gallons of untreated sewage went into Susquehanna in 2020. Rutter’s boosts starting wage. Pa. hunter bags turkeys in 49 states. Friends support for man whose house burned down.
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1034
May 06, 2021
Man who kidnapped, killed infant deemed incompetent for trial. Muhlenberg to require students receive COVID-19 vaccine. Pa. Game Commission lowers Canada goose hunting limit. Profits from new wine will go towards spotted lanternfly research.
4 min
1035
May 05, 2021
Man shot, barbecued dog. Philly man stole 14 properties. Here’s where Brood X cicadas are most likely to be in Pennsylvania. Police officer, assistant fire chief honored for saving boys from blaze.
4 min
1036
May 04, 2021
Williamsport man who supplied drugs gets 25-year sentence. Man in Allentown assaults boy before stealing his dirt bike. Aerial spraying to prevent gypsy moth outbreak across Pennsylvania. Pa. Fish and Boat Commission 2020’s biggest catches.
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1037
May 03, 2021
Former western Pa. tax collector stole $1M. Contact tracing data breach leaves Pa. residents’ personal info compromised. New casino hiring employees. First-round pick holds pizza party at homeless shelter.
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1038
April 30, 2021
Penguins want to separate vaccinated, non-vaccinated fans. Method of killing spotted lanternflies may be harmful to other animals. Power outages possible today. IPA benefits Pa. veterans.
4 min
1039
April 29, 2021
Pa. Bar Association president charged with soliciting prostitute. Pa. state universities move forward with merging. Fire destroys Civil War-era barn. Pa. Liquor Control Board reveals the most purchased liquor during COVID.
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1040
April 28, 2021
Former DRWC bookkeeper accused of embezzling over $2.6M. SEPTA to move forward with modernizing trolleys. PETA offering $5,000 reward for Carlisle pit bull case. Quakertown woman helps servers out with “tip challenge.”
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1041
April 27, 2021
Pennsylvania to lose House seat. Harrisburg police stop suicide attempt. Delivery robots coming to Pittsburgh. U.S. dollar coins prototype sells at auction.
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1042
April 26, 2021
Philadelphia police fear understaffing issues. Pitt. seeks dismissal of student refund claims. Jubilee Day canceled for second year in a row. Lost jazz album found after 50 years available for listening.
4 min
1043
April 23, 2021
Pa. House passes bill that would keep stores open during declared state of emergency. State trooper charged with fixing ticket. Butler Eagle sues Google and Facebook. Michael Keaton looks to bring jobs to Pittsburgh.
3 min
1044
April 22, 2021
Philly man sends $200K worth of firearms outside of U.S. 16 Pa. legislators form bipartisan group. Lehigh University now requires COVID-19 vaccination. Fig buttercups rapidly growing in Philly.
4 min
1045
April 21, 2021
Traffic deaths increased in 2020. Freeze Watch issued in southwestern Pa. Micah Parsons prepares for NFL draft. Rare cloud formation appears over Lehigh Valley.
4 min
1046
April 20, 2021
Homicides, violent crimes spike in Pittsburgh. Flag burner posts $20K in additional settlements. Pa. Farm Show to host Spring Food Fest. Woman thanks WellSpan volunteer.
4 min
1047
April 19, 2021
Potential law could ban cellphone use while driving. Work search requirements may come back to unemployment claims. PSSA tests return. Top Pa. sports icons revealed.
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1048
April 16, 2021
Pa. state universities freeze tuitions. Parking app breach affects Pittsburgh Parking Authority customers. Motorcycle run to be held in York County. Rare bird appears in Lancaster County.
4 min
1049
April 15, 2021
About 150 children from border arrive in Pa. STEM programs in schools get $10.8M. AOPC warns of scam calls. Bid on rare baseball card hits $110K.
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1050
April 14, 2021
Pa. State Police discrimination lawsuits ends in $2.2 million agreement. “Breaking Bad”-inspired researcher pleads guilty. Rattlesnakes emerge. Lewisburg man makes bowling history.
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