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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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June 11, 2021
Pa. Republicans put a stop to Gov. Wolf’s emergency declaration. Lawmakers may vote on the Voting Rights Protection Act next week. CDC gives Pa. $36 million to address health disparities. Officials call the new unemployment site's launch a success.
4 min
1052
June 10, 2021
Pa. experts weigh in on COVID-19 herd immunity. Over 13 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been given in the state. Pa. Jobless advocates are frustrated with new unemployment system errors. McDonald’s plans to hire thousands of new employees across Pa.
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1053
June 9, 2021
Only one Pa. county has a high spread of COVID-19. Pa. farmers markets offer help to those in need. Gov. Wolf, Democrats make a pitch for $1 billion-plus investment in Pa. schools. Central Pa. man defrauded hundreds while impersonating the Trump family.
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1054
June 8, 2021
Christian university ends social work program partially over theological conflict. Over 400 animals saved from one property under vet, volunteer care. Chesapeake Bay watershed restoration gets $10M in funding. Blind woman crochets from memory.
4 min
1055
June 7, 2021
Man attacked, killed while helping car crash victim. Northwest Philly cops to end “quality-of-life” stops, detainment. USFL to return in 2022. Don’t eat Brood X cicadas if you’re allergic to seafood.
4 min
1056
June 4, 2021
Woman shot in car on North Side. State Game Commission could determine Sunday hunting with new bill. Pa. forest gains more acreage. Bigfoot Festival scheduled for mid-June.
3 min
1057
June 3, 2021
Serial killer confesses to Beaver County murders. State tax collections stay on the rebound. One Pa. county showing substantial spread of COVID-19. “Bobcat” invades local high school.
3 min
1058
June 2, 2021
DOJ rules Hazelton PD must take steps to cater to those who don’t speak English. State lawmakers look to chip away at Wolf’s disaster declaration. Rain forecasted for this week. 3 Pa. dogs are semifinalists in American Humane awards.
4 min
1059
June 1, 2021
Missing Appalachian Trail hiker found safe. Insecticides being used against spotted lanternflies. Pa. unemployment system offline until next week. Farm lets visitors play with goats for free.
3 min
1060
May 31, 2021
Pa. restaurants struggle with rising food costs. Emergency siren test scheduled at Peach Bottom nuclear power plant. WWE to return to PPG Paints Arena. $3 million bounty placed on Bigfoot.
3 min
1061
May 28, 2021
Man says he stabbed another with a box cutter in self-defense. Memorial Day Weekend traffic is expected to be double last year’s. National Guard to oversee contact tracing. Historic park saved from becoming housing development.
4 min
1062
May 27, 2021
Pa. DOH drops complaints against restaurants that defied COVID orders. Tax credit bills pass through state Senate Finance Committee. Cocktails-to-go may become permanent. Spike in turtles crossing roads.
3 min
1063
May 26, 2021
Abortion restrictions advance in Pennsylvania. Tarentum Bridge to close next month. Residents of Pittsburgh suburb advised not to take selfies with bears. Keystone State ranked one of the “grossest” in US.
3 min
1064
May 25, 2021
Pa. House panel passes medical marijuana law changes. Work search requirement to be reinstated in July. UPMC renames Harrisburg-area hospitals. Super Flower Blood Moon rises Wednesday.
4 min
1065
May 24, 2021
Little change in Pa. April jobless rate, payroll. Bethlehem man told cops to shoot him to avoid jail time. Busy boat traffic and accidents predicted for Memorial Day weekend. Keep a lookout for green drake mayflies.
4 min
1066
May 21, 2021
Philly man pleads guilty for shooting 2-year-old girl with stray bullet. Allegheny County Jail guard charged for part in drug operation. Pa. Auditor General calls for close watch on COVID relief funds. EMS workers get comic book treatment.
4 min
1067
May 20, 2021
Ex-Philly official sentenced for embezzling $150K. Pa. teacher can’t get sick days after house fire. Voters Pa. constitutional amendment banning discrimination. Corpse flowers bloom at Temple University.
4 min
1068
May 19, 2021
East Stroudsburg man shoots at home invaders, killing one. Fake Army combat vet lands prison sentence. PSU to drop gendered, binary terms. Goats roam free in Sharon.
4 min
1069
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.
4 min
1070
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
1071
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.
4 min
1072
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.
4 min
1073
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.
4 min
1074
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.
4 min
1075
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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