Today in PA | A PennLive daily news b...
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 5, 2021
Pa. Republicans delay swearing in of Democratic senator over election controversy. FBI investigates two explosions in Pittsburgh. 21 uncounted provisional ballots found in Westmoreland County. Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon lottery opens.
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1077
January 4, 2021
Coronavirus outbreak reported at three nursing homes. State Rep. Mike Reese dies. Federal Reserves launches database to help those in lower paying jobs transition to higher paying ones. Anonymous craftsmen give desks to students in need.
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1078
January 01, 2021
New report shows serious failings during pandemic at veterans center. Former Pennsylvania Governor Richard Thornburgh dies. PA Turnpike raises tolls by 56% for non-EZ Pass users. Museums announce reopening plans.
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1079
December 31, 2020
The statewide indoor dining ban will be lifted on Jan. 4. Hunter charged in the death of an 18-year-old man who was watching the sunset at a park. Plans move forward to privatize the regional sewer system in Delaware County in what will be the largest ...
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1080
December 30, 2020
33 more restaurants ordered to shutdown after violating coronavirus restrictions. McKeesport fugitive arrested in West Virginia. 2 Pa. health networks to give free COVID-19 vaccines. ShopVac gets new owner.
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1081
December 29, 2020
More than 15,000 Pennsylvanians have died from COVID-19. Woman killed after freak gas main accident flips her car. U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania resigns. Fireball tops list of most popular alcoholic drinks in Pennsylvania.
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December 28, 2020
Police arrest four people for helping a fugitive in McKeesport. 2 are dead after a police shooting on Christmas morning. A woman damages more than 100 cars in three different towns in vandalism spree. 12-year-old Pennsylvanian competes on Food Network’...
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1083
December 24, 2020
40 restaurants ordered to shut down over COVID-19 restriction violations. More drive-thru COVID-19 testing clinics open. Philadelphia police officers under investigation over allegations they fabricated evidence. A man is killed after suddenly shooting...
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1084
December 23, 2020
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules that police will need more than probable cause to search a vehicle without a warrant. Philadelphia extends its ban on indoor dining. University of Pittsburgh is awarded $2.5 million to study potential links between ...
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1085
December 22, 2020
A police officer was shot three times by a handcuffed man. Lancaster District Attorney charges man with criminal homicide over case of missing Amish woman. Pennsylvania man registered dead mother to vote for President Donald Trump. Overdose deaths incr...
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1086
December 21, 2020
Sheriffs won't enforce new COVID-19 restrictions. Pennsylvania misses deadline to provie $108M in coronavirus relief. Trump campaign challenges election results again. Pollution levels high in air today. Community college receives nearly $1M.
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1087
December 18, 2020
More than 1,000 health care workers have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Pennsylvania. Billionaire Mackenzie Scott donates millions to at least 12 Pennsylvania-based nonprofits, colleges and organizations. Highmark Health partners ...
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1088
December 17, 2020
2 dead after crash involving 30-60 vehicles. At least 150 restaurants threatened with fines for violating indoor dining ban. Restaurant finds indoor dining ban loophole... room service. Villanova basketball coach Jay Wright scores 600th win.
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1089
December 16, 2020
Disaster emergency declared over snowstorm. Prosecutors say engineering firm stole $2 million from churches, school districts. Woman can't keep $4.15 million lottery winnings says judge. Lincoln University given $20 million by Mackenzie Scott.
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1090
December 15, 2020
ICU nurse receives first COVID-19 vaccine in the state. Pennsylvania has 6 of the 10 nursing homes with the most COVID-19 deaths. Harrisburg will be one of the hottest real estate markets in 2021. Popeye's releases Hershey's-filled beignets.
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1091
December 14, 2020
Up to 18 inches of snow forecast. Pennsylvania won't receive enough Pfizer vaccine for all healthcare workers. Experimental COVID-19 drug has promising results in Lehigh Valley. Knoebel's drive-thru holiday light show is free for one night o...
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December 11, 2020
New COVID-19 restrictions issued. Texas wants to take Pennsylvania to the Supreme Court over the election, which was the most expensive election ever according to officials. Rural areas to get high speed internet thanks to $368.7M from FCC.
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December 10, 2020
Governor Wolf tests positive for COVID-19. Feds charge Pagans Motorcycle Club members with drug trafficking. 48 attorneys general (including Pennsylvania’s) file antitrust lawsuit against Facebook. Allegheny County bakery crafts a cannoli Christmas tre...
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December 9, 2020
Supreme Court rejects efforts to block Biden victory. Poor school districts received less coronavirus aid than wealthier ones. No butter sculpture at 2021 Farm Show. Bike company donates electric trikes to kids with spinal muscular atrophy.
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December 8, 2020
Federal grand juries suspended in western Pa. as COVID cases rise. Pittsburgh's Mt. Washington receives $10 million for landslide repairs. Roughly 800 taxpayers double charged by Pa. revenue department. Comcast extends free internet offer.
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1096
December 7, 2020
COVID-19 outbreak leads to lockdown in Philadelphia prisons. Pa. Democrat lawmakers introduce $4 billion coronavirus relief plan. Temple University pays $700K over business school ranking scandal. Jupiter and Saturn to form 'double planet.'
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1097
December 4, 2020
Aunt charged in homicide of 9-year-old boy. $19 million paid to sexual abuse survivors by Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese. Hospitals face imminent staffing shortages over COVID-19. New Marvel comic stars real Pittsburgh nurses fighting COVID-19.
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December 3, 2020
Police in two states looking for would-be abductor. Pennsylvania reports record number of COVID-19 deaths. 444 test positive for COVID-19 at prison for elderly. Anonymous do-gooder drops real gold into Salvation Army red kettle.
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December 2, 2020
A charity that helps feed the hungry loses nearly $1 million in a cyberattack. Pennsylvania creates mobile coronavirus testing units to help rural areas without health departments. Former Penn State President Graham Spanier’s conviction over the Jerry ...
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December 1, 2020
All but one county in Pennsylvania is now facing substantial community spread of COVID-19. PennDot will receive the money it needs for construction projects after all. Philadelphia’s largest parks enact winter curfew to kill deer. A county’s property s...
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