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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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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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1077
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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1078
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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1079
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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1080
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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1081
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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1082
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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1084
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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1085
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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1086
December 15, 2021
Confederate markers revised, label soldiers as ‘enemy.’ Leechburg school to closely monitor students’ emails. Amtrak may reduce service. Pa. city has cheapest coffee in U.S.
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1087
December 14, 2021
String of Philly robberies linked to same group. Pa. House committee hears physician testimonies on bill for ‘off-label’ COVID treatments. Deadline for Pa. to accept opioid settlement draws near. Snowy owls coming to Pa.
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1088
December 13, 2021
Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps looking for ‘cultural treasure’ in Ohiopyle State Park.
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1089
December 10, 2021
The fate of handcrafted dioramas showcasing pivotal scenes of the nation’s history that took place in Pennsylvania may be at stake.
2 min
1090
December 9, 2021
Pennsylvania recently got its 34th “Bird Town,” but what exactly is a bird town to begin with?
2 min
1091
December 8, 2021
Skunk found living in Philly library.
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1092
December 7, 2021
Pennsylvania Farm Show returns in-person in 2022.
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1093
December 6, 2021
Joe Biden’s approval rating for COVID response down in Pennsylvania. State senator wants to bring back Turnpike toll booth workers. Harrisburg to pay cop for ‘psychological injury.’ Pa. towns rank among best for Christmas.
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December 3, 2021
Seventh handgun confiscated at LVIA. Philly airport starts displaying security checkpoints waiting time. State liquor, wine sales set record. Orbs spotted near LVIA.
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December 2, 2021
Woman attacked on SEPTA hours after anti-violence rally. Rioter sentenced for throwing concrete at occupied police vehicle. Roundabouts could be making Pennsylvania’s roads safer. Popular Pennsylvania doughnut chain a national favorite.
3 min
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December 1, 2021
Snapchat threat forces Pittsburgh schools to go remote. Butler college cyberattack reflects national trend. Local cosmetics company sued by L’Oréal over liquid foundation problems. Rare duck spotted in Philly.
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1097
November 30, 2021
Pennsylvania gets first-ever statewide litter action plan. Penguins, Fenway finalize deal. More snow expected this week. Wawa named Pennsylvania’s biggest company.
3 min
1098
November 29, 2021
Philly reaches 500th homicide of the year. Electricity bills could rise as much as 50 percent. Port Authority prepping more clean-diesel buses. Pennsylvania could get official state candy.
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November 26, 2021
Medical marijuana growers have till end of month to report vape additives. Firearms deer season opens Saturday. Snow forecasted for today. Man stole Revolutionary War rifle.
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November 24, 2021
Aluminum shortage leaves Pa. hospitals short on crutches, walkers. Penn benefactor pulls donations over national anthem protests. State residents prepare to celebrate, travel for Thanksgiving. Pa. city listed as up-and-coming travel spot.
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