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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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March 22, 2021
4 children escape fire allegedly started by mother. Gov. Wolf extends firearms permits expiration date. Hersheypark’s Springtime in the Park begins in April. Philly gets 50 tons of the First Amendment.
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1102
March 19, 2021
Personal state income tax filing deadline pushed to May. Questions on nursing home data continue for Dr. Levine. Lower Paxton YouTuber damages streams. Chickens and praying mantises are top predators for lanternflies.
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1103
March 18, 2021
A new report recently revealed that state lawmakers cashed in on thousands of dollars in additional taxpayer money known as “per diems” despite the coronavirus pandemic raging on. Meanwhile, over 30 years of searching for an escapee from the former All...
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1104
March 17, 2021
Mayor Peduto endorses DACA bill. ‘Ghost guns’ banned by Pa. gun show promoter. Lawmaker suggests bringing back license plate registration stickers. Woman provides retirement home for dogs.
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1105
March 16, 2021
COVID restrictions to be eased on Easter. Woman creates ‘deepfake’ videos to boot daughter’s rivals from cheerleading squad. National Park Service’s protection to cover more historical battlegrounds. Pink blob appears over the Jersey Shore.
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1106
March 15, 2021
Woman leads authorities on 150-mph car chase. Severed head case to be featured on Netflix shows. Pa. Lottery Powerball prize to be split between 22 winners. ‘Winter Wonderland’ town gets historical marker.
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1107
March 12, 2021
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission voted to resume service terminations on utilities for people who don’t pay by the end of the month. Meanwhile, people may submit SNAP applications over the phone. Seniors in the south-central part of the state...
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March 11, 2021
Lawmaker looks to stop bridge tolls. Teen punched by off-duty cop won’t get damages. St. Patty’s Day looks like a go. York County miniature donkey is a finalist to be in the next Cadbury bunny.
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1109
March 10, 2021
Search ends for missing York County woman. State lawmakers want to enact permanent daylight saving time. Pennsylvania has some of the highest tax rates in the country. ISS passes over this week.
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1110
March 09, 2021
Pa. to receive $13 billion in stimulus money. Man kicked out of bar steals car, crashes as police chase him. Conservation groups sue over “snot otter.” You can now spend a weekend at Buffalo Bill’s house.
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1111
March 08, 2021
Enola man helps search for whomever drowned puppies in Susquehanna River. Lancaster County firefighters save wedding. Nun protects 100 acres of woodland. Elks boost tourism.
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March 05, 2021
State extends long-term care program. Penguins photoshop photo of fans. Pa. Turnpike ranks as world’s most expensive toll road. Harrisburg Ice & Fire Festival starts tonight.
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1113
March 04, 2021
Pa. teachers, staff can get J&J vaccine starting mid-March. National Guard will officially be involved with vaccine’s distribution. Senior living resident busted for crack. Bowl sold at yard sale is actually an ancient artifact.
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March 03, 2021
Pa. teachers will be eligible for J&J vaccine. State Fish & Boat Commission stock trout ahead of season. Hershey couple promotes Paws of Honor. Early signs of spring have sprung.
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March 02, 2021
16-year-old in Harrisburg charged with shooting at man with victim’s own firearm. Gas prices hitting a high across the state. Ease in COVID restrictions has some sports fans back in stands. Puppy joins Swatara Township Police.
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March 01, 2021
Proposed bill would allow for employees to refuse COVID vaccination. Last round of free testing starts this week. Incompetent bank robber bungles appeal. Kangaroo in witness protection.
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1117
February 26, 2021
Agency permanently bans fracking close to Delaware River. Pa. schools may delay state exams till autumn. Former nursing home administrator charged with health care fraud. York County creamery featured on The History Channel.
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February 25, 2021
Salmonella outbreak traced to pet turtles. 4 more restaurants served closure notices over COVID-19 regulations. Several Pa. locations named the top spots for bottlenecking. Mars rover’s parachute had secret message.
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February 24, 2021
Western Pa. hospitals fined for high rates of avoidable medical complications. Chester County attorney steals identities of ex-wife and her mother. Today’s weather feels like spring. Robots serve food at PHL.
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February 23, 2021
Supreme Court turns aside Pa. election cases. Two men face charges after SEPTA shooting. Bad Wall Street bets leave two schools and a hospital paying millions. CMU student participates in own brain surgery.
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February 22, 2021
Snow delays COVID-19 vaccines to Pa. Lehigh University students may be expelled for throwing “COVID party.” Man drives SUV over frozen lake. Injured Jersey Shore seals making recovery.
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February 19, 2021
8 shot near Philly SEPTA station. Man tries hiring hit man to kill ex. Prisoner who claims he drank blood gets lawsuit revived. Pennsylvanians had 753 each in 2020.
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February 18, 2021
Pa. health officials announce foul-up in COVID-19 vaccine administration. Seven are shot in Philly. The state paid millions in fraudulent unemployment claims. A woman gives another the coat off her back.
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1124
February 17, 2021
Hanover couple accused of giving infant multiple skull fractures. Couple arrested for shoplifting $13,000 worth of merchandise. Former college football players sue over head injuries. Groundhog gets stuck in York College tree.
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February 16, 2021
Doctors are criticizing the DOH’s plans to remove PCPs from the COVID-19 vaccine distributor list. State Republicans will discuss potentially censuring Sen. Toomey. Gas prices increase. Pirate skeletons found in Cape Cod shipwreck.
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