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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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October 19, 2021
Woman raped on SEPTA repeatedly pushed away attacker. Doctors deny woman kidney transplant because she won’t get vaccinated. Statewide drug epidemic battle now includes stimulants, polysubstance abuse. Pennsylvania second-most misspelled state.
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October 18, 2021
Traffic stop leads to drug dealer’s arrest. Pittsburgh granted low-income housing tax credits. Anti-Biden graffiti removed from I-81. Voters mistake costume for real drop box.
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October 15, 2021
Philly bans traffic stops for low-level offenses. Former child welfare agency head pleads guilty to child endangerment. Inmate uprising broke out at Philly prison. State liquor sales hit record high last year.
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October 14, 2021
State lawmakers debate public accessibility of disease data. Murder suspect asks judge to preside over wedding. Pittsburgh police leveraging federal money to train officers on National Crime Database. People BASE jump from Philly skyscraper.
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October 13, 2021
Trucker killed at I-80 rest stop fired at vehicles beforehand. Defense attorneys want Tree of Life shooter’s anti-Semitic comments suppressed. Wells Fargo Center updates code of conduct. Bobcat photo wins state Game Commission contest.
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October 12, 2021
Pennsylvania state-owned schools see drop in enrollment. Ashes spread at Heinz Field. Wawa continue self-checkout rollout. Pennsylvania adults ranked amongst most body confident in U.S.
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October 11, 2021
Pennsylvania still recognizes Columbus Day. Philly may make 15 percent cap on food delivery fees permanent. Here’s where to see the best fall foliage in Pennsylvania. Allentown pumpkin weighs over 1,300 pounds.
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October 8, 2021
PLCB grants $2M to beer, wine makers. Proposal seeks to amend Pittsburgh parking code. Thousands of striped bass released into the wild. NFL player pays for stranger’s groceries.
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October 7, 2021
Bill requires all men aged 40 get vasectomies. Nursing homes turning away applicants. Bacon prices going up. Draconid meteor shower visible through Sunday.
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The Murder House of Harrisburg
PennLive reporter John Luciew tells “Today in Pa.” host, Claudia Dimuro, about the Murder House of Harrisburg, and a 106-year-old cold case who stole the name of a girl in a grave.
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October 5, 2021
Philly flood insurance rates to go up. Authorities investigating Allentown explosion. Penn State professors protest school’s COVID policies. Kodiak the eagle back at National Aviary.
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October 4, 2021
Illegal dog kennel discovered in Monroe County. Rise in natural gas prices may mean higher heat bills for many. Health insurance premiums to rise slightly in 2022. Philly principal buys pizza for 400 students.
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October 1, 2021
More guns confiscated at Pittsburgh International Airport. PennDOT considers public-private partnership to fix, replace major bridges. Steelers won’t air in central Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania amongst top for candy corn lovers.
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September 30, 2021
Dog chases mailman, delays mail by weeks. Hershey sues over trademark infringement. Eagles place two offensive linemen on injured reserve list. Man places bet from space.
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1140
September 29, 2021
Pa. university says misgendering could mean consequences. COVID relief funds may be put towards environmental program. Delays, closures in Pittsburgh this week. Delivery robots coming to Pennsylvania.
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September 28, 2021
Pa. transgender women with criminal records want to legally change their names. Mail delivery to slow down. Girls reel in live grenade. Man wins $100K, then $1M within a few months.
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September 27, 2021
PHL main U.S. hub for Afghan refugees. Pa. senator pushes bill to help protect seniors from scams. More stink bugs may be around this fall. Pa. city ranked amongst best for coffee lovers.
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September 24, 2021
‘Pill mill’ doctor pleads guilty. Pa. educators testify against statewide school mask mandate. DoorDash helps give free meals to seniors. Man returns centuries-old beer bottles to brewery for deposit refund.
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September 23, 2021
Pa. Turnpike drivers charged for V-tolls. Wolf releases 2021 Pennsylvania Climate Action Plan. Philly gets fed funding to fight homelessness. Bell Township church gets headstones for Revolutionary War graves.
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September 22, 2021
Pa. YouTuber exposes predators on livestreams. Schools crack down on students participating in “Devious Licks” challenge. Philly Flyers down key player ahead of NHL season. The time is ripe to pick pawpaws.
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September 21, 2021
Perry County man who ‘stole’ 43 cents faces 7-year prison sentence. Pa. leaders to consider consumer prescription database to fight opioid crisis. Bats making comeback. Traffic flagger jokes around on the job.
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September 20, 2021
Pa. Senate to consider proposal shielding medical cannabis users from DUIs. Altoona man escapes police car, hops train before arrest. Over 40 booze brands now have purchase limits. Berks County woman leaves child services’ agency in will.
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September 17, 2021
Syrian man pleads guilty to Pittsburgh church bomb plot. LVIA closed for updates. State student aid agency asks for more money. Lincoln University professor helps babysit student’s son.
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September 16, 2021
State lawmakers issue subpoena for voter information. Aetna insurance accused of falsifying number of in-network pediatricians. Taliban Joe Biden billboard appears in York County. Swatara cop pays for elderly man’s breakfast.
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September 15, 2021
Millions of Pa. Turnpike drivers got free rides in 2020. IBM paid state $33M for unemployment system bungle. Two percent rental fee proposed for Allegheny County hotels. Bucks County boy makes explosive find during treasure hunt.
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