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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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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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1202
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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1203
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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1204
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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1205
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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1206
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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1207
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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1208
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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1209
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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1210
February 15, 2021
Man in Pittsburgh intentionally crashes his truck into a gas station to steal an ATM. Maurkice Pouncey retires from the Steelers. Historic Harrisburg church to be sold to veterans’ ministry. Texas mom tackles Peeping Tom.
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1211
February 12, 2021
Groups want Gov. Wolf to focus on vaccinating school staff. Nonprofit wants to build tiny homes for homeless Harrisburg vets. Flower shop sends roses to seniors. Pennsylvania ranks as one of the best states for singles.
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1212
February 11, 2021
American Airlines to furlough over 1,000 Pennsylvanian employees. Lt. Gov. John Fetterman defends 2013 gun incident. DOL to launch text system to help with unemployment claims. People throughout the state drink more the colder it gets.
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1213
February 10, 2021
Lancaster pheasant hunter charged with assaulting Capitol police. Gov. Wolf announces new bipartisan COVID-19 task force. A plane makes an emergency landing on the Pa. Turnpike. This is where you can find Moon Trees.
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1214
February 09, 2021
Philly teachers protest over planned reopening. Pennsylvania will get more snow this week. Fetterman announces 2022 Senate run. Hanover bald eagles lay a new egg.
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1215
February 08, 2021
Pa. National Guard may be involved in COVID-19 vaccine rollout. McKinsey will give nearly $26 million in opioid settlement. Dogs and puppies rescued from Lancaster kennel. A $1 million lotto ticket is sold in Adams County.
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1216
February 05, 2021
Man charged with beating girlfriend’s son to death. COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to drop. Pittsburgh veteran will be an honorary captain at the Super Bowl. This Pa. city is the best for football fans.
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1217
February 04, 2021
Gov. Wolf’s proposal called “irresponsible.” Alison Beam says vaccine will go to “most efficient providers” first. Pa. restaurants continue to struggle under COVID-19 restrictions. The chimney swift is this Pa.’s city official bird.
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1218
February 03, 2021
Man suspected of killing couple over snow removal found dead. Grant Jackson passes away at 78. A high school coach has his team shovel snow. What’s Pennsylvania’s favorite Valentine’s Day treat?
3 min
1219
February 02, 2021
Pa. positive COVID-19 test rates drop. Kathy Boockvar resigns. Gov. Wolf will propose his state budget. Punxsutawney Phil gets ready for Groundhog Day.
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1220
February 01, 2021
Kentucky police catch Pa. homicide suspect. New Philly casino to open this month. Auction attendee accidentally buys pot. Pittsburgh listed as top city for filmmakers.
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1221
January 29, 2021
The legalization of recreational marijuana; increasing the minimum wage; and implementing a severance tax on natural gas drilling are all items listed on Gov. Tom Wolf’s 2021 agenda. State lawmakers pass legislation that would minimize governors’ power...
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1222
January 28, 2021
Jim Rutherford steps down as the general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Allegations pile up against a group of self-proclaimed “college kids” after they greatly mismanage distributing the COVID-19 vaccine at a site in Philadelphia. One man reconst...
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January 27, 2021
Governor Tom Wolf stressed Tuesday the state’s need for more of the coronavirus vaccine. The Harrisburg woman who has been accused of helping to steal Nancy Pelosi’s laptop is ordered to stay off of the Internet. In the world of football, linebacker T....
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January 26, 2021
Investigators suspect the deaths of four family members found in their Chester County home to be a murder-suicide. The death of a Philadelphia man found alongside an Indiana County road has been ruled as a homicide. In Pittsburgh, police are searching ...
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January 25, 2021
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro warns some Pennsylvania residents that their second stimulus checks may be delayed due to an IRS glitch. A man was arrested in Bucks County after posting threats against Democratic party leaders on Facebook. A...
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