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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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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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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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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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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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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November 30, 2020
Pennsylvania lawmaker tests positive for COVID-19 while meeting Trump. PA Supreme Court dismisses case over mail-in ballots. Philadelphia Phillies reportedly lost $145 million due to pandemic. Cat reunites with over after 8.5 years.
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November 26, 2020
More than 10,000 have died from COVID-19. Court orders pause in election certification. Emergency alert system being used for COVID-19. America's oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade goes virtual. The first official Thanksgiving was in Pennsylvania.
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November 25, 2020
Pa. could be short on ICU beds by end of the year. PennDot needs $600 million. Comcast puts cap on how much internet you can use at home. Pennsylvania certifies election results. Philadelphia purchases freezers for Pfizer vaccine.
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November 24, 2020
Pennsylvania issues new COVID-19 restrictions, including ending alcohol sales after 5 p.m. on Nov. 25. Pennsylvania legislature decides against an audit of the election. Steelers won’t have fans in the stands after Thursday. One woman is turning politi...
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November 23, 2020
Pennsylvania judge dismisses Trump campaign lawsuit to stop election results from being certified. Penn State Health changes visitor policy. Roadside America closes. Hunting licenses up 7% this year. Foster kid grows up to be Rhodes Scholar.
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November 20, 2020
Pennsylvania could receive its first COVID-19 vaccine in December. The death penalty for a member of the Greensburg Six is upheld. Pip the Mouse returns to his original stage. A “pig couch” on Craigslist is actually art.
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November 19, 2020
Pennsylvania reports more than 6,000 new COVID-19 cases in a single day as contact tracers struggle to keep up. Groundhog Day will be totally virtual in 2021. The Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office has lost more than 200 guns. A golden bird makes a rare app...
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November 18, 2020
Pennsylvania expands its mask orders and adds travel restrictions as COVID-19 cases increase. 10% of Pittsburgh’s police force is in quarantine over possible exposure to the coronavirus. 800 nurses in Bucks County are on strike. University Pennsylvania...
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November 17, 2020
Philadelphia imposes new coronavirus restrictions. Pennsylvania reports 9,600+ coronavirus cases. PNC purchases BBVA bank to become 5th largest in the US. Sheetz is giving away free coffee every week for the rest of 2020.
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November 16, 2020
More than 100K left without power thanks to 60MPH wind. Hospital implements no-visitor policy as COVID-19 cases continue to climb. Trump's campaign drops key part of election lawsuit. Pittsburgh brings back iconic billboard after 66 years.
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November 13, 2020
More than 5,000 coronavirus cases reported. Court says mail-in ballots that were late to fulfill ID requirement shouldn't be counted. PennDot to add tolls to major bridges. First-ever female majority leader appointed in General Assembly.
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November 12, 2020
Pennsylvania’s largest teachers union calls for schools to close in counties with rising coronavirus cases. Penn State’s Journey Brown ends his football career after being diagnosed with a heart disease. President Donald Trump’s campaign wants more tha...
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November 11, 2020
Coronavirus cases hit all-time high in Pennsylvania. High profile Democrats lose elections. Pennsylvania legislative committee launches investigation into general election. Four Seasons Total Landscaping, made famous by Trump, now has merch.
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