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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 14, 2019
Skyrocketing lunch debt has a Pennsylvania district considering using collection agencies. Mack Truck employees are on strike. A plane that crashed in the Susquehanna River a week ago is still there. “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" is getting a spin...
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October 11, 2019
ACLU objects to a ballot question about victims’ rights amendment. New study says Pennsylvania has one of the highest childhood obesity rates in the nation. Hunters and anglers are the targets of a new scam. US Navy names new ship after Harrisburg.
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October 10, 2019
A school district president is banned from anything about the Olympics after sexual misconduct investigation. Willie Veasy is freed after 27 years in jail over wrongful conviction. Saturday's Morning flea market to close. Jason Momoa films in Pitt...
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October 9, 2019
Two children were found hanging in Berks County. Philadelphia jury says Johnson and Johnson has to pay $8 billion over drug case. Dick’s Sporting Goods destroyed $5 million of assault rifles. Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons lands his first pro 3 p...
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October 8, 2019
3 babies die at a Pa. hospital. Drexel University pays six figure bill from ex-professor’s strip club visits. A new bridge is almost done, but will take years to open. Researchers at University of Pennsylvania create gene therapy for muscular dystrophy.
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October 7, 2019
First Pennsylvania death related to vaping confirmed. Syphilis cases are on the rise. Politicians are calling for a moratorium that would stop the closing of state centers for those with disabilities. The McRib is back.
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October 4, 2019
A Pa. woman sues e-cigarette company Juul, claiming it causes seizures. A new website in Philadelphia lets you monitor the criminal justice system. Sheetz gives $16.8 million back to its employees. The Rock wishes a Pennsylvania superfan happy birthday.
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October 3, 2019
A Philadelphia supervised injection site doesn’t violate U.S. law. Gov. Tom Wolf is expected to announce a new tax to combat climate change. DraftKings is coming to Pa. An alligator has been found in Pittsburgh -- and he’s not the only one.
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October 2, 2019
A Pennsylvania deputy sheriff was a key part in a Chinese-run fentanyl trafficking network. A judge in the Kids for Cash scandal has been officially disbarred. Philadelphia bans cashless stores. Yuengling and Hershey have teamed up for a new beer.
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October 1, 2019
A Philadelphia school is shut down after damaged asbestos is discovered. There's a new tax on beer. Spotted lanternflies aren't the only invasive species in Pa. State capitol fountain goes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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September 30, 2019
Pennsylvania is facing a medical marijuana shortage as the list of patients grows. Big box stores are taking shoplifter justice into their own hands. The West Nile virus has been reported in 6 counties. Pa.'s Lady Liberty gets a temporary makeover.
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September 27, 2019
ICE arrest 34 people in Pennsylvania. Part of the Pa. Turnpike will be closed this weekend. 18 Pa. schools receive a national award and would you betray your NFL team for $2,000?
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September 26, 2019
Governor Wolf wants to legalize recreational marijuana. State senate is trying to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21. Tens of thousands of eggs were destroyed on a Pennsylvania roadway. Philadelphia server gets an amazing tip.
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September 25, 2019
A Pa. House committee talks gun legislation. The state considers turning over the lieutenant governor’s resident for the use of veterans. The spotted lanternfly infestation is spreading. Steelers fan meets Terry Bradshaw in new Ford ad.
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September 24, 2019
Pennsylvania senate passes a bill about spam phone calls. Medical testing over exposure to contaminated water to begin in Pennsylvania counties. State senator Daylin Leach is out of the appropriations committee and Eagles' Agholar reaches out to a...
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September 23, 2019
A rare and deadly disease has been detected in three Pa. counties. In Pittsburgh, drug overdoses at a party result in the death of 3 men, hospitalization of 4. Thousands of pigs are killed in a fire in Lehigh County. Pittsburgh native makes Emmy history.
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September 20, 2019
Three Mile Island nuclear power plant is closing down. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is expanding its lower-income assistance programs. A York County man is celebrating an 83rd year work anniversary and here's how to see museums for f...
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September 19, 2019
Pa senator Mike Folmer resigns after being arrested for child pornography. Police may have solved the mystery of severed legs found in the Susquehanna River. Penn State will be featured in a new HBO show and a WWII vet receives an overdue Bronze Star.
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September 18, 2019
A Pennsylvania senator and sports star have both been charged with child pornography possession. Meanwhile, a fraternity revokes its charter at Penn State. Also: Gritty makes his NHL video game debut and KFC debuts a donut sandwich in Pittsburgh.
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September 17, 2019
Controversial Pennsylvania comedian Shane Gillis won’t be joining the cast of Saturday Night Live after all. Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger out for the season One of the most important literary discoveries of modern times has been made in Pa.
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September 16, 2019
Questions linger after two are injured on a ferris wheel at the York fair. Meanwhile, it was a heartbreaking weekend for Pa. football fans. There’s a new warning on menus in Philadelphia regarding salt and the latest viral Internet star in Pa. is Amish
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September 13, 2019
"SNL" casts a Pennsylvania comedian, and there’s already controversy about it. The state is reviewing science standards for students. Pittsburgh will be receiving seedlings from a 9/11 tree and it's a sweet birthday for a Pennsylvania icon.
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September 12, 2019
The death penalty could be outlawed in Pennsylvania, a state university is in the top ten list of best colleges in the country, while one of its alumni’s inventions is up for a hall of fame award. Meanwhile, a horse and goose are best friends.
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September 11, 2019
A former Steelers player is accused of sexual assault, it’s the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, there's an epic concert tour coming to PA and a 6 year old campaigns to get toy army women.
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