Today in PA | A PennLive daily news briefing with Claudia Dimuro
1,229 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsIt'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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Sept. 22, 2023
September 22, 2023 09:31 - 4 minutesPenn Medicine hired a now former senior director who — a cursory Google search shows — had a “long and complex criminal history.” State government officials are exploring the potential use of AI. An Australian company plans to invest about $500 million into the state. And there’s a new baby alpaca in town.
Sept. 21, 2023
September 21, 2023 09:31 - 5 minutesState data shows how thousands of children in Pennsylvania are impacted by drugs throughout the state. Officials are pointing fingers after a suspect in a $1.6 million drug case was released. Eagles fans are looking at their new kelly green merch sideways, mostly because they have to. Lastly, a beloved pretzel comes home.
Sept. 20, 2023
September 20, 2023 09:31 - 4 minutesDrivers are being warned of a “pump switching” scam. The Mütter Museum is making changes based on what some believe is an ethical review while others believe is a watering down of medical history. Officials claim that state traffic camera programs have shown a decrease in both speeding an death. And they were gone in the mink of an eye.
Sept. 19, 2023
September 19, 2023 09:31 - 3 minutesMultiple shootings have left six dead in one weekend in Philadelphia. Reckless stunt driving continues to be a (rather troubling) trend in in the city, too. Some Clorox products will be in short supply following a cyberattack. Lastly, if you want to peep at some leaves, here’s where to go.
Sept. 18, 2023
September 18, 2023 09:31 - 4 minutesArtwork believed to be stolen during the Holocaust has been seized from a museum. One area struggling with a low inventory of homes for sale is grappling with what’s known as the “golden handcuff” problem. Casinos had their best-ever July nationwide. Plus, Pennsylvanians got an A+ for their pajamas.
Sept. 15, 2023
September 15, 2023 09:31 - 4 minutesYou would have to make this much annually if you were to be called “middle class” in Pennsylvania. Some officials are calling to renew a statute for 911 call center fees. New research has found that spotted lanternflies actually don’t pose any long-term damage to trees. And there was no try, only do for this pooch in capturing Danelo Cavalcante.
Sept. 14, 2023
September 14, 2023 09:31 - 4 minutesA nonprofit health system paid its CEO more than it spent on charity care for financially needy patients over the past three years. State lawmakers are looking to rid the ticket-buying world of “grinch bots.” Non-native lizards that were released into the wild in the 1970s have made this community their home. Finally, this comet won’t be around for another 400 years.
Sept. 13, 2023
September 13, 2023 09:31 - 4 minutesA Philadelphia-based health insurer spent the most on lobbying in Pennsylvania last year. A multi-state settlement has forced a “predatory” leasing company to close for good. There’s been a spike in applications for state police positions ever since the requirement for college credits was dropped. Also, what was once the “nation’s most haunted house” is still standing in Chestnut Hill.
Sept. 12, 2023
September 12, 2023 09:31 - 4 minutesThis weekend saw a spike in overdoses in Dauphin County. Pennsylvania nursing homes would have to up their required staffing under a new federal proposal. If you smell something foul in Allentown, worry not. And we’ve all heard of lumberjacks, but how’s about lumberjills?
Sept. 11, 2023
September 11, 2023 09:31 - 4 minutesA woman is suing Uber over her daughter’s death in 2022, claiming the company puts its drivers “at high risk of violent attacks by passengers.” A report has found that Pennsylvania is one of the top states people are moving out of. “The Tidy Tombstone Man” is working his magic in Bensalem. Plus, bird watchers have reported sightings of…flamingos?
Sept. 8, 2023
September 08, 2023 09:31 - 4 minutesWhen it came to removing lead from drinking water, Pennsylvania’s schools got an “F.” The database of public employees’ emails is no more. Pittsburgh’s ban on plastic bags goes into effect next month. Also, meet “The Romper Stomper.”
Sept. 7, 2023
September 07, 2023 09:31 - 4 minutesMost major car companies admitted they may sell personal data (some of which is very personal). SEPTA may lose the millions of dollars it spent on electric buses after their manufacturer filed for bankruptcy. Teachers and school administrators can get free coffee from Wawa this month. Finally, this tournament turned out e-Xcellent for this team.
Sept. 6, 2023
September 06, 2023 09:31 - 4 minutesThere’s a rise in cyberattacks on health care providers. United Airlines had to ground planes nationwide due to a “technology issue.” UPMC is readying itself for a gigantic transfer of medical records. Also, an asteroid disintegrated over Pennsylvania on Sunday night.
Sept. 5, 2023
September 05, 2023 09:31 - 4 minutesA man who shot a home intruder isn’t expected to face charges. Some areas in Pennsylvania are seeing a rise in corporations buying homes. The state now has a brand new agency. And two places in Pennsylvania are pretty sweet if you’re trying to survive the zombie apocalypse.
Sept. 1, 2023
September 01, 2023 09:31 - 4 minutesState officials continue to discuss potentially establishing the regulation of skill games. The Independent Fiscal Office has published a list of the areas with the highest tax burdens. The state Turnpike Commission has revealed the location of a new interchange. Plus, a city in Pennsylvania topped a list of the best in the U.S. for the NFL.
Aug. 31, 2023
August 31, 2023 09:31 - 5 minutesPennsylvania is officially avian influenza-free after more than a year. Almost a dozen students in Beaver County had to learn virtually on their third day of school as a result of the bus driver shortage. State-owned universities are now offering Google Career Certificates. And all’s fair in love in war — that is, unless football’s involved.
Aug. 30, 2023
August 30, 2023 09:31 - 4 minutesPittsburgh would become a “sanctuary city” for gender-affirming care should a recent proposal come to pass. Lehigh County folks, be wary of scammers impersonating sheriff’s officers. People might be allowed to hunt deer in some of Pittsburgh’s parks this fall. Finally, a rare blue moon rises tonight.
Aug. 29, 2023
August 29, 2023 09:31 - 4 minutesOne region continues to combat with flash car rallies that “frequently bring traffic jams, loud, reckless, and chaotic driving and damaged property.” A proposal would allow for civilians to pursue potential child predators. Those “large cats” spotted in York County, by the way, weren’t mountain lions. And a man put out a fire on the roof of PNC Park with just the shirt on his back.
Aug. 28, 2023
August 28, 2023 09:31 - 3 minutesSome areas are still under a drought watch. New schedules for most SEPTA Regional Rail lines are now in effect. Philadelphia schools are offering parents $300 to give their kids a lift. Also, there are those that believe mountain lions were recently spotted near a cemetery.
Aug. 25, 2023
August 25, 2023 09:31 - 4 minutesOne state lawmaker is looking to protection child Influencers on social media from exploitation. A man found out the hard way that, legally, “finders keepers” doesn’t stand. The state’s main airports saw, on average, almost one in five flights delayed for this year. Lastly, a total of five spots in Pennsylvania have been labeled among the country’s “most picturesque.”
Aug. 24, 2023
August 24, 2023 09:31 - 5 minutesPennsylvania is one of 11 states reporting a salmonella outbreak linked to turtles. The former president of the University of Pennsylvania got a $3.7 million home loan from the school. If you shopped at a Wegmans last week, be sure to check you didn’t get double-charged. And the fans of this NFL team are apparently one of the “most hardcore” when it comes to tailgating.
Aug. 23, 2023
August 23, 2023 09:31 - 5 minutesA former employee is suing The Hershey Company over claims that he was fired for refusing to be vaccinated. Dick’s Sporting Goods’s second quarter profits were down, something which the company states is the result of retail theft. Ragweed pollen season has begun. Plus, two orphaned puma cubs get a new home.
Aug. 22, 2023
August 22, 2023 09:31 - 5 minutesA mall in Philadelphia was evacuated over the weekend following a smash-and-grab robbery. In Pittsburgh, cops on patrol managed to thwart a potential nightclub shooting. Residents of one township have filed a lawsuit in the wake of revamped plans to potentially expand a landfill. Finally, this owl went from “Stinky” to “Lucky.”
Aug. 21, 2023
August 21, 2023 09:31 - 4 minutesResidents of one county remain concerned over their odorous and strange-tasting water despite reassurances from officials. The Lehigh Valley region is looking for a federal Tech Hub designation. This stadium is making MLB history by being the first to use facial recognition technology. And if you’re tired of the regular, droll calendars out there, then, boy, is this the one for you.
Aug. 18, 2023
August 18, 2023 09:31 - 4 minutesTwo universities in Pennsylvania have some of the most expensive in-state tuition prices in the entire country. State lawmakers are thinking about letting psychologists prescribe medicine for patients. The owner of a vacant mall is looking to make it more “dynamic.” Lastly, these two arenas are beloved by fans.
Aug. 17, 2023
August 17, 2023 09:31 - 5 minutesA federal lawsuit against a former superintendent who was accused of punching a district assistant principal has been dismissed. Things stink —unfortunately, literally — for quite a number of Philadelphia residents. Amazon has confirmed it will be operating yet another warehouse in Pennsylvania. Also, this roller coaster drops “beyond vertical.”
Aug. 16, 2023
August 16, 2023 09:31 - 5 minutesThe man accused of plotting to bomb Muskiest was, according to newly released records, behind several other explosions that occurred around Bethlehem. A community rallied behind plans for a well injection for fracking wastewater and won. That new labor contract will cost Pennsylvania’s taxpayers over $3 billion over the next four years. And sushi robots and expensive ice cream makers and pants, oh my!
Aug. 15, 2023
August 15, 2023 09:31 - 4 minutesShootings that occurred in Philadelphia over the weekend left six dead and others injured. U.S. Steel has rejected an “unreasonable” proposal. Rain starts off this week but won’t finish it. Lastly, this power outage was a bit fishy.
Aug. 14, 2023
August 14, 2023 09:31 - 4 minutesA school district is considering a policy that includes “certifying” the gender of athletes. One township is dealing with a persistent — and sometimes dangerous — dirt bike problem. Those riding SEPTA buses are expected to experience some delays today. Also, did you know mermaids have been spotted in the Susquehanna before?
Aug. 11, 2023
August 11, 2023 09:31 - 4 minutesAdvocates in Pennsylvania are looking to decriminalize, research, and maybe even legalize psychedelics. Verizon is offering a $10,000 reward to anyone who could give them information on the perpetrators behind the thefts and vandalism that caused a series of outages throughout the state. Troopers picked up a dog that was roaming around I-95. And these restaurant’s wings are officially fly.
Aug. 10, 2023
August 10, 2023 13:57 - 4 minutesThe Postal Police Officers union claims Pittsburgh is on track to seeing 600 mail carriers robbed by the end of this year. Schools are hiring teachers lacking in experience as the shortage in educators continues. Hardware stores — as well as others — are trying to adjust to the federal ban on incandescent light bulbs that just took effect. Lastly — an update on UFO sightings in Pennsylvania.
Aug. 9, 2023
August 09, 2023 09:31 - 4 minutesA judge has ruled that members of the Philadelphia school board didn’t break any rules when they limited the amount of speakers — and the amount of time each could speak — at public meetings. Thousands were still left without power after Monday’s storms. State police have started testing out a body camera pilot program. Lastly…Heinz Field lives!
Aug 8, 2023
August 08, 2023 09:00 - 4 minutesThe man who threatened to build and detonate a bomb at Muskifest has been jailed. The PUC has approved a revised settlement for an explosion that occurred 2019. Searches for homeschooling have spiked within a four-year period. And the Eagles are hiring those with autism to run a popcorn stand this football season.
Aug 7, 2023
August 07, 2023 09:00 - 4 minutesAnother health network in Pennsylvania has suffered a cyberattack. The closure of a FedEx facility in one county will affect over 200 workers. Anglers are being directed to report and kill these “voracious predators.” Finally, it isn’t inflated to say that an annual balloon festival was a sight to see.
Aug 4, 2023
August 04, 2023 09:00 - 4 minutesTwo pharmacies in Philadelphia will have to pay over $3.5 million for billing Medicare for drugs they never actually sold. A racetrack, after almost 200 years, must never again host races as the result of a recent court ruling. Allegheny County is currently taking protective measures against rabies in raccoons. And a historic home is spared from demolition.
Aug 3, 2023
August 03, 2023 09:00 - 4 minutesA once-common bat species is now on the state’s endangered list. Unemployment in the Pittsburgh area has hit a new record low. Some road work around Harrisburg may cause some delays this weekend. Lastly, this kid’s all business in the front, party in the back.
Aug 2, 2023
August 02, 2023 09:00 - 4 minutesA woman went to a Pennsylvania-based fertility center to undergo what should have been a routine procedure but ended up becoming an “unthinkable” medical foul-up. A major trucking company has ceased operations and will therefore lay off thousands of workers across the U.S., including those at its locations in Pennsylvania. A zoo mourns the loss of a beloved red panda. Plus, a “Spider-Man” comic made quite the pretty penny during an auction the other day.
Aug 1, 2023
August 01, 2023 09:00 - 5 minutesA woman who made and striated pornography including a 2- and 4-year-old has been sentenced to federal prison. State employees could see a pay bump over 20.25 percent over the next four years. You might be able to ee a NASA rocket blasting off today. Lastly, a man survived a bear attack.
July 31, 2023
July 31, 2023 09:00 - 4 minutesPennsylvanian towns and cities could foot an estimated $15 billion bill for climate adaptation measures. SEPTA workers are getting extra safety training following several recent crashes. There’s a reason you may be seeing more spotted lanternflies than usual. And two locations in Pennsylvania were crowned among the “Best Places to Live.”
July 28, 2023
July 28, 2023 09:00 - 4 minutesA student at Penn State University’s Abington campus has been charged with lying to the FBI about contacting ISIS sympathizers. Farmers across the state will get $14.3 million in grant money to clean up the Chesapeake Bay. Mayflies are hatching along the Susquehanna. Finally, patients at a children’s hospital get a super visit.
July 27, 2023
July 27, 2023 09:00 - 4 minutesA number of Verizon Wireless customers in Pennsylvania were hit by a nationwide outage that occurred yesterday. Meanwhile, the two public hearings over the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority’s proposed rate hikes drew not a little negative feedback. Yet another mall could go to sheriff’s sale if it doesn’t pay its bills. Lastly, a raccoon was caught hanging out in baggage claim.
July 26, 2023
July 26, 2023 09:00 - 3 minutesPhiladelphia’s second largest employer will lay off hundreds of workers this week. Mosquito samples in two separate townships have tested positive for West Nile. “The best meteor shower of the year” is currently underway (although it won’t peak until mid-August). And this year’s Picklesburgh extravaganza featured a special “dill-ivery.”
July 25, 2023
July 25, 2023 09:00 - 4 minutesA state policy on historical reenactments is “moving in the right direction” with its latest draft. A number of Starbucks in Philadelphia have gone on strike as of Sunday. State police are keeping a sharp eye out for any drivers who violate work zone safety speed limits on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. And fairgoers will get to feast their eyes on the world’s largest bologna sandwich.
July 24, 2023
July 24, 2023 09:00 - 2 minutesGood news — a city in Pennsylvania is one of the top five best places to be if you wanna avoid an alien invasion.
July 21, 2023
July 21, 2023 09:00 - 2 minutesWithin the barbed wire perimeter of the largest National Guard training base in the country is the only sanctuary of a rare butterfly in the eastern part of the U.S.
July 20, 2023
July 20, 2023 09:00 - 2 minutesThere’s a city in the Keystone State that’s one of the most featured in song.
July 19, 2023
July 19, 2023 09:00 - 2 minutesA team of researchers from Penn State believe they’ve discovered a unique subspecies of fish in the Susquehanna.
July 18, 2023
July 18, 2023 09:00 - 2 minutesThese ice cream joints in Pennsylvania are the creameries de la creme, according to Yelp.
July 17, 2023
July 17, 2023 09:00 - 4 minutesA now ex-correctional officer was charged after giving drugs to an inmate. State lawmakers want to boost gun violence prevention funding by over 30 percent. One wildlife expert says that a rescued golden eagle didn’t need to be euthanized. Plus, the Pittsburgh Zoo has a new resident and, man, is he cute.
July 14, 2023
July 14, 2023 09:00 - 4 minutesA man accused of stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of sports memorabilia has been arrested. The White House has just placed a county in Pennsylvania on a list of “High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas.” An alligator was spotted in a creek. And researchers make a jaw-dropping discovery.