Today in PA | A PennLive daily news briefing with Claudia Dimuro

Multiple suburbs are seeing more and more mail thefts. A bridge over the Susquehanna will close for three years to be rebuilt. Gas prices went down. Finally, the scientific community is abuzz with excitement.

The Boar Head’s plant that was the site of the listeria outbreak had dozens of violations, according to federal inspectors. An auditor has blamed one state agency for “improper spread pricing” in the Medicaid. Ragweed pollen season is nigh. And a couple’s friskiness led to their car falling into a river.

This restaurant in Japan is essentially saying “To Philadelphia, with love, from Tokyo.”

A new study has determined the best hospitals in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania’s state dog has been ranked among the country’s most beautiful.

A school district in the Lehigh Valley revealed its new mascot the other day to, shall we say, some mixed reactions.

There’s nothing quite like eating a large amount of good food for a little amount of cash.

Two companies are merging to form a coal producer valued at about $5 billion. Schools are required to have security this year after a change to a state code. More students will be getting free meals this year. Lastly, Pennsylvania is still a top 15 “fun state.”

The state is putting about $51 million toward nearly 70 transportation projects. Officials want your feedback on 2025 rate increases on a number of health insurances. Here’s how to find out if your Social Security number was compromised during that massive data breach. And happy birthday, York County!

A former Penn State Abington student will be deported after lying about his ties to terrorists. A foreign company is buying GetGo stores from Giant Eagle. The first-ever Wawa in central Pennsylvania has announced its opening date. Lastly, first there was a groundhog in a claw machine, now a crocodile in storage?

A Pennsylvania-based rehab center may have conducted fraudulent activity. Artifacts were stolen from — and a historic vandalized at — Gettysburg. Cucumbers have been recalled. Plus, a borough makes things with Bigfoot “official.”

PennLive true crime reporter, John Luciew, joins “Today in Pa.” for a special interview in order to discuss his latest series on Harrisburg serial killer, Joey Miller.

A school district in one city is thinking about closing over a dozen schools. A case in Pennsylvania is among those suing the FTC’s move to ban noncompetes. State troopers stop people at similar rates no matter what their race or ethnicity, according to a new report. And a zoo celebrates a new addition with cake.

A potential strike could disrupt supply chains across the country. According to one report, Pennsylvania is one of the most regulated states. A local school is joining in on the national “no cellphones” trend. Plus, this amusement park is one of the U.S.’s highest-rated.

A city is looking to simplify the hiring process for experienced cops with a recent proposal. PennDOT’s looking for public input on newly drafted guidelines that could allow driverless and nearly-driverless cars on the road. An invasive pest is noticeably absent this summer in some areas. Lastly, somebody out there hit the jackpot.

Philadelphia officials are anticipating a “transit crisis.” Speaking of which, SEPTA riders couldn’t buy tickets thanks to a glitch. People near nuclear power plants will receive free potassium iodide tablets. Also, the next full moon will be “unconventional.”

Over 120 animals were recovered during what the Bucks County SPCA has said is the largest animal cruelty case it’s ever experienced. SEPTA is treating fare evasion as a criminal offense for the first time in five years. Thousands were left without power last week following those storms. And this smell will leave people who get a whiff in knots.

FAFSA will be delayed for many students again. A number of top Philadelphia city employees wracked up six figures in side gigs last year. Crozer Health has a new financial suitor. Finally, a groundhog was saved from a claw game.

The Berks County DA’s office has asked Reading to hold off on a proposed ghost gun ordinance for now. An airport is set to begin an expansion project in the fall. One nonprofit has expanded its services in schools. And he’s pretty fly.

More health care funding is being sought for the Pennsylvania residents affected by the Norfolk Southern train derailment. A family-owned market was condemned following the partial collapse of a building in Pittsburgh. Kennywood and Idlewild & Soak Zone may be up for sale. Lastly, it took 64 years for this postcard to finally get to Pennsylvania.

A student pleaded guilty to sexual abuse and burglary, and now how schools treat criminal records during the college application process is up for debate. A battle between lawmakers concerning a climate change program has hit the $4.2 million mark in legal bills. Philadelphians will see their property tax bills go up by an average $330. And head on over to Pennsylvania’s “top beer destinations.”

The DEP found high levels of a cancer-causing chemical in the soil along a popular trail in Philadelphia. A new report has found that about 10 percent of Pennsylvanian’s don’t have access to affordable food. An amended state code has opened up teaching to noncitizens. Plus, a woman found a bear eating graham crackers in her kitchen.

A portion of a well-known pier in Philadelphia collapsed on Wednesday. A building in Pittsburgh partially collapsed, too, on the same day. Big Lots is closing over 140 stores nationwide. And some horsing around caused a traffic jam the other day.

Several alleged members of a Philadelphia-based gang — which committed crimes including those involving “murder-for-hire” — have been indicted. Several juvenile detention centers have been sued over allegations of institutionalized child abuse. Teachers are really “breaking the bank” on school supplies for their classrooms. Also, date Dave! 

A state Supreme Court decision seems to be following a precedent that was set for how the law handles vigilante predator cases. The influx of undocumented migrants into the United States is presenting a challenge to school systems. A local police chief discussed how there’s really only so much cops can do about fireworks. Lastly, the Man of Steel gets his team a bronze.