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

Pennsylvania officials have voiced their support for issuing driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants. A nursing home that abruptly closed last week is blaming both a cyber attack and the health department. The raw milk business is apparently booming. Also, ever think how sexy a state policeman’s uniform is?

A scientist at the University of Pennsylvania was found to have faked his research. A state law greatly curbs whatever civil damages the victims of catastrophe receive. Amtrak’s adding more trains. Lastly, people can’t keep their hands off these street signs.

Over 20 Pennsylvania children have been sickened by lead found in applesauce pouches. The University of Pennsylvania intends to raise the price of tuition, among other things. On a rare flip side, one utilities is lowering rates. And this city is the absolute best for takeout.

Another university is being sued over COVID remote learning. People are a bit hesitant to shop at a Giant Eagle after their price scanners failed inspection. One politician has introduced a bill to combat shrinkflation. Finally some, frankly, disappointing news.

Philadelphia officials have announced that — after 42 days of no new cases — the measles outbreak is over. An area whose residents have been drinking bottled water due to well contamination since the 1990s is getting some federal assistance. A few bridges are getting license plate cameras. Lastly, there’s a “brisket bandit” about.

Feds are looking into organ collection groups across the country over suspicions of fraud. Allegheny County officials have once again sued the United States’s largest coke manufacturer. We all got a taste of spring this week, although things are poised to get chilly again. Finally, a WWII vet turns 103.

The president and CEO of the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium discussed the location’s recent animal deaths at a press conference yesterday. Pennsylvania, like much of the rest of the country, is feeling the effects of the loneliness epidemic. If you were hit by that AT&T outage, the company wants to “[make] it right.” Plus, a woman claims a company’s “misleading” packaging duped her into buying “inferio...

A series of animal deaths at a zoo is raising some eyebrows. Meanwhile, two previous election board members in one county are trying to figure out why the number of ballots recorded as received don’t match up with footage they reviewed of drop boxes. Here’s the deal with student loan forgiveness in Pennsylvania. And a Mechanicsburg native went from “canceled” to hosting this past weekend’s “Saturd...

And yet another cyber attack has occurred in Pennsylvania, this time compromising a lot of the private information of one county’s public citizens. The state DEP has officially given the green light for a fracking company to draw water from the Big Sewickley Creek. Amtrak passengers got stranded after a train took a wrong turn. Also, the next full moon is a “mini” one.

PECO customers haven’t been able to log into their accounts for over a week. A UPS in Westmoreland County announced layoffs. You could get some seriously great discounts on select brands of booze at the moment. Finally, sometimes things that glitter are gold.

A few signatures on the petition of an auditor general candidate are a bit questionable, to say the least. Some people could see their water bills rise by $265 a year if an EPA proposal comes to pass. A bill wants to give more power to the people when it comes to building warehouses. Lastly, this guy said neigh a word when reined in by authorities.

A Pennsylvania-based health network has been accused of misdiagnosing families with medical child abuse. A high court will review whether life without parole of someone convicted of felony murder is constitutional. Gas prices are up in a number of areas. Plus, something of incredible historical significance was discovered in a desk which had been locked for decades.

Three of six men in connection with a Philadelphia carjacking ring could face the death penalty. Another municipality is considering decriminalizing weed. Some of you could get a letter from the IRS. Finally, things get fishy in Fishtown.

More of the elderly are dying from accidental falls in Pennsylvania as well as throughout the rest of the country. A student assaulted a total of four teachers after being asked to get off his phone. More snow’s on its way. Also, Lego check out this upcoming exhibit!

Lyft and Uber drivers across the country went on what they’ve said is their largest-ever strike. Pennsylvania’s set to receive millions of federal dollars to combat homelessness. A man is facing up to $200,000 in penalties for the drone videos he makes. And if you’ve ever wanted to name an amusement park ride, now’s your chance.

A lawsuit has accused a York County school of telling a father “to keep hush-hush” about his 5-year-old’s sexual assault. Meanwhile, a Microsoft executive spoke with lawmakers about the risks concerning AI. Over 100,000 homes were left without power yesterday. Lastly, in honor of Valentine’s Day, here’s Pennsylvania favorite rom-com.

Some cases of porch piracy may now be considered felonies. Three teens have helped craft an anti-bullying bill. Another rare whiskey lottery has started. Plus, get ready to Philly Bop.

Some drug courts will be required to allow people to take medication for opioid addiction. 10 state universities will waive criminal background checks for some of their student employees. I-95’s emergency status has been extended. And Pennsylvania’s “sinful.”

One of Pennsylvania’s state agencies got billed over $41,000 by a lobbying group. Meanwhile, officials are still looking for more information about how state computers lost all that data the other day. The city can’t “shush” Philadelphia’s librarians. Lastly, ahead of Super Bowl Sunday, this city has once again been ranked the number one best for football fans.

Two state lawmakers plan on introducing a bill that would require the collection of DNA samples after an arrest is made. Ahead of the Super Bowl, health advocates and officials are expressing concerns over the rise in sports betting. Two fetuses were sent to the Mütter Museum, and there’s currently an investigation to confirm whether or not they’re human. And these zebras are “living their best li...

The campaign team for Philadelphia’s sheriff admitted AI was used to make positive “news” stories. PPL customers have until the end of this month to comment on the utilities’ proposed $17 million settlement. Dutch Wonderland is opening “earlier than ever.” Lastly, this program was nipped in the bud.

Locals near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border are still struggling one year after a Norfolk Southern train derailed. Pennsylvania’s syphilis rates are on the rise. Officials and experts are touting financial literacy classes in high school. Finally, this bear was evicted from his home under a man’s porch.

Authorities are saying they’ve seen an uptick in illegal street racing in recent years. One county has launched it is own gun task force. Pennsylvania’s trout stocking schedule is now available. Lastly, the state’s love language, revealed.

A lack of trust in institutions has left more and more people seeking unproven medical treatments. The Pennsylvania District Attorney’s Association has reportedly identified the state’s top “major public safety concerns.” The state claims it saved millions for people who were wronged by insurance companies. And outside of Pennsylvania, people are putting their own spin on Groundhog Day.

An inmate was accidentally released instead of his half-brother. It took nine days, but Bucks County’s emergency dispatch system is finally up-and-running again after a cyber attack. Chester city officials could lose their administrative powers “whether they like it or not.” Plus, Pennsylvania has the fattest dogs in the nation.