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

Pennsylvania’s set to receive $20 million from that Google settlement. The state’s population continues to shrink. Giant Eagle is moving its headquarters. And most roads haven’t been covered with snow this winter, but one’s been covered with ice cream.

People are flocking to a Philadelphia neighborhood in order to record drug users there for a TikTok trend known as “tranq tourism.” Also, Rite Aid can’t use facial recognition technology (for now). The state gas tax will fall starting January 1. Finally, cops pulled someone over who showed them a license from the North Pole.

One high school has noticed an uptick in student fights. Meanwhile, electric vehicles pose a whole new set of security risks. An airport is offering flyers a new subscription service (as if there weren’t already enough of those). Plus, Pennsylvania’s favorite Christmas song.

Description for Megaphone: More and more people both in Pennsylvania and outside of it are feeling like their local officials are being more secretive. Pittsburgh has officially banned foie gras. Tipping culture appears to have reached a “tipping point.” And Ben Franklin’s descendants are selling a portrait of the Founding Father.

The lead found in applesauce pouches that sickened dozens of children a few weeks back may have been an “intentional act.” Philadelphia has become the first U.S. city to place a ban on medical deportation without consent. A college just secured a pretty decent grant for a prison-to-college program. Lastly, meet the Belsnickel.

A county prison is going to start using AI for “intelligence gathering.” A state lawmaker wants to make learning cursive a requirement. A gigantic Christmas display is catching the attention of both people and a township code department. Finally, this is Pennsylvania’s favorite Christmas movie.

Philadelphia International Airport just witness a new records with regards to guns caught by TSA agents. A report has found that the Keystone State has been the hardest hit in the country by food inflation. Pittsburgh could very well get rid of the sale of fur and foie gras as well as horse-drawn carriages. Lastly, Crayola gives back to the Lehigh Valley.

Hunters killed the fewest amount of black bears this year than in the 16 previous years. Gas prices are down just in time for the holidays (what a wonderful gift!). Pennsylvania has been deemed one of the best states to emigrate to. And it’s the Grinch that stole the holiday lights show.

Philadelphia is currently grappling with more and more people running red lights. EMS officials are seeking a reauthorization — and an increase — of the 911 surcharge. “The strongest meteor shower of the year” peaks tomorrow and Thursday. Plus, a Yule Log only Philly could have.

A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty last week for his role in smuggling workers and drugs from Honduras. Credit card debt is 12 percent higher than it was before COVID. Does Pennsylvania have a shot at a White Christmas this year? And a former mayor makes it as a “Pawn Star.”

This year is not exactly great with regards to car thefts in Philadelphia (or nationally, come to think of it). A train derailed early yesterday morning, although none of the cars — thankfully — had any harmful materials spill out. The central part of the state will soon get one of the largest esports training arenas it’s ever had. Also, a $140 cheesesteak — in this economy?

One legal analyst has admitted that 814 Pred Hunters — a local child predator hunter group — does “good,” but has questionable legality. Penn State has been sued over accusations that it violated Pennsylvania’s Sunshine Act. A number of you Met-Ed customers out there may lose power for a period of time tomorrow. Finally, an air show in Harrisburg will feature the Blue Angels.

A former health care worker pleaded guilty to federal hate crimes against the patients he once looked after. The Hershey Company revealed how a phishing attack exposed the personal information over 2,000 people across the country. Here’s what the Pennsylvania Farm Show’s upcoming new milkshake flavor will be. Plus, Steelers Nation united to help out one of their own.

Much like most of the rest of the country, Pennsylvania is witnessing the rise of youth gun violence. That cyber attack in Aliquippa wasn’t an isolated incident, according to both U.S. and Israeli authorities. State regulations are allegedly stifling career tech schools. Lastly, Snoop Hogg needs a home.

Police in Pittsburgh arrested two individuals last week following a threat on social media against a school. Philly officials have banned ski masks in certain public spaces. 2024 fishing licenses are now on sale, although at slightly higher costs. Plus, forget gingerbread houses – let’s make some pretzel cabins.

A cyber defense agency is warning how vulnerable water utilities are to cyber attacks after an incident occurred in Aliquippa on Saturday. Stores and cops are preparing themselves for the holiday theft season, especially with retail thefts up nationwide. Pennsylvania is purportedly “freer” than most other states. Finally, one man’s trash is another woman’s piano.

State officials are thinking about possibly divesting public funds from China. Yet another health network with locations in Pennsylvania and Jersey has been hit by a cyber attack. A new report from USA Today has detailed how parents are supporting their adult children. Lastly, the people who had wanted to leave their remains to the Mütter Museum are now unsure if their last wishes will be met.

The owners of multiple McDonald’s located in western Pennsylvania have been hit with child labor violations courtesy of the U.S. Department of Labor. A school district in Bucks County has ended its contract with a consulting firm which promised to create an “ideology-free education.” Rite Aid announced that more of its stores will close. And a beloved hot dog vendor retires.

A string of strange lights were spotted over the central part of the state, but don’t be alarmed — there’s an explanation for this.

There’s a “death positive” movement steadily gaining ground in Philadelphia that’s on a mission to “demystify and decommercialize the end of life,” according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.

A 63-year-old woman completed her 100th marathon in Philadelphia, a race which, mind you, was also her seventh of the year.

Many Pittsburgh residents are claiming that they’ve been charged thousands of dollars for towing after being in a car crash. State police are planning DUI checkpoints ahead of this weekend. The soon-to-open firearms deer season is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of hunters to the state. Lastly, what do you think Pennsylvania’s favorite Thanksgiving dish is?

A restaurant owner reportedly shot a teenager who was trying to steal a tip jar. The Saucon Valley School District has settled with The Satanic Temple over an After School Satan Club. A property management company prevented tenants from posting negative reviews about them. And the owners of a jewelry store chain are leaving it to their loyal employees.

While the majority of people are gathered ‘round a home-cooked meal during Thanksgiving, there’s the minority out there that are hitting up fast-food joints.

State police will be opening a second round of hiring after seeing a spike in interest for the job ever since that college credit requirement was done away with. Giant Eagle is planning on getting rid of its fuelperks+ program next year. Pennsylvania’s not bad, as far as “the worst states to drive in” goes. Finally, this band is marching to the beat of victory.