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

A 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 ma...

A 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.

Pennsylvanian 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.”

A 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.

A 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.

Philadelphia’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.”

A 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.

Good news — a city in Pennsylvania is one of the top five best places to be if you wanna avoid an alien invasion.

Within 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.

There’s a city in the Keystone State that’s one of the most featured in song. 

A team of researchers from Penn State believe they’ve discovered a unique subspecies of fish in the Susquehanna.

These ice cream joints in Pennsylvania are the creameries de la creme, according to Yelp.

A 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.

A 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.

An agency has voted to make reporting details on infant deaths and injuries optional for hospitals. One county must now provide autopsy reports to journalists and the general public thanks to a recent ruling. A township’s residents are being warned to be on the lookout for a coyote that’s either sick or injured. Lastly, birdwatchers got quite the treat when a bird typically seen in subtropical cli...

The state AG’s office has filed a lawsuit against a headstone company that reportedly “took advantage of grieving Pennsylvanians.” Pennsylvania is seeing its principals leave schools at a record rate. Those ordering specialty wines and spirits off of the new version of the PLCB’s ordering system may run into some difficulty. And if Philadelphia was a chip, it’d taste like…a roast pork sandwich?

State police seized about $14 million worth of drugs in the second quarter of this year. Meanwhile, PHL reportedly saw the most flight cancellations and delays out of any other airport in the country on Sunday. Dauphin County can now boast it has 20,000 acres of preserved farmland (and 208 farms, too). Lastly, it’s off to the races for these…camels and ostriches?

Philadelphia has spent up to $70,000 to remove graffiti so far for this year. Meanwhile, there are actual snakes in the grass in this one township. Customs officials seized two rather unusual shipments. Finally, a horse with a name joins the Lancaster City Police.

A former Penn State Abington assistant teaching professor is suing the school, claiming he was discriminated against for being white. Underage drinkers are consuming beverages like alcopops and “borgs,” among others. More schools have joined a nationwide civil lawsuit against social media companies. And come on Barbies, let’s go party.

Younger generations are thinking about moving out of Pennsylvania due to factors such as high taxes and the cost of living. Pittsburgh is now selling its own officially licensed apparel. The state Game Commission wants you to report on any wild turkey you see. Finally, a colonial “dive bar” will reopen its doors.

Local real estate experts are worried about a spike in foreclosures. City workers in Philadelphia are set to get longer paid parental leave. Christmas Tree Shops plans on closing all of its stores. Lastly, Pennsylvania might “change its tune.”

Yet another Fourth of July is around the corner and the question remains: do Pennsylvanians buy more hot dog or hamburger buns for the holiday?

Pennsylvania has once again been ranked among the least patriotic states in the country.

One of the largest catalytic converter theft rings ever seen in southeastern Pennsylvania has been broken up. Philadelphia teachers are expressing their doubts over some incoming new material. July’s first supermoon will rise this weekend. Plus, Pennsylvania’s a top state for competitive eating.

A bill that’s on its way to the Senate would allow for non-U.S. citizens to teach in Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh Public Schools’ proposed code of conduct policy has gotten some pushback. Bees are getting a little help from the Pennsylvania Turnpike and PennDOT. And Knoebels’ Haunted Mansion turns 50.