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

Pennsylvanians are among those in the nation who are the least likely to lose their jobs.

Pop the champagne, because one city in Pennsylvania has been ranked among the U.S.’s top 20 best for New Year’s Eve.

“Cowboy caviar.” “Pickleball.” “Pallas cat.” These — and many others — were among the top trends that people in specific areas of Pennsylvania were Googling the most in 2022.

The holiday season may leave many with charity on the mind, and — according to one study — this is the cause Pennsylvanians may be considering giving back to the most.

Here are the latest locations in Pennsylvania to be honored with historical markers.

Easter, Christmas, Halloween, — it doesn’t matter the holiday. Pennsylvanians love this type of candy above all others year-round.

A man stole almost $86,000 from two Pennsylvania-based Ronald McDonald House charities. Police chased a car for about three miles and got a bit of a shock when they saw who was driving it. The deadline for the state’s 2021 Property Tax/Rent Rebate program is fast approaching. And an Army member gave her kids an early Christmas present.

Santa would be smart to use search data similar to this one study, which revealed which gifts states were itching to find under the tree the most.

Out of the probably the millions of Christmas songs out there, Pennsylvania has a most beloved.

here’s an AI chatbot out there that can do someone’s homework for them. People across Pennsylvania — and the U.S. in general — are experiencing slow postal service. There’re brand new trains that’ll be pulling into Amtrak. Plus, Pennsylvania has some of the cheapest Pizza Hut pizza around.  

An annual report has found that more people are dying while being treated for common ailments at hospitals than they were five years ago. Pittsburgh police are searching for a graffiti vandal whose latest targets included a church. The state’s first-ever self-driving shuttling is pulling into Philadelphia for testing next year. And are any of Pennsylvania’s cities amongst the country’s “grinchiest...

Some Pennsylvanian Fios customers could lose channels amidst current renegotiations between Verizon and Cox Media. A casino and a sportsbook operator have been hit with a fine for taking unapproved wagers back in 2021. About 4,600 veteran graves will receive wreaths this weekend. Plus, this building is among the state’s “most beautiful.”

Masks are coming back to Philadelphia’s schools for two weeks after the winter break. Residents of one township are clashing over the appointment of a public information officer. Over $10 million has been granted by the federal government to Chesapeake Bay watershed efforts. And Pennsylvanians love these sides above all others for their holiday dinner.

A 76-year-old woman has been charged in a cold case after DNA testing disproved her story about a goose bite. In Pittsburgh, city councilmembers are considering legislation that would use $1 million from its American Rescue Plan Act funds to help alleviate residents’ medical debts. Police in Philadelphia are still looking for a man who somehow managed to steal an antique brass railing from outside...

Over 20 car dealers have been accused of “title washing.” As a deficit in the form of millions of dollars draws near, Montgomery County has proposed a real estate tax hike in its 2023 budget. After standing for 80 years, one township’s “Welcome” sign has been ordered to be taken down by PennDOT. And a man searched desperately for his missing dog only to find him up a tree.

A man stole an ambulance while intoxicated in Pittsburgh. A college has decided to cut tuition prices for out-of-state undergrads next school year. Bucks County EMS squads will soon be getting a $5.5 million boost. Finally, if you want a shot at spotting Santa’s sleigh this Christmas Eve, here’s where to go.

Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter was stopped by police three times in the past yet remains a supporter of stop and frisk. Forbes has found that the largest private company in Pennsylvania is none other than Wawa. The state has received a “yellow” grade when it comes to traffic safety laws. Plus, this is supposedly the most popular toy in Pennsylvania.

The camera a man had hidden in one of the bathrooms in the Frick Pittsburgh took over 200 images of adults, seniors, and even children. In Westmoreland County, Yukon residents aren’t too thrilled about plans for a new toxic waste dump. There’s a chance you could be able to see the NASA rocket launch on Friday. And unfortunately, none of Pennsylvania’s cities made it to the top of a list ranking th...

Two college students have been charged with abusing corpses at their school’s anatomy lab. Governor Tom Wolf still hasn’t disclosed why he’s spent tens of thousands of dollars on private law firms. A dog was safely returned to his family after being allegedly stolen from a Wawa in Philadelphia. And a man who was abandoned as a baby 90 years ago is slowly reuniting with his family.

The operator of 13 McDonald’s in the Pittsburgh area has been accused of child labor violations. Meanwhile, the Independent Regulatory Review Commission is scheduled to vote on a proposal to change the definition of “sex” in sex discrimination cases this week. With the upcoming Farm Show comes a new flavor of milkshake, courtesy of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. Lastly, these students ar...

If you’re looking to get into the Christmas spirit, a travel website has listed a small town in Pennsylvania as one of the best to visit during the Yuletide season.  

Consequences will be dealt to the students who staged a walkout at a high school last week. Penn College has dropped a test requirement previously needed for applicants to its nursing program. You can now vote for Pennsylvania’s 2023 “River of the Year.” Plus, over a quarter of Pennsylvanians’ fluid intake is alcohol and caffeine.

Consequences will be dealt to the students who staged a walkout at a high school last week. Penn College has dropped a test requirement previously needed for applicants to its nursing program. You can now vote for Pennsylvania’s 2023 “River of the Year.” Plus, over a quarter of Pennsylvanians’ fluid intake is alcohol and caffeine.

Some representation in Pennsylvania is set to change as redistricting changes go into effect today. The residents of one town may see their garbage and recycling collection cost go up by as much as 116 percent. Outdoor activities brought in almost $14 billion to the state’s economy. Lastly, this Christmas movie is the most popular in Pennsylvania.

Recent data from the state Department of Education shows how standardized test scores remain lower than they were before the pandemic. Dozens of people were displaced after a “careless worker” managed to flood their apartment building. Firearm deer season is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of people. Finally, this airport is among the country’s “most stressful.”