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

A recent poll has shown that Pennsylvania residents’ disapproval of how President Joe Biden and Governor Tom Wolf are handling COVID-19 has gone up. One state senator wants to bring back workers to the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s toll booths. Harrisburg will have to pay a former cop disability for the “psychological injury” she received while on the job. Lastly, a number of towns in the Keystone State...

Yet another gun was confiscated at Lehigh Valley International Airport, the seventh of the year. Speaking of airports, Philadelphia International Airport has—very helpfully—begun to display wait times at security checkpoints for flyers. State liquor and wine sales set a record for this year. Finally, just to bring it back to LIVA again, anyone else see those weird, glowing orbs flying nearby the o...

A woman was beaten on a SEPTA train by a 12- and 13-year-old only hours after an anti-violence rally took place. A rioter was sentenced to federal prison for throwing concrete at an occupied police vehicle during the George Floyd protests last year. Some officials are saying that roundabouts are the key to making Pennsylvania’s roads safer. And a beloved Pennsylvania doughnut chain has been deemed...

Multiple schools in Pittsburgh were forced to switch to remote learning after officials caught wind of a threat made on Snapchat. The recent cyberattack against Butler college is, according to experts, a reflection of a larger national trend. A local cosmetics company sued by L’Oréal just can’t seem to make up as it continues it legal battle. Finally, there’s an odd duck in Philly. See acast.com/p...

Governor Tom Wolf revealed Pennsylvania’s first-ever litter action plan the other day. The Pittsburgh Penguins have reached an agreement with Fenway Sports Group that would allow for the Red Sox owners to hold a controlling interest in the franchise. More snow is forecasted for this week. Plus, guess what the biggest company in Pennsylvania is? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informa...

Philadelphia has officially confirmed its 500th homicide of the year, tying with its all-time record. Residents in Pennsylvania could see their electricity bills rise by much as 50 percent starting Dec.1. More clean-diesel Port Authority buses will soon hit the road. And pucker up to Pennsylvania’s new potential state candy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Medical marijuana growers throughout the state have until the end of the month to report any additives in their vape products. Firearms deer season opens this Saturday, with hundreds of thousands of hunters predicted to partake in the sport. Mother Nature could let it snow today. Lastly, a man got hit with a one-day prison sentence after stealing a rifle used in the Revolutionary War. See acast.co...

A worldwide shortage in aluminum has left hospitals—including those in Pennsylvania—short on items such as crutches, walkers, and canes. A benefactor of the University of Pennsylvania has pulled his donations over the men’s basketball team’s decision to sit during the national anthem. Pennsylvania residents, along with the rest of the country, are gearing up to travel and celebrate Thanksgiving pr...

A man intentionally drove towards an officer before leading police on a low-speed chase on Pittsburgh’s South Side. Exelon is transferring nuclear reactors, including some in Pennsylvania, to a newly created spin-off company. Mayor Bill Peduto and his team are pushing for legislation that would require all city departments to use “sustainable and socially responsible” methods of procurement such a...

An assault which took place on Philly’s Broad Street Line against a group of Asian students is believed to have been racially motivated. The well-known statue of an Amish family that stands outside of the former Roadside America site was severely damaged after being intentionally set on fire. Concession stands at state parks are making the switch to paper products. And a gigantic ornament in Pitts...

SEPTA and officials from the School District of Philadelphia are currently investigating an assault against a group of students by students that occurred on the Broad Street Line. Two vending machines that dispense Narcan—a nasal spray that treats opioid overdoses—are being installed in Philly. Pennsylvania’s road conditions got low marks in an annual study for the second year in a row. Finally, a...

District attorneys in Pennsylvania are now officially required to have a valid license in order to practice law. A teacher who used a racial slur while reading John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men” aloud to her classroom was hit with a federal complaint. Rain is on its way as temperatures drop. And a man at last returned a Bible he had found to its original owner…nearly 40 years later. See acast.com/...

A state House committee has voted to endorse a proposed constitutional amendment that would guarantee an individual’s right to refuse vaccines. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection suggested a rule that would put stricter limits on the use of “forever chemicals” in drinking water. Baseball fans may be treated to a comeback of the original Phillie Phanatic next season. Finally, t...

A new bill that politicians are voting on today could possibly make Pennsylvania the national leader in psychedelic ‘shroom research. Gas prices in central Pennsylvania are over a dollar more than they were a year ago. Lehigh Valley International Airport has shared some “critical” advice for all you Thanksgiving travelers out there. And a missing cat from Pennsylvania was found three months later…...

The owner of a food cart in Philadelphia tried breaking up a fight that broke out between high school students and ended up getting beat up instead. Several towns filed a suit in Commonwealth Court which seeks to block PennDOT tolling a bridge on I-79. A group of bald eagles were observed to have been “acting strangely” near the Maryland-Pennsylvania border the other day. Plus, this century’s long...

A gunman in Philadelphia opened fire on a police cruiser with two officers inside. A student at Wilkes-Barre Area High School may face criminal charges after a fight which forced the school into administrative lockdown. One lawyer went the extra mile in order “to make a point” in a Pittsburgh courthouse. And not one, but two cities in Pennsylvania are among the best in the country for sports fans....

A new form of fentanyl has been identified as the cause behind 75 fatal overdoses in Allegheny County this year. Pennsylvania has been listed among the states who’ve seen the highest increases in foreclosure starts from September to October. Heavy winds have been forecasted for today. Finally, one charity is dedicated to making matches made in Heaven: veterans and dogs. See acast.com/privacy for p...

A state court has ruled that the Pennsylvania Department of Health doesn’t have to give the raw data of deaths caused by the flu or pneumonia in 2019 and 2020 over to the media. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia School District is looking to keep its staff from speaking to news outlets unless otherwise permitted. Thanksgiving shoppers throughout the state have placed their turkey orders earlier than usu...

The Pennsylvania House State Government Committee advanced two bills yesterday: one that would end the use of private money to fund county elections and one that would end Daylight Saving Time. In even more bill news, a new measure was signed into being last week that allows for restaurants, bars, and other locations to expand the outdoor area where they serve booze. A portion of I-81 will be unde...

UPMC workers plan to strike next week to demand better benefits and wages. Flyers may have to resort to taking Uber or Lyft to Philadelphia International Airport more often, as the airport recently revealed it won’t be reopening its economy parking lot. The state Game Commission urges drivers to be more wary of increased deer activity on the road. And guess which side dish Pennsylvanians love the...

A federal judge has ordered that jurors be instructed on implicit racial bias prior to the start of a trial concerning a triple, “execution-style” murder. As a result of increasing gun violence, the Philadelphia Police Department will heighten its presence at a number of the city’s middle and high schools. One state lawmaker wants to ban schools from using Native American mascots and logos. Plus,...

A Central Pennsylvania caregiver got up to nine years in prison for sexually molesting the severely disabled woman he had been tasked to look after. More Afghan evacuees will permanently make Pennsylvania their home than previously expected. If you’re a loyal Giant Eagle customer, make sure you buy your turkey before Thanksgiving as the supermarket chain will close its stores that day. Lastly, thi...

Ambulances in a number of locations in Pennsylvania are taking longer to get to the scene of an emergency. A new proposal could drive up the price of parking in some areas of Philadelphia. If you’re looking to drift about on a body of water now through the end of April, state law requires you to wear a life jacket (depending on the type of watercraft you’re on). Plus, we’d like to order a Big Mac...

A poll found ahead of elections that Pennsylvania voters believe government and politicians are the state’s biggest problem. The state treasurer has estimated that taxpayers could be out $100 million in order to cover the cost of state workers’ extra five days off (should they get vaccinated, that is). Those flying out of Philadelphia International Airport may still feel the impact of those Americ...

A lot of you may be wondering why purple paint spots are popping up on trees all over the state. Luckily, PennLive’s Marcus Schneck has the answer for you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.