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

Coronavirus infection rates are on the rise once again in Pennsylvania, with new cases bringing the state’s total to above 107,000. The CDC has issued new findings on the virus as COVID-19 is becoming better understood. Governor Tom Wolf has allowed a bill calling for more transparency in public records to become law. Two separate block parties held in Philadelphia on Saturday drew hundreds of peo...

Former Pennsylvania congressman charged with stuffing ballot boxes. More than 2,000 people could be laid off or furloughed at the Philadelphia International Airport. PennDot offers non-binary as a gender designation for driver’s licenses. Lay’s has a new Philly Cheesesteak flavor.  You can subscribe to PennLive.com by going to pennlive.com/digitalsubscription/inline. See acast.com/privacy for priv...

Lebanon County sues over being excluded from federal coronavirus relief funds. Meanwhile, a Philadelphia SWAT officer is facing criminal charges over his actions during a June 1 protest. Pennsylvania invests $66 million in projects to improve water infrastructure. The Pennsylvania Game Commission needs your help. You can subscribe to PennLive.com by going to pennlive.com/digitalsubscription/inline...

Non-EZ-Pass users face a 45 percent toll increase on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Meanwhile, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules that mental health professionals have a duty to warn others about threats made by a patient. Giant wasps are arriving in Pennsylvania (but don’t worry, they aren’t dangerous). Classrooms can adopt a cow.  You can subscribe to PennLive.com by going to pennlive.com/digitals...

The babysitter of a missing two year old boy has been charged in his death. Meanwhile a woman is killed in her bedroom by a bullet fired outside her home. Bloomsburg Fair is accused of being transphobic for having someone dressed as Dr. Rachel Levine in a dunk tank. And for those who have been hiking throughout the pandemic, there’s a new trail to explore in Pennsylvania. See acast.com/privacy for...

Trash becomes a serious problem in Philadelphia as sanitation workers call in sick. Meanwhile, the search continues for a missing two-year-old boy. Pennsylvania announces plan to move to electric-powered trucks, vans and buses by 2050. Philadelphia high schoolers learn from a legendary art group. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One Pennsylvania county is left out when it comes to federal funding after defying state reopening orders. A new grant program will provide pay bonuses to essential workers during the pandemic. Guidance has been released for the reopening of public schools. Giant unveils a new program that lets you save the environment while also helping a charity.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out in...

Governor Wolf issues new coronavirus restrictions in an effort to prevent another surge of COVID-19. Meanwhile, a suspended police officer is arrested in a drug bust. The Pennsylvania Senate unanimously passes a bill on reforming the probation system. Pittsburgh is looking for hundreds of volunteers for coronavirus vaccine trials. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Philadelphia cancels all large-scale public events through February 2021, including some iconic traditions. Meanwhile, the City of Brotherly Love faces three lawsuits from 146 protesters over the use of tear gas by police. The Pennsylvania General Assembly passes a bill giving millions of dollars in tax credits to natural gas companies. A new beer trail highlights the great breweries of central Pe...

The IRS says a Pennsylvania woman is dead -- but she’s definitely not. Meanwhile, a heat wave is coming our way. Pennsylvania reported the smallest number of new COVID-19 cases in a month and the Philadelphia Phillies announce their plans to make a game without fans feel normal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Viral video footage shows a police officer kneeling on a man’s neck outside an Allentown hospital. Meanwhile, an arrest has been made in the case of an Amish girl who went missing in June. Parents are suing amusement parks in Pennsylvania over their mask policies. There’s a marked increase in young people getting the coronavirus in the Keystone State. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out...

The Big Ten announces a season with only in-conference games due to the coronavirus. Meanwhile, Governor Wolf extends orders to protect people from evictions and foreclosures because of the pandemic. A man learning how to drive crashes into a PennDOT Drivers License Center. Pittsburgh announces plans for online-only learning this fall. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Masks will be mandatory at Pennsylvania schools this fall. Meanwhile, Philadelphia waives citations issued against protesters. Allegheny County extends its ban on indoor dining. Air quality alert issued for southwestern Pennsylvania. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A spicy sauce from Sheetz was used as a weapon on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Philadelphia Eagles' DeSean Jackson apologizes after posting anti-Semitic remarks on Instagram. Fall sports are cancelled at Division III Centennial Conference colleges and the iconic PECO Crown Lights in Philadelphia are powered off for the next few months. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Pennsylvania congressman gets hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal coronavirus relief loans for his car dealerships. Meanwhile, fireworks cause thousands of dollars worth of damage in Lancaster and a record number of injuries near Pittsburgh. Childcare providers are getting $53 million in federal funds to help during the coronavirus pandemic. A Pennsylvania movie theater lets you (and 19...

Five fatal shootings within five hours result in the death of a six year old in Philadelphia. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania continues to report hundreds of coronavirus cases. Residents of rural Pennsylvania decide to fix their own slow internet and we’ve got good news for baseball fans. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bars, restaurants and casinos are being shut down in Pittsburgh after another spike in coronavirus cases. Meanwhile, a restaurant is hit with $10,000 worth of fines after refusing to follow coronavirus restrictions. Pennsylvania is asking visitors from 15 different states to undergo 14 day quarantines when they arrive. A new law makes special tests to detect breast cancer affordable for many. See...

Pennsylvania issues a mandatory statewide face mask order. The state Supreme Court affirms the governor’s authority over coronavirus orders. Philadelphia cultural institutions begin reopening. An old and treasured beer from the 1970s in Pittsburgh is making a return. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two police reform bills are on their way to the governor’s desk in Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, a city official in Harrisburg is suspended after being photographed gardening while naked. A year after being passed, the Clean Slate bill has sealed the records of 47 million criminal charges. And for all those tired of explosions happening at night, a Senate bill allowing communities to ban consumer firew...

A federal lawsuit has been filed against top Pittsburgh government officials over the use of tear gas and rubber bullets during a protest. Meanwhile, another lawsuit is filed by President Donald Trump re-election campaign against Pennsylvania’s county election boards over mail-in voting. The department of labor extends unemployment benefits by 13 weeks. Pennsylvania has its first alcoholic ice cre...

Pittsburgh bans alcohol consumption at bars and restaurants in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. Meanwhile, the dead body of a woman is identified -- more than three decades after she was initially discovered. There’s now a way to file a complaint with the department of health if you see a business violating coronavirus restrictions. The state releases its plans to help nursing homes welco...

Horrific details emerge in the death of a three year old near Pittsburgh. Meanwhile, Philadelphia city officials apologize for the use of tear gas against protesters. A grand jury report reveals the state’s failures in regulating the natural gas industry. One man runs 218 miles to see his grandmother after she’s diagnosed with COVID-19. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After repeated violence between protestors and armed vigilantes, the Christopher Columbus statue in Philadelphia is likely to come down. Meanwhile, a new bill will help those convicted of crimes in the past find work in Pennsylvania. A school district lays off 28 teachers after a survey implies that up to 600 students won’t return for classes in the fall. Families get to visit loved ones in a nurs...

Bill Cosby is appealing his sexual assault conviction to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Meanwhile, gun violence is on the rise in Philadelphia with a 15 year old managing to survive being shot 20 times. Penn State Health acquires the Holy Spirit Hospital network. The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire announces dates for its return. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An Amish teen goes missing after a church service. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh-area sees the highest single-day increase of coronavirus cases in more than a month. The State House of Representatives goes through a leadership change. University of Pennsylvania offers a free four-week program to public school kids. Support the work we do by subscribing to PennLive.com: https://www.pennlive.com/digital...