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 made quite the pretty penny during an auction the other day.

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 climates made an appearance in one area of the state.

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.

About 90,000 Pennsylvanians who have lost their Medicaid coverage since the end of a COVID-era rule. In Philadelphia, it’s the battle of the orchestras. The state Game Commission’s first foray into selling doe hunting licenses online didn’t go so well. Lastly, a bear in Gettysburg “gets the best view in town.”

22 out of 24 men who are suspected of selling cocaine and fentanyl in the western part of the state have been arrested in a month-long raid. Pennsylvanians reportedly lost over $65 million to investment fraud last year. This is the grocery chain that dominates sales in central Pennsylvania. And these cows caused udder bemusement after committing a moo-ving violation.

Four lawmakers are the first in the state to affiliate themselves with a centrist party. The SEPTA police force has grown as 21 new officers have just been sworn in. The I-95 rebuild is getting a little help from NASCAR. Finally, one MLB team in Pennsylvania is playing the fastest after the new pitch clock was put into place this season.

State officials have approved regulations that would expand the definitions of sex and race as well as religion. The Bethlehem City Council has voted against joining a countywide anti-human trafficking task force that would partner cops with Homeland Security. Lottery jackpots have been so high this year because of interest rates. Lastly, this meat manufacturer certainly brought home the bacon.

Over a dozen university students learned they won’t be getting their diplomas two months after walking for their graduation. Philadelphia officials are considering the creation of a reparations task force. This week will be mostly filled with rain after a relatively dry season. Plus, a bear has a snack.

A statewide drought watch has been issued as of last week. On I-95, a detour was detoured. A house was left partially damage after ice chunks mysteriously fell from the sky. Finally, this is the spice Pennsylvania finds rather nice.

State Attorney General Michelle Henry wants residents to be wary of scams targeting renters. Despite the recent showers, farmers are saying the relatively dry season has resulted in a loss of crops. The work-from-home model has reportedly hurt Philadelphia’s lunch industry. Lastly, in honor of Father’s Day, here’s Pennsylvania’s top “dad-ism.”

The former manager of a Starbucks who accused the company of firing her because she was white has just been awarded over $25 million. Six people accused of conspiring to sell body parts — one member arrested last year being from Cumberland County — have been arrested. Those five meerkats at the Philadelphia Zoo were killed by accidentally poisoning linked to dye. And a Rose by any other name wouldn’t be able to get into Hershey Gardens for free.

A woman is accused of pushing her ex-boyfriend to suicide with her “heinous and graphic” threats. A third-party contractor for UPMC fell prey to a data breach that may have affected customers and patients. South Fayette voters had their day. Lastly, a 300-pound replica cannon — a 300-pound replica cannon — was somehow successfully stolen.

A SEPTA pilot program is using AI technology to catch cars illegally parked in bus lanes. Amish and Mennonite communities throughout the state are grappling with the impending end of Telefile. Gas prices are almost 30 percent lower than they were last year around this time. Plus, a zoo gets deemed as one of the U.S.’s best.

A teacher has been accused of posing as a 17-year-old girl to solicit photos and videos from minors. The Fern Hollow Bridge is scheduled to undergo more construction. An error led many people to believe they had gotten free Hersheypark tickets. Lastly, what this medical student learned in class was put to the test.

A man with a “jihad” journal who drove a stolen school bus from Jersey toward Pennsylvania has been deemed not competent to stand trial. Porch pirates may get tougher penalties in the future. In an effort to become the country’s first sustainable superhighway, the Pennsylvania Turnpike is “slowly but surely” removing paper towel dispensers from its service stations. Also, these local farmers' markets have been nominated as some of the top in the U.S.

Students were charged a $18,000-plus security fee for an event discussing transgender rights at the University of Pittsburgh in April, something which a group representing them now claims violates their freedom of speech. Still in Pittsburgh, school officials have revealed a new plan for special education. Getting a Real ID in Pennsylvania just got a bit easier. Lastly, this “river monster” broke a record.

A bill that would expand what type of criminal record can be sealed from the public eye has moved forward in Pennsylvania. In more litigation news, the state may become the second in the U.S. to require the minimum number of nurses at hospitals. The ongoing spotted lanternfly problem may have a solution. Also, as the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs go on, a city in Pennsylvania has been ranked as the second-best for hockey fans.

Apparently, according to a new study, a city in Pennsylvania one of the best in the U.S. for paranormal activity.

With summer (unofficially) underway now that Memorial Day is over, here’s Pennsylvania’s favorite cookout meal to chomp down on during the warmer months.

Eggflation is cracking slightly. A 150-ton “superload” is expected to cause traffic to slow today. Gettysburg plans on doing something special for the battle’s 160th anniversary in July. Plus, two Pennsylvania-grown accents are among the world’s top favorites.

A number of truck drivers are concerned over the lack of parking for them on Pennsylvania’s highways. Some state residents may be seeing a haze from a Canadian wildfire right now. Spring 2023’s last full moon will hang in the sky soon. Also, if you’re looking to sip on something this summer, maybe try the state’s official drink of the season.

A man arrested in one of the largest fentanyl seizures the state has ever seen has been sentenced. High school seniors took their prank just a little bit too far. The Jersey man who dumped over 500 pounds of pasta near a creek won’t face charges. And this museum is “something special.”

Cancer deaths have gone down in Pennsylvania. Teachers and education experts across the state are calling for financial literacy classes for students. Rail biking tours have become more and more popular. Finally, this beach is a well-kept secret.

As far as being superstitions goes, Pennsylvania is a state drawn to four-leaf clovers and knocking on wood to keep the bad juju away.

Pennsylvania has been ranked among the top 10 best states for a summer vacation.

Police will up their patrols at both campuses of a high school. One county will become the first in the state to regularly inspect its gun stores. Pittsburgh may have to take a closer look at its pools. And a bird thought to be extinct actually isn’t.

One county has found West Nile-positive mosquitoes, the first of 2023. Some Philly residents have taken combatting crime into their own hands — so to speak — and hired a private security firm. Pennsylvania’s elementary and middle schools may have to take chocolate milk off the menu, and dairy farmers aren’t happy about it. Plus, a teenager keeps up a family tradition — pole climbing.