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

Residents of a York County township remain concerned over a landfill’s effect on the quality of their water. A soon-to-be-proposed bill wants to clearly define what “milk” is. Pennsylvania’s outdoor recreation industry is still booming. And Tröegs has made a once-a-year beer a year-round option.

More photos and information of cancer patients have been published to the dark web in the wake of a cyberattack. The state Senate has passed a first-of-its-kind breast cancer screening bill. A 300-pound statue was stolen from a local business. Lastly, Philadelphia spent more on beer during the Super Bowl than it has any other time over the past two years.

The father of a woman who was brutally beaten by teens in Philadelphia has called their actions “subhuman.” Over 300 state employees made $200,000 or more in 2022. A 911 center’s staffing shortage has gotten so bad, managers and supervisors are now taking calls. Plus, Pennsylvania turns the big 3-4-2 on Sunday.

York City still intends to consider lifting its decades-old police cap in the wake of the city’s rising violence. Arnold Palmer airport is “going about [their] business” as the government tries to block a merger between Spirit and JetBlue. One city was among the top in the U.S. who reported on “bad water” last year. Lastly, this dinger of a theft has been resolved.

The photos of cancer patients have been leaked on the dark web after the Lehigh Valley Health Network fell victim to a cyberattack. One school’s empathy-focused curriculum is going to federal court. The name of a drink caused a stir. Also, this good boy has bounced his way to becoming a Cadbury finalist.

A hospital in Allentown is being criticized for its potential plans to relocate an undocumented patient. The FTC is considering banning noncompete agreements, something which could affect those in certain professions both within the state and outside of it. The PA Ice Cream Trail is looking for creameries who want to participate. Lastly, a three-foot caiman — not to be confused with an alligator or crocodile — was discovered in a city park over the weekend.

The wait list for nursing homes in Pennsylvania has reached 2,000 individuals. Another school — this time in Delaware County — finds itself “worn out” by student behavior. Eastern State Penitentiary employees have voted to unionize. Also, a man went to a Walmart to get milk and got something a little extra.

“Ghost cars” are the newest problem to haunt Philadelphia’s streets. A fortune-teller failed to inform a man of a future where she scammed him out of $10,000. Pennsylvania’s noxious weed list has grown. Plus, a man finds a message from the past.

More counties have been added to Pennsylvania’s spotted lanternfly quarantine zone. The state Fish and Boat Commission has given preliminary approval to hike license and permit fees in 2024. Heinz has successfully reached “the ketchup guy.” Lastly, this surgeon certainly went the extra half-mile for one of his patients.

A man robbed another than forced him to drive him to Philadelphia. Allegheny County officials confirmed that the area intends to move forward with its plans for a juvenile detention center. The “Philly Phreeze” raised money as it lowered people’s temperatures. Oh, and that missing cannonball was found, by the way.

UPMC, one of its renowned surgeons, and a physicians group will pay the feds $8.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing them of knowingly putting patients at risk, among other things. Unsupervised teenagers under the age of 16 are no longer welcome to eat at this one Chick-fil-A. State lawmakers are currently about making burial and cremation methods greener. Lastly, divers make a howling good discovery.

Traces of fentanyl and heroin were found in CBD gummy products sold at several Montgomery County stores. An After School Satan Club that will operate at a middle school next month is the very lively talk of Hellertown. A new report found how Pennsylvanians have a higher tax burden than most other state residents. Also, where’d The Tinker go?

A man stole $1,850 worth of Yeti coolers from a Dick’s Sporting Goods in Berks County. A school district’s board president expressed how he was “ashamed” after hearing about the vandalism and disciplinary concerns going on at a middle school. Heinz is looking for the “ketchup boat guy.” Finally, these, according to one list, are the best movies shot in Pennsylvania.

NBC10 Investigators have found that shootings around Temple University’s campus in Philadelphia have almost tripled over the past four years. Volunteers in Columbia are pouncing on the area’s feral cat problem. After four years, York’s Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will at last return. And a historic cannonball is “either missing or stolen.”

Butler County has dropped its status as a “sanctuary county.” There were dozens of SEPTA delays yesterday morning thanks to operator unavailability. Multiple places around the state have been deemed as “food deserts.” Also, is Pennsylvania prepared, at all, for a zombie apocalypse?

Lehigh Valley Health Network revealed it has been the target of a ransomware attack. There’s a reward being offered to anyone who has information about who shot two dogs in Lancaster County. It’s egg-laying season for Pittsburgh-area bald eagles. Plus, a pizza joint in Pennsylvania was recently named one of America’s best.

A man got so bent out of shape over the cost of fuel he tried running over the manager of a gas station in Allegheny County. After that disastrous train derailment in Ohio, the state DEP will independently test water. The Great Backyard Bird Count has begun. Also, sorry, ladies, but nowhere in Pennsylvania was ranked among the best spots for a bachelorette party.

There’s a proposal out there that wants to lower the legal driving age from 16 to 15. The Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board wants to explore the possibility of getting rid of the state’s minimum milk pricing system. The state Game Commission revealed how hunters bagged some seriously “tremendous” bears during last year’s harvest. And a gas station gets operatic.

A number of politicians are embroiled in a battle over a conference room in the state Capitol building. A pilot program is offering Allegheny County landlords an incentive to provide homes for individuals and families leaving homeless shelters. Dorney Park is making plans for a new, 160-plus-foot attraction that’ll replace the Stinger roller coaster. Finally, this is the question on everyone’s mind about Pennsylvania.

OSHA has cited a Lehigh Valley company over a wood-chipper accident that killed a teenager. A Harrisburg charter school was evacuated yesterday due to a bomb threat. A rebuilding project at a popular lake is halfway done (and on schedule for completion). And a new bibliography has documented over 1,500 works of fiction that mention Pennsylvania locations in them.

SEPTA revealed it’ll be increasing the number of officers on its trains as a response to safety concerns. A “body” that was reported in Wyoming County ended up not being a body at all. The state Game Commission’s answer to keeping tabs on chronic wasting disease may be dogs. Plus, here’s what Pennsylvanians like to call their significant other.

A new proposal would award grants to schools who willing drop their Native American mascots. Hundreds of thousands of Highmark customers have had their personal data comprised after an employee fell for a phishing email. There’s currently a reward for anyone who helps to find the person who left a puppy for dead. And Pennsylvania is among America’s “most romantic” states.

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey has promised to increase safety measures amidst concerns voiced by local business owners. Officials at a jail in Delaware County realized too late that they released the wrong inmate. One borough is worried over the fate of a historic home. Lastly, an explosive discovery was made a Gettysburg.

Hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians may very well lose their Medicaid coverage soon. Meanwhile, out of the 50 state capitals in the U.S., Harrisburg isn’t, apparently, among the best to call home. A woman accused of stealing her own dog was found not guilty of most of the charges she received. Plus, a robot made its great escape.

High prices are even cutting into the cost of love, according to this one study.

Pray for the state of Pennsylvania after Sunday, as Keystone State residents have just been declared as the biggest Super Bowl partiers in the country.

A hotel in Philadelphia must pay $24 million for doing nothing to stop the sex trafficking of eight underaged victims. A woman who got so drunk she fell off a stool is now suing the bar where the fall occurred over her injuries. Some scientists are saying the reintroduction of cougars to Pennsylvania may help control its deer population. And a cat named Cupid is up for adoption after recovering from an arrow injury.

A new policy is complicating an annual historical reenactment. A military plane had to make an emergency landing at Harrisburg International Airport yesterday. Carnegie Mellon students have developed a self-driving Zamboni. Plus, Punxsutawney Phil says we have six more weeks of winter to go, but plenty of other groundhogs say spring is on its way.

The Mercer Area School District canceled classes yesterday after threats related to a student-created “hit list” surfaced. A suspected burglar was arrested in Indiana County because he was, quite frankly, not great at covering his literal tracks. Bethlehem has inched closer to getting its very own World Heritage Site. Also, this is the Pennsylvanian spot that gets the most close-ups.

An AI tool used by child protective services is currently being looked into by the Justice Department. One school district is cracking down on vaping. PPL customers won’t have to pay late fees following the company’s recent billing mishap. Lastly, the award for best gas station food goes to — Wawa.

About 53,000 pounds of sausage has been recalled nationwide. One region’s need for blood donations is no longer critical. Pittsburgh has created a brand new Office of Film and event Management. Finally, this diner is offering hungry patrons the opportunity to heat a 105-pound burger.

A judge has rejected a motion to detain an activist over the social media posts she made about the death of Brackenridge police Chief Justin McIntire. Pennsylvania was found to have the second highest milk prices in the U.S. Rutter’s is expanding. And if you’ve ever wanted to lease a historic home, now’s your chance.

A bipartisan bill would change the way the state charges kids as adults. Pennsylvania’s gambling revenue broke a record — again — in 2022. The upcoming Philadelphia Flower Show will feature the largest garden displays its ever shown. Finally, a Robot Man is looking to spread a little joy.

Pennsylvanians could have digital driver’s licenses by next year. A number of PPL customers reported seeing surprise increases on their utility bill this month. The state Game Commission’s Black Bear Cam is officially live. Finally, almost 20 percent of Eagles fans would trade a wedding ring for a Super Bowl one.

The York City Council is revisiting the possibility of installing technology that’s designed to detect gunshots. Allegheny County has released its five-year public health plan. The Schuylkill River Greenway Association has received a $300,000 grant. And a couple has one goal: visit every country in the world.

Three Pennsylvanians are among those facing domestic terrorism charges after a shootout took place in Georgia. The U.S. saw its number of adoptions drop during the COVID-19 outbreak, with Pennsylvania seeing about a 25 percent dip. A Northampton County coffee shop exclusively employs those with special needs. Lastly, here’s where Pennsylvanians’ wanderlust is taking them.

A man faked a heart attack in a BJ’s so another could steal two TVs worth nearly $2,350. Harrisburg officials confirmed they can’t legally prevent homeless people from returning to an encampment underneath a bridge after it’s been cleaned. Two Regal Cinemas in Pennsylvania will soon shutter their doors. And Punxsutawney Phil’s going to be a Hall-of-Famer.

A school district in Blair County has voted to allow its police to have access to semiautomatic patrol rifles. Governor Shapiro has signed an executive order that places the executive branch’s hiring process’s focus on experience and skills rather than a four-year degree. The Free Library of Philadelphia has brought back a platform for free entertainment. Lastly, this is the state’s favorite color.

Two truck drivers managed to steal thousands of dollars’ worth of fuel from a gas station in Bucks County. The number of potholes throughout the state is going up thanks to this fluctuating weather we’re having. Photographers: feel free to turn your “Lens on Litter.” Finally, Pennsylvanians Google the definition of this word the more than any other.

Harrisburg International Airport stopped 10 firearms at security checkpoints last year, a record number for the location. BNY Mellon — which employees thousands of people around the Pittsburgh area — announced its plans to lay off about 1,500 of its employees. This week’s weather is looking a bit glum. Plus, this city is perfect for bagel lovers.

A hunter in Berks County accidentally killed a family’s dog after mistaking it for a coyote. The FBI is using ads to target Philadelphia-area Facebook users that may have been cyberstalked or harassed by Chinese government actors. Philadelphia is still the country’s third overall “Bed Bug City.” And this couple finally tied the knot — in their eighties.

A school district has passed a policy that bans teachers’ “advocacy activities” and displaying anything that expresses a “partisan, political, or social police issue” in classrooms. Harrisburg is clearing a homeless encampment because of a “public health emergency” involving rats and trash. Prices on over 3,500 items sold at PLCB stores are going up this weekend. Plus, this professor made one “shell” of a discovery.

Flights in Pennsylvania as well as other parts of the country are ”gradually” getting back on track after the FAA experienced a system outage. A new study has found how residents in some areas have moderate to high levels of “forever chemicals” in their bloodstreams. One police department is training its officers on de-escalation with VR. Also, was there a Bigfoot sighting in Pennsylvania last year?

A state Senate committee has approved a bill that would roll back the automatic gas tax increase that just went into effect. Nurse practitioners could work independently under a bipartisan proposal. If you’re in Harrisburg, you may be wondering what those giant pipes along Front Street are. And a comet not seen in 50,000 years will make an appearance tomorrow.

Homicides in Pittsburgh rose by nearly 40 percent last year. Robbers have been targeting seniors in the eastern part of the state and even parts of Jersey. Cumberland County is getting its very first casino. Finally, the Steelers gave a boy something special after his Christmas presents got stolen.

People are still moving out of Pennsylvania at a faster rate than moving in. One state lawmaker thinks that the idea of a countywide, paid school board should be given a shot. A life science company is set to give one township over 60 jobs. Lastly, Pennsylvania is among one of the top states for trivia lovers.

An ex-PennDOT employee has been arrested for charging people for help with their licensing tests. More and more Philadelphians are turning to private mailbox services as porch piracy rises. An annual eagle-watching event is happening this weekend. Finally, is there a Mummer in the house?

A teacher has been placed on administrative leave after a man known as the Luzerne County Predator Catcher uploaded a video to YouTube. As of this weekend, turnpike tolls will be going up for the 15th year in a row. The Farm Show’s food court will open a day early this year. And a Burger Brawl has begun.

Pennsylvania enacted nearly 170 new laws in 2022, the most seen in the past six years. An organization is looking for volunteers to monitor school board meetings across the state for “harmful” actions. Someone ended 2022 on a very good note after purchasing a $2 million lotto ticket. Plus, nowhere in Pennsylvania was deemed a good spot for keeping New Year’s resolutions.

Listen, it’s hard not to spoil your dog — they throw you those big goo-goo eyes and, boom, there goes your money on more treats and a new toy. But there’s one dog breed out there that Pennsylvanians spoil the most above all others.