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 City Hall. Plus, Dark Side Santa was the guest at this store’s meet-and-greet.

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 the country’s “most fun.”

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 are going to have to get used to their new housemates’ habits.

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.”

Analysts are saying Pennsylvania’s state gas tax is the reason why pump prices remain so high. Speaking of gas, a man was charged with stealing over $100,000’s worth of fuel from Lancaster County. Seems like there’s some stormy weather on the way. And if you’re looking for someone special to cozy up to this winter, your chances of that are pretty high, if you’re in this one Keystone State location.

One thing that a lot of people seem to agree on is how early Christmas decorations go up each year, with one study finding that Pennsylvania is among the states that put up Yuletide baubles the earliest.

Pittsburgh officials worry as the number of the city’s police dwindle. Eligible individuals can get up to $50,000 in home repairs under a new state program. Low-cost carrier services are expanding at one airport. Finally, a Pennsylvania sports venue is the third “dirtiest” in the U.S.

Some Pennsylvanian gun dealers are questioning a recent report about the source of firearms linked to crimes in the state. Inflation has caused the dollar amount of pretty much everything to go up, including, evidently, state officials’ salaries. It’s the return of the Heinz. Plus, the PLCB found that Keystone State residents prefer this spirit the most.

Temple University students were once again the victims of an off-campus home invasion. Reports of counterfeit Adderall have been popping up in over 25 states, Pennsylvania among them. The state has reached a settlement with Grubhub over price transparency. And the votes are in: a Pennsylvania brewery’s tour is the best in the nation.

Out of all the great food that American families bust out on Thanksgiving, these are the side dishes Pennsylvanians prefer to go with their turkey.

Drivers—tis the season, so remember to be wary of snow squalls. The last of the spotted lanternflies are laying their eggs, giving ample opportunity to mitigate the spread of the invasive species by destroying these eggs before they hatch. The deadline to enter into the state Liquor Control Board’s rare whiskey lottery is today. Plus, this city’s been deemed one of the best for Thanksgiving celebrations.

Pennsylvania got a C-minus for its infrastructure on an annual “report card.” Civilians in Philadelphia will now be able to pick up some of the duties of cops so the latter can concentrate on major crime. St. Luke’s will provide sports medicine to all high school championship events across the state. And when a man peeked into a blue bin that he noticed was left by the side of a road, he was definitely not expecting to find an alligator inside.

Pennsylvania is poised to receive millions from the recent Walmart opioid settlement. Folks in Luzerne County are still puzzled over a paper shortage that caused widespread issues on Election Day. Nonstop flights from Pittsburgh to the Big Easy are coming back. Finally, Pennsylvania is supposedly “wrestling-obsessed.”

Philadelphia is readying itself for the potential arrival of a bus carrying migrants from Texas. PennDOT and local cops are teaming up to crack down on aggressive driving throughout the state. Keep your eyes to the skies for a chance to see some meteors this week. And a woman spotted something very freaky on some home security footage after hearing strange noises one night.

According to one recent study, a city in Pennsylvania is the absolute second best in the whole country to be a sports fan in.

A freshly inked law has put new requirements in place for public agencies that have experienced data breaches. Berks County recently saw two new warm-weather records. The doe license application process of pink envelopes is no more. Lastly, a list of America’s “winter wonderlands” includes two places in Pennsylvania.

Staffing issues are a challenge in combatting the rise in reports of child abuse throughout the state. The Syrian refugee who plotted to bomb a Pittsburgh church has been sentenced. A bunch of businesses in York County are giving out free items such as food and drinks to veterans in honor of Veterans Day. Plus, these are some of Pennsylvania’s most underrated attractions.

A homeless man managed to board a school bus that was headed to a high school last week. A strike was avoided after Temple University Hospital nurses came to an agreement with management. A Pennsylvania Consumer advocate says PPL Electric Utilities’s spring billing error was brought about by an attempt to update customer addresses. And a Philadelphia man “never really liked chicken,” yet ate 40 of them in 40 days, anyhow.

What caused 48 people at a charter school to fall ill remains unknown. A new law will lift the license suspensions of those with non-traffic violations such as low-level drug convictions prior to 2018. A program in Pittsburgh that makes it easier for delivery drivers to get a parking spot may be getting extended. Finally, according to U.S. News, five cities in Pennsylvania are great for retirement.

Six men were charged for being a part of a gun trafficking ring that operated throughout Bucks and Montgomery counties. CVS and Walgreen’s announced last week that they would be willing to pay about $5 billion each in opioid settlements, part of which Pennsylvania may be poised to receive. PennDOT’s looking for snowplow drivers ahead of winter. And a mall temporarily closed after a deer casually walked into it.

Gas prices are on the rise again as the holidays draw nearer. There’s an event this weekend at a university which is hoping to help families start exploring the outdoors together. For the 10th year in a row, a free Thanksgiving turkey giveaway will be held in Easton. Finally, a study has found Pennsylvania’s most beloved fictional pooch.

A student protest against a school’s new dress code policy erupted into conflict. Bethlehem has passed an ordinance which, according to its council sponsor, is meant to inspire voter trust in politicians. Friendly reminder that life jackets are now mandatory on all of the state’s waterways. And a nun is praying for a Phillies win.

Sometimes fast food is just a dietary necessity. And when it comes to hitting this sometimes necessity, Pennsylvanians have favorite fast food chains they gravitate towards the most.

Don’t worry—Pennsylvania is still among the top 10 U.S. states with the highest reports of UFO sightings.

Apparently, there are two cities in Pennsylvania that are absolutely perfect for vampires to live in.

Merriam-Webster defines cryptids as “an animal (such as Sasquatch or the Loch Ness Monster) that has been claimed to exist but never proven to exist.” Can you guess which of these guys Pennsylvanians love the most?

One city wants to be a seven-year rent ban for those convicted of a violent crime. Be on the lookout for a brand of milk that may be contaminated with listeria. Hummingbirds are among other species are “at the tipping point.” Plus, a farmer has made a slasher film about…a farmer protecting his land from elected officials.

Bills updating Megan’s Law as well as others have been sent to Governor Tom Wolf’s desk ahead of the election. Philadelphia’s businesses are hoping the upcoming World Series brings an economic boost to the city. Attention all singers: the Pennsylvania Farm Show is looking for someone to perform the national anthem. Lastly, here are the times and places where your chances of seeing a UFO in Pennsylvania are the highest.

The math and reading scores of Philadelphia’s students are still amongst the lowest in the country. A Harrisburg resident gave a home invader multiple warnings before shooting him. Philadelphia’s light poles were greased in the name of “public safety” or, in other words, in preparation for a Phillies’ win. Finally, nowhere in Pennsylvania ranked among the U.S.’s best cities for Halloween.