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

One college has issued trespassing notices to those in pro-Palestine encampments on campus. During a discussion about Kensington, Philadelphia officials got heated. Last year saw the second-lowest rate of traffic fatalities on record in Pennsylvania. Lastly, a municipality threw out not one, not two, but nearly 50 pieces of art by a Pittsburgh icon.

One college has issued trespassing notices to those in pro-Palestine encampments on campus. During a discussion about Kensington, Philadelphia officials got heated. Last year saw the second-lowest rate of traffic fatalities on record in Pennsylvania. Lastly, a municipality threw out not one, not two, but nearly 50 pieces of art by a Pittsburgh icon.

The Penn State faculty senate has passed a positional report asking the school’s administration to pause its decision to close a number of its commonwealth campuses. New data has found that women are having children later in life. Carbon emissions are down in Philadelphia and, indeed, nationwide. Finally, this spot got recognized for giving a great dinner and show.

The rate went down slightly, but Philadelphia still saw its second-highest year for drug overdose deaths in 2023. State lawmakers want the owners of Crozer Health — Prospect Medical Holdings — to give back the millions they received to keep the now-closing hospitals open. SEPTA, meet SWEPTA. Also, the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding won’t be the only thing Philadelphia’s celebrating soon.

UPS is nixing tens of thousands of jobs and will close down dozens of facilities. A bill that would regulate virtual currency has moved forward. A restaurant sold a million-dollar scratch-off. Plus, in just a few years, a proton beam cancer treatment center will open up in Philadelphia.

A popular apple juice sold in Pennsylvania has been recalled. SEPTA is cracking down on fare evaders. The last bear season drew in a pretty big harvest. Lastly, these towns want new residents so bad, they’ll pay you to move there.

A bill that would exempt farmers from paying unemployment taxes for migrant workers has advanced. An official has joined an effort to establish Congressional term limits. Energy officials are mulling over the possible effects these data centers will have on the power grid. And this wedding was metal.

Pennsylvanians lost hundreds of millions of dollars in scams last year. The state has joined an online poker market. About $1 million has been invested into local golf courses ahead of the U.S. Open. Lastly, it’s hummingbird migration season.

The closure of Crozer health hospitals will result in one of the biggest layoffs seen in Pennsylvania in recent years. As the bus driver shortage continues, one school district has changed its start and dismissal times. Here are some tips on how to deal with spring allergies. Finally, you can now help name the Philadelphia Zoo’s newest residents.

Amputations in Pennsylvania — and beyond — are spiking due to tranq. Instagram has started to use AI to crack down on teens lying about their age. The state Game Commission will spray nearly 40,000 acres of land to protect it against a pesky insect. Lastly – calling all extras!

After months of uncertainty, Crozer Health hospitals will close. The state has boosted the transparency of its oversight of county Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs). One county is will test delivering medical supplies via drones. And if Pennsylvania was an emoji, it’d be this one.

A major truck company will lay off hundreds of workers at a Pennsylvania-based plant. A Macy’s goes up for sale. Penn Sate has delayed the closure announcement for one of its branch campuses. And it’s a game of gas stations.

An airport is making some security checkpoint adjustments. If you’re driving an EV or hybrid car in Pennsylvania, you’ll have to pay a fee. One utilities wants an 11.3 percent rate hike, but one consumer advocate claims this boost could be illegal. Finally, they made their “moo-ve” and escaped from their farm.

A Philadelphia-based chain has been dealt another blow. Two Wawas will close soon. A scam is targeting people with lost pets. Lastly, this is 2025’s “Coolest Thing Made in PA” winner.

A man is the first to be charged under a new state child pornography law. Crozer Health’s CEO is stepping down at the end of this week. Ah, tax season is over — now here’s what to expect with refunds. Finally, cops are looking for the two guys that parachuted off a skyscraper.

Step away from the fork and knife, slowly — this city in Pennsylvania won’t tolerate your “pizza crime.”

Bucks County residents expressed their continued concern over that Sunoco pipeline leak during a virtual meeting last week. Logging in the Allegheny National Forest might accelerate under an emergency declaration. If you went shopping for these products and noticed they were missing, this might be why. Lastly, a woman made 400 hotel reservations — and never showed up.

A new budget proposal would spell severe service cuts for SEPTA. State police have rolled out new body cameras ahead of time. The Mütter Museum is changing its tune. Finally, this is going to be one sweet film.

The maker of a popular heartburn medication — which has a major operating point in Pennsylvania — has been sued. A county has launched its first-ever AI program. To get you through this chill, here’s the summer 2025 forecast. Lastly, he was just trying to cross-ss-ss the street.

A high court has blocked the lawsuit against a gunmaker brought forward by the parents’ of a teen who was fatally shot in 2016. The emails between state lawmakers and lobbyists will stay out of the public eye thanks to a recent court ruling. Many complaints submitted to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in western Pennsylvania involve home improvement debacles. And zombies aren’t the only thing in “Zombie Land.”

One area’s largest health system has — fortunately — come to an agreement with a major insurance. Pennsylvania’s Medicaid program is trying to figure out how to cover weight-loss drugs. State parks have seen an uptick in reservations ahead of summer. Lastly, this “cool, chic” steakhouse is purportedly the best in state.

The state has expanded its spotted lanternfly quarantine. SEPTA has branched out its contactless payment system. The weather this weekend delayed construction on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Finally, these 100-year-old tortoises just became first-time parents.

Officials will debate whether or not to ban balloon releases, which are traditionally done during a memorial. Bike thieves, meet repo men. No, seriously, a beer distributor sold a $2 million Mega Millions ticket on April Fool’s Day. Lastly, an amusement park gets ready to open for its longest season ever.

The state stopped collecting information on why older adults die during open abuse and neglect cases last year. State lawmakers are vying for genetic privacy after 23andMe announced its bankruptcy. What was once a coal-fired plant will eventually power AI. Finally, this company’s apparently one of the best to work for.

That bill which would require ICE to be notified if a suspect is an illegal immigrant has advanced. Food service workers around Philadelphia have landed a “historic contract.” Pittsburgh is in the midst street-sweeping, and it has a new way of ticketing cars that were left parked in scheduled areas. Also, no, you’re not drunk — that road really looks like that.

Workers at a charter school have been charged with physically abusing dozens of students. More than a third of school districts statewide saw teacher vacancies in the 2024-25 school year. If you get a check in the mail, it’s actually not a scam. Plus, these two are among the top five best MLB stadiums around.

Bucks County residents are suing Sunoco. A data breach on a county network is under investigation. Trout season is nigh. And a team of archaeologists unearthed an ancient tomb.

Carnegie Mellon is among multiple universities that must address its ties to China. A bill would require state and county prosecutors to let ICE know if a suspect is an illegal immigrant. The weather for many is going to be so nice this weekend. Lastly, a wild turkey is having a bit of a solo “adventure.”

A city is facing an “invisible threat.” Meanwhile, all-cash payments on houses are down, meaning that pandemic high of investors buying houses might be waning. This is what a “smart” loading zone looks like. And the Pennsylvania Agricultural Discovery Center officially has a home.

A borough lost $65,000 in a phishing scam. A bill is looking to tackle the EMS financial crisis. Here’s where Pennsylvania’s cities land on a list of the “Most Obese Cities.” There’s nearly a dozen Portals across the world, but only one in Pennsylvania is having issues with vandalism (guess where).

n honor of the United State’s upcoming milestone birthday, one city has done something a little special.

An area’s largest health system is now out-of-network for many people who have Cigna. If you bought this detergent, take note. Four bridges in Pennsylvania have been recommended to be evaluated over a “risk of collapse.” Plus, someone — somehow — managed to illegally dump about 4,000 tires in a park.

A museum will return the skull of an Indigenous child to tribe leaders in Maine. Some officials are pushing for the 10 Commandments to be displayed in public schools. A “Bird Town Pennsylvania” is in the midst of a great, feathered battle. And an organ will play at an iconic Macy’s for one last time.

An industrial chemical is starting to pop in Philadelphia’s fentanyl supply. A pet food sold in Pennsylvania has been linked to bird flu infections. A major bank is closing dozens of branches. Lastly, a beloved amusement park might be getting the Dollywood treatment.

A state lawmaker believes his bill on voter ID will make voting “better for the voter.” A transit system, lacking funding, has begun the “devastating” process of preparing for service cuts and fare hikes. Multiple tornados were confirmed to have touched down over the weekend. Plus, this ride’s makeover just got a major award.

The state A.G. has opened up a criminal investigation into a pipeline leak. Last year, Pennsylvania outpaced all other states when it came to Medicaid fraud. Cannabis companies spent nearly $2 million to have a say in weed’s future in Pennsylvania. Lastly, a pretty sweet bill is back on the table.

A bill that seeks to repeal the death penalty is getting bipartisan support. In more bill news, an official has reintroduced one related to marijuana. New research points to a lack of inventory as being the reason behind Pennsylvania’s housing prices. Finally, this city is one of the country’s best for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

Pennsylvania might join in the fray to fight for term limits in Congress. A proposal would relieve debt related to childbirth expenses. If you have a gift card to this ailing retail chain, sorry to tell you this. Lastly, it was one shell of a situation.

A pilot program wants to improve dental care access statewide. Meanwhile, a bill concerning school zone speed cameras has stalled in Philadelphia. One of the state’s most popular convenience stores is making a change. And by the way, the Box Demon means no harm.

Crozer Health hospitals will stay open, but not for that long. About $30,000 in counterfeit cosmetics and Sharpie pens from China were seized. The Pennsylvania Lottery wants to offer more games with bigger payouts. And on the “bad side” of this cemetery, a banshee screams.

The officials of one city are set to vote on whether to lessen the punishment for weed possession. Penn State is dipping its toes into nuclear technology. A bridge connecting Jersey and Pennsylvania that’s been closed for almost a decade might get replaced. Finally, a woman encountered a rarely seen creature in a parking lot.

A program has stopped over 120 weapons from being used in schools. The estimated cost of building a thruway is getting closer to $1 billion. In more spending news, Pennsylvania officials plan on putting $10 million toward a new voter registration system. And this is the state’s favorite cereal.

A “strong burning smell” — along with other issues — was reported on a SEPTA train before it caught on fire, but it was allowed to continue operating anyway. Hundreds of people were the victims of a bank fraud scheme that stole more than $30 million. You could get a text telling you why you’re stuck in traffic on the turnpike soon. Lastly, Philadelphia’s really spoiling America on its 250th birthday.

Advocates are calling for a solution to a rise in food stamp theft. Pedestrian deaths are down nationally, but not in Pennsylvania. People in a mobile park haven’t had water for almost 50 days now. And not one, but two eclipses are coming this month.

Philadelphia saw a “remarkable” drop in violent crime last year. A proposal would allow for hunters in Pennsylvania to retrieve game using drones. Public input is needed for a transit agency’s proposed service changes. Plus, he swears he saw Bigfoot.

The number of EV charging stations in Pennsylvania has gone up. A campaign against aggressive drivers has launched. PennDOT has resumed work on some major projects. And check out this “megalodon.”

An official wants a study on how much climate change might cost Pennsylvania in the future. Philadelphians might be facing water and sewer rate hikes. With Fat Tuesday comes fastnachts. Plus, a lost puppy gets rescued.

One state lawmaker wants to modernize how people receive public notices. PennDOT is investing millions into traffic safety improvements. Be sure to look up to see some planets march across the sky tonight. Finally, they’re back by popular demand.

Butler County has confirmed its first bird flu case. Fatal overdoses are falling in Pennsylvania. Someone out there’s the owner of a $3 million scratch-off. And there’s some Tush Pushback going on in the NFL.

An airport has already stopped at least 10 guns this year. Penn State is facing some “difficult choices.” The debate over when rifle deer season starts continues. Lastly, dozens of schools nationwide have banned a controversial — but beloved — shoe.