Today in PA | A PennLive daily news briefing with Julia Hatmaker

If you're looking for somewhere to go to during the summer, this place is apparently one of the best for a trip.

A city in Pennsylvania has been listed amongst the best in the country to start a career.

There's a city in Pennsylvania that's one of the top five best for all you basketball fans out there.

A Delaware-based health system will acquired what was once several Crozer Health locations. Electric bills for many people will go up this weekend. Pittsburgh has closed another bridge following an inspection. Plus, if you love hockey, this city's the place for you.

Schools are under federal investigation over their “asbestos management practices.” An invasive tick is spreading within the state. Pennsylvania might enact a ban on single-use plastic bags. Also, if you missed those Blue Angels, don't worry — you'll have another shot.

Poison control centers are seeing a rise in calls related to popular weight-loss drugs. A trail in Philadelphia is still closed over a year after a chemical spill was discovered. One amusement park is now under the same ownership as Dollywood. And check out this “mega den” of snakes.

A hospital lobby is pushing back on a proposal to crackdown on mergers in Pennsylvania. One county has alerted residents to a possible data leak. A new bill wants to bring down harsher penalties on anyone who abandon boats. Lastly, a new Gordon Ramsay series is looking for restaurant owners.

Here's an update on Bucks County's lawsuit against big oil. A school district lost hundreds of thousands of dollars to hackers. Someone just bought a $5 million scratch-off. And you might start seeing Pennsylvania's new license plate on the road soon.

Some state officials are pushing to have people with substance abuse disorders involuntarily committed. Several men have sued DraftKings. The FDA is investigating a salmonella outbreak that's been linked to cucumbers. Plus, these people opened up their new Nintendo Switch games only to find something looking back at them.

A trip to the ER in one city in Pennsylvania is longer than the national average. Top state officials received nearly $120,000 in gifts last year. Things will be cloudy and gray ahead of Memorial Day, but don't let that keep you down. And this catfish was quite the catch-fish.

The officials in one county have filed a lawsuit against drug-selling behemoths for the “illegal price fixing” of insulin. Hundreds of flights were delayed while dozens, cancelled, over the weekend due to a technical issue. This bill would criminalize the harassment of youth sports referees. Lastly, the Philadelphia Zoo has welcomed even more Galapagos tortoise hatchlings into the world.

State police have launched a new rapid DNA analysis program. State officials are denouncing private equity in healthcare following the recent closures of Crozer Health hospitals. A recall has been issued for a popular snack mix. And an extraordinary procedure was conducted for the first-time ever at a hospital in Philadelphia.

State officials have approved a permit that allows for the transportation of hazardous waste along the Monocacy despite locals' vocal concerns. That marijuana bill has passed away in the state Senate. Here's who's buying all those Big Lots. Finally: it's Kisses vs. Peeps.

A bill that's looking to mitigate medical debt has gotten through the state House. Pennsylvania's decreasing population was behind Penn State's proposed campus closures, according to the university itself. Overdose deaths dropped nearly 30 percent nationwide last year. And a “small but important property” will now be permanently preserved.

Penn State has proposed the closures of seven campuses. It's (shockingly) almost halfway through May, so here's what Memorial Day weekend traffic is supposed to be like. A major bank is closing dozens of its locations soon. Lastly, some people got treated to the sight of a historic airplane the other day.

If you ever use “buy now, pay later,” here's something you should be aware of. There's a new law taking effect next month. A charity marathon raised almost $2 million. And Pennsylvania's top dog name is “beautiful.”

A new report has found that Pennsylvania kids in foster care graduate high school at a lower rate than their peers, amongst other things. A new tech facility will facilitate jobs in a Columbia County borough. The state's tallest roller coaster will open up soon. Finally, these women are weightlifting in their 60s and 70s (holy moly).

Rite Aid's second bankruptcy will cause thousands of people in Pennsylvania and Jersey to lose their jobs. Three UPS facilities are closing. It's time to “Get Your Tail on the Trail.” And a raccoon in Ohio was caught in a driver's seat with a meth pipe.

A university is just the latest to settle a COVID learning lawsuit. It's tick season, so please pay mind when you're out and about. Traffic has increased on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Also, these breweries are World Beer Cup champions.

On average, the cost of an ambulance ride in Pennsylvania is over $1,400, but most of the money accumulated doesn't even go to first responders. A well-known Pennsylvania-based business has filed for bankruptcy for a second time. Legislation that would legalize recreational marijuana has advanced. Finally, a stolen cat has been returned to his family.

A state lawmaker is demanding accountability from power companies following those prolonged outages in Western Pennsylvania. Almost 1,000 people will be out of a job after the indefinite idling of several steel plants, two of which are in the state. A bill protecting the owners of manufactured homes has moved forward. And that squiggly road got straightened out.

What begins as one man's search for answers soon reveals a pattern too disturbing to ignore. Tune in for a special episode of “Today in PA” that previews the original podcast from award-winning journalist Joshua Vaughn: “Death County, PA.” Please be sure to check out all episodes of “Death County, PA” early and ad-free on Wondery+. You can start your free trail in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.

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.