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

A Philadelphia man has plead guilty for a 2019 shooting in which a stray bullet hit a 2-year-old-girl. A guard has been charged for his part in a drug sale operation going on in Allegheny County Jail. Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor is calling for a close watch on how COVID-19 relief dollars are spent in the state. And EMS workers in Pittsburgh get the comic book superhero treatment.

 

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A former official in Philadelphia has been sentenced for embezzling $150,000 meant for nonprofit and community endeavors. A teacher in Juniata County can’t receive any sick day donations from his co-workers as he and his family recover from a house fire. Voters in Pennsylvania have backed an amendment to the state constitution that would ban discrimination based on race and ethnicity. Finally, a couple of rare corpse flowers—which smell just like their name—bloom at Temple University.

 

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A man in East Stroudsburg shot at would-be robbers invading his home, injuring one and killing another. A man who not only faked being an Army combat veteran but also stole $17,000 from an American Legion post has landed a six- to 12-year prison sentence. Penn State’s Faculty Senate voted to drop all gendered and binary terms from course and program descriptions. And one Pennsylvanian city finds itself the setting of a goat escape.

 

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The head of the Pennsylvania State Troopers Association is looking for an apology from Governor Tom Wolf over comments he made in a letter to state employees. The Port Authority intends to increase its vehicle capacity in May before returning to full capacity in June. A new website provides helpful tips for the prevention of ticks. Plus, a Bucks County historic park will officially be conserved and improved

 

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According to prosecutors, a Butler Township man who is suspected of two homicides and is a person of interest in a third meets the definition of a “serial killer.” The list of Pennsylvania lawmakers who spent the most on food, lodging, and other expenditures is now available for the public to see. Over 1,000 pounds of frankenfish were pulled out of the Susquehanna River. And a WWII veteran connects with the son of a Holocaust survivor he helped to liberate from a concentration camp over Zoom.

 

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The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office has begun investigating a data breach at a company overseeing COVID-19 contact tracing that may have left the private information of approximately 72,000 people compromised. Amazon Air has landed at Pittsburgh International Airport. The Pittsburgh Penguins are readying themselves for the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs. And a pastor from Allentown hosted a lavish funeral for his dearly beloved pooch.

 

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A Pittsburgh man who attacked mounted police and a cop car with a stop sign during a riot over the death of George Floyd has pleaded guilty to charges such as aggravated assault on officers. Worries over gas prices in Pennsylvania and the rest of the East Coast continue after the Colonial Pipeline suffered from a ransomeware attack. One driver has filed a lawsuit against the Pennsylvania Turnpike, claiming it has charged millions in unjustified fees for E-ZPass users. And a teenager in Perry County has formed an unlikely friendship with an emu.

 

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The Humane Society recently released its annual list of puppy mill entries from around the country, ranking Pennsylvania near the top of the list. The state Attorney General’s office took over nearly $18 million in student debt fees, taking it out of the hands of private debt collectors. Indoor and outdoor event capacities will increase starting May 17. Plus, a man who grew his hair out for two years shaves it in the name of charity.

 

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A 15-year-old boy was charged as an adult in connection with the homicide of another teenager that took place in Pittsburgh last month. A man linked to a series of explosions in Carbon County had previously brought a large, homemade explosive device into a dollar store. The Pennsylvania Senate is currently considering a bill that would give parents the option of holding their children back a year due to learning loss brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. And one man was able to raise money for a liver transplant after a Facebook page that mocks boomers picked up his story.

 

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The Pa. state department recently announced switching to a better map to find COVID-19 vaccines. Regal Cinemas is reopening its chain of movie theater locations in central Pa. Green Day and more of your favorite artists are coming to put on in-person concerts this summer and fall. Do you want to camp in Pennsylvania without having your own RV or tent? There are some options for you!

 

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