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

Pennsylvania lawmakers file a suit against the agency who enforced a ban on gas drilling and fracking in the Delaware River basin. A program that aided the fight against the coronavirus in long-term care facilities loses its federal funding. One man from Harrisburg reminds us that we legally reap what we sow when we get naked at work. And this one Pittsburgh bakery has a genius idea—alcohol in pastries.

 

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Philadelphia plans to reopen indoor dining, theaters, and in-person college classes starting this Saturday. Some school districts in Lehigh Valley are nixing this year’s final exams due to setbacks brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Back in Philly, Fink’s Hoagies at last reopens after a frustrating bureaucratic battle. And customers can order their Girl Scout cookies for this year on Grubhub.

 

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The state will start to give the COVID-19 vaccine to frontline essential workers and the elderly “soon.” Meanwhile, the Twitter account of former Pennsylvania congressman, Lou Barletta, is suspended. Doug Pederson, the coach who helped the Eagles achieve their first Super Bowl win, is fired. And one Steelers fan angrily broke his TV after Sunday night’s game.

 

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Workers in Pennsylvania could receive an added $300 in unemployment benefits starting Tuesday. Meanwhile, eviction protections for tenants are extended for Lancaster County residents. The Pennsylvania Automated Licensing System is scheduled to go dark for maintenance and updates. And a monster of a catfish was caught in the Susquehanna River.

 

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Pennsylvania reports its first case of the new COVID-19 strain. Three Pennsylvanians arrested for unlawfully entering the U.S. Capitol during the riots on Jan. 6. Delaware County pays $25,000 ransom to hackers. The Puppy Bowl returns. 

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After extensive debate, the U.S. Congress officially counts and certifies Pennsylvania’s electoral votes for President-Elect Joe Biden. In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Capitol staff are told to work from home over security concerns. An arrest has been made in the Pittsburgh explosion. Pennsylvania is far behind in coronavirus testing. Farm Show milkshakes can be found around Harrisburg this weekend.

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The Pennsylvania State Senate has a chaotic swearing-in ceremony as party divisions deepen. Montgomery County allegedly double-billed thousands of defendants in criminal cases according to the ACLU. SWAT officers investigate leads in Sunday’s explosions in Pittsburgh. One trades school offers scholarships to those hurt by COVID-19 pandemic.

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State Republicans are delaying the swearing in of a Democratic senator because of an election dispute. The FBI is investigating two explosions in Pittsburgh. 21 uncounted provisional ballots have been found in Westmoreland County. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board opens up its Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon lottery.

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A coronavirus outbreak overtakes three nursing facilities in western Pennsylvania. State Representative Mike Reese dies at the age of 42. The Federal Reserve in Philadelphia launches a tool to help people see how they can use skills from lower paying jobs to apply for higher paying work. Two retired guys donate a dozen desks to students in need.

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Two people are fired after a new report shows serious issues in the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic at a state-run veterans home. Former Pennsylvania Governor Richard Thornburgh is dead at age 88. Pennsylvania Turnpike raises tolls by 56% for non-EZ Pass users. Museums announce reopening plans for 2021.

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