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

Philadelphia imposes new coronavirus restrictions as cases surge. Pennsylvania reports more than 9,000 new cases over the past two days but says it isn’t planning on a statewide shutdown. A Pennsylvania bank is set to become the fifth largest in the country. Sheetz is giving away free coffee every week for the rest of 2020.

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More than 100,000 left without power across Pennsylvania thanks to high speed winds and thunderstorms. Philadelphia gears up for new restrictions as the number of COVID-19 cases in Pennsylvania surges. President Trumps’ campaign withdraws a key part of its lawsuit over the election. Pittsburgh Brewing Company’s classic Iron City Beer billboard is back after 66 years.

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More than 5,000 coronavirus cases reported in Pennsylvania, breaking previous record. Court says mail-in ballots that were late to fulfill ID requirement shouldn't be counted. PennDot will begin tolling major bridges to help fund repairs. Republicans appoint first-ever female majority leader in Pennsylvania General Assembly.

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Pennsylvania’s largest teachers union calls for schools to close in counties with rising coronavirus cases. Penn State’s Journey Brown ends his football career after being diagnosed with a heart disease. President Donald Trump’s campaign wants more than 2,000 mail-in ballots declared defective in Bucks County. The promising Pfizer coronavirus vaccine wouldn’t be possible without two University of Pennsylvania scientists.

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Coronavirus cases hit all-time high in Pennsylvania. High profile Democrats lose elections in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania legislative committee launches investigation into general election. Four Seasons Total Landscaping, made famous by Trump, now has merch.

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Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine says that Pennsylvania is at a “critical point” in the pandemic. Police are currently investigating the fatal shooting of a man in Allentown. Those at a Greensburg middle school intend to honor veterans in a COVID-safe way. And a small bear was seen roaming around Middletown.

 

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A Code Orange air quality action day has been declared in Susquehanna Valley for today. Allegheny County homicide detectives are currently investigating the fatal shooting of a man in North Braddock. Down in downtown Pittsburgh, the annual Light Up Night is officially cancelled. And a Cumberland County baker will compete in the Food Network’s “Holiday Wars.”

 

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The majority of voters in Pennsylvania believe the United States is headed in the wrong direction. In an update from yesterday's podcast, police in Pequea Township have identified the woman who attempted to set a polling place on fire. In York City, three veterans have had their names added to a memorial. And a yarn vending machine is operating in Philadelphia.

 

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President Trump stated he intends to sue the state of Pennsylvania over ballots and polling practices. Meanwhile, a woman is wanted for the attempted arson of a polling place in Pequea Township. SEPTA has started its new initiative to partner social services with police. And stargazers everywhere can now look forward to meteor showers in the November sky.

 

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Official election results won't be ready for a while in Pennsylvania. The state reports its highest number yet of new COVID-19 cases. Students at Haverford College are on strike. Don’t throw away those campaign signs just yet -- you can recycle them in Pittsburgh.

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