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

Coronavirus infection rates are on the rise with new cases bringing the state’s total to above 107,000. The CDC has issued new findings on COVID-19 . Gov Tom Wolf has allowed a bill calling for more transparency in public records. Two separate block parties held in Philadelphia on Saturday drew hundreds of people. And one of Pennsylvania’s ice cream shops has ranked among the best in the nation.

 

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Former congressman charged with stuffing ballot boxes. More than 2,000 could be laid off or furloughed at the Philadelphia airport. PennDot announces non-binary gender designation for driver’s licenses. Lay’s debuts Philly Cheesesteak flavor.

 

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Lebanon County sues over exclusion from coronavirus funds. Philadelphia SWAT officer charged over treatment of protesters. The state invests $66 million in water infrastructure. Pennsylvania Game Commission wants you to count turkeys.

 

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Tolls to increase by 45% for non-EZ Pass users on PA Turnpike. Mental health workers obligated to warn others about threats patients make. Giant wasps spotted in Pennsylvania. Classrooms can adopt a cow thanks to nationwide program.

 

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Babysitter charged with death of two-year-old boy. Woman killed by bullet fired outside of her home. Bloomsburg Fair accused of transphobia after featuring man dressed as Dr. Rachel Levine in dunk tank. New trail opens.

 

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Trash piles up in Philadelphia as sanitation workers call in sick. Search continues for missing two-year-old boy. Pennsylvania to transition to electric-powered trucks, vans and buses by 2050. High schoolers learn from a legendary art group.

 

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Pennsylvania county left out of federal coronavirus aid money. $50 million in hazard pay bonuses to be given to essential workers. State releases guidance for public schools reopening. New Giant grocery program helps the planet and a charity.

 

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New coronavirus restrictions implemented in Pennsylvania. Suspended police officer arrested in a drug bust. Pennsylvania Senate unanimously passes probation reform bill. Volunteers wanted for coronavirus vaccine trials in Pittsburgh.

 

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Philadelphia cancels large-scale live events through Feb. 2021. 146 protesters sue Philadelphia. Bill passes giving $667 million in tax credits to natural gas companies. New beer trail highlights the Harrisburg-area's breweries.

 

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The IRS says a Pennsylvania woman is dead -- but she’s definitely not. Heat wave coming. Pennsylvania reports smallest number of coronavirus cases in a month. Philadelphia Phillies to put cardboard cutouts of fans in stands during home games.

 

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