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

Black transgender woman Dominique Fells brutally killed. Armed vigilantes ‘protect’ Christopher Columbus statue. Penn State announces plans for in-person classes. Former Penn State star quarterback wants to be a Major League Baseball pitcher.

 

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Joe Biden was in Philadelphia to unveil his plan for reopening the nation should he win the presidential election in November. Meanwhile, a western Pennsylvania grocery chain has stopped carrying a Pittsburgh newspaper due to how the publication has covered the Black Lives Matter protests. The state’s department of Agriculture has made nearly a 12 million dollar investment to preserve 48 Pennsylvania farms. And a Berks County teen has made the Guinness book of World Records with his big mouth. I’m Sean Adams, in for Julia Hatmaker, and you’re listening to Today in PA.

 

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Republican controlled general assembly challenges governor Wolf on COVID-19 restrictions. Mike Turzai stepping down. Vice President Pence on tour. Some businesses reopening despite uncertanties. Support the work we do by subscribing to PennLive.com: https://www.pennlive.com/digitalsubscription/inline/

 

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The Pennsylvania Department of Health has ordered hospitals in the state to take new precautions to help protect nurses and other staff from the coronavirus. A Philadelphia police officer has turned himself in to face charges of aggravated assault after a video surfaced of him striking a protester with a baton. One woman found dead in a state park, another woman taken for treatment. Some supermarkets are relaxing safety precautions. Support the work we do by subscribing to PennLive.com: https://www.pennlive.com/digitalsubscription/inline/

 

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Three hundred and fifty one new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Pennsylvania, bringing the total number of cases in the state to nearly 76 thousand. A dozen new cases of the disease have been traced back to gatherings at Jersey Shore beach houses, including one man who attended multiple gatherings and infected at least 11 others. Support the work we do by subscribing to PennLive.com: https://www.pennlive.com/digitalsubscription/inline/

 

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Protests continued throughout the weekend across the nation in the wake of the death of George Floyd, including a massive gathering of people in Philadelphia on Saturday. Meanwhile, two major Pennsylvania newspapers have drawn criticism from readers and their own staff for how they’ve covered those protests, leading to at least one resignation. In Harrisburg, city officials brace for yet another demonstration on Monday, this time in support of gun rights, which may or may not actually happen. And Saturday evening saw streets in Harrisburg shut down, but this time it wasn’t for protests: instead, it was for restaurants to re-open, safely.

 

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After five days of protests, Governor Tom Wolf announced a series of law enforcement reforms. Meanwhile, two restaurants have been fined $3,000 each for violating coronavirus restrictions and we still don’t have official results from the primary election. In good news, most counties in the state are now officially in the green phase of reopening, meaning coronavirus restrictions are easing on up. Support the work we do by subscribing to PennLive.com: https://www.pennlive.com/digitalsubscription/inline/

 

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Governor Wolf joins protests sparked by the death of George Floyd. Meanwhile, public schools can reopen as early as July 1 and at least 50 ATMs have been the targets of explosions in Philadelphia. The state continues to ease up coronavirus restrictions, with dentists now being allowed to conduct routine cleanings once again. Support the work we do by subscribing to PennLive.com: https://www.pennlive.com/digitalsubscription/inline/

 

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Protests sparked by the death of George Floyd continue for a fourth day in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Meanwhile, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission lays off 500 workers and we’ll have to wait to receive the results of the June 2 primary (but one race is already called). And for those ready to get their driver’s license at long last, PennDOT is once again offering skills tests. Support the work we do by subscribing to PennLive.com: https://www.pennlive.com/digitalsubscription/inline/

 

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Protests over death of George Floyd continue for a third day. Deadline for mail-in ballots extended in 6 counties. $150,000 from drug investigations goes missing. Pennsylvania reports lowest number of new coronavirus cases in two months.

 

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