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

Anger and frustration over the killing of an unarmed black man by police in a state in a different time zone manifested itself in a weekend of protests across Pennsylvania. The protests began peacefully, with thousands gathered to cry out against injustice and police brutality. But as the day went on, they descended into violence, with looting and vandalism taking place in some cities. Police used pepper spray, tear gas and other methods to quell the crowds. Curfews went into place. The National Guard was deployed. It was a weekend to remember. Support the work we do by subscribing to PennLive.com: https://www.pennlive.com/digitalsubscription/inline/

 

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Pennsylvania is slowly loosening coronavirus restrictions as Governor Tom Wolf announces 16 counties will be moving to the next phase of reopening on June 5. We’ll recap what that means and also talk about how reopening will look different in Philadelphia -- which will have its own rules.

 

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Unemployment scam impacts more than 50,000 Pennsylvanians. State parks to reopen beaches, pools after coronavirus closures. Philadelphia may have more restrictions than other counties in the yellow phase. Man catches 56 pound catfish.

 

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Police say dead grandmother was kept in freezer for 15 years so family could collect social security. Restaurants allowed to host outdoor dining. Plans set for professional sports can resume. Pittsburgh to host special night for class of 2020.

 

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Gym cited for violating coronavirus restrictions. Thousands of voters may not receive mail-in ballots in time for June 2 election. Pennsylvania House passes budget with no new taxes. Turtle sightings rise as nesting season arrives.

 

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York diners defy coronavirus rules, continue to operate after having state licenses suspended. War memorial vandalized on Memorial Day. Parents of murder suspect ask him to turn himself in. Drive-in movie theater flourishes during pandemic.

 

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Pennsylvania is relaxing coronavirus restrictions as more and more of the state begins to reopen. Here's the latest list of counties slated to move to the yellow and green phases.

 

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County coroner says Pa. Department of Health is inflating number of coronavirus deaths. Coronavirus nursing home report had inaccurate information. You can now get cocktails-to-go in Pennsylvania. Sheetz is brewing up a beer made with hot dogs.

 

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Poker won't be allowed at Pennsylvania casinos, thanks to coronavirus. Small town forced to pay hackers thousands of dollars. Gettysburg battlefield to reopen for visitors. Zoos embrace drive-through visits during coronavirus pandemic.

 

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Pennsylvania finally releases nursing home coronavirus death data. State will send rent rebate checks early. Real estate restrictions loosened amidst coronavirus pandemic in Pennsylvania. Famous bodyboarder Andrew Karr calls Pennsylvania home.

 

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