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

Two people charged with perjury over Tracy Kroh's disappearance case. Mummers group disqualified over use of blackface in Philadelphia parade. Pittsburgh researchers may have found new way to treat TB. Dog needs home after 500 days in shelter.

 

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9 people have died from the flu in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia has deadliest year since 2007. Dentist pays $150,000 over allegations of misuse of opioids. Want a lucky New Year? Here's why you should eat pork and sauerkraut.

 

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61,000 Pennsylvanians impacted by new overtime laws in 2020. Philadelphia hires first black woman as police commissioner. Hershey Kissmobile is retiring. Peeps, wrenches and bologna: Pennsylvania towns are dropping them all on New Year's Eve.

 

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Body found at Erie state park. Catholic Church's list of clergy accused of child sexual abuse is missing dozens of names in Pa. Pig dies from disease that can spread to humans. Good Samaritans raise money to pay off school lunch debt.

 

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Nearly 150K Pennsylvanians could be forced to change medications Jan. 1. Nearly $84 million paid to Catholic Church sexual abuse victims. Pa. Turnpike to raise tolls in 2020. Retired service dogs find new homes with veterans.

 

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Man allegedly assaults girlfriend after she wrapped presents for other boyfriend. Pa. Attorney General tries to ban used-car dealer. 6.6 million drivers expected on Pa. Turnpike this holiday season. Waitress receives tip of a lifetime.

 

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The origin story of "It's a Wonderful Life." Holiday classic "Winter Wonderland" was inspired by Pennsylvania. Longwood Gardens named best holiday light display in country. Boilo is the Christmas "champagne of the Pennsylvania coal region."

 

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Funeral director charged with stealing $900K meant for burials. Huntingdon becomes first rural area in Pa. to adopt LGBTQ protection ordinance. State funds nearly 160 new miles of ATV trails. Students raise more than $42,000 for Make-A-Wish.

 

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Ex-prisoner allegedly hires hitman. Companies sue Pa. attorney general over ghost gun policy. Census 2020 is good news for Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. Newborn babies wear Baby Yoda Santa hats in Pittsburgh hospital.

 

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At least two presumed dead after explosion in Philadelphia. Erie Coke Plant closes, leaving 130 without jobs. Thousands may have credit card information stolen after data breach at Wawa. Military dad surprises kindergartener daughter.

 

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