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

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It’s Election Day in Pennsylvania, and a controversial measure is on the ballot – but even if the measure is approved by voters, that doesn’t mean it will take effect. One candidate for public office recently had a brain tumor that was discovered thanks to his dog. A Pennsylvania casino has launched the state’s first online poker games. And a rare albino deer was spotted near Pittsburgh. I’m Sean Adams, in for Julia Hatmaker, and this is Today in PA.

 

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The first snowflakes of winter may be falling in Pennsylvania later this week. A fire in the Poconos has destroyed a historic resort. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, water gushed from the top of a skyscraper onto the street below. And plans are in place to take The Pennsylvania Turnpike cashless by 2021. I’m Sean Adams, in for Julia Hatmaker, and this is Today in PA.

 

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A man confesses to killing his family in the second quadruple homicide this year in a West Philadelphia neighborhood. In Harrisburg, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives spends $1.1 million to defend its opening prayer policy. Meanwhile, scientists have mapped out the genome of a spotted lanternfly. In weird and wonderful news, an artist has turned the sinkhole bus in Pittsburgh into a Christmas ornament. 

 

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Happy Halloween! A state constitutional amendment is on the ballot for Nov. 5 -- but votes won’t be counted right away (or maybe ever). Hunters may be able to hunt on select Sundays in Pennsylvania if the State Senate approves a new bill. Work zone speed cameras are coming to roads statewide. And, we’ll end it all with a heartwarming story about a young boy battling cancer who got to meet his hero -- Gritty.

 

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A new bill is passed that’ll change voting in Pennsylvania starting in 2020. Meanwhile, in Pittsburgh a judge strikes down local gun control laws. Fishing fans, we’ve got good news for you -- the state is doubling the amount of trophy trout it’ll stock in 2020. And, to wrap it all up, we’ve got a cool story about how you can see a NASA rocket launch without leaving the state.

 

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Members of a "most violent" gang in Reading are charged with quadruple murder, kidnapping and more. Meanwhile, a new invasive species is found in Pennsylvania. In Pittsburgh, a bus goes viral after it gets swallowed up by a sinkhole. And, for those who missed the Popeyes chicken sandwich the first time -- you’re in luck. The viral fast food dish is coming back.

 

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A Pittsburgh-area school district cancels school today over a rumored threat. In Schuylkill County, a high school football player was critically injured in a game this weekend. In other news, Pennsylvania doctors approve an invasive weight loss surgery for teens and a rare bird makes its first-ever appearance in state.

 

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One of Philadelphia’s top cops is accused of sexually assaulting three police officers. Meanwhile, in Lebanon County, 98 animals were seized from a self-proclaimed rescue organization. Pennsylvania refuses to give over drivers records to the Census Bureau and one York Township resident has transformed her home into Cookie Monster.

 

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State lawmakers change their mind about a controversial bill about campaign finance. Meanwhile, a Lehigh County family is suing e-cigarette company Juul over their 13 year old’s addiction. Across the state, bed bugs are a serious problem -- with one Pennsylvania city being named the worst in the country for the pests. And, because we like to end on a happier story, we’ve got a tale about a celebrity who photobombed an engagement shoot in Philly

 

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