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

Grim details are released on the death of two young children in Berks County. Meanwhile a Philadelphia jury says Johnson and Johnson has to pay $8 billion after not adequately warning users a drug could cause people to grow female breasts. Dick’s Sporting Goods destroyed $5 million of assault rifles to keep them off the street. In happy news, a Philadelphia 76ers star has finally landed his first professional three pointer.

 

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Three babies die at a Pa. hospital from an infection and staff are trying to find answers. Meanwhile, Drexel University is stuck with a six figure bill from a former professor’s strip club visits. In traffic news, a new bridge is almost done… but still will take years to open. And, on an inspiring note, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania may have found a new way to treat those with muscular dystrophy.

 

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The first Pennsylvania death related to vaping is confirmed. Meanwhile, syphilis cases are on the rise in the state. In Harrisburg, politicians are calling for a moratorium that would stop the closing of state centers for those with disabilities. And, in tastier news, the McRib is back.

 

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A Pennsylvania woman sues e-cigarette company Juul, claiming it causes seizures. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia a new website lets you monitor the criminal justice system in real time and Sheetz is giving $16.8 million back to its employees. In decidedly adorable news, the Rock wishes a 100 year old Pennsylvania woman a happy birthday.

 

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A Philadelphia supervised injection site doesn’t violate U.S. law according to one judge. Meanwhile, Gov. Tom Wolf is expected to announce a new tax to help protect the environment. Fantasy sports fans will be excited to hear that DraftKings is coming to Pa. and in decidedly weird news, an alligator has been found in Pittsburgh -- and he’s not the only one.

 

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A Pennsylvania deputy sheriff is revealed to be a key part in a Chinese-run fentanyl trafficking network. Meanwhile, a judge in the Kids for Cash scandal has been officially disbarred and one Pennsylvania city bans cashless stores. In the sweetest of news, Yuengling and Hershey have teamed up for a new beer.

 

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A Philadelphia school is shut down after damaged asbestos is discovered, meanwhile your beer is going to cost a little more in Pa. And, just when we thought we had the spotted lanternfly thing down, there’s a new invasive species in town. On a lighter note, the state capitol building is dyeing its fountain pink and we’ll share why.

 

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Pennsylvania is facing a medical marijuana shortage as the list of patients grows. Meanwhile, in western Pa. big box stores are taking shoplifter justice into their own hands. Back on the eastern part of the state, the West Nile virus has been reported in six counties. In lighter news, the Pa's own Statue of Liberty has a new look.

 

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Immigration authorities arrest 34 people in Pennsylvania after a 5 day sweep. If you’re planning on traveling on the Pa. Turnpike think again -- part of it will be closed over the weekend. In good news, 18 Pennsylvania schools were highlighted for being some of the best in the country. And we end on a moral dilemma: would you betray your favorite NFL team for $2,000?

 

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Governor Wolf wants to legalize recreational marijuana, meanwhile the state senate is trying to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21. Leaving politics behind: more than a hundred thousand eggs are destroyed on a Pennsylvania roadway and one Philadelphia server gets a $400 tip so she can buy NFL tickets.

 

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