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

A Pennsylvania Legislature committee spends a day on gun legislation, then calls it quits. Meanwhile the state considers turning over the lieutenant governor’s resident for the use of veterans. Beware, the dreaded spotted lanternfly is on the move. In happier news, a Pittsburgh Steelers fan gets to meet Terry Bradshaw in a new commercial for Ford.

 

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The Pennsylvania senate passes a bill to help against spam phone calls and the national government is sponsoring medical testing in two Pennsylvania counties where citizens were exposed to contaminated water. Meanwhile, a state senator is removed from the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee over sexual misconduct allegations. In lighter news, a Philadelphia Eagles player extends an olive branch to a very upset fan.

 

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A rare disease that kills both humans and horses has been detected in three Pennsylvania counties. In Pittsburgh, drug overdoses at a party result in the death of 3 men and hospitalization of 4 more. Meanwhile, thousands of pigs are killed in a fire in Lehigh County. In lighter news: The Emmy Awards were last night, and one Pennsylvania native made history.

 

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Three Mile Island nuclear power plant is closing down, and the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is growing its lower-income assistance programs. Meanwhile, a York County man is celebrating an 83rd year work anniversary and if you are looking for something to do this weekend we’ve got tips on how you can see some museums for free.

 

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Pennsylvania state senator Mike Folmer resigns a day after being arrested for child pornography. Meanwhile, police may have solved the mystery of severed legs found in the Susquehanna River earlier this year. On more cheerful topics, Penn State will be featured in a new HBO show. And proof that late is better than never, a World War II veteran gets a Bronze Star 74 years after his heroic moment at the Battle of Cologne.

 

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A Pennsylvania senator and sports star have both been charged with child pornography possession. A fraternity revokes a charter at Penn State after numerous violations by the local chapter. Gritty makes his NHL video game debut and KFC releases a new experimental donut chicken sandwich -- but only in one Pa. city.

 

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Controversial Pennsylvania comedian Shane Gillis won’t be joining the cast of Saturday Night Live after all. In sports, it’s a bad day for Steelers fans with Ben Roethlisberger out for the season. In good news: one of the most important literary discoveries of modern times has been made at the Free Library of Philadelphia and a piece of Pennsylvania film history returns to the Keystone State.

 

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Questions linger after two are injured on a ferris wheel at the York fair -- including how the accident happened in the first place. Meanwhile, it was a heartbreaking weekend for Pa football fans -- unless you cheer for Penn State. There’s a new warning on menus in Philadelphia regarding salt and the latest viral Internet star in Pennsylvania? That’s an Amish girl.

 

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"SNL" casts a Pennsylvania comedian, but there’s already controversy about the decision. Meanwhile, the state is reviewing science standards for students. Pittsburgh will be receiving seedlings of the survivor tree of the World Trade Center and it’s Milton Hershey’s birthday (which means free candy).

 

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The death penalty could be outlawed in Pennsylvania after lawyers petition the state Supreme Court. In other news, a Pennsylvania university is in the top ten list of best colleges in the country, while one of its alumni’s inventions is up for a spot in the National Toy Hall of Fame. And, because we all love animal stories, we’ve got a special tale about a miniature horse and a goose who are best friends.

 

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