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

The state AG has accused Dollar General of overcharging customers. Nearly 3 million people never got mail that the state sent, and officials didn’t notice for about a month. This city is purportedly a “judicial hellhole.” And $600 glasses of champagne — in this economy?

A major chip factory (the snack, not the tech kind) factory is closing down next year. A study has found that kids who have a smartphone by the age of 12 have higher risks of depression and other ailments. Less snow, more money. Also, be sure to look up at the night sky throughout the month.

Pennsylvania’s Medicaid will stop covering drugs used for obesity only. A Pittsburgh councilwoman has proposed a 30 percent tax hike for next year. The state has landed this company’s first factory in the Northeast. Plus, an “absolutely incredible” bag.

Patient deaths at hospitals related to sepsis — as well as other conditions — have risen. Delaware County residents might see their property taxes go up significantly next year. Philly’s still struggling with an abandoned car problem. Also, if you’re single and looking to mingle, this is the place for you.

Pennsylvanians should be wary of mislabeled Ritz products. A former Amazon worker claims she was fired due to her pregnancy. Astronomers are offering a tour of the night sky. Finally, the listeners of “Today in PA” get their own Spotify Wrapped.

A shredded cheese sold at places like Walmart and Aldi has been recalled. SEPTA won’t actually make its latest deadline to update its aging railcars. Driverless cabs are coming. Also, December’s looking properly cold.

The state budget was over 130 days late, but don’t worry — officials got their pay raise on time. Homeowners in Philadelphia — and nationwide — are staying put. This is what happens if you don’t have a Real ID at the airport. Plus, two Good Samaritans made the effort to return a woman’s purse and wallet.

Another Staples is closing. Time to batten down the hatches for the incoming snow (in some areas, at least). Fish licenses for 2026 are now on sale. And why not try to make something sweet for the holidays?

These “flying” spiders are big and generally creepy (but harmless to humans). And they’re expected to return to places like Pennsylvania next year.

Black Friday has become a frenzied day on the American calendar filled with slashed prices and practically blood-thirsty shoppers. But did you know that it has origins in Pennsylvania?