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

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The fate of handcrafted dioramas showcasing pivotal scenes of the nation’s history that took place in Pennsylvania may be at stake.

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Pennsylvania recently got its 34th “Bird Town,” but what exactly is a bird town to begin with?

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Staff at a library in Philadelphia noticed something was running afoul, although it was only later that they discovered the culprit wasn’t a squirrel or a raccoon, but a skunk.

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After two excruciatingly long years, the Pennsylvania Farm Show is coming back in-person for 2022, with pierogis and butter sculptures (and cowboy churches?) and all.

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A recent poll has shown that Pennsylvania residents’ disapproval of how President Joe Biden and Governor Tom Wolf are handling COVID-19 has gone up. One state senator wants to bring back workers to the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s toll booths. Harrisburg will have to pay a former cop disability for the “psychological injury” she received while on the job. Lastly, a number of towns in the Keystone State were deemed some of the best Christmas towns in the nation.

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A woman was beaten on a SEPTA train by a 12- and 13-year-old only hours after an anti-violence rally took place. A rioter was sentenced to federal prison for throwing concrete at an occupied police vehicle during the George Floyd protests last year. Some officials are saying that roundabouts are the key to making Pennsylvania’s roads safer. And a beloved Pennsylvania doughnut chain has been deemed a national favorite.

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Multiple schools in Pittsburgh were forced to switch to remote learning after officials caught wind of a threat made on Snapchat. The recent cyberattack against Butler college is, according to experts, a reflection of a larger national trend. A local cosmetics company sued by L’Oréal just can’t seem to make up as it continues it legal battle. Finally, there’s an odd duck in Philly.

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Governor Tom Wolf revealed Pennsylvania’s first-ever litter action plan the other day. The Pittsburgh Penguins have reached an agreement with Fenway Sports Group that would allow for the Red Sox owners to hold a controlling interest in the franchise. More snow is forecasted for this week. Plus, guess what the biggest company in Pennsylvania is?

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