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

A gunman in Philadelphia opened fire on a police cruiser with two officers inside. A student at Wilkes-Barre Area High School may face criminal charges after a fight which forced the school into administrative lockdown. One lawyer went the extra mile in order “to make a point” in a Pittsburgh courthouse. And not one, but two cities in Pennsylvania are among the best in the country for sports fans.

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A state court has ruled that the Pennsylvania Department of Health doesn’t have to give the raw data of deaths caused by the flu or pneumonia in 2019 and 2020 over to the media. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia School District is looking to keep its staff from speaking to news outlets unless otherwise permitted. Thanksgiving shoppers throughout the state have placed their turkey orders earlier than usual. Speaking of which, if you’re looking to have a great Thanksgiving, make sure to celebrate outside of Pennsylvania.

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The Pennsylvania House State Government Committee advanced two bills yesterday: one that would end the use of private money to fund county elections and one that would end Daylight Saving Time. In even more bill news, a new measure was signed into being last week that allows for restaurants, bars, and other locations to expand the outdoor area where they serve booze. A portion of I-81 will be under lane restriction tomorrow night. Lastly, preservationists are restoring the gravestones at one of Philly’s oldest Jewish cemeteries.

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Ambulances in a number of locations in Pennsylvania are taking longer to get to the scene of an emergency. A new proposal could drive up the price of parking in some areas of Philadelphia. If you’re looking to drift about on a body of water now through the end of April, state law requires you to wear a life jacket (depending on the type of watercraft you’re on). Plus, we’d like to order a Big Mac with a side of some free tuition, please.

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A poll found ahead of elections that Pennsylvania voters believe government and politicians are the state’s biggest problem. The state treasurer has estimated that taxpayers could be out $100 million in order to cover the cost of state workers’ extra five days off (should they get vaccinated, that is). Those flying out of Philadelphia International Airport may still feel the impact of those American Airlines cancellations. Finally, a woman ordered wings and found a whole chicken head included in her meal.

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