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

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May 14, 2021 May 14, 2021
The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office has begun investigating a data breach at a company overseeing COVID-19 contact tracing that may have left the private information of approximately 72,000 people compromised. Amazon Air has landed at Pittsburgh International Airport. The Pittsburgh Penguins are readying themselves for the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs. And a pastor from Allentown hosted a lavish funeral for his dearly beloved pooch.
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May 13, 2021 May 13, 2021
A Pittsburgh man who attacked mounted police and a cop car with a stop sign during a riot over the death of George Floyd has pleaded guilty to charges such as aggravated assault on officers. Worries over gas prices in Pennsylvania and the rest of the East Coast continue after the Colonial Pipeline suffered from a ransomeware attack. One driver has filed a lawsuit against the Pennsylvania Turnpike, claiming it has charged millions in unjustified fees for E-ZPass users. And a teenager in Perry County has formed an unlikely friendship with an emu.
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May 12, 2021 May 12, 2021
The Humane Society recently released its annual list of puppy mill entries from around the country, ranking Pennsylvania near the top of the list. The state Attorney General’s office took over nearly $18 million in student debt fees, taking it out of the hands of private debt collectors. Indoor and outdoor event capacities will increase starting May 17. Plus, a man who grew his hair out for two years shaves it in the name of charity.
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May 11, 2021 May 11, 2021
A 15-year-old boy was charged as an adult in connection with the homicide of another teenager that took place in Pittsburgh last month. A man linked to a series of explosions in Carbon County had previously brought a large, homemade explosive device into a dollar store. The Pennsylvania Senate is currently considering a bill that would give parents the option of holding their children back a year due to learning loss brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. And one man was able to raise money for a liver transplant after a Facebook page that mocks boomers picked up his story.
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May 10, 2021 May 10, 2021
The Pa. state department recently announced switching to a better map to find COVID-19 vaccines. Regal Cinemas is reopening its chain of movie theater locations in central Pa. Green Day and more of your favorite artists are coming to put on in-person concerts this summer and fall. Do you want to camp in Pennsylvania without having your own RV or tent? There are some options for you!
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May 07, 2021 May 07, 2021
Capital Region Water allowed for 584 million gallons of untreated sewage to enter the Susquehanna River in 2020. Rutter’s has increased its starting wage. A hunter from Washington County landed national recognition for bagging turkeys in 49 states. Plus, a man’s friends come out to show their support after his house burned down in a fire that broke out on his birthday.
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May 06, 2021 May 06, 2021
A man who kidnapped and murdered his girlfriend’s infant son in 2013 has been deemed incompetent to stand trial for an indefinite amount of time. The debate over whether college students should be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in order to return to campus rages on, especially after yet another Pennsylvania school announced the implementation of such a rule. The state Game Commission has lowered its hunting limit on Canada geese. And you can now help contribute to spotted lanternfly research by buying (and drinking) wine.
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May 05, 2021 May 05, 2021
A Bucks County man who shot his dog then barbecued it is facing various charges and remains held on a $1 million bail. In Philadelphia, a man stole 14 different properties by forging signatures and documents. You can look up where you’re most likely to catch a glimpse of a Brood X cicada in the state. Plus, a police officer and an assistant fire chief are honored for saving two boys from a blaze in Kingston.

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May 04, 2021 May 04, 2021
A man in Williamsport who caused 51 overdoses within a 48-hour period due to the drugs he supplied has been served a 25-year sentence. Meanwhile, a 19-year-old hit a 9-year-old boy in the head before stealing his dirt bike, leading police on a chase in Allentown. The Bureau of Forestry has begun spraying against gypsy moths in woodlands across the state. And the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has released 2020’s biggest catches.
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May 03, 2021 May 03, 2021
A former tax collector has admitted to stealing over $1 million. A data breach in a COVID-19 contact tracing company has potentially left the personal information of at least 72,000 Pennsylvanians compromised. Penn National Gaming is hiring employees for its upcoming casino. Plus, a first-round pick for the Steelers held a draft day pizza party at the homeless shelter he once lived in as a kid.
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