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

That baby formula recall — the one linked to reports of infant botulism — has been expanded. Chester is actively trying to keep Philly from taking its trash there. Wendy’s announced its plans to close a number of stores. Also, this Costco wants to be the first in Pennsylvania to sell booze. 

Over a dozen cases of infant botulism linked to baby formula are being investigated. Concertgoers are saying their phones were stolen and taken to China, where there’s reportedly a thriving black market for them. Over 100 egregious toll violation cases have been referred to the state AG. Finally, there’s still a wildcat on the loose. 

One of the biggest nuclear waste dumping sites in the United States is finally getting remediation. Customers of a water company will get a piece of $18 million in credits thanks to a recent settlement. Is Pennsylvania one of the country’s most obese states? Also, here’s to hoping this fundraiser was a crit success. 

Philadelphia International Airport is among those in the United States that’ll be impacted by service cuts as of today. Pennsylvanians are still paying a tax from 1936 that was supposed to be temporary. Snow’s on the way (at least, that’s what they say). And a boxing weight steps in the ring to fight for cannabis legalization. 

The parents of a girl attacked with a Stanley cup have sued the school district in which the incident occurred. Two security checkpoints at a major airport have closed thanks to the shutdown. SEPTA’s issues reported come from mismanagement, not a lack of funding. Plus, this city’s one of the top best for retirees. 

Penn has been hacked, and those who did it claim they’ve got their hands on information concerning “wealthy donors” including former President Joe Biden. U.S. Steel has announced a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar plan. This college will offer free tuition (based on certain parameters). And for just $2, a critical habitat gains protection. 

A multi-county drug bust has seen over 100 people arrested and the confiscation of both drugs and firearms. The southwestern part of the state is seeing a decline in the number of foster parents. Another day, another lottery winner. Plus, a brilliant celestial event will take place soon. 

Pennsylvania is home to the second oldest active military base in the country. And its impressive (and very dark in some aspects) history has led to quite a few ghost stories over the years. 

Smoke shops are “a public health crisis unfolding in plain sight,” according to a report based upon a grand jury probe. Officials want to take the pains to keep track of AI content’s origins (or “provenance,” if you will). A grocery chain wants your pennies. Also, a historian explains why a stadium might be haunted. 

Five confirmed cases of rabies have been reported in Northampton County. Air traffic controllers got a whopping $0 paycheck. Here’s what people are hoping might happen now that a new Costco’s opened up. Plus, could this be the return of the landline?