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

Pennsylvania’s first case of avian flu of the year has been confirmed. Pittsburgh is thinking about a referendum that would bar private entities from owning water and sewer systems. A report has found that counties with their own health department greatly benefit from them. Lastly, the bust of one of Philadelphia’s most famous is going up for auction.

Pennsylvania officials don’t have much faith in the state power grid’s ability to meet future demand. Penn State employees want a straight answer on the future of the school’s commonwealth campuses. The leases of over 21 Big Lots are up for sale. Plus, this animal shelter has a special Valentine’s Day offering.

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate is below the national average. SEPTA’s spending millions on a new payment system. There’s an update on the cold snap. Lastly, a WWII finally gets a long overdue honor.

In order to continue their appeal in challenging Norfolk Southern’s recent settlement, residents around the East Palestine crash site have been ordered to pay a $850,000 bond. There’s a city in Pennsylvania that’s among the country’s most dangerous and it’s not just because of crime. One school district is offering students a cash incentive to retake a test they failed. Also, there may be a bright side to all this cold.

Another day, another cyberattack. An ailing health network in Delaware County has pulled some ambulances from other areas, leaving several towns short. Childhood vaccination rates are down. Plus, an 85-year-old set a running record.

Pennsylvania saw record gaming revenue in 2024. Philadelphia’s trash problem persists despite those added pick-ups. It’s still dangerously cold out there. And how do you spell “Eagles?”

Pennsylvania has been impacted by a multistate, mutli-million-dollar theft ring. Local businesses have been hit as a result of the bird flu. An airport’s new terminal is almost complete. Plus, this is a great place for an active lifestyle.

The number of guns at airports throughout Pennsylvania fell last year. Iconic Pennsylvania companies already stopped using that federally-banned dye. Couples are getting married later in life. Finally, some guy tried stealing 25 Terrible Towels from a Giant Eagle.

A state statute could mean criminal charges for fossil fuel companies. A proposal would strengthen the safety of taking Ubers and Lyfts.Yet another movie theater has closed. And a museum once again gets national recognition.

The parent company of a hospital in Delaware County has filed for bankruptcy. Officials will be testing ducks and geese at a local lake for the avian flu today. This city still has some of the worst traffic in the U.S. Lastly, meet the pooches headed to the 2025 Puppy Bowl.