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

Pennsylvania is apparently the worst in class when it comes to “litigation bloat.” Millions of Stanley cups have been recalled. Here’s whether this Christmas will — or won’t — be white. Finally, it’s Chicken vs. Cheeseball.

In 1980s Pennsylvania, the brutal murder of two elderly women rocked a community. To this day, the man sent to jail for the crimes maintains his innocence. Join “Today in Pa.” host, Claudia Dimuro, and true crime reporter, John Luciew, as John discusses his latest series on Ron Sperry.

Pittsburgh has seen over $3 million worth of cars stolen since September. The state AG is looking to make interacting with service providers easier. The Hershey Company has rejected a preliminary takeover offer. And, oof, that’s got to hurt.

One state lawmaker is highlighting how AI-generated child pornography “will not be tolerated” in Pennsylvania. Some of those weird drones were spotted in the Philadelphia area. The 2024 construction season is coming to a close for the Pa. Turnpike. Plus, extras are needed for a TV series.

A hospital system has been accused of granting Facebook access to private patient portals. An iconic company may be up for sale (again). There’s a nearly $3.4 million lottery ticket out there. Finally, the world’s oldest newlyweds are from Pennsylvania.

Two teenagers have been charged in connected to a case involve AI-generated pornographic images of students in Lancaster. These bridges will no longer accept cash soon. A snack food titan has opened up a new distribution center. And this guy bagged Pennsylvania’s biggest bear for the year (so far).

A proposed electricity substation would power AI in Virginia. Recently posted test scores indicate that students are still struggling post-pandemic. Some places may still possibly see snow squalls today. Lastly, Santa needs cops’ — and kids’ — help this weekend.

A 20-year-old utility law focused on consumer protection is set to lapse. A major food company is closing down two plants in Pennsylvania. Almost 30 percent of United States drugstores have closed in the last decade or so. Finally, these are some of the country’s “most fun” spots.

Parents are skeptical with regards to the Pittsburgh public school system’s plans to close buildings and shuffle around students. State officials think it’s “high time” to make recreational weed legal. Over $5 million has been put toward affordable housing. And this surely wasn’t a taste of “teenage wasteland.”

Norfolk Southern wants a “Tent City” vacated by January. SEPTA’s fare increase has officially gone into effect. Officials have confirmed that the drought won’t affect deer hunting this year. Plus, the Farm Show’s latest milkshake flavor.