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

Philadelphia cops broke up a bunch of illegal car meet-ups, some of which “were a little more violent” than others. Raw sewage flowed into part of the Susquehanna River. Over $68 million will be put toward volunteer firefighters. And not one, but two $1 million scratch-offs were recently sold in separate areas.

“Rumor is fact” when it comes to plans to restart Three Mile Island. Roundabouts may have brought serious crashes down by over 50 percent. Gas prices have fallen below $3 a gallon in some areas. Also, the Joro spider has landed.

The state AG has accused a Pittsburgh-based toy company of “widespread failures.” While enrollment has fallen, there are some colleges which are struggling with housing shortages. Central Pennsylvania has welcomed its first Wawa. And a fantasy football feud escalated rather quickly.

A new cannabis legalization bill has been introduced as the state legislature returns to Harrisburg. You can now renew your passport online. There’ll be more chances to spot northern lights next year. Lastly, an Italian publication has decreed this spot as one of the world’s best pizzerias.

A Walmart in Pennsylvania has locked up even its men’s underwear because of all the theft. A prominent newspaper is paying out a settlement over claims it sold subscribers’ information to Facebook without them knowing. Universities have started to adopt neutral political stances. Also legend has it that a descendant of fugitive slaves used to fight monsters around Keating Township.

A drug-trafficking ring has been busted by cops in Berks County. A U.S. representative from Pennsylvania helped introduce a bill that would fund the cost of benefits for services members sent to war. 2024’s shaping up to be a good one for fall foliage. And a superload is making its way through Pennsylvania today.

Lehigh Valley Health Network will shell out $65 million for a settlement for that data breach which affected thousands of people last year. A 10-year-old girl was charged after posting about “not credible” school threats. An expert believes it’s shaping up to be a great pheasant season for hunters. Plus, the honor of “Best Mascot in the NHL” goes to this fan favorite, who you could probably already guess.

Philadelphia remains the poorest big city in the U.S. despite a drop in its poverty rate. Wawa was among the retailers which suffered a credit card processing outage yesterday. LL Flooring is actually closing less stores than it previously announced. Also, a Pennsylvania-based chain has once again been recognized as one of the best places to work.

Officials in one county are warning about a “sextortion” scam. Another invasive insect has popped up in Pennsylvania. A company has recalled its popular mac and cheese. Lastly, a Paralympian received quite the welcome from students on their first day.

A total of $75 million will be put toward addressing asbestos and mold issues in schools, among other things. Every school in the state, for the first time, will be required to hold a moment of silence for 9/11. Happy hour just got longer. Finally, there’s an explanation for that weird light that lit up the sky the other day.