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

The U.S. along with over 50 other countries has banned the most common form of asbestos. A Chinese-owned company which has a campus in Philadelphia is being targeted by the federal government. SEPTA hasn’t extended a pilot program which involved using an AI gun-detection system. And several cities have made it onto a list of “the best”” for college basketball fans. 

Pennsylvania is known for the snacks it produces (heck, it’s even home to the “Snack Food Capital of the World”), but this is the snack that’s the most beloved by the state on the whole.

A federal judge has tossed out a historic jury verdict in a gender bias case involving a former orthopedic surgeon. A report has found that billions of dollars in subsidies have gone to a pollutant plant in Pennsylvania as well as others nationwide. An update to the Pennsylvania Lottery’s computer system may throw things out of whack. Plus, this city’s a “renter’s paradise.” 

Pittsburgh has closed down a homeless encampment due to “a lot of criminal activity.” Philadelphia is one of five cities in which ICE agents will start wearing body cams. Thieves stole seafood and bourbon during what one may call a Mardi-grab. Finally, when it comes to St. Patrick’s Day, Pennsylvanians go hard. 

A federal appeals court has ruled that the administration of Philadelphia DA, Larry Krasner, “slant[ed] the facts” when trying to overturn the death sentence of a convicted murderer. Pittsburgh is planning to reroute 911 calls during a specific time of day amid cop staffing woes. Some places may be forced to keep trash pickups to once a week due to explosive prices. Lastly, this stadium has some of the worst concessions around. 

A university has been sued for complying with an investigation into accusations of antisemitism. In more law news, a mistrial has been called in a case concerning a former Penn State doctor. A soon-to-be introduced bill would impose fees on the money transfers of illegal immigrants. And meet this year’s Cadbury Bunny Tryouts semifinalists. 

Pennsylvanian losses to scams were up last year by over 20 percent. Thousands were left without power thanks to those winds yesterday. A Bass Pro Shops location is coming to this area for the first time ever. Finally this is the state’s favorite liquor —again.

Following the recent rash of crime, transit safety has returned as a top concern for both residents of Philadelphia and officials. Work-zone speeding is down by almost 40 percent, and it’s all thanks to the state’s safety camera program, according to PennDOT. It was a strange case of fowl play in Forest County. Lastly, he’ll probably need a “plea dill.” 

Pittsburgh could be headed toward a serious financial crisis, according to its controller. Philadelphia believes the youths could help mitigate crime with social media. Some Pennsylvanians suspect — and others are excited — that a popular southern convenience chain could be coming to the state. And a zoo hosted a gender reveal party. 

Those in Pennsylvania’s government — and outside of it — are “extremely worried” following a cyberattack on a prominent medical billing system. Also, be wary of ATM skimming. The state AG is urging Facebook to crack down on account takeovers. Finally, it’s the caper of the antique trailer.