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

The campaign team for Philadelphia’s sheriff admitted AI was used to make positive “news” stories. PPL customers have until the end of this month to comment on the utilities’ proposed $17 million settlement. Dutch Wonderland is opening “earlier than ever.” Lastly, this program was nipped in the bud.

Locals near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border are still struggling one year after a Norfolk Southern train derailed. Pennsylvania’s syphilis rates are on the rise. Officials and experts are touting financial literacy classes in high school. Finally, this bear was evicted from his home under a man’s porch.

Authorities are saying they’ve seen an uptick in illegal street racing in recent years. One county has launched it is own gun task force. Pennsylvania’s trout stocking schedule is now available. Lastly, the state’s love language, revealed.

A lack of trust in institutions has left more and more people seeking unproven medical treatments. The Pennsylvania District Attorney’s Association has reportedly identified the state’s top “major public safety concerns.” The state claims it saved millions for people who were wronged by insurance companies. And outside of Pennsylvania, people are putting their own spin on Groundhog Day.

An inmate was accidentally released instead of his half-brother. It took nine days, but Bucks County’s emergency dispatch system is finally up-and-running again after a cyber attack. Chester city officials could lose their administrative powers “whether they like it or not.” Plus, Pennsylvania has the fattest dogs in the nation.

UPMC has been hit by a class action lawsuit. The number of millennials living at home with their parents is up nationwide, including a city in Pennsylvania. Toyota is urging 50,000 drivers to get their car fixed. And Pennsylvanians are pretty quick to say “I love you.”

One of the largest employers in Westmoreland County announced its suspension in sales of its CPAP machines. Also, a “Pennsylvania utility” call may not be that at all. There could be a new hunting season coming to Pennsylvania. Plus, they took the polar plunge for charity.

A ShopRite in Pennsylvania may have been the site of hepatitis A exposure. Yet another cyber attack struck Pennsylvania, this time in Washington County. Locals are reporting weird “booms” they’ve been hearing. Finally, people keep finding these creepy notes in their groceries.

Hundreds of dead fish were found floating in the Susquehanna River this week. If you’re one of the 16,000 Pennsylvanians owed back wages, this is the tool for you. A favorite from The Hershey Company may be getting a makeover. And lastly, a professor has started a fire with America’s original enemies — the British.

A bacteria is threatening Pennsylvania’s potato population, meaning a shortage could be on its way. Part of I-95 will be closing for a bit next month. A study has found that people are pretty over self-checkout. Finally, he’s a rare bird, indeed.