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

Pennsylvania’s set to receive $20 million from that Google settlement. The state’s population continues to shrink. Giant Eagle is moving its headquarters. And most roads haven’t been covered with snow this winter, but one’s been covered with ice cream.

People are flocking to a Philadelphia neighborhood in order to record drug users there for a TikTok trend known as “tranq tourism.” Also, Rite Aid can’t use facial recognition technology (for now). The state gas tax will fall starting January 1. Finally, cops pulled someone over who showed them a license from the North Pole.

One high school has noticed an uptick in student fights. Meanwhile, electric vehicles pose a whole new set of security risks. An airport is offering flyers a new subscription service (as if there weren’t already enough of those). Plus, Pennsylvania’s favorite Christmas song.

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More and more people both in Pennsylvania and outside of it are feeling like their local officials are being more secretive. Pittsburgh has officially banned foie gras. Tipping culture appears to have reached a “tipping point.” And Ben Franklin’s descendants are selling a portrait of the Founding Father.

The lead found in applesauce pouches that sickened dozens of children a few weeks back may have been an “intentional act.” Philadelphia has become the first U.S. city to place a ban on medical deportation without consent. A college just secured a pretty decent grant for a prison-to-college program. Lastly, meet the Belsnickel.

A county prison is going to start using AI for “intelligence gathering.” A state lawmaker wants to make learning cursive a requirement. A gigantic Christmas display is catching the attention of both people and a township code department. Finally, this is Pennsylvania’s favorite Christmas movie.

Philadelphia International Airport just witness a new records with regards to guns caught by TSA agents. A report has found that the Keystone State has been the hardest hit in the country by food inflation. Pittsburgh could very well get rid of the sale of fur and foie gras as well as horse-drawn carriages. Lastly, Crayola gives back to the Lehigh Valley.

Hunters killed the fewest amount of black bears this year than in the 16 previous years. Gas prices are down just in time for the holidays (what a wonderful gift!). Pennsylvania has been deemed one of the best states to emigrate to. And it’s the Grinch that stole the holiday lights show.

Philadelphia is currently grappling with more and more people running red lights. EMS officials are seeking a reauthorization — and an increase — of the 911 surcharge. “The strongest meteor shower of the year” peaks tomorrow and Thursday. Plus, a Yule Log only Philly could have.

A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty last week for his role in smuggling workers and drugs from Honduras. Credit card debt is 12 percent higher than it was before COVID. Does Pennsylvania have a shot at a White Christmas this year? And a former mayor makes it as a “Pawn Star.”