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

Six men were charged for being a part of a gun trafficking ring that operated throughout Bucks and Montgomery counties. CVS and Walgreen’s announced last week that they would be willing to pay about $5 billion each in opioid settlements, part of which Pennsylvania may be poised to receive. PennDOT’s looking for snowplow drivers ahead of winter. And a mall temporarily closed after a deer casually walked into it.

Gas prices are on the rise again as the holidays draw nearer. There’s an event this weekend at a university which is hoping to help families start exploring the outdoors together. For the 10th year in a row, a free Thanksgiving turkey giveaway will be held in Easton. Finally, a study has found Pennsylvania’s most beloved fictional pooch.

A student protest against a school’s new dress code policy erupted into conflict. Bethlehem has passed an ordinance which, according to its council sponsor, is meant to inspire voter trust in politicians. Friendly reminder that life jackets are now mandatory on all of the state’s waterways. And a nun is praying for a Phillies win.

Sometimes fast food is just a dietary necessity. And when it comes to hitting this sometimes necessity, Pennsylvanians have favorite fast food chains they gravitate towards the most.

Don’t worry—Pennsylvania is still among the top 10 U.S. states with the highest reports of UFO sightings.

Apparently, there are two cities in Pennsylvania that are absolutely perfect for vampires to live in.

Merriam-Webster defines cryptids as “an animal (such as Sasquatch or the Loch Ness Monster) that has been claimed to exist but never proven to exist.” Can you guess which of these guys Pennsylvanians love the most?

One city wants to be a seven-year rent ban for those convicted of a violent crime. Be on the lookout for a brand of milk that may be contaminated with listeria. Hummingbirds are among other species are “at the tipping point.” Plus, a farmer has made a slasher film about…a farmer protecting his land from elected officials.

Bills updating Megan’s Law as well as others have been sent to Governor Tom Wolf’s desk ahead of the election. Philadelphia’s businesses are hoping the upcoming World Series brings an economic boost to the city. Attention all singers: the Pennsylvania Farm Show is looking for someone to perform the national anthem. Lastly, here are the times and places where your chances of seeing a UFO in Pennsylvania are the highest.

The math and reading scores of Philadelphia’s students are still amongst the lowest in the country. A Harrisburg resident gave a home invader multiple warnings before shooting him. Philadelphia’s light poles were greased in the name of “public safety” or, in other words, in preparation for a Phillies’ win. Finally, nowhere in Pennsylvania ranked among the U.S.’s best cities for Halloween.