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

A number of air quality apps sparked concern amongst Pittsburgh region residents the other day. The state Senate has unanimously passed a bill that would teach a 9/11 curriculum in schools. Streeteries in Philadelphia now have to follow new regulations. And a lot of Pennsylvanians have trouble spelling this word the most.

Five dog breeders in Pennsylvania have been named on the Humane Society’s annual “Horrible Hundred” list. UPMC will start offering a loan forgiveness program to nursing students next year. Yuengling is expanding. Lastly, three colleges in Pennsylvania are among the best in the country.

Philadelphia is among the cities who saw the highest increases in homicide rates in the country. Meanwhile, the state Senate has approved a bill that would require high school students to take personal finance classes. Pittsburgh International Airport is now offering a “driverless” shuttle service. Plus, one city is rattier than it was before.

For the third time in four days, a gun has been found at Pittsburgh International Airport. The state has lifted the drought watch in 16 counties. An observatory offers views beyond our atmosphere. And a WWII vet turns 100.

Corrections employees across Pennsylvania will soon start wearing body cameras. There are political signs popping up on residents’ lawns in one area that are not only unwanted, but that've been booby-trapped with razors. Nearly $7 million has been pledged to the economic growth of the state’s coal communities. Finally, Pennsylvania has a favorite Halloween decoration.

A $20.4 million development will bring affordable housing to seniors in Pittsburgh. In Bethlehem, it was the case of the mysterious “maple syrup smell.” Fall leaves are looking their best. Plus, only one of Pennsylvania’s cities would be able to survive a dragon attack.

A Philadelphia Councilman has said that Wawa may be reconsidering future locations in Philadelphia due to the city’s “ongoing violence.” Pennsylvania had the highest amount of power outages its ever seen on record last year. A portion of the Pennsylvania Turnpike will be closed this weekend. Lastly, did you know Pennsylvanians have a favorite M&M’s flavor?

One lawmaker has proposed legislation meant to regulate book bans in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia’s summer curfew for teenagers may soon be made permanent. Pennsylvania’s still number one in the country when it comes to vehicle-animal collisions. Plus, this city is the absolute worst to drive in.

Investigators say about 100 cars lie at the bottom of Pittsburgh’s rivers. Hundreds of domesticated rats have been released throughout Dauphin County. Reading has made permanent a program that requires vehicles on select city streets to park within painted lines (also known as “stalls”). And officials would like to let everyone know that, no, they weren’t the ones behind those Bigfoot signs popping up all over parks and trails.

If you’re java-obsessive and a Pennsylvanian, you’ll be ecstatic to know one city in the Keystone has been deemed as one of the best for coffee lovers.