Reports of the flu are increasing statewide. Ground beef has been recalled over contamination concerns, and one of the states it was distributed to was Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Turnpike has once again upped its tolls. And a city has become one of the now several places that has partnered with a no-kill animal control service.

Each year, residents of and visitors to this borough in Pennsylvania gather ‘round to watch a bird burn.

These cities in Pennsylvania are apparently some of the best to ring in the new year.

But isn’t a dog by any other name just as cute?

The Mütter Museum expects some of you to feel weird when looking at its exhibits. But what it wants you to do is ask, “Why?”

Hundreds of thousands of seniors statewide will see prices drop on certain medications next year. Here’s what moving trends were in Pennsylvania this year. Cash is on the way for a number of residents. Plus, an outdoor stroll isn’t a bad way to spend the first day of the year.

A healthcare system in Pittsburgh plans on slashing its jobs by nearly 10 percent. Since PJM — for the first time across the entire grid — couldn’t secure enough energy to reach its goal, people could be seeing a lot more power outages in the future. Here’s an update on whether or not some parts of the state will have a white Christmas. Also, a now-retired anchor received quite the honor on his way out.

A pilot program is leveraging social media to find potential donors for kidney transplants. New data has found that road salt seems to stay in waterways for months after it’s used for winter storms. PennDOT wants the public’s opinion on an infrastructure project. Finally, this city’s one of the best for Christmas celebrations.

Hundreds of snow geese were found dead in Northampton County. Turns out, this town will miss out on a substantial chunk of U.S. Steel’s property taxes for the next couple of years. A bill that grants genetic privacy protections has advanced. Also, a dog that was found abandoned in a box finds a new home.

A man has been sentenced under the state’s new AI child sexual abuse materials law. Pennsylvania has joined other states in suing Uber. Things are going to warm up before the official start to winter. Plus, these students have maintained a 100 percent first attempt pass rate for the fourth year running.

Tens of thousands of pounds of chicken have been recalled nationwide. Public schools in Philadelphia continue to see enrollment drop. Here’s where traffic’s expected to be the worst this Christmas. And the Philly Portal went dark for no apparent reason.

Pittsburgh has suspended dozens of businesses from hiring off-duty cops because they failed to make good on their payments. A bill that would enact a “bell-to-bell” cellphone ban in schools statewide has advanced. An airshow has been put on hiatus. Also, this is purportedly one of the “most festive neighborhoods” in the U.S.

A city in Pennsylvania was the number one market for online gambling companies as calls and texts to helplines rise. According to a recent poll, the majority of Pennsylvanians think AI will hurt the state’s economy. Some officials want to fast-track military medics into civilian healthcare to 

The state AG has accused Dollar General of overcharging customers. Nearly 3 million people never got mail that the state sent, and officials didn’t notice for about a month. This city is purportedly a “judicial hellhole.” And $600 glasses of champagne — in this economy?

A major chip factory (the snack, not the tech kind) factory is closing down next year. A study has found that kids who have a smartphone by the age of 12 have higher risks of depression and other ailments. Less snow, more money. Also, be sure to look up at the night sky throughout the month.

Pennsylvania’s Medicaid will stop covering drugs used for obesity only. A Pittsburgh councilwoman has proposed a 30 percent tax hike for next year. The state has landed this company’s first factory in the Northeast. Plus, an “absolutely incredible” bag.

Patient deaths at hospitals related to sepsis — as well as other conditions — have risen. Delaware County residents might see their property taxes go up significantly next year. Philly’s still struggling with an abandoned car problem. Also, if you’re single and looking to mingle, this is the place for you.

Pennsylvanians should be wary of mislabeled Ritz products. A former Amazon worker claims she was fired due to her pregnancy. Astronomers are offering a tour of the night sky. Finally, the listeners of “Today in PA” get their own Spotify Wrapped.

A shredded cheese sold at places like Walmart and Aldi has been recalled. SEPTA won’t actually make its latest deadline to update its aging railcars. Driverless cabs are coming. Also, December’s looking properly cold.

The state budget was over 130 days late, but don’t worry — officials got their pay raise on time. Homeowners in Philadelphia — and nationwide — are staying put. This is what happens if you don’t have a Real ID at the airport. Plus, two Good Samaritans made the effort to return a woman’s purse and wallet.