Brazen Burglar Shot During Jewelry Heist, Police Say: Top 5 PA Stories

Good evening, Pennsylvania Patch readers! We've assembled some of the most share-worthy stories from the state for today, just for you.

Here are the top five stories from the Keystone State:

1. The Philadelphia Renaissance Faire is all set to take place Memorial Day Weekend at Historic Fort Mifflin In Philadelphia. (Read more on Patch.)

2. A man accused of trying to shoot a Pittsburgh area pastor during a weekend church service has now been charged in connection with the death of his cousin, authorities said Tuesday. (Read more on Patch.)

3. More severe weather could be in store for the Pittsburgh area in the coming days after storms rolled through the western part of the state Tuesday night, spawning a possible tornado that damaged homes and trees in Westmoreland County. (Read more on Patch.)

4. Customs and Border Protection officers in Philadelphia seized a sizeable amount of Xanax/Alprazolam pills hidden in a shipment of yarn spools from Europe last week, officials said.(Read more on Patch.)

5. A suspect was shot during a burglary at a jewelry store in The Shoppes at English Village early Wednesday morning, police said. (Read more on Patch.)