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Husband, Wife Killed In Raging House Fire: 5 Must-Read PA Stories

See the top news that made headlines today in Pennsylvania.

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 across Pennsylvania:

1. Police in Philadelphia said despite being on a "properly permitted and approved route" and having police escorts, a truck hauling an oversized load still struck the Conrail bridge over Interstate 95 in Philadelphia Monday. Read more.

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2. Food & Wine, the eminent source for all things dining and drinking, recently published its annual Global Tastemaker lists, and Philadelphia got a bit of love. Read more.

3. A local nonprofit is raising awareness of child abuse in Montgomery County with a very noticeable public display. Read more.

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4. Two people were killed by fallen trees in the greater Philadelphia suburbs on Wednesday as a powerful storm brought destructive wind gusts and heavy rain. Read more.

5. Two people are dead and another person was injured after being trapped in a Montgomery County house fire early Thursday morning, authorities said. Read more.

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