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Mouse Turds Close Popular Deli: 5 Must-Read PA Stories
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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. U.S. News & World Report recently published a list of the most popular dog names in the nation, which also included the most popular dog names in the county's most populated cities. These are Philly's most popular dog names.
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2. Two Western Pennsylvania men were sentenced Wednesday for using a toxic and banned pesticide to kill migratory birds, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Pittsburgh announced. Read more.
3. More than a year after a chemical spill in the Delaware River led to widespread panic purchasing of water in the Philadelphia region, a settlement has been reached, and you could be entitled to a cut of the funds. Read more.
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4. A shelter-in-place order was issued for staff and students at a Bucks County elementary school due to police activity nearby, school officials said. Read more.
5. A popular Philadelphia deli was closed after health inspectors reported finding "mouse turds" on a meat slicer, among other health violations. Read more.
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