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PA Kitten Rescued With Duct-Taped Leg Adopted: 5 Must-Read Stories

See the top news that made headlines today in Pennsylvania.

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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. Donte Robinson-Vearnon eluded authorities for nearly nine months after failing to appear in court for a probation violation connected to cases involving cases involving theft and firearms violations. Read more.

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2. The Philadelphia Union game Wednesday night had an unexpected interruption: a raccoon made its way onto the pitch. Read more.

3. Another dog has been shot and killed by a Philadelphia Police officer, marking the third such instance in about two weeks' time. Read more.

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4. About a week after Delaware County fired the head of its Emergency Services Department, criminal charges were filed against the ousted department head. Read more.

5. Several weeks after surviving unimaginable abuse and being rescued from horrific conditions in Chester County, a heroic little kitten has found her forever home. Read more.

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