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PA Mom Guilty Of First-Degree Murder Of Son: 5 Must-Read 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. A teenager was taken into custody Wednesday night following a barricade situation, Philadelphia police said. Read more.
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2. One of pop culture's most influential figures is heading to Philadelphia as part of a more than 30-city tour this year. Jennifer Lopez is bringing "This Is Me…Now The Tour" to the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Read more.
3. A Pennsylvania man has been charged with burglary and more crimes after police said he broke into an Abington home Wednesday afternoon. Read more.
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4. A Blair County homicide suspect was seriously injured after leaping from the second floor of the Pittsburgh International Airport parking garage, Allegheny County police said Thursday. Read more.
5. The trial of a Pennsylvania mother in the strangulation death of her 11-year-old son ended Thursday with a guilty verdict of first-degree murder, authorities said. Read more.
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