Fatal Shooting Near PA University: Top 5 Stories

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These are the top stories in Pennsylvania today:

Shooting Near Temple University Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Others Hurt

A man died, and two others were hurt in a shooting near Temple University Monday evening, according to police. The shooting happened at about 7:30 p.m. on the 1500 block of North 18th Street, police said. The three victims were all taken to Temple University Hospital. (Read More)

Distracted Driving In Philadelphia Decreasing, State Data Shows

Distracted drivers pose one of the biggest risk factors on the road. In Philadelphia, distracted driving instances are decreasing, the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts said. (Read More)

Arsonist's Mental State, Motivations In Attack On Gov.'s Home: Latest Updates

New details have emerged in the arson attack on Gov. Josh Shapiro's mansion over the weekend, as the investigation into exactly how and why the attack occurred continues. The suspect, 38-year-old Harrisburg resident Cody Balmer, was released from the hospital Monday night. (Read More)

3 Delaware Valley University Equestrian Teams Qualify For Nationals

Three Delaware Valley University equestrian competition teams have qualified for their national championship events, with teams and individual riders seeking top national honors. (Read More)

Gender Of Bryce Harper's Baby Revealed With Mid-Game Trick

Moments before Bryce Harper stepped into the batter's box Monday night, he found out the gender of his next baby. That's because the special bat handed to him moments before by Trea Turner was baby blue, not bright pink. (Read More)