What you need to know for Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019.
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Weather
High: 64, low: 39. Mostly sunny.
Photo of the Day
Central Dauphin's Carson Lengel and Chambersburg's Katarina Betris during Central Dauphin soccer's 3-1 win over Chambersburg yesterday. Photo by Vicki Vellios Briner, for PennLive.com.Vicki Vellios Briner | Special to PennLive
Coming and going
Opening this week: From shops and restaurants to a ski slope, NJ’s American Dream mega mall will have a bit of everything. But not right away. Read more.
Closing this month: Grantville’s ShakeDown BBQ will be shutting down before the end of October. One last batch of barbecue is being made. Read more.
A woman was killed after being hit in the area of Kelker and 7th streets in Harrisburg in February.
Today’s talkers
Traffic deaths: Pedestrians deaths increased 3.4% across the country last year. In Pennsylvania, pedestrians fared much worse. Read more.
Mystery trip: Three state senators made a $15,300 European trip. Among hidden spending by legislators, this trip stood out. Read more.
Body found: Police in Alabama found remains in a dumpster believed to be that of a 3-year-old who disappeared from a birthday party. Read more.
Football
Superb play: Harrisburg’s Micah Parsons has the physical tools to dominate at Penn State. James Franklin sees a future in which he is even better. Read more.
- Insider: 'Hey, Jones' Q&A
Put a ring on it: The Baltimore Ravens signed Demone Harris to its practice squad a few days after mailing him his lost engagement ring. Read more.
Heather Mitts, three-time Olympic gold medalist in women's soccer (at left), joined Grace Kelly Herbert of Finding Shelter Animals Rescue on Tuesday at the Pennsylvania Capitol to urge senators to pass legislation that seeks to put puppy mills out of business.
In brief
Water problems close school district | Proud Boys member from Harrisburg sentenced | Teen found dead near Penn State campus | Soccer star advocates for getting rid of puppy mills | Teacher receives Presidential Award | Training docs claim women have smaller brains | World Series update |
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