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$300 Federal Unemployment Ends: Top Pennsylvania News

Check out the top news that made headlines over the past week in Pennsylvania.

Here's a look at some of the top news that made headlines over the past week across Pennsylvania:

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A $300-a-week federal unemployment benefit has ended in Pennsylvania before it officially began. MORE.

PA Sees 'Significant' Increase In COVID Percent Positivity Rate

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After dropping for a month, Pennsylvania's percent positivity rate on coronavirus tests has seen a sharp increase. MORE.

Gov. Wolf Plans To Veto School Sports Bill, But Override Planned

Gov. Wolf plans to veto a bill that would give local districts control over in-person sports. An override is planned, the Senate GOP said. MORE.

PA Restaurants Can Increase Indoor Dining Capacity: Governor

Pennsylvania restaurants can increase indoor occupancy to 50 percent starting Sept.21, Gov. Wolf announced Tuesday. MORE.

3 States Removed From PA Travel Quarantine List, Including Texas

Pennsylvania has removed three states from its travel quarantine list, including Texas and North Carolina. MORE.

Non-coronavirus headlines:

Earthquake Felt Across Eastern PA

Dozens of Eastern Pennsylvania residents reported feeling a 3.1 magnitude earthquake that originated in New Jersey. MORE.

Popular Breakfast Spot Apologizes For Controversial Sign

The framed sign told a joke that used racist tropes and compared people on welfare to dogs. MORE.

2 Charged As Cat Custody Dispute Turns Violent: Cops

Two New Jersey woman are facing multiple charges in what authorities in Bucks County say was a burglary and assault over possession of a cat. MORE.

$1.4 Million Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Norristown

A huge jackpot winner was sold on West Marshall Street. The winner found out instantly. MORE.

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