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49 Kids Hurt In School Bus Crash: 5 Must-Read PA Stories

Also in today's news: Girl threatens to kill family members; rookie rep prepares for re-election campaign; cyclist killed in crash.

A teenage girl faces attempted homicide charges for planning to kill her father and grandmother after an argument about "drug-related items" in her room, said Pennsylvania state police.
A teenage girl faces attempted homicide charges for planning to kill her father and grandmother after an argument about "drug-related items" in her room, said Pennsylvania state police. (Scott Anderson/Patch)

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 Pennsylvania:

1. Police in Radnor Township are looking for a driver accused of hitting a pedestrian on Friday afternoon and then driving away. The vehicle police are looking for is described as "a tan or beige compact-size car." (Read more on Patch.)

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2. A 60-year-old cyclist died after being hit by a vehicle while riding on a road in Falls Township, police said. Police said the bicyclist was wearing dark-colored clothing and had on no helmet. (Read more on Patch.)

3. Police charged a 13-year-old with attempted homicide, after she threatened to kill family members for removing things from her room. The girl reportedly told police she would stab her father and grandmother after an argument about "drug-related items" in her room. (Read more on Patch.)

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4. Congressional newcomer Summer Lee will make a stop in Pittsburgh Thursday night to announce she will seek a second term representing Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District. A host of prominent national, state and local elected officials will join her as she launches her campaign. (Read more on Patch.)

5. Dozens of children could be injured after their school bus crashed on the way to their second day of classes Wednesday morning, Pennsylvania State Police said. A tow truck driver suffered a medical emergency, crossed into oncoming traffic, and hit the school bus—which was carrying 49 children — head-on, police said. (Read more on Patch.)

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