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Cat Killer Headed To Jail: 5 PA Stories You Need To Read

Also in today's news: First responders make 16 water rescues in storms; porches collapse in North Philly neighborhood; Wawa rolls out pizzas

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. Emergency workers made 16 water rescues during flash flooding in central Chester County on Tuesday as motorists became stranded in rising waters, officials said. No injuries were reported. (Read more on Patch.)

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2. More than 900 Wawa locations are now offering made-to-order pizza, the popular convenience chain announced. Hungry customers can order 14- or 16- inch pies via the Wawa app or in store via touchscreens. (Read more on Patch.)

3. At least four porches along a row of homes in Philadelphia's Nicetown section collapsed suddenly on Wednesday, officials said. First responders helped one person out of their home, and no injuries were reported. (Read more on Patch.)

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4. A former Heisman Trophy winner from Pennsylvania has died at the age of 98. Johnny Lujack helped lead Notre Dame to three national championships and went on to be drafted by the Chicago Bears. (Read more on Patch.)

5. A man convicted of beating and killing his girlfriend's cat has been sentenced to time behind bars. Police said he threw the cat down a flight of stairs and against a wall during an argument. (Read more on Patch.)

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