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The Latest On The Philly Mass Shooting: 5 PA Stories You Need To Read

Also in today's news: Major tour canceled in Pittsburgh, codeine syrup on a plane shipment, and the future of a gilded-age mansion.

Authorities in Philadelphia have officially charged Kimbrady Carriker, 40, with murder and related crimes in connection with the incident.
Authorities in Philadelphia have officially charged Kimbrady Carriker, 40, with murder and related crimes in connection with the incident. (Renee Schiavone/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. The "Renaissance" era will not arrive as scheduled in Pittsburgh — Acrisure Stadium announced that Beyonce's August 3 show will not be taking place, much to the consternation of Beyhive members near the Steel City. (Read more on Patch.)

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2. Improperly-discarded fireworks sparked a blaze at a Little League complex in Bucks County on Tuesday night, said league representatives and police. A neighbor called emergency officials to report the fire, which spread to the roof of a pavilion at the complex. (Read more on Patch.)

3. A historic mansion from the late 19th century, which has been long neglected, will be restored after a nonprofit acquired it. Restorers call it the "largest and most exciting residential preservation in the United States." (Read more on Patch.)

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4. Philadelphia customs officials recently seized a gallon of codeine syrup, which can be mixed with alcohol or another beverage as a recreational drug. It is an opioid that requires a prescription in the U.S. The shipment was manifested as "vegetable glycerin" and was headed to a Philadelphia address from the U.K. (Read more on Patch.)

5. Authorities charged a 40-year-old Philadelphia man with murder after they say he shot and killed five people Monday. Kimbrady Carriker was armed with an AR-15 rifle and a 9mm handgun, wearing a ballistic vest, and carrying a police scanner when he began firing. said officials. (Read more on Patch.)

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