Major Mall Owner Files Bankruptcy: 5 Must-Read PA Stories

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. A "vile and outrageous" new scam is targeting Pennsylvania residents by claiming to be tax officials, the state treasurer's office said Monday. The scam involves false promises of a state grant - with residents asked to "pay taxes" to get their money, the treasurer said.(Read more on Patch.)

2. Police and other agencies are investigating after motor oil was released in a small Bucks County stream over the weekend, polluting it. Hazardous material containment methods are in place on the property and in the creek to contain the spilled oil. (Read more on Patch.)

3. A middle school student has been recognized for his quick action and life-saving efforts to save a fellow student, who was choking in the school cafeteria. (Read more on Patch.)

4. Nearly a year after its supposedly permanent closure, a popular Pittsburgh pizza joint has opened its doors again. (Read more on Patch.)

5. The owner of several major Philadelphia area malls has filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in three years. The weekend marked the deadline for the trust to pay back about $1.1 billion in debt. (Read more on Patch.)