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Latest On Helicopter Crash That Killed TV Crew: 5 Must-Read PA Stories

Also in today's news: News crew killed in chopper crash; 20 tons of ice cream spill on interstate; giant ketchup bottle finds new home.

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 pilot and photographer on Philadelphia's 6ABC Action News team were killed Tuesday night after their helicopter crashed in South Jersey. (Read more on Patch.)

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2. One of the iconic Heinz ketchup bottles that once adorned the Pittsburgh Steelers' stadium is moving to a new location — and fans can get a selfie with the 35-foot bottle starting Friday. (Read more on Patch.)

3. A bridge replacement in Montgomery County will be extended for at least one more month, officials said. PennDOT is replacing the 136-year-old concrete-encased steel beam structure. (Read more on Patch.)

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4. Nearly 20 tons of ice cream spilled across I-80 in western Pennsylvania after a tractor-trailer overturned on Wednesday morning, according to first responders. It took several hours for crews to clean up the spill. (Read more on Patch.)

5. Authorities have now filed rape and murder charges against a man recently accused of attacking people with a machete, in connection with the 2003 rape and fatal strangulation of a woman in a Philadelphia park. (Read more on Patch.)

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