Woman Killed After Fleeing Traffic Stop: 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 suspect in more than 100 thefts at Home Depots across the country was arrested recently in Pennsylvania, officials said. The stolen inventory was worth tens of thousands of dollars, according to police. (Read more on Patch.)

2. The Phillies are battling it out for the National League Division Series once again, and basketball and hockey fans in Philadelphia have something new to chew on while they dream of postseason glory, too. Flyers and Sixers fans can try out new food items, such as a veggie cheesesteak, walking taco, and more at the Wells Fargo Center this year. (Read more on Patch.)

3. Pennsylvania House Republicans have unveiled an anti-looting bill package, including one that would create a criminal penalty for anyone who uses social media to incite incidents. The legislation comes in the wake of recent rampant and violent looting in Philadelphia that caused significant property damage and loss. (Read more on Patch.)

4. The Pennsylvania Lottery recognized two winning Powerball with Power Play tickets from the Wednesday drawing that are worth a combined $2.1 million. Wednesday night's jackpot was the second-largest jackpot in Powerball history, only behind the $2.04 billion jackpot hit last November. (Read more on Patch.)

5. Officials said a police officer shot and killed a 28-year-old female passenger and wounded the driver during a police pursuit in Delaware County on Wednesday night. Police said the officer fired at the vehicle in defense of his life, as he was pinned between his cruiser and a suspect’s car as the suspect tried to flee. (Read more on Patch.)