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Woman Lit Fires At Mayor's House: Cops [5 Stories To Read Today]

Also in today's news: PA boy wins "Mullet Championships," sailboat stolen by armed man on Delaware River, new non-stop flights to Europe.

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. Officials confirmed that a 4-month-old infant died from multiple blunt force injuries, after his father admitted to authorities he shook the child. A medical examination determined that the boy had been a "battered child," according to court records and authorities. (Read more on Patch.)

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2. An armed man stole a sailboat docked on the Delaware River on Wednesday, and authorities say they have him in custody. Authorities also said the man was also in possession of a stolen handgun, but that he did not use it in the boat theft. (Read more on Patch.)

3. American Airlines travelers will be able to fly nonstop to three European destinations from the Philadelphia International Airport in 2024. The airline announced it will begin flights next year to cities in Denmark, Italy, and France. (Read more on Patch.)

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4. The votes are tallied and the results are in: a Pennsylvania boy is the winner of the 2023 USA Mullet Championships for kids. The 6-year-old's photoshoot for the competition features him wearing a Kyle Schwarber Phillies jersey. (Read more on Patch.)

5. A woman faces arson charges for setting multiple fires at her mayor’s home after they had argued over trash pickup, a report said. The woman, who lives on the same block as Mayor Beverly R. Hilt, is also accused of setting other fires on the street earlier this year. (Read more on Patch.)

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