School Bomb Threat, Phillies In UK: 5 PA Stories You Need To Read Now

Good evening Pennsylvania Patch readers! We've assembled some of the most share-worthy stories from our area for today, just for you.

Here are the top five stories from around Pennsylvania:

1. Officials are still searching for two escaped inmates who cut a hole through a fence in Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center on Sunday night. One of the men is accused of killing four people, and officials say they should both be considered armed and dangerous. Rewards of up to $5,000 are being offered for information leading to their arrests. (Read more on Patch.)

2. The fate of a fire-damaged building is tied up in Bucks County, as officials say insurance issues are making any progress difficult. The structure on South State Street in Newtown Borough was heavily damaged in an arson fire last March, which was allegedly set by a tenant. The resulting fire heavily damaged the building, which housed several apartments on the upper floors and the Pro Shop on the first floor. (Read more on Patch.)

3. The lot where a former Kmart stood in Phoenixville appears ready to transform, as Borough Council unanimously approved a plan to construct a carwash and Starbucks (including drive-thru) there. The project calls for improvements including sidewalks, landscaping, and stormwater management on the property. (Read more on Patch.)

4. Two people are in custody after a bomb threat made by two Neshaminy High School students cleared the school Wednesday morning, police said. The school, which has more than 2,700 students, dismissed early for the day and police searched until about 2:15 p.m. (Read more on Patch.)

5. It appears Major League Baseball wants a bite out of the English market, and is sending the Philadelphia Phillies across the pond next summer to play the Mets. According to Sports Illustrated, the MLB is also looking to play games in France, Japan, and South Korea. (Read more on Patch.)