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Teen Charged In Fatal Highway Crash: 5 Must-Read PA Stories

Also in today's news: Body found in public water feature; Phillies begin Wild Card Series; men charged for multiple explosions.

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. Police said they arrested two men, and found illegal improvised explosive devices, while investigating multiple blasts reported in Warrington over the weekend. The men face weapons of mass destruction charges and felony arson charges, said officials. (Read more on Patch.)

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2. The postseason field is set, and the Philadelphia Phillies have drawn an old familiar foe in the National League Wild Card Series. Here's what to know as Red October gets underway: (Read more on Patch.)

3. A Philadelphia journalist and LGBTQ+ advocate was found shot and killed inside his home Sunday night, officials said. Authorities believe someone came into Josh Kruger's home, shot him, then ran from the home. (Read more on Patch.)

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4. Police said a man was found dead Monday morning in the water feature of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh. Officers were summoned to the scene following reports of an unresponsive adult in the water feature. He was pronounced dead at the scene. (Read more on Patch.)

5. Authorities said a 14-year-old girl was trying to flee from police in a stolen vehicle when she crashed on I-76 Sunday night, killing a 15-year-old male passenger. The teen has been charged with vehicular manslaughter, said officials. (Read more on Patch.)

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