West Nile Virus In Mosquito 'Pool': 5 PA Stories You Need To Read

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. State Police data shows a sharp increase in the number of shootings on interstates in the Philadelphia region in the past two years, with 20 last year alone. It can take years to bring these shooting suspects to justice, police said, and drivers are urged to report any suspicious activity. (Read more on Patch.)

2. Amid their probe of the 2022 Fern Hollow Bridge collapse in Pittsburgh, the National Transportation Safety Board has recommended a national review of inspection reports for certain steel bridges. While the Fern Hollow investigation is not complete, the NTSB said it is making this recommendation"due to the immediate implications for bridge safety nationwide."(Read more on Patch.)

3. A health department in southeast Pennsylvania says it identified its first "pool" of mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile virus. Delaware County officials say they are experiencing more frequent mosquito activity than usual for this time of year. (Read more on Patch.)

4. The brother of now-captured Philadelphia prison escapee Ameen Hurst has been charged with aiding his brother's flight from murder charges. Amir Woods, 24, is one of six people charged in connection with the double escape on May 7. (Read more on Patch.)

5. Looking for something to do this weekend in southeast Pennsylvania? Beatles fans, those curious about the tile industry, classic car fans, and those celebrating Pride will find something on our list of events. (Read more on Patch.)