Woman Set Boyfriend On Fire, Police Say: 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. The ex-mistress of a Pennsylvania state trooper, who is accused of strangling and committing her to a mental hospital against her will, said she wants to "clear her name" and disprove claims she was suicidal. In a recent interview, the ex of married trooper Ronald Davis said the abuse she suffered was "an age-old problem."(Read more on Patch.)

2. It's that time of year when the first penitentiary in the nation taps into its eerie history to offer thrills. The historic Eastern State Penitentiary is serving up scares, music, dancing, food, drink and more during its annual Halloween Nights event. (Read more on Patch.)

3. A year after the Phillies' shocking run to the World Series as the lowest seed in the National League, they're back in the postseason. The Phillies clinched both their playoff berth and the top Wild Card seed, meaning they'll host the opening round at Citizens Bank Park. (Read more on Patch.)

4. The real estate market remains busy in Pennsylvania, with homes going to pending in just one week on average based on the most recent Zillow data. With home prices up 2.6 percent over the past year, see price changes this summer in your Pennsylvania neighborhood. (Read more on Patch.)

5. A Pittsburgh woman was arrested Tuesday for allegedly setting setting her boyfriend on fire during an argument, authorities said. The victim told police that he and Cecilia Perez, 47, were drinking and arguing when Perez poured a liquid on him that caused his clothes to catch on fire. (Read more on Patch.)