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Check out this week's top stories from across the Patch network in Pennsylvania.

Check out this week's top stories from across the Patch network in Pennsylvania:

70 MPH Speed Limit On 6 PA Highways As Of Tuesday

Nearly 800 miles of highway in Pennsylvania now have a 70 mph speed limit as of Tuesday, May 3, authorities announced this week.

6 Listeria Recalls Issued This Week As Pa. List Expands Again

A nationwide frozen fruit and vegetable recall was expanded, plus other recalls issued on granola bars and sunflower seeds.

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Jerry Sandusky Gets Appeal Hearing May 20

Sandusky, a former Penn State assistant coach, was convicted in 2012 of sexually abusing 10 boys. He is serving a 30-60 year prison sentence

Above-Average Heat Expected This Summer, Forecasters Predict

A typical summer in Philadelphia has 24 days that are 90 degrees or above. This year, forecasters with Accuweather predict, we'll see 35.

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ACME Now Selling Narcan Over The Counter In PA

A lifesaving nasal spray that can reverse the effects of a drug overdose will now be available over the counter at ACME stores in PA.

$1.2M Lottery Ticket Sold At North Wales Wawa

A Montgomery County Wawa sold a jackpot-winning Match 6 Lotto ticket worth $1.2 million from the April 28 drawing.

One Dead After Shooting In Schuylkill Township

One person died after a shooting in Schuylkill Township on Monday.

Joe Paterno Told About Jerry Sandusky Abuse In 1976: Court Documents

A single sentence in new court documents says that Paterno knew of abuse dating back further than previously known.

Painter Steals $900K From Chester County Farm To Buy Maseratis, Bahamas Trip: DA

The suspect used the money to buy two Maseratis, a Porsche SUV, a Land Rover, a rental home, and a family vacation to the Bahamas, the District Attorney said.

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