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Northern Lights, Kissing Bugs and Toxic Towns: Nov. 2015 on Patch

Here's a look at the top 10 stories on Patch sites across Pennsylvania during November 2015.

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Today, we continue our “12 days of 2015 on Patch” by looking at Pennsylvania Patch’s top 10 stories from the month of November.

This November in Pennsylvania, a rare opportunity to see the Northern Lights was believed to be a possibility, a deadly kissing bug grossed us out and a reality T.V. crew taped at a Bucks County hotel. 

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Here’s a look back at November’s top stories:

1. Northern Lights In Pennsylvania: What You Need To Know (Nov. 3)

The aurora borealis, more commonly known as the northern lights, arrived for some in the Northern continental United States in early November, providing a rare glimpse at the phenomenon usually associated with Alaska and Northern Canada.

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2. ‘Deadly Kissing Bugs’ Located In Pennsylvania (Nov. 25)

A deadly insect known as the “kissing bug” has been spotted in Pennsylvania, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

3. Teen Accidentally Runs Entire Philly Marathon (Nov. 24)

A Lebanon County teen who was entered in the half marathon wound up going the full distance.

4. Philly Porn Star Suing Josh Duggar Over ‘Terrifying’ Sex (Nov. 19)

An adult film star who says Josh Duggar assaulted her in Philadelphia last summer has filed a lawsuit seeking $500,000 in damages.

5. The Brick Hotel To Be Featured On FOX’s ‘Hotel Hell’ (Nov. 19)

FOX’s ‘Hotel Hell’ with Gordon Ramsay will feature The Brick Hotel in Newtown, Bucks County on an upcoming episode that was taped in November.

6. The Most Toxic Towns In Pennsylvania: Is Your Town On The List? (Nov. 4)

The list shows Pennsylvania locales with the highest amount of toxic chemical releases, and there are some surprising inclusions.

7. Teen Dies In Thanksgiving Day Crash In Bucks County (Nov. 27)

Police in Bucks County say an 18-year-old was ejected from his car after a Thanksgiving Day accident in Upper Makefield Township.

8. Jerry Sandusky Gets His Penn State Pension Back, Court Rules (Nov. 13)

A Commonwealth Court Panel unanimously ruled that Jerry Sandusky’s monthly pension should be restored.

9. Hiker Dies After Falling At Bucks County State Park (Nov. 22)

The 20-year-old man took the fatal fall at the High Rocks area at Ralph Stover State Park in Pipersville.

10. Missing College Student Found Dead (Nov. 21)

The missing Montgomery County man prompted a days-long evacuation of the Washington College.

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