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CHOP Doctor Killed Riding Bike: Top 5 PA Stories

See the top news that made headlines today in Pennsylvania.

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 the Keystone State:

1. The 9th tallest tree in Pennsylvania has fallen. The stately tree, which was hundreds of years old, was felled by a storm in Chester County. (Read More on Patch)

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2. The family of fire chief Corey Comperatore who was slain during former President Donald Trump's rally Saturday has spoken out for the first time about the shooting. (Read More on Patch)

3. It's going to cost another buck. Tolls will increase for the first time in more than a decade on four bridges connecting South Jersey and Greater Philadelphia. (Read More on Patch)

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4. In the battle of political cookies made by a Hatboro bakery, former President Donald Trump's "Red" cookie has taken a bite out of President Joseph Biden's "Blue" cookie in terms of sales. (Read More on Patch)

5. A doctor with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was struck and killed in the city while riding her bicycle on Wednesday night. Barbara Friedes reportedly treated pediatric cancer patients at CHOP. (Read More On Patch)

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