Major Plant Closing In Eastern PA, Layoffs Planned: Top Stories

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These are the top stories in Pennsylvania today:

Tyson Closing Philly Plants, 200-Plus Workers Being Laid Off

More than 200 workers at Tyson plants in Philadelphia are being laid off due to the closure of two plants, a notice filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor states. (Read More)

Woman, Dog Killed In Early-Morning Bucks Co. House Fire

A woman and her dog were killed overnight in an early-morning house fire in Bucks County, Pennsylvania State Police have confirmed. (Read More)

Trash Dispute Leads To Shooting In Philadelphia

A man was shot following a dispute over trash in Philadelphia Tuesday night, according to reports. Police found a man suffering from gunshot wounds to his torso and legs. (Read More)

4 Injured, 1 Critical, In Bensalem Apartment Fire

Four people were injured —with one in critical condition —after a fire Monday night at a Bensalem Township apartment complex, fire officials said. (Read More)

Damaged By Hurricane Ida, Wissahickon Creek Floodplain To Be Repaired

A stretch of Wissahickon Creek in Whitemarsh Township heavily damaged in recent storms will be repaired and improved as part of a recently announced county project. (Read More)

Santa Showing Up At Neshaminy Mall After All

Santa Claus will be coming to the Neshaminy Mall after all. Boscov's is bringing Saint Nick to the mall after its new owners decided not to have Santa Claus hold court. (Read More)