Man Held Family Hostage In Bucks Co. Hotel Room: Top PA Stories

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These are the top stories in Pennsylvania today:

Man Who Held Family Hostage In Bensalem Hotel Convicted

A Philadelphia man has been convicted for a crime in which he held a family hostage inside a Bucks County hotel room, authorities said. (Read More)

Slain Standout Philly Student-Athlete Identified, $20K Reward Offered

The slain teenager who had recently earned the best SAT score among his peers at his Philadelphia high school has been identified by police and a reward is being offered. (Read More)

Woman Found Dead In Bucks Co. Hotel Room, Homicide Investigation Underway

Authorities are investigating the homicide of a woman found dead in a Street Road motel room early Wednesday morning and have a suspect in custody in New Jersey. (Read More)

Mother Charged After 'Extremely Malnourished' Boy Found In Bristol Twp

The 27-month-old Croydon boy weighed 19 pounds, the weight of a typical 9-month-old child, authorities said. (Read More)

Dead Dog Found In PA Woman's Freezer; Animal Cruelty Charges Filed

Pennsylvania State Police charged a 62-year-old woman with animal cruelty after a dead dog and a distressed horse were found at her home. (Read More)