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Want a say in the news? Email Claudia at todayinpa@pennlive.com to have your thoughts on the stories covered here or on PennLive heard. You can listen to the latest episode of “Today in Pa” on any of your favorite apps including Alexa, Apple, Spotify, Stitcher and YouTube. Episodes are available every weekday on PennLive. Feel free to subscribe, follow or rate “Today in Pa.” as you see fit! “Today in Pa.” Daily Podcast | October 28, 2025 ERs in Philadelphia have seen a 110 percent increase in drug-related seizures over the past five years. A health system is dropping UnitedHealthcare next year. Pennsylvania’s construction industry is experiencing a slowdown. Finally, time to nominate “River of the Year.” Today in Pa. Pa. city ‘ain’t playing’ when it comes to illegal dumping | Today in Pa. Famed Pa. actor has name misspelled on new Walk of Fame | Today in Pa. Pa. impacted by Wawa recall issued as ‘precautionary measure’ | Today in Pa. Zinc battery manufacturer expands business in Pa. | Today in Pa. Millions of Pa. residents won’t get SNAP benefits next month | Today in Pa. Those are the stories we cover in the latest episode of “Today in Pa.,” a daily weekday podcast from PennLive.com and hosted by Claudia Dimuro. “Today in Pa.” is dedicated to sharing the most important and interesting stories pertaining to Pennsylvania that lets you know, indeed, what’s happening today in Pa. Today’s episode refers to the following articles: Drug-related seizures in Philadelphia ERs double in recent years, city data show Lehigh Valley Health Network to end contracts with UnitedHealthcare in 2026 The Pa. construction industry is facing a slowdown: ’Not like anything I’ve experienced’ Pennsylvania River of the Year 2026: Nominations open until Nov. 21
