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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 22, 2025 Millions of Pennsylvanians won’t receive SNAP benefits next month. A bill would require naloxone in schools. These October gas prices are the lowest they’ve been in years. Plus, how ‘bout them apples? Today in Pa. Millions of Pa. residents won’t get SNAP benefits next month | Today in Pa. Billions of robocalls besiege U.S. residents each month | Today in Pa. Pa. township parents voice concern over elementary student violence | Today in Pa. Pa. approves higher ACA premiums: ‘Shocking’ | Today in Pa. Pa. township takes step toward gas-powered leaf blower ban | 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: Uptick in kratom, 7-OH poison control calls worries Pa. health officials Eos Energy to announce $350M expansion including Pittsburgh HQ for zinc battery operation Pa. still a top state to raise a family Competitors race to eat scorpion — topped Potato Patch fries in augural Kennywood contest