Happy new year! We made it out of 2020: Good Morning, Pennsylvania
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What you need to know for Friday, Jan. 1, 2021.
Weather
High: 36; Low: 31. Freezing rain.
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Today’s talkers
Loss: Former Gov. Dick Thornburgh died Thursday at the age of 88. He was remembered as a highly competent manager who led the state through the difficult time around the Three Mile Island nuclear plant accident. Read more.
Costly: Things that will cost more in 2021 include turnpike tolls, groceries, stamps and houses. Read more.
Opening: Despite the pandemic, stores and other businesses are set to open in central Pa., including REI Co-op and Round1 entertainment. Read more.
Coronavirus: Pa. has reported another 300+ deaths due to COVID-19. Almost 5,600 people died in December, a third of the total virus deaths in 2020. Read more.
See also: 28-year-old Pa. firefighter dies
First day of 2021
Weather: Today could bring a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain, starting late this morning. Read more.
Mealtime: In Pa. Dutch culture, it is believed if you eat pork and sauerkraut on Jan. 1 you’ll be blessed with good fortune in the new year. Here’s how to make it.
See also: What’s open, closed today
Remembering: The country lost civil rights leaders, talented entertainers, sports leaders and too many others last year. Read more.
See also: Notable Pennsylvanians who died in 2020
Penn State football
Anticipating: Penn State has seven Class of 2022 commitments. All are rated as four-star prospects, and four are from Pennsylvania. The Nittany Lions are hoping to add to those numbers today. Read more.
Recruiting: It’s time to look forward to the Big Ten Class of 2022. Penn State is off to a hot start, while Maryland and Rutgers are trying to make up a talent gap. Read more.
In brief
Trash collector hit, killed in Lancaster County 5/8 Judge sides with central Pa. landowners fighting power line project 5/8 6 displaced after Harrisburg house fire 5/8 Lycoming County gets mobile morgue 5/8 Pa. man, 21, found dead on N.J. beach 5/8 What to watch for in the night sky this year 5/8 Elementary teacher accused of sexually assaulting child 5/8