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Good afternoon! Here’s a look at AP’s general news coverage today in Pennsylvania. For questions about the state report, contact the Philadelphia bureau at 215-561-1133. Ron Todt is on the desk. Editor Larry Rosenthal can be reached at 215-446-6631 or [email protected].
A reminder this information is not for publication or broadcast, and these coverage plans are subject to change. Expected stories may not develop, or late-breaking and more newsworthy events may take precedence. Advisories, digests and digest advisories will keep you up to date.
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TOP STORIES:
BLACK MEN-COLLEGE SUCCESS
PHILADELPHIA — At many mainstream colleges, black students — especially black males — find themselves balancing their studies with how to navigate race. For some, negative stereotypes can push black males to transfer or even drop out of school. A new study published in the winter issue of the Harvard Educational Review is highlighting the alternative: Thriving black male college students, and the reasons for their success. By Errin Haines Whack. SENT: About 720 words.
EXCHANGE:
EXCHANGE-RESURRECTED DRIVE-IN
GRATZ — Although blue skies appeared through a hole in the screen at the Sky-Vu Drive-In Theater in Gratz on Friday, Tim Neal saw it as an opportunity and a “perfect” fit. Neal, along with his wife, Renate, plan to reopen the Dauphin County drive-in this spring, since leasing the Route 25 theater last fall. “It’s been my dream to operate a drive-in,” Neal, Chambersburg, said. “It’s just a special place. I see families coming here, kids playing and couples having dates.” On Friday, they reviewed their ongoing renovations, including plans to replace a plywood panel on the screen in March, and have a targeted opening date of mid- to late April, weather permitting. Vicki Terwilliger, The (Pottsville) Republican-Herald. SENT: About 1080 words.
IN BRIEF:
HOUSE FIRE-WOMAN DEAD — Authorities in northwestern Pennsylvania say a 69-year-old woman found dead in a burning house appears to have died from smoke inhalation.
CARBON MONOXIDE-ONE DEAD — Authorities say one person died and two others were injured by apparent carbon monoxide poisoning in a northeastern Pennsylvania home.
TRAFFIC STOP-POLICE SHOOTING — A university has hired an outside consultant for nearly $400,000 to review its police department for reforms in the aftermath of an officer’s fatal shooting of a black man after a traffic stop near campus.
SPORTS:
HKN–FLYERS-CAPITALS
WASHINGTON — The Philadelphia Flyers visit the Washington Capitals as part of their traditional Super Bowl Sunday matchup. The Flyers look to continue to close the gap on the other playoff teams in the Eastern Conference. By Stephen Whyno. UPCOMING: 650 words, photos. Game starts at 12 p.m. EST.
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