2 of 3 face trial in theft of $50,000-plus from fire company

2 killed, 5 injured in violence around Philadelphia

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 lrosenthal@ap.org. A reminder this information is not for publication or broadcast, and these coverage plans are subject to change.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. Some TV and radio stations will receive shorter APNewsNow versions of the stories below, along with updates. TOP STORIES: AMTRAK CRASH-PHILADELPHIA Last year's Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia left 81-year-old Aaron Levine, a lawyer and avid art collector, severely limited and contemplating suicide. Months of physical therapy allow him to get around his Washington, D.C. home, but he can no longer work or travel to the European art shows he and his 77-year-old wife, Barbara, adored. They were among more than 200 people injured in the May 12, 2015 crash. A hearing on the cause is scheduled for May 17. By Michael R. Sisak. UPCOMING: About 700 words. AP Photos. AP Photos DCJM101-106. PENN GRADUATION-TRUMP AND BIDEN PHILADELPHIA — Donald Trump and Joe Biden are both expected to attend the same University of Pennsylvania graduation - Trump for his daughter, Tiffany, and Biden for his granddaughter, Naomi. UPCOMING: NewsNow by 11 a.m. EDT, updating from 6:30 p.m. EDT graduation. AP Photos. FATAL MOTEL FIRE BENSALEM — Authorities say an early morning fire at a suburban Philadelphia motel that killed one person may have been deliberately set. EXCHANGE: EXCHANGE-FISHING LURE BUSINESS STATE COLLEGE — On a cloudy day in January, one lucky fisherman snared his first walleye and then posted a picture of his catch to Facebook. More than 3,700 miles across the Atlantic Ocean, Vaughn Holderman shared the photo on his company's page. He'd earned another happy customer: The fisherman, who was from the Netherlands, had caught the fish using one of Holderman's lures. About three years ago, as a Penn State junior, Holderman didn't expect to sell his wares on the mass market — let alone to places as far away as Europe. But now Holderman, 23, has caught the eye of much bigger fish with his glittering, lifelike lures. Roger Van Scyoc, Centre Daily Times. SENT: About 850 words. IN BRIEF: TRAIN HITS CAR — Authorities say a woman was able to escape from her car before it was struck by a train in western Pennsylvania. COLWYN FIRE COMPANY-THEFT — Two of three former officials of a suburban Philadelphia fire company face trial in the theft of more than $50,000 from the organization. SPORTS: HKN--LIGHTNING-PENGUINS PITTSBURGH — Andrei Vasilevskiy has been in this position before. The 21-year-old Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender could start Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final against Pittsburgh on Monday with Vezina Trophy finalist Ben Bishop dealing with a left leg injury. By Will Graves. UPCOMING: 650 words, photos by 6 p.m. BBN--PIRATES-CUBS CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs send Jon Lester to the mound as they try for a sweep of their weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Gerrit Cole pitches for Pittsburgh. By Mike Cranston. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos. Game starts 2:20 p.m. EDT. BBN--REDS-PHILLIES PHILADELPHIA — Adam Morgan (1-0) goes for the Phillies as they try to sweep the Reds, who send Dan Straily (1-3) to the mound. UPCOMING: 650 words. AP Photos. With hometown lead on losing team. Starts 1:35 p.m. EDT. ___ If you have stories of regional or statewide interest, please email them to phillyap@ap.org. If you have photos of regional or statewide interest, please send them to the AP state photo center in New York, 888-273-6867. For access to AP Exchange and other technical issues, contact AP Customer Support at apcustomersupport@ap.org or 877-836-9477. MARKETPLACE: Calling your attention to the Marketplace in AP Exchange, where you can find member-contributed content from Pennsylvania and other states. The Marketplace is accessible on the left navigational pane of the AP Exchange home page, near the bottom. For both national and state, you can click "All" or search for content by topics such as education, politics and business.

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