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View in browser  |  Get our newsletters Good Morning, Pennsylvania FRIDAY, FEB. 9, 2024 • TODAY'S WEATHER Music + football + politics + love Some people with microphones believe that something more than cupid was involved in starting the romantic relationship between mega pop star Taylor Swift and mega football star Travis Kelce.   Because both have leaned Democratic, some conspiracy theorists have suggested their relationship is happening as a precursor to an endorsement of President Joe Biden — or that the U.S. government is actually running a covert operation involving Swift.   We're not going to guess either way if it's true, but it does seem a little hard to imagine the federal government could be that organized and clever.   "People just want to like Taylor Swift. They want to be able to watch football and listen to her music and not consider the political implications," the vice president of a GOP political consulting firm told the AP. "Most everyday people don't have the time or energy to care."   Many everyday people will be caring about the Super Bowl on Sunday. Kelce's team, the Kansas City Chiefs, will be taking on the San Francisco 49ers in Las Vegas.   Swift is supposed to be flying in for the game — not on a government plane, as far as we know. Curated by Janet Pickel PHOTO OF THE DAY: Nocturnal on North Second Street in Harrisburg is opening an adult arcade with more than 50 games, including pinball, classic video games, skee ball and a photo booth. (Jimmie Brown, PennLive.com) Today's talkers Trump back in Pa.: Former president and current candidate Donald Trump will be a featured speaker at the NRA's Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg today. He's visited central Pa. several times.   Big savings account: Pennsylvania's legislative branch has a record balance of nearly $300 million, ostensibly to ensure independence in the event of a drawn-out budgetary showdown with the governor.    Fake shooting call: A Walmart store in York County last night was evacuated and searched by police after a call about a shooting and hostage situation. However, the call was what's known as "swatting," giving false information. See also: 43 officers raid Pa. home, injure family over incorrect drug tip: lawsuit Read more Food & drink Valentine's Day treat: As if Mr. Sticky's buns aren't good enough alone, the shop has put together a Valentine's Day special: a cinnamon bun with whipped cream, strawberries and chocolate. It's on our Best Eats list.   Restaurant to store: A former Western Sizzlin Steak House in Susquehanna Twp. is being demolished to make way for a fireworks store.   Fat Tuesday treats: Fastnachts, fried, heavy doughnuts, are a central Pennsylvania tradition before the start of Lent. Here's where you can get them on Tuesday. Read more Updates 'Till death do us part': A Lancaster County man sexually assaulted and strangled his wife to death on Monday, leaving her body to be discovered by a child who'd just come home from school, police said in court documents. He was taken into custody yesterday.   3 dead in fire: Fire officials said no smoke detectors were found inside a three-level York County home after a fire Wednesday killed three people. Those who died were a married couple and a teenage girl.   Classified documents probe: An investigation into President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents will lead to no charges. Still, the investigator was sharply critical of the president's actions. Former President Donald Trump was charged over classified records found at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Read more Advertisement Trailblazers Black History Month celebrates the past and ongoing achievements and contributions that Black Americans have made on the nation. PennLive once again is marking this observance with nods to those individuals contributing to central Pennsylvania. We call them Trailblazers and Trendsetters: Director rebuilds community center into service hub From homelessness to higher ed, coach found 'best version of myself' Restaurant owner aims to 'fill the void of healthy food options' Ex-football player finds his passion in 'feeding the masses' Near-fatal crash changed woman's career focus 'Kreative' streak leads to friends' design business Read more Super Bowl  The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will meet in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. on CBS, Paramount+ and Nickelodeon. Reba McEntire will sing the national anthem. Usher will do the halftime show.   Read more: Country music legend slated for big performance Super Bowl 58: Preview, parlays, props and best bets Latest on Super Bowl 58 tickets, plus Vegas flights and hotels Greatest player performances in Super Bowl history What was the best Super Bowl Halftime show? Read more OTHER DON'T-MISS STORIES 'Violent' sex offender ran carnival business in central Pa.: police Would you pay to shop at Target? Retailer is proposing it Military to test for forever chemicals in water at Chesapeake base Pa. state universities ratify contract with support professionals 2022 Best and Brightest winner helps to found nonprofit You're caught up. Thanks for joining us in Good Morning, Pennsylvania. You can always find the latest Pennsylvania news by visiting PennLive.com. 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