Pennsylvania
Pa. Catholics grapple with the church in wake of ‘predator priest’ report
Following a blistering grand jury report alleging widespread sexual abuse by priests, Catholics across the state have been wrestling with their faith and future in the church.
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As classes begin, Philly ‘turnaround’ school hoping for a rebound year
Andrew Brooking’s future at Philadelphia’s Blaine Elementary seemed uncertain.
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Listen 6:47AP: Pa., many other states haven’t followed through on #MeToo proposals
Lawmakers in just half of the states that proposed new harassment and misconduct measures gave taken actions
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RCAP grants begin rollout, and Wolf says he’s trying to boost oversight
The Wolf administration has released the year’s first slew of Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program—or RCAP—grants.
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A mayoral task force is proposing a short-term pilot project using some of Norfolk Southern’s freight rail tracks to link Phoenixville to the Norristown/Manayunk line.
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Listen 5:30A third judge has dismissed the most severe charges in Penn State hazing case
Magisterial District Judge Carmine Prestia has dismissed all involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment charges in the February 2017 death of Timothy Piazza.
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In a single Pennsylvania parish, 5 priests accused of abuse
A lacerating grand jury report on sexual abuse by Roman Catholic clergy in Pa. is especially difficult reading for a church where five of the accused priests served as pastor
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PFAS chemicals showing up in Montco water beyond military bases
Aqua has taken two wells offline due to elevated levels of potentially harmful chemicals.
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Listen 1:50Another Pa. Catholic college removes name of bishop called out by grand jury
King's College and Misericordia University, both in the Scranton area, have buildings named after J. Carroll McCormick.
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Sunoco replaces section of Mariner East 2 because of flaws in pipeline coating
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Delaware River campaigners assail reservoir releases amid summer deluge
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State prisons make changes after staff mysteriously sickened
Pennsylvania's state prison system is tightening security and revamping procedures after 18 staff members were treated at hospitals for exposure to a yet-unidentified substanc
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Transportation community mourns Louis J. Gambaccini, a SEPTA legend and founder of NJ Transit
In a career that spanned more than 50 years, Gambaccini shaped transportation networks across some of the nation's densest metropolitan regions
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Dog-whistle politics: How getting the dog vote can help candidates running for office
Warning: This story contains dog puns.
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Pa. funding lawsuit moves toward full trial as court dismisses latest objection
Plaintiffs believe Pennsylvania’s system for funding education has violated the state Constitution on multiple fronts
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