Religion
As Pa. compensation programs end, church victims wrestle with the price put on abuse
Some victims have used the program to put their fight with the church behind them. Others scoffed at the pricetag put on their trauma.
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Listen 4:56Thankful Baptist Church: A legacy of care and mission
Thankful Baptist Church celebrated its 96th anniversary last month, marking a journey centered on taking care of each other and the community as family.
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Once again, Pa. House will bar nonbelievers from giving invocations
A battle over religion in the state House appears to be over, and the theists have won.
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Celebrating ‘Notorious’ Ruth Bader Ginsburg at Philly Jewish museum
Philadelphia’s museum of American Jewish History opens an exhibition about the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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As window for claims closes, Archdiocese of Philadelphia to pay $32M to abuse victims
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has offered over $32 million to victims of sexual abuse so far — a number that’s likely to go up.
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Security at Pittsburgh area synagogues expected to be strict this year
Rosh Hashanah begins Sunday evening and security for Pittsburgh area Jewish New Year celebrations are expected to be greater than previous years.
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Local poet writes about turning to faith, finding meaning during Jewish holidays
Janet Ruth Falon is a Philly area Jewish poet who uses the intersections of her identity to make meaning of the world.
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Listen 6:31New chapter opens in Pennsylvania in fight over suing church
On Monday, victim compensation funds in Philadelphia, Allentown, Scranton and Pittsburgh will close to applications.
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Hear that? Philly’s carillonists get creative to ‘unhide’ some of America’s oldest bells
Philly is home to two of the oldest carillons in North America, but these one-of-a-kind bell instruments are “hidden in plain sight.”
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Listen 4:44Trenton mayor says council members quietly apologized for anti-Semitic remark
Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora says two members of the city council have apologized over use of the phrase “Jew her down.”
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At an Elkins Park synagogue, celebrating 60 years in one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s last buildings
The Beth Shalom synagogue outside Philadelphia celebrates 60 years in its unusual buildings by commissioning artwork by David Hartt.
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Why some Amish are leaving Lancaster County
Lancaster County is home to the nation's largest Amish settlement. But even as the population continues to grow at a fast pace, some are choosing to leave.
Air Date: September 9, 2019
Listen 12:24Gov. Wolf to take Tree of Life mezuzah to Holocaust memorials
Wolf said he will carry the ornate mezuzah and sign the victims' names in commemoration books at the Paneriai Holocaust Memorial.
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A former Philly priest with 30-year history of sexual abuse was arrested for lying to the FBI
Robert Brennan faces “falsehood” charges because of PA’s short statute of limitations on abuse.
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At burned West Philly church: ‘All I want for Christmas is a roof on God’s house’
After a devastating fire, the congregation of Greater Bible Way Temple worshipped outside and pledged to rebuild by spring.
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