News
Salvation Army Deals with Sluggish Economy, More People in Need
The Salvation Army bell ringers are hard at work as their campaign heads into its final days. The economy appears to be having an impact on the number of coins and bills stuffed into the slots of the Red Kettles. Major William Bode, the Western Pennsylvania Division Commander, says they’re a little behind last year, […]
Tough New Abortion Clinic Regulations Could Soon Become Law
Ever since a Philadelphia grand jury uncovered abhorrent conditions at the Women’s Medical Society clinic in West Philadelphia, state lawmakers have been working on response. They’ve come up with an amended version of SB 732, a bill that would hold abortion clinics to the same licensing regulations as other surgical health care facilities. “If they’re going to […]
Sandusky Fallout, in their Own Words
By waiving his right to a preliminary hearing, Jerry Sandusky’s child sex abuse charges will advance to a likely trial in 2012. Senior Deputy Attorney General Mark Costanzo says the Commonwealth was ready to proceed with Tuesday’s hearing: COSTANZO1 Sandusky’s attorney Joe Amendola took to the Centre County Courthouse steps, in Bellefonte, to explain the […]
Jerry Sandusky Waives Preliminary Hearing
In a shocking twist, Jerry Sandusky and his attorney decided to waive his preliminary hearing on child sex abuse charges. As such, a hearing that was expected to take an entire day and include testimony from several alleged victims was instead over in minutes. This was the first indication that the defense was prepared to […]
Sandusky Hearing About to Begin
The key players in the Jerry Sandusky case have been arriving at the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte this morning for a preliminary hearing that will determine if there is enough evidence for the case to go to trial. Sandusky arrived just before 8am and did not answer reporters’ questions as he walked into the […]
Preliminary Hearing Day for Jerry Sandusky
As the sun rose over the small town of Bellefonte this morning, all eyes (and cameras) were focused on the Centre County Courthouse. News helicopters patrolled the pre-dawn skies and the courthouse, decorated for the holidays, was fully lit. This is where Jerry Sandusky will today face some of his accusers for the first time […]
112th Annual Christmas Bird Count Starts This Week
A citizen science project more than a century old will continue later this week- the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count. Keith Russell, Science and Outreach Coordinator for Audubon Pennsylvania, says birds are a great indicator of environmental health. He adds the bird count can even highlight some of the impacts of climate change and it […]
Holidays Can Be a Stressful Time for Kids with ADHD or ADHD-like Behaviors
The holiday season can disrupt a family’s routine and can lead to more ADHD symptoms, according to a parenting group. It can be challenging for both children and parents because there are many things that upset the family’s schedule and established routines according to Stephanie Donaldson-Pressman, co-founder of Good Parent Good Child and Clinical Director […]
Poll Looks at Public Opinion Over Penn State Scandal
A new poll samples public opinion over the firing of Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, and other aspects of the child sex abuse scandal surrounding former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky. Pennsylvania voters narrowly support the decision to fire Paterno by 52 to 43 percent. But the Quinnipiac University poll found support stronger for […]
Cash-strapped Cities Take Center Stage
As PA’s list of financially distressed cities continues to grow, some say the system is broken. “Fiscal distress is inevitable under existing state laws that govern municipalities,” says York Mayor Kim Bracey, while testifying before a joint panel of House and Senate committees. Bracey was one of a group of mayors that converged on the […]