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1962 Bristol church murder of Carol Ann Dougherty finally solved. DA reveals killer
At an afternoon news conference in Doylestown, DA Jennifer Schorn released a grand jury report alleging William Schrader raped and strangled Carol in the choir loft at St. Mark Roman Catholic Church on Oct. 22, 1962. She was 9 years old.
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Lebanon Co. DA investigating Children and Youth Services for allegedly endangering kids
The Lebanon County District Attorney’s Office has announced a formal investigation into the Lebanon County Children and Youth Services, with detectives looking into actions by caseworkers that might have resulted in the death or serious injuries of multiple children.
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Pennsylvania takes step toward enshrining abortion and reproductive freedom in state constitution
The proposed amendment would protect a person’s right to choose or refuse an abortion, contraception, or fertility care.
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RFK Jr. ignores 100+ studies to push abortion pill ban—this is the mifepristone explainer you need
More than 100 peer-reviewed studies say mifepristone is safe. One fake study says it’s not. Guess which one RFK Jr. believes?
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Pa. Treasury reports making $21 million in bridge loans as state budget impasse continues
The office started the $500 million Budget Bridge Loan Program in September to support county governments and Head Start local agencies, which provide education, health and social services to families with children aged 3 to 5.
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Eagles’ Dom DiSandro provided pizza and cheesesteaks for Cam Skattebo after ankle surgery
Following the Giants’ loss, DiSandro dropped off pizza and cheesesteaks for Skattebo and his family at Penn Presbyterian.
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How Department of Education cuts could affect Pennsylvania students with disabilities
Groups that advocate for public schools in Pennsylvania warn that steps to downsize and dismantle the U.S. Department of Education will mean less help for students with disabilities.
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With deer moving more, here’s what to know if you hit one with your automobile in Pa.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission said that deer are becoming increasingly active this time of year and motorists should be alert to animals moving near roadways.
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Pennsylvania taxpayers fund $1M in security upgrades to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s private home
In an Oct. 24 letter to legislative leaders, administration officials said improvements include “erecting physical and visual barriers on the property, installing enhanced security technology, and other steps.”
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A freeze on SNAP benefits for 2 million in Pennsylvanians is coming
President Donald Trump’s administration refuses contingency funds to help SNAP recipients. Up to 2 million Pennsylvanians could be affected.
