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Jerry Sandusky's The Second Mile charity closing
The charity for troubled children Jerry Sandusky founded in 1977 - where prosecutors say the retired Penn State football coach met boys he is charged with molesting - asked a judge Friday for permission to transfer its programs and millions in assets to another youth organization.
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A Severe Storm Watch is in effect until 8 p.m. for all of Southeastern Pennsylvania except Philadelphia and Delaware counties.
Four Waive Charges in Meth Bust Preliminary Hearings
Four suspects busted May 8 in a methamphetamine trafficking ring across Philadelphia and Montgomery counties waived charges against them to county court during a preliminary hearing Thursday before District Judge Andrea Duffy in Montgomeryville.
State crime labs seeing increased demands for DNA tests
Some lawmakers are concerned over what they are calling a dangerous delay in processing DNA evidence that would put criminals behind bars.
Markosek Supports Bill to Save Transit for Elderly, People with Disabilities
Amid talks of cuts in the Port Authority of Allegheny County transit system, a state representative is hoping to save the services for the elderly and people with disabilities.
Councilman Commends Lansdale Police for Busting Meth Lab
As part of National Police Week, councilman Mike Sobel, who chairs the public safety committee in Lansdale, commended Lansdale Police for its efforts in busting a meth lab on Blaine Street.
Lifesaving Defibrillators Often Not Nearby When Needed
Potentially lifesaving automated external defibrillators are not close at hand in most cases of cardiac arrest that occur in public places, according to a new study.
Lifesaving Defibrillators Often Not Nearby When Needed
FRIDAY, May 11 -- Potentially lifesaving automated external defibrillators are not close at hand in most cases of cardiac arrest that occur in public places, according to a new study.
Police use wiretaps to arrest 32 involved in meth ring
Police and drug enforcement officials in Montgomery and Philadelphia counties have blown the top off of a major drug trafficking ring in Southeastern Pa.
Governor Corbett appoints members to Advisory Commission on African American Affairs
In recognition of Pennsylvania's more than 1.4 million African American citizens, Governor Tom Corbett today named distinguished community leaders to serve on the Governor's Advisory Commission on African American Affairs.
2 women facing charges for selling drugs at home near school
Two New Philadelphia women are charged Saturday with selling drugs from their home, which is within 1,000 feet of Central Elementary School, according to police.
400 more people employed in county
There were 42,800 county residents employed in March, up from 42,400 reported the month before, according to seasonally adjusted data released Tuesday by the Department of Labor and Industry.
Unemployment rate drops in three counties; 2 hold steady
Huntingdon County saw the biggest improvement with its jobless rate dropping from 9.1 percent in February to 8.6 percent in March.
How to Recycle Batteries in the Area
Patch users across the Philadelphia area have shown increasing interest in how to recycle or safely dispose of any number of household items.
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