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A bankruptcy judge on Thursday approved an $850 million agreement with the Boy Scouts of America that would compensate thousands of men who say they were sexually abused as youngsters by Scout leaders and others.
The Irving, Texas-based Boy Scouts sought bankruptcy protection in February 2020 amid an onslaught of lawsuits by men who said they were sexually abused as children.
More litigation is on the way.
A group known as Abused in Scouting has filed a lawsuit alleging the organization covered up sexual predators in its ranks.
There are stunning new claims of sex abuse that have surfaced against the Boy Scouts of America.
For 108 years, the Boy Scouts of America's flagship program has been known simply as the Boy Scouts. With girls soon entering the ranks, the group says that iconic name will change.
The Boy Scouts board of directors said the change was needed to provide more options for parents.
The Northern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of America are reportedly paying a 9-year-old transgender boy $18,000 and apologizing to him after he was thrown out of a cub pack last year.
Joe Maldonado, 9, put on his Cub Scout uniform Tuesday and joined Pack 20 in Essex County.
In a unanimous vote, the Boy Scouts of America's executive committee approved a resolution to end the group's ban on gay adult leaders.
Local Boy Scout leaders in the Philadelphia region are adopting a membership and employment policy that opposes discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Nine boys from Boy Scout Troop #152 in West Philadelphia began the trip of a lifetime on Saturday. They headed to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico for a 12-day getaway.
A Boy Scouts group has agreed to vacate its longtime Philadelphia headquarters as part of a settlement reached after a long legal battle with the city.
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At 60 years old, Troop 358 of Grace Baptist Church of Germantown is one of the oldest African-American Boy Scout troops in America, says chairman Charles Whiting.
A 28-year-old Delaware man has filed suit against the Boy Scouts and the Mormon Church in connection with the sexual abuse he suffered at the hands of a scoutmaster when he was a teenager.
That national policy trickled down to a lengthy controversy here in Philadelphia.
The City of Philadelphia has been ordered to pay hefty legal fees to the local Boy Scouts chapter, which was involved in a federal trial over the national Boy Scouts' controversial policy of banning gays.
The "Washington's Birthday Encampment and Pilgrimage" is the oldest continuous scouting event in the world.
A pending deal to sell the city-owned landmark headquarters building to the BSA for $500,000 died with the turn of the calendar year, since Philadelphia City Council let the legislation languish without action.
Mayor Nutter met privately Wednesday with members of Philadelphia's gay and lesbian community who are unhappy with his decision to cut a deal with the local Boy Scouts over their city-owned headquarters.
But that proposed sale must be approved by City Council first, and there are problems.
The Penn team will be presenting her case at a medical conference Monday. They hope the surgery will be used by other patients with her condition.
Now, these two tenacious women are being honored by the City of Philadelphia during Women's History Month. City councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson says she hopes by recognizing their work, others will be inspired to join the trades.
Local artists listen up: There's an open call going on right now for mural artists. The popular, but defunct Front Street Walls mural program is coming back.
The officer has been placed on restricted duty pending the outcome of the investigation.
This is near the Penn Avenue, West Reading exit in Berks County.
The Penn team will be presenting her case at a medical conference Monday. They hope the surgery will be used by other patients with her condition.
Now, these two tenacious women are being honored by the City of Philadelphia during Women's History Month. City councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson says she hopes by recognizing their work, others will be inspired to join the trades.
Local artists listen up: There's an open call going on right now for mural artists. The popular, but defunct Front Street Walls mural program is coming back.
The officer has been placed on restricted duty pending the outcome of the investigation.
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The Penn team will be presenting her case at a medical conference Monday. They hope the surgery will be used by other patients with her condition.
Now, these two tenacious women are being honored by the City of Philadelphia during Women's History Month. City councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson says she hopes by recognizing their work, others will be inspired to join the trades.
Local artists listen up: There's an open call going on right now for mural artists. The popular, but defunct Front Street Walls mural program is coming back.
The officer has been placed on restricted duty pending the outcome of the investigation.
This is near the Penn Avenue, West Reading exit in Berks County.
He is now facing up to three years in prison and a fine.
Local organizations are working to make the Jewish community safer amidst a surge in antisemitic incidents.
Friday morning will be a little soggy, and some rain to the south is expected later in the day.
Julian Taylor was born weighing just over one pound, but he was a fighter.
The city signed a memorandum of understanding with DEEM Enterprises to potentially redevelop the abandoned Bader Field into a nearly $3 billion mixed-use development.
Local organizations are working to make the Jewish community safer amidst a surge in antisemitic incidents.
Friday morning will be a little soggy, and some rain to the south is expected later in the day.
The tacos come in a warm flour tortilla with eggs, cheddar cheese, lime crema and the option to add bacon.
It is a reunion some five months in the making, and one first responders say would not have happened if it was not for CPR training.
Biden has previously called on lawmakers in both parties to expand resources to fight the "mental health crisis" in the nation as part of his "unity agenda."
The Penn team will be presenting her case at a medical conference Monday. They hope the surgery will be used by other patients with her condition.
"It teaches you to become one with yourself," Hafiz Montgomery, a former WBF champ, said.
Federal health officials say some children didn't get early intervention and treatment because of COVID. The new report also shows autism numbers are up.
Many agree that an extra day off leads to a more fulfilling and profitable life. There is also growing interest among state legislatures and even congress to give employers a chance to try out a four-day workweek.
The Center for Disease Control is expressing concern over a new fungus that's growing, and it's now in Pennsylvania.
Julian Taylor was born weighing just over one pound, but he was a fighter.
Sneaker company plans to close hundreds of in-mall shops before opening more standalone stores.
The San Francisco regional bank's stock had plunged by a third on Thursday on concerns about its financial stability.
The national highway safety agency says a faulty brake fluid hose can lead to longer stopping distances, "increasing the risk of a crash."
Ohio has filed a lawsuit against railroad Norfolk Southern to make sure it pays for the cleanup and environmental damage caused by a fiery train derailment on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border last month.
The transit agency will test full-size gates on the Market-Frankford Line, at the 13th Street and 34th Street stations.
The transportation authority cited rising costs and inflation for the pause.
SEPTA said the construction will "enhance the customer experience" at the Ridge Avenue bus station.
Officials say the road will be closed for "an extended period of time."
The bridge and road are being closed to allow open movement and space for a new fender replacement project.
Jasmyne Roberts scored a career-high 26 points — including a stickback for the go-ahead, three-point play with 38.8 seconds left — to help Miami overcome blowing a 21-point lead and beat Villanova 70-65 on Friday for the program's first trip to the NCAA Tournament's Elite Eight.
The team has set a program record with the most wins in one season and they have captured the hearts and of support from fellow students.
Johnson went countless games without giving up a sack.
Rhys Hoskins tore his anterior cruciate ligament during a spring training game against the Detroit Tigers Thursday.
Hoskins is in the final year of his contract.
Brandy became the first Black actress to play Cinderella in a movie, and 26 years later, she is reprising the iconic role alongside her prince.
The cast of daytimes #1 drama looks back in brand new footage, Paramount+ celebrates the series' legacy, and a sneak peek at the upcoming anniversary storyline is revealed.
The tacos come in a warm flour tortilla with eggs, cheddar cheese, lime crema and the option to add bacon.
CBS News Philadelphia caught up with some of the cast before the musical's run at the Academy of Music.
Biden and first lady Jill Biden are hosting a White House ceremony Tuesday to present the medals.
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Julian Taylor was born weighing just over one pound, but he was a fighter.
Mayfair Elementary School is the only one in the School District of Philadelphia helping students explore vocational programs.
PECO is providing real-life experience for young people interested in working in energy.
Ultimately KenCrest West Director Josie Jones hopes these seniors will return one day and run their own classroom.
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CBS News Philadelphia was told there has been at least one explosion.
Part of the process includes bringing in a machine called the pothole killer.
Two travelers face charges after TSA officers found loaded handguns in their carry-on bags at Philadelphia International Airport.