Judge denies Jerry Sandusky's appeal for new trial
Jerry Sandusly's lawyers said they have new evidence that has to do with a "repressed memory" that was used to convict the former Penn State assistant coach.
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New Pa. speaker puts sexual abuse lawsuit window atop agenda
Pennsylvania's newly minted state House speaker is moving to make his major policy goal regarding victims of child sexual abuse to be the chamber's urgent priority.
Former Philadelphia cop sentenced to nearly 6 years for child porn offenses
56-year-old William Watts Sr. pleaded guilty to receiving and possessing child pornography.
Child Sex Abuse Statute Of Limitations Legislation Sails Through Pa. Senate
The state Senate voted 48 to 0 in favor of a bill that would abolish the criminal statute of limitations.
Pennsylvania Grapples With Constitutionalilty Of Sex Abuse Bill
A state Senate committee Monday tackled the question of whether a bill that would allow retroactive lawsuits by adults who were sexually abused as children would hold up under the Pennsylvania constitution.
Pennsylvania House To Vote On Child Sex Abuse Statute Of Limitations Bill
A bill that would give victims of child sex abuse more time to seek justice is now teed up for a vote in the state House this week.
PA Advocates Renew Push To Eliminate Statute Of Limitations In Child Sex Abuse Cases
Advocates say they believe the grand jury report about abuse by priests in the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese is a tipping point in their effort to eliminate the statute of limitations in child sex abuse cases.
NJ School Bus Driver Accused Of Distributing Images Of Child Sexual Abuse
Christopher Walsh, 31, was arrested on March 10.
Retired Montco Music Professor Sentenced For Sexting Minor Girl
Stephen Stace, a retired Penn State-Abington music professor, is headed to prison after pleading guilty to sharing explicit photos with a 16-year-old girl in Spain.
KYW Flashback: Sandusky Child Sex Abuse Scandal Rattles The State
A gripping trial three years ago impacted every corner of Pennsylvania.
Up To Nearly 700 Years In Prison For Pa. Man In 'Horrific' Child Sex Abuse Case
A Chester County prosecutor Wednesday said Warren Earl Yerger Sr. "perpetrated one of the most egregious and horrific cases" of abuse the county had seen.
Royersford Man Charged With Videotaping Children in Bathroom
According to court documents, the images showed the victims undressed, showering, or using the toilet, often with the camera placed to get specific and close-up shots.
Five Charged in Delaware County Amid Shocking Allegations of Sex Involving Children
Delaware County district attorney Jack Whelan says the investigation revealed that two women and three men performed sex acts in front of the children, and shot at them with BB guns as discipline.
Judge To Review NCAA's Penn State Sanctions Emails
A judge has ordered the NCAA to turn over 477 internal emails relating to the sanctions imposed on Penn State over the university's handling of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.
Collegeville Man Pleads Guilty to Molesting Teen and Pre-Teen Boys
Defendant Matthew Krapf admitted to having sex with four of the five victims, and having contact via computer with the fifth.
South Jersey Man Extradited From El Salvador, Charged With Molesting Girl Here
Gorski, 35, of Mount Holly, was charged in late July with abusing a girl for seven years, starting when she was six.
Bucks Music Teacher Charged With Having Sex With Male Student, 14
Bridgett Szychulski of Philadelphia faces charges that include statutory sexual assault and indecent aggravated assault.
Regusters Convicted of Kidnapping, Molesting West Philadelphia Kindergartener
A Philadelphia jury has found Christina Regusters guilty of kidnapping a five-year-old girl from her West Philadelphia kindergarten class, molesting her, then leaving her in an Upper Darby playground.
Aunt Says She Realized Her Niece Was Probably West Philadelphia Kidnapper
The defendant lived with her aunt in West Philadelphia, near the school, at the time of the kidnapping. Christina Regusters is also charged with molesting the abducted kindergartener.
Trial Opens For Phila. Woman Accused Of Kidnapping, Sexually Assaulting Schoolgirl
Christina Regusters is accused of dressing in Muslim garb, impersonating the girl's mother to remove her from her kindergarten class, then sexually attacking the child.
New Jersey Priest Accused Of Sexual Conduct With Teenage Boy
The Mercer County Prosecutor's Office says that Reverend Romannilo Apura, 67, was taken into custody on Thursday morning at his residence at St. Martha Parish in Pt. Pleasant, NJ.
Stunning New Allegations Against Phila. Woman Charged With Kidnapping Kindergartener
Christina Regusters is accused of donning Muslim garb and veil and posing as the five-year-old's mother to take her from school in January 2013, then sexually assaulting the girl.
Main Line Teacher Gets Prison After Taking Up With Former Student He Molested
Prosecutors say the law caught up with James Civello earlier this year when they found out he was living in Philadelphia with the same former student of the Shipley School with whom he had an illegal relationship.
14 Charged With Child Porn Crimes In N.J. Sweeps
The take from the sweep, dubbed by law enforcement "Predator Alert II," runs the gamut: two school bus drivers, a software engineer, a minister in training, a corporate executive.
Bucks County Man Charged With Raping Two Pre-Teen Girls
Elmer Yanes, 31, of the 1200 block of Lisa Drive, was committed to the Bucks County Prison in lieu of $1 million bail after being arraigned on charges of rape, aggravated indecent assault, and related offenses.
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Michael Lorenzen, of no-hit fame, left off Phillies' NL Wild Card Series roster
In are rookies Orion Kerkering and Weston Wilson and out is Michael Lorenzen. Here is the Phillies' full NL Wild Card Series roster.
SEPTA offering free Broad Street Line rides home from Phillies-Marlins
SEPTA is offering free Broad Street Line rides home and extra service for the Phillies-Marlins playoff series in Philadelphia.
Longtime Phillies fans celebrate "glorious ride" from Veterans Stadium to Citizens Bank Park
Veterans Stadium closed its doors for good on Sept. 28, 2003. Recently, longtime Phillies employees have marked the special anniversary.
Mother confronts biker after he shatters her back windshield in Center City traffic
A video showing a mother grabbing her children from the car after a biker shattered her back windshield is now going viral.
Philadelphia journalist shot, killed inside Point Breeze home
Josh Kruger, a local journalist who rose from homelessness and addiction to serve five years in city government, was shot and killed inside his Point Breeze home early Monday morning.
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Michael Lorenzen, of no-hit fame, left off Phillies' NL Wild Card Series roster
In are rookies Orion Kerkering and Weston Wilson and out is Michael Lorenzen. Here is the Phillies' full NL Wild Card Series roster.
SEPTA offering free Broad Street Line rides home from Phillies-Marlins
SEPTA is offering free Broad Street Line rides home and extra service for the Phillies-Marlins playoff series in Philadelphia.
Longtime Phillies fans celebrate "glorious ride" from Veterans Stadium to Citizens Bank Park
Veterans Stadium closed its doors for good on Sept. 28, 2003. Recently, longtime Phillies employees have marked the special anniversary.
Mother confronts biker after he shatters her back windshield in Center City traffic
A video showing a mother grabbing her children from the car after a biker shattered her back windshield is now going viral.
Philadelphia journalist shot, killed inside Point Breeze home
Josh Kruger, a local journalist who rose from homelessness and addiction to serve five years in city government, was shot and killed inside his Point Breeze home early Monday morning.
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Longtime Phillies fans celebrate "glorious ride" from Veterans Stadium to Citizens Bank Park
Veterans Stadium closed its doors for good on Sept. 28, 2003. Recently, longtime Phillies employees have marked the special anniversary.
Philadelphia journalist shot, killed inside Point Breeze home
Josh Kruger, a local journalist who rose from homelessness and addiction to serve five years in city government, was shot and killed inside his Point Breeze home early Monday morning.
Police ID victims, alleged shooter killed by authorities in Lawncrest quadruple shooting
Jahad Snead, 41, was shot and killed by police after authorities say he shot four people, including three fatally, in Philadelphia's Lawrncrest neighborhood.
2 arrested in Warrington Township for creating numerous illegal explosive devices
Two men were arrested in Warrington Township for creating numerous illegal explosive devices, police said on Monday.
$1M Powerball winning ticket sold in Schuylkill County
The winning Powerball ticket -- from the Saturday, Sept. 30 drawing -- matched all five of the lottery numbers drawn: 19-30-37-44-46.
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South Jersey-based dog named "Dog of the Year" by the ASPCA
Cole the Deaf Dog, a Pitbull mix therapy dog, also provides a calming presence to students at the Dr. William Mennies School in Vineland.
NEXT Weather: Mild Monday sets up mostly sunny, warm week ahead
Get ready for a mostly sunny and warm week ahead, setting up perfect weather for the Phillies' playoff series beginning Tuesday.
Video shows man deliberately crashing car into Jersey police station
Prosecutors said the driver had also crashed his car into a home earlier that day.
New Jersey's gas tax increases by roughly a penny
The roughly 2% New Jersey gas tax increase comes after the gas tax fell in the previous two years.
Neighbors rock out from the comfort of their front lawns at Collingswood Porchfest
Porchfest is a Collingswood classic. It's an open air music festival designed to bring the community together.
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NEXT Weather: Mild Monday sets up mostly sunny, warm week ahead
Get ready for a mostly sunny and warm week ahead, setting up perfect weather for the Phillies' playoff series beginning Tuesday.
Mothers outraged after Delaware State Trooper accused of beating teens over prank indicted
A news conference was held Thursday afternoon after a Delaware State Trooper was indicted by a grand jury.
Delaware trooper accused of beating teens over ding dong ditch prank indicted by grand jury
Delaware State Police Corporal Dempsey Walters has been indicted by a grand jury after being accused of beating a teen who tried to ding dong ditch.
PA, NJ, DE among 17 states to join FTC in sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon
Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is operating an unlawful monopoly.
3-year-old boy dead after hit by off-duty firefighter parking his car
A 3-year-old boy has died from his injuries after he was hit by an off-duty firefighter's car while he attempted to park Sunday morning.
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Meet the 2 UPenn scientists who were awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine
These two hometown heroes are credited with helping to end the pandemic with the vaccine that came from their work.
Penn's Drew Weissman, Katalin Karikó win Nobel Prize
Two scientists part of the University of Pennsylvania's historic mRNA vaccine research team won the Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for discoveries that enabled the creation of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19.
In a first, CDC to recommend antibiotic pill after sex for some
The approach to fighting sexually transmitted infections has been nicknamed "Doxy-PEP."
Pa. child care providers fear loss of funding that "kept the lights on"
The American Rescue Plan Act gave nearly $730 million to 6,800 child care programs in Pennsylvania. Advocates hope future funding is on the horizon.
Rocker bassinets potentially deadly for babies, safety regulator warns
5in1 Rocker Bassinets sold online at Walmart.com and other websites pose suffocation, strangulation and fall hazards, regulators warn.
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National Coffee Day 2023 deals: Dunkin', Krispy Kreme, Circle K
We've got all you need to know about where to get free coffee on National Coffee Day.
Famous Philly streetwear store looks to rebuild after being looted
One of Philadelphia's most recognizable streetwear businesses was looted Tuesday night as trouble took over streets in the city's northeast section.
Starbucks facing lawsuit over no fruit in "Refresher" drinks
The drinks in question are the 'Refresher' line mango dragon-fruit, mango dragon-fruit lemonade, pineapple passion-fruit, pineapple passion-fruit lemonade, strawberry açai, and strawberry açai lemonade.
Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup. Will customers go along?
In the name of the environment and sustainability, Starbucks' disposable cup may be on its way to extinction
"It's family and it's community": Iconic Eye's Gallery thriving in new South Street space
Some may call this chapter a literal rising from the ashes, as some eight months after the fire, the Eye's Gallery is reopening.
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TWU Local 234 members vote to authorize strike against SEPTA
Members of the Transport Workers Union Local 234 have voted to authorize a strike against SEPTA if necessary. The union's contract with SEPTA expires at the end of the month.
SEPTA contactless "tap to pay" payments start Friday; riders split
SEPTA riders will be able to use contactless "tap to pay" payment on all city and suburban buses and most trains starting Friday.
SEPTA launching contactless "tap to pay" tech on buses, trolleys, most trains
On Friday SEPTA is rolling out contactless payment like credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay on all buses and trolleys and almost all of its trains.
SEPTA bus driver discovers man shot in his car
A SEPTA bus driver made a startling discovery when he had to approach a car that was blocking the intersection at 17th and South Streets.
SEPTA Bus Revolution to hold last 3 public hearings Sept. 26 - 28
The SEPTA Bus Revolution is an overhaul of the entire system that's meant to make the bus system more reliable and overall easier to use.
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Michael Lorenzen, of no-hit fame, left off Phillies' NL Wild Card Series roster
In are rookies Orion Kerkering and Weston Wilson and out is Michael Lorenzen. Here is the Phillies' full NL Wild Card Series roster.
SEPTA offering free Broad Street Line rides home from Phillies-Marlins
SEPTA is offering free Broad Street Line rides home and extra service for the Phillies-Marlins playoff series in Philadelphia.
Longtime Phillies fans celebrate "glorious ride" from Veterans Stadium to Citizens Bank Park
Veterans Stadium closed its doors for good on Sept. 28, 2003. Recently, longtime Phillies employees have marked the special anniversary.
Phantastic weather set for Phillies-Marlins. What to wear if you're going to Game 1
Postseason baseball returns to Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday night for the NL Wild Card Series with an ideal weather forecast.
Phillies to play Marlins in 2023 NLWS. Here's everything you need to know
The Phillies will play the Miami Marlins in the 2023 NLWS. Here's everything you need to know.
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A Beyoncé "Renaissance" film is hitting theaters, and tickets are on sale
A concert film covering Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour is due out in U.S. movie theaters Dec. 1. Tickets are on sale now.
Taylor Swift at MetLife Stadium to watch Travis Kelce's Chiefs take on the Jets
Taylor Swift couldn't just shake off another chance to watch Travis Kelce on the football field.
Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Judge ending conservatorship between Michael Oher and Memphis couple
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
Jester Castle offers community opportunity to exhibit talent in various forms of spoken art
In this week's The Heartbeat, host Ashley Harder plants her feet on Jester Castle's stage. Learning the concept behind this new Center City venue and what sets it apart.
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Local nonprofit delivers early Christmas gift to man battling congenital heart disease
Ukee Washington reports.
Camden woman made it her life's mission to help her community after losing husband to gun violence
Natasha Brown reports.
Brotherly Love: Saving Grace Ministry helps children and their families coping with trauma
Natasha Brown reports.
Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teens
Natasha Brown reports.
Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey
Ukee Washington reports.
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Philadelphia Police Athletic League working to keep kids active and off the streets
The Ford PAL Center in Southwest Philadelphia is one of over a dozen centers in the city helping kids stay active and off the streets.
Boys can learn ballet for free at Philadelphia Dance Academy
Only about 6% of the students at Philadelphia Dance Academy are boys - but the academy has a program aiming to involve more boys in dance.
Father Judge High School taking learning beyond the classroom with new CTE academy
Father Judge High School is taking learning beyond the classroom, with a new Career and Technical Education Academy.
With "Get Lost," 15-year-old Pottstown High School teen making mark on music world
Colin Plank, a 15-year-old Pottstown High School student, has a hit single, "Get Lost," published by Excelcia Music Publishing.
With Studying Never Stops, local teen entrepreneur inspires others to read
A 15-year-old local entrepreneur is making it his business to inspire others to read with his company "Studying Never Stops."
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Amtrak partners with local artist Adam Crawford for "Art at Amtrak" installation
30th Street Station now has a touch of beauty thanks to some artwork unveiled Tuesday morning.
Volunteers clean up community garden in Strawberry Mansion
Volunteers spent Tuesday morning cleaning up a community garden in a Strawberry Mansion.
NEXT Weather: Rain ends the week
Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast.
Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to 3 federal gun charges
Ryan Hughes has the latest on Hunter Biden's arraignment in Delaware on Tuesday.
Phillies to take on Miami Marlins in first playoff game
Reporter Josh Sanders was at the New Era Phillies Team Store where fans are gearing up for Tuesday's game.