Pa. Auditor General Says Penn State's Presidents Are Too Powerful
At Penn State, auditor general Jack Wagner (photo) says, the president is not only a voting member but also sits as the secretary, setting the agenda for meetings.
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At Penn State, auditor general Jack Wagner (photo) says, the president is not only a voting member but also sits as the secretary, setting the agenda for meetings.
From learning Hebrew to reciting the Torah, 12-year-old Kelsey Hirsch may seem ready for her Bat Mitzvah, but she's got a few more bracelets to sell.
Many affiliated with Penn State don't want the scandal to overshadow the good that comes out of State College. They're hoping a special annual event will be a step in moving forward.
NCAA officials say their sanctions are meant to punish and correct Penn State's football program, but the impact is likely to extend much further.
The NCAA's punishment against Penn State's football program brought on plenty of reaction in the Philadelphia area, including from the university's alumni.
Penn State Acting Athletic Director David Joyner and Head Coach Bill O'Brien each issued a statement on Monday following the NCCA's announcement of its sanctions against the University's football program.
Sentiments are deeply divided among Penn State students, alumni and fans, over the removal of the Paterno statue. But one former football player says it's important to remember, it's just a statue.
In light of the Louis Freeh report, the NCAA is now left to decide whether to impose penalties against the football program at Penn State.
Reaction to the Freeh report was swift, stunning and direct.
Joe Paterno, in a letter written nearly a month before his January death, defends the integrity of the Penn State football program he guided for decades.
Jury selection is scheduled to begin Tuesday, June 5th, in Centre County Court.
The Penn State board of trustees was told that the independent investigation of the Jerry Sandusky affair remains on course, to be completed before the start of the new academic year.
Seeking to make amends for the Penn State child sex abuse scandal, the university said it has given more than $1.1 million in football bowl revenues to its new center for child abuse research and treatment.
The Commonwealth calls the attorney's actions "spectacular irresponsibility" in the treatment of secret information.
Penn State says it provided Joe Paterno's estate with more than $5.5 million in payments and benefits Thursday to settle his employment contract.
Penn State trustees, faced with continued alumni and student criticism for firing football coach Joe Paterno, on Monday released a statement intended to underscore their rationale for his ouster: "failure of leadership" for his actions following a reported sex assault involving former assistant Jerry Sandusky.
On top of 19-percent cuts last year, Governor Corbett has proposed 30-percent cuts in state funding for Temple, Pitt and Penn State.
Political satirist Stephen Colbert returned to TV Monday night following a sudden two-day absence, and a Penn State professor with a new book about him says he brings unique energy to the public square.
This is a big fundraising weekend for Penn State students.
A "dating" web site says more college girls, including those from one Philadelphia university, are looking to the web not for love, but for money.
Throughout his recruiting journey, Skyler Mornhinweg carried poise well beyond his years.
Skyler Mornhinweg, a high school quarterback who verbally committed to Penn State, will instead sign a letter of intent on Wednesday to attend Florida.
Penn State alumni held a candlelight vigil in honor of Joe Paterno this evening at Love Park in Center City.
A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to life in prison for stabbing his wife to death in Bethlehem Township, officials said.
A man was charged with assaulting an officer after he allegedly rammed his van into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in New Jersey, according to prosecutors.
An image of Jalen Brunson and his father, Rick, in an emotional hug after the Knicks' championship win on Saturday spread rapidly. But what came before that moment says a lot more about their relationship.
Todd Hill, a swim school manager in Aston, Pennsylvania, is charged with seven felonies in a sexual assault of a minor investigation in Delaware.
A driver attempting to pass a double-parked car got into a head-on crash in Tacony on Tuesday night, police say.
Learn more about Alex Scott, her lemonade stands, and the years-long efforts to help children and their families fight cancer.
A suspect was taken into custody in Philadelphia in connection with the shooting at Wilmington Hospital that left one person dead and another injured, police said.
A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to life in prison for stabbing his wife to death in Bethlehem Township, officials said.
A man was charged with assaulting an officer after he allegedly rammed his van into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in New Jersey, according to prosecutors.
An image of Jalen Brunson and his father, Rick, in an emotional hug after the Knicks' championship win on Saturday spread rapidly. But what came before that moment says a lot more about their relationship.
A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to life in prison for stabbing his wife to death in Bethlehem Township, officials said.
Todd Hill, a swim school manager in Aston, Pennsylvania, is charged with seven felonies in a sexual assault of a minor investigation in Delaware.
A driver attempting to pass a double-parked car got into a head-on crash in Tacony on Tuesday night, police say.
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the back after walking out of a corner store in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood Tuesday night, police said.
A new initiative is turning vacant land in Chester into greener spaces designed to improve neighborhood safety, health and quality of life.
A man was charged with assaulting an officer after he allegedly rammed his van into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in New Jersey, according to prosecutors.
Teo Solari, who's helping team Haiti prepare for the World Cup, has a family soccer legacy at Stockton University.
Stein Your Florist Co. is closing its storefront in Philadelphia's Mayfair-Tacony neighborhood and consolidating all business at its location in Burlington, New Jersey.
The teenager who died after colliding with a UPS truck while riding an e-bike in South Jersey was identified as high school student Chase Sudano.
Paul Robbins, the last known living World War II crewmember, returned to the Battleship New Jersey for an emotional homecoming Monday.
Todd Hill, a swim school manager in Aston, Pennsylvania, is charged with seven felonies in a sexual assault of a minor investigation in Delaware.
A suspect was taken into custody in Philadelphia in connection with the shooting at Wilmington Hospital that left a 19-year-old dead and another injured.
Despite being burned in a fire last month, Mother African Union Church in Wilmington is preserving the past and shaping the future.
One person was found dead in a Delaware home where a fire broke out overnight, officials say.
While city crews cleared the encampments at Christina Park in Wilmington, demonstrators said that it won't solve the problem.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
An image of Jalen Brunson and his father, Rick, in an emotional hug after the Knicks' championship win on Saturday spread rapidly. But what came before that moment says a lot more about their relationship.
Brandon Marsh, Alec Bohm and Kyle Schwarber homered, Jesús Luzardo pitched seven strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 8-2.
Teo Solari, who's helping team Haiti prepare for the World Cup, has a family soccer legacy at Stockton University.
The Flyers acquired Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit in a surprise four-player trade with the Maple Leafs ahead of the 2026 NHL draft.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
The Godmother of Soul — Philly's own Patti LaBelle — received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the college's Rhythm and RISE celebration.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
For Aidan, it was a long road to recovery, but as he and his mom found out, a little kindness can go a long way when you're in the fight of your life. Here's Aidan's story.
More than 20 years ago, Alex Scott had a dream: to hold lemonade stands to raise money so her doctors could find cures for all kids with cancer. This is Alex's story.
Every year for the past 20 years, Philadelphia's sports teams, the Phillies included, have helped us raise a lot of money in the fight to end childhood cancer. In 2026, it's no different. Also, the Phillie Phanatic was there, and he ... mostly behaved.
Edie Gilger is a pediatric cancer survivor who, thanks to research that made it out of the laboratory and into a clinical trial, is now a healthy 17-year-old. During our Alex Scott: A Stand for Hope Telethon, Edie and her mother Emily reunited with Dr. Yael Mosse and Dr. John Maris, who treated Alex and later saved Edie's life. "We realize that we wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for what they are doing as well as Dr. Mosse and Dr. Maris
The goal of the LandCare program is to improve the appearance of neighborhoods and encourage community connection.