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Man sues Boy Scouts over alleged abuse from 1970s
A Pennsylvania man on Friday sued the Boy Scouts of America, alleging that the youth organization failed to protect him from sexual abuse by a Scoutmaster nearly 37 ago and then covered it up. Carl Maxwell Jr. was one of five boys, ages 13 and 14, who...
Tags: Sex Crimes, Laws, Youth Organizations, AIDS, Sexual Misconduct
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Local professionals sanctioned by licensing boards
Watchdog with Paul MuschickThese disciplinary and licensing actions were announced recently by Pennsylvania's licensing boards against professionals who live and work in the Lehigh Valley area. The information is taken verbatim from the PA Department of State's website, where you... -
Noelle Nikpour: Numbers show GOP must change
Of all the results from this past November's elections, two numbers stand out: three, and 71. Three is the number of counties nationwide where, according to Jennifer Duffy of the Cook Political Report, if President Obama had won a smaller percentage of...Tags: Elections, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, U.S. Congress, Minority Groups
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Pennsylvania Amber Alert, abducted child
The Pennsylvania State Police has issued an Amber Child Abduction Alert for the Upper Merion Township Police Department, Montgomery County The Upper Merion Township Police Department is searching for Saavni VENNA, Asian Indian, Female, 10 months old,...
Tags: Montgomery County (Pennsylvania), Kidnapping, Delaware County, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
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Allentown celebrates first year as Bird Town
Tuesday night's the night, not only if you're a bird lover, but if you love nature and use it or take part in any outdoor activities. Animal lovers, hunters, anglers, hikers and casual outdoor strollers alike have a chance to see the fruits of some...
Tags: Ceremonies, Fishing, Muhlenberg College, Lehigh County, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
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Funeral director, dentist, notary sanctioned by state licensing boards
Watchdog with Paul MuschickHere are the latest disciplinary actions announced by Pennsylvania's licensing boards against professionals who live and work in the Lehigh Valley area. The information is taken verbatim from the PA Department of State's website, where you can find all... -
Commissioners approve gas well fee
Daily American Staff WriterThe Somerset County commissioners on Tuesday enacted a gas well impact fee. State law imposes a $50,000 fee on each natural gas well drilled. Money is specifically earmarked to offset the statewide impact of drilling. That will go to the Fish & Boat...Tags: Environmental Politics, Elections, Environmental Issues, Voting, Local Government
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Health Officials Announce Measles Exposure in Lancaster and Philadelphia Counties
Press ReleaseThe Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health are advising the public of exposure to a case of measles in Lancaster and Philadelphia counties. An international traveler visiting Pennsylvania has been diagnosed...Tags: Coughing, Science and Technology, Manassas (Manassas, Virginia), Science, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
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New Hours for Pennsylvania Disaster Recovery Centers
The hours of operation for all Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) serving survivors of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will change on Monday, November 7, disaster officials announced today.
The new DRC hours...Tags: Tropical Storms, Unemployment Benefits, Consumers, FEMA, Tropical Storm Lee (2011)
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Study places Somerset County in middle of the pack for health
Daily American Staff WriterSomerset County ranks in the middle of Pennsylvania in a new health rankings report that assesses wellness in almost all of the nation’s 3,000-plus counties. “The rankings really show us with solid data that there is a lot more to health than...Tags: Physical Conditions, Substance Abuse, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Somerset County (Pennsylvania), Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
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Frustrations Boil Over at LAX After Flights Canceled
KTLA NewsLOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- The challenges of early holiday travel reached the boiling point Tuesday, as passengers bumped from an Aero Mexico flight waited... and waited... for answers. AeroMexico flight 467 bound for Guadalajara on Monday evening was...Tags: Air Transportation, Transportation Industry, Economy, Business and Finance, John F. Kennedy, Los Angeles
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