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Abdul Anderson, shown here in Center City, was headbutted by a counselor at a juvenile institution.

Youth Justice

Philly locks up kids at one of the highest rates anywhere, despite widespread abuse in juvenile institutions

Pennsylvania leaders have acknowledged the harms and abuses in juvenile institutions. Yet Philly remains a national leader in using them.

Samantha Melamedan hour ago

The exterior of what was the Berks detention center, formally known as the Berks County Residential Center, in Leesburg, PA., photographed on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.

Pennsylvania’s immigrant ‘baby jail’ was notorious. Now Trump may revive family detention for children and parents.

“It’s like it’s a forgotten position. But it’s important to the veterans in the city," said Stephen Uchniat, of the Liberty Bell Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America. He was photographed at the American Legion hall in Juniata Park.

Philadelphia is the only county in Pa. without the mandated veterans affairs director. Vets want answers.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker during an event at City Hall in Philadelphia, Pa. on Wednesday, 13, 2024.

Mayor Cherelle Parker knows her way around Harrisburg. She has some requests for the new legislative session.

Gillian McGoldrick

A file photo of Bam Margera’s "Castle Bam" in Pocopson Township, Chester County.

Bam Margera’s lawyers succeed in delaying his Chester County civil trial and replacing the judge

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