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Penn State's state-mandated pay filing lists James Franklin at roughly $8.57M for 2024–25 and leaves Cael Sanderson off the latest roster, a quirk tied to incentives and reporting rules.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 17-year-old Allentown teen died after jumping from a railroad trestle into Jordan Creek; the coroner ruled the death accidental and warned residents about hidden hazards.
Weather & Environment in ...
Gusty northwest winds arrive midday; Small Craft Advisories are in effect for Delaware Bay and offshore waters.
Sunny and mild Friday with highs in the upper 70s. Gusty northwesterly winds arrive Saturday — mariners and beachgoers take note.
A 15-year-old boy was shot Wednesday evening in Mayfair and remains in critical but stable condition, police say.
Mostly sunny this afternoon with breezy northwest gusts near 30 mph and a Small Craft Advisory for the upper Delaware Bay.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Hundreds packed Freedom Hall Wednesday as residents opposed a developer’s plan for more than four million square feet of data‑center space near King of Prussia.
Parks & Nature in ...
A black bear was seen Tuesday near Detwiler and Gehman roads in Towamencin Township. Police are coordinating with the Pennsylvania Game Commission to capture and relocate the animal.
A man in his 20s was critically wounded near a Chester basketball court on the 300 block of Frank Young Avenue. Detectives are canvassing the area for witnesses and video.
Council wants to staff up the Fair Housing Commission — adding investigators and a deputy director — as new renter protections expand the commission’s caseload.
Food & Drinks in ...
Dan Tsao bought the shuttered Irish Pub at 2007-11 Walnut and plans a commissary kitchen to anchor his expanding EMei restaurants.
Five years after Najeebat Sule was gunned down outside her Holmesburg home, the case remains unsolved and investigators are renewing their appeal for tips.
Two leucistic fawns — Dipper and Mabel — were rescued near Greentown and are recovering at The Wilderz at Pocono Wildlife. Rehab staff say they will be released once healthy.
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