Considering only raw statistics, Pennsylvania's protection of
children against abuse seems impressive. According to the
Protect Our Children Committee, Pennsylvania in 2011 had 1.2
abuse victims per 1,000 children, whereas the national rate was
9.1 per (read more) HARRISBURG - A fuller picture of what it
means to tackle state transportation issues in a comprehensive
manner is emerging with the ink scarcely dry on the new $2.3
billion transportation funding law. Plans are under way to slate
work on projects to re (read more) Freedom of speech is a
double-edged sword. Case in point, the Westboro Baptist Church
is in the news again. According to an article published by the
New York Daily News, the WBC announced that it intended to
picket the funeral of actor Paul Walker, who w (read more)
Letters to the Editor Why not start early? EDITOR: I think the
people of my generation overlook the importance of physical
activities in our youth's lives. We do not realize how much
positive impact exercise can have on the bo