- House committee told Pa.’s shortage of juvenile detention beds is a ‘public crisis’ (PennLive, 4/21/2023)
- Pennsylvania’s juvenile detention system is facing a significant shortage of secure beds, described as a “serious public crisis” by state and county officials during a House Children & Youth Committee hearing. The shortage is attributed to a long-term decline in the use of detention beds, raising concerns about the system’s capacity to handle juvenile offenders. However, justice reform advocates argue that the crisis may be partly self-inflicted, pointing out that detention is still being used in cases where it may not be necessary. They emphasize the need for alternative approaches to address the issue.
- Sudden Closure of University of the Arts Sparks Outcry and Legislative Action (MyChesCo, 6/18/2024)
- The sudden closure of the University of the Arts in Pennsylvania has sparked an outcry from students, faculty, and alumni, leading to calls for legislative action. The closure, which came as a shock to many, has raised concerns about the future of arts education in the state and the potential impact on the creative community. Legislators are now considering measures to address the situation and prevent similar abrupt closures of educational institutions in the future.
