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In Philly, $39 million in clergy-abuse payouts so far — about $215,000 per damaged life | Maria Panaritis Pennsylvania dioceses paid $84 million to 564 clergy abuse victims Black History Month Philadelphians reflect on how their first job led to long careers with big impact by Brandon T. Harden “First jobs, and often second and third jobs, build your confidence,” says sociologist Judith Levine. Here, five of Philadelphia’s black leaders reflect on the beginnings of their towering careers. A new attempt to shut down Berks County migrant detention center: Advocates sue the state, not the feds by Jeff Gammage Families say they’ve suffered physical and psychological harm at Berks, after fleeing persecution in Central America and surviving a dangerous journey to the United States. Pa. Supreme Court suspends Jerry Sandusky prosecutor by Craig R. McCoy The suspension was a harsh blow for Frank Fina, who won a degree of fame for his aggressive and successful prosecution of a string of corrupt politicians, Millions of people can vote but don’t, even in swing states like Pennsylvania. Here’s why. by Jonathan Lai and Julia Terruso The coronavirus seems to be mild in most children, but scientists are not sure why by Tom Avril Among 44,627 people confirmed to have been infected in China, 2.3% have died, none of them under age 10. The latest Should the next U.S. president ban fracking? | Pro/Con by Staff Reports / 2:25 PM Michael White, cleared of manslaughter in Rittenhouse Square stabbing, gets probation for earlier bike theft by Chris Palmer / 1:47 PM Konecny and Flyers will try to sweep season series from Blue Jackets by Sam Carchidi / 1:43 PM Four Temple football players heading to NFL combine by Marc Narducci / 1:27 PM Zoning regulations are integral to Philly’s future, even if bad actors sometimes take advantage | Opinion by Jeff Hornstein, For The Inquirer / 1:19 PM Even with 10,000 solar industry jobs in Pa. and N.J., the region lags behind, report says by Frank Kummer / 12:34 PM A Montgomery County ‘pill mill’ doctor traded cash for opioids. Now he’s heading to federal prison. by Vinny Vella / 12:26 PM After going viral, Taqueria Morales is keeping up by Drew Lazor / 12:20 PM In this tough season, the St. Joe's Hawks live up to their motto and get a 'W' | Mike Jensen by Mike Jensen / 11:53 AM Inquirer Morning Newsletter Get the news you need to start your day Sign Up Inquirer Morning Newsletter More Stories Could a Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision fix ‘broken’ bail systems across the state? by Samantha Melamed Philadelphia’s court leadership recently agreed to a series of bail reforms. Now, advocates hope a Supreme Court ruling will decide whether those changes go far enough. Philly sold thousands of properties for $1 each. Buyers flipped them for $54 million. by Claudia Vargas and Dylan Purcell Of the 2,314 properties the city has sold for $1 since 2000, according to an Inquirer analysis, about 800 have been since resold for $54 million. Column Amazon seeks aid from Delaware as plans progress for giant warehouse at former GM plant near Wilmington by Joseph N. DiStefano A developer has applied to build a 5½-story, 3.83 million-square-foot “LogistiCenter” on a 142-acre site of a former GM auto assembly plant on Boxwood Road west of Wilmington. North Broad’s ‘Boner 4Ever’ building is becoming a Marriott. But don’t mourn its famed graffiti just yet. by Ellie Silverman “We have had ‘Boner Forever’ on every presentation we make. I’m not kidding,” the interior designer on the project said. “It’s so important to the building.” Philadelphia Orchestra signs a new principal oboist — an exceptionally rare occasion that’s big global news by Peter Dobrin French oboist Philippe Tondre will begin performing with the orchestra this summer in Vail and Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Let’s talk about the time Mike Bloomberg spent millions to reelect Republican Pat Toomey in Pa. by Jonathan Tamari Mike Bloomberg's endorsement of Republican Pat Toomey is drawing new scrutiny as his 2020 Democratic presidential campaign gains traction in Pennsylvania and nationally. It could come up in the next debate. Lt. Gov. Fetterman’s wife detects ‘glow’ in daughter’s eye caused by rare disease by Sarah Gantz Fetterman’s daughter was diagnosed with Coats’ disease, a rare eye disorder, after her mother noticed a yellow glow in one pupil. Trending More Mexican flavors from South Philly Barbacoa | Let’s Eat by Michael Klein More Mexican flavors from South Philly Barbacoa | Let’s Eat by Michael Klein Flyers DJ dropped a remix of the ‘Action News’ theme song, and fans went nuts by Rob Tornoe Flyers DJ dropped a remix of the ‘Action News’ theme song, and fans went nuts by Rob Tornoe Philly podcasts you should listen to right now by Grace Dickinson Philly podcasts you should listen to right now by Grace Dickinson Tonight’s Democratic debate will trade out one billionaire for another by Rob Tornoe Tonight’s Democratic debate will trade out one billionaire for another by Rob Tornoe Your take Mercy Hospital in West Philadelphia faces closure as an inpatient facility "I am not surprised to see this and was frankly, totally surprised when they undertook that huge expansion of their Emergency Department. I was thinking that they would close Mercy Fitzgerald first, given its proximity to Delaware County Memorial Hospital. Losing the inpatient capability will also take away their Medically Managed Inptatient Detox unit. That is a very necessary service to the community." Posted by: curmudgeon INQUIRER EVENTS Top Workplaces Awards: Tickets On Sale Now Take the night off! Come play alongside Philadelphia’s top companies who are putting their employees front...