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BELLEFONTE, PA — A 40-year-old inmate at the State Correctional Institution at Benner Township was pronounced dead Saturday after being found unresponsive in his cell, according to prison officials.
Inmate Dies at SCI Benner Township in Bellefonte Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Dozens of people reentering the workforce after incarceration received birth certificates on-site this week, removing a common barrier to employment, housing, and training programs. What This Means …
State Effort Helps Returning Citizens Get Key ID Fast Read More
COLLEGEVILLE, PA — Job seekers looking for a stable career with strong benefits will have a chance to connect directly with hiring officials later this month as the Pennsylvania Department …
SCI Phoenix Job Fair in Collegeville Offers Immediate Interviews and Career Opportunities Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Secretary Laurel Harry signed a notice Monday setting March 24, 2026, as the execution date for Harvey M. Robinson, who was sentenced to …
Execution Date Set in Notorious Lehigh Case Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections reported two inmate deaths at separate state prisons this week and announced criminal charges against two Philadelphia residents accused of smuggling drug-saturated …
Inmate Deaths, Drug Scheme Rock State Prisons Read More CHESTER, PA — An inmate at the State Correctional Institution at Chester was found unresponsive in his cell early January 31, prompting an investigation by Pennsylvania State Police, according to …
Inmate Found Dead at SCI Chester, State Police Launch Investigation Read More
CAMP HILL, PA — Pennsylvania authorities are investigating the death of an inmate who was found unresponsive in his cell on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the State Correctional Institution …
Life-Sentence Inmate Dies at SCI Camp Hill, State Police Investigate Read More HUNTINGDON, PA — An inmate at the State Correctional Institution at Smithfield died earlier this month after being found unresponsive in his cell, triggering a state police investigation, prison officials …
Inmate Dies After Being Found Unresponsive at State Prison in Huntingdon Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The walls of Pennsylvania’s state prisons proved less isolating in 2025, as the Department of Corrections recorded more than one million visits between incarcerated people and their …
One Million Connections: Inside Pennsylvania’s Record-Breaking Prison Visits Read More HARRISBURG, PA — State corrections officials on Friday announced two major developments within Pennsylvania’s prison system: the death of an inmate at SCI Phoenix and the signing of a notice …
Inmate Found Dead at SCI Phoenix as State Sets High-Profile Execution Date Read More