Crime & Safety
Amtrak Derailment, 'Father' Marries 'Son,' Poop Prompts FAA Investigation: May on Patch
A look at the top stories on Patch sites throughout Pennsylvania during the month of May.

On May 12, an Amtrak train derailed in Philadelphia. Here is some of our coverage:
- FBI Asked To Probe Claim That Amtrak Train Was Struck Before Crashing
- UPDATE: All Eight Fatal Victims From Amtrak Crash Identified
- UPDATE: Train May Have Been Traveling 100 MPH, 7 Reported Killed In Amtrak Derailment In Pennsylvania
- Amtrak Engineer’s Cell Phone Records Under Scrutiny: NTSB
- Amtrak Engineer’s Cell Phone Records Under Scrutiny: NTSB
Here are other top headlines from the past month:
- ‘100 Best Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania’ List Released
- ‘Father’ To Marry ‘Son’ In Bucks County -- With Court’s Blessing
- Driver in Crash That Killed 3 Punished With Essay--and People Aren’t Happy
- Penn State Fraternity Shut Down for ‘Deeply Troubling Behavior
- Pa. Woman Suing IKEA for Son’s Death
- FAA Investigating After Family Says Flying Poop Ruined Party
- Quarterback Keeps Prom Promise to Special Needs Friend
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