Norristown is home to the castle-like Montgomery County Prison. Pamela W. Reilly reflects on the historic structure in ...

Originally, though, the panopticon was what the British political philosopher Jeremy Bentham proposed as a new model of ...

In 1885, the Missouri General Assembly, after a recommendation from Gov. Thomas J. Crittenden, decided to build a second penitentiary to relieve overcrowding at the Jefferson City penitentiary ...

2:17 Kingston Penitentiary could be converted to house Canadians amid crisis, Ottawa says The historic Kingston Penitentiary site at 560 King St. W. is among six newly identified properties added ...

Bryan Paterson told Global News that while Kingston does have housing needs, transforming the site of Kingston Penitentiary – which Ottawa says can be suitable for housing – would be a loss ...

The Eastern hellbender, North America's largest salamander and Pennsylvania's state amphibian, is one step closer to ...

As one of only four territorial prisons open for tours (like the infamous Alcatraz), the Old Idaho Penitentiary offers a look at life behind bars. In 1872, it started receiving criminals to its ...

The 2024-25 high school boys basketball season will wrap up early this week and the postseason will begin by the weekend. The teams that have been strong all season continue to be strong and now ...

OGDEN, Utah (AP) Andrew Cook's 27 points helped Eastern Washington defeat Weber State 72-49 on Saturday. Cook had six rebounds for the Eagles (7-16, 3-7 Big Sky Conference). Vice Zanki scored 13 ...

Coppin State Eagles (13-9, 4-2 MEAC) at Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks (8-12, 3-2 MEAC) Princess Anne, Maryland; Monday, 5:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Coppin State visits Maryland-Eastern Shore after ...

Ross was killed in a homicide at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary on September 12, 2024, while serving a two-year sentence. During his time of incarceration, prison officials say Ross had a history ...

BALTIMORE (AP) Will Thomas' 24 points helped Morgan State defeat Maryland-Eastern Shore 76-63 on Saturday night. Thomas also contributed six rebounds for the Bears (10-12, 4-2 Mid-Eastern Athletic ...