Santorum Refuses to Answer “Absurd” Question About Joe Paterno

Santorum Refuses to Answer Paterno Question. After Rick Santorum questioned Barack Obama’s stance on pornographers, a radio host asked Santorum if he felt that Joe Paterno seemed to be favoring a child rapist over the Penn State football program. Santorum said he found the question insulting and would not entertain it with an answer. [Daily News]

Jersey Teaches Kids About Sexting. With a new law set to take effect in two weeks, students in Jersey are learning all about how they won’t get in serious trouble for sexting. [NBC Philadelphia]

PPD Won’t Arrest Ray Lewis. The PPD won’t arrest former captain Ray Lewis for exercising his first amendment rights by protesting in his uniform. How kind of them. [Inquirer]

Catholic School Tuition Hike. Parents already dealing with a change in schools for their kids due to the recent Catholic school closings are less than thrilled that they’re also facing tuition increases. [NBC Philadelphia]

Sixers Trounce Bobcats. Jrue Holliday led the way with 20 points as Philly beat Charlotte by 25 points. [The 700 Level]

Police Officer Hit by Drunk Driver. A Philadelphia police officer was hospitalized last night after he was pinned between two cars. Other officers arrested a suspect they believe was drunk at the time of the incident. [6 ABC]

Ash Trees Under Attack. Asian beetles are ruining ash trees in Bucks County. [Fox 29]