Courts & Law

Trump allies had challenged a decision from the Pa. Supreme Court to allow counties to accept mail ballots postmarked by Election Day up to three days later.

The high court's decision marks a major setback for Trump, who for years has fought to shield his finances and business practices from scrutiny.

The mass shooting in East Norriton has shaken community members, who described the spot as a popular place for people of all ages to relax and play.

The Justice Department charged six more people Friday it says are members of a right-wing militia group that plotted in advance of Jan. 6 to attack the U.S. Capitol.

The suspect fired into the Norristown Democratic Committee office after allegedly sending emails threatening violence. He faces felony terrorism charges.

Lawmakers and Gov. Phil Murphy have yet to reach a compromise on bills that would set up the new market and revise penalties for underage possession.

At least a half dozen Philadelphia Police officers have been arrested on a variety of criminal charges in recent months.

After a big jump in gun violence in Wilmington in 2020, Del. Attorney General Kathy Jennings says “common sense” gun policies will make the state safer.

Eighteen medically vulnerable immigrants could be re-arrested and sent to Pennsylvania jails while the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage, their attorneys say.

The lawsuit says that McDonald's' discriminatory practices have led to a $700,000 sales gap between Black-owned franchises and those owned by white people.

The new position would be independent of governor, provide oversight for state-run prisons, veterans homes, psychiatric hospitals, developmental centers and other facilities.

For some survivors, the news plunged them into old feelings and fears. For others, it could cost a shot at having their day in court altogether.

The DA reported nine homicides last week, 16 non-fatal shootings in the city, and 120 cases opened involving either possession of guns or gun violence.

“Philadelphia lawyer” once indicated wisdom and acumen, but in the 1960s it became a term of ridicule.

The closure of the detention facility will take time, National Security Council spokeswoman Emily Horne told NPR.