Courts & Law
Red flag laws and the push for one in Pa., explained
In Maryland, a recent request to remove guns ended with a man's death.
5 years ago
What you need to know about the Affordable Care Act after Texas ruling
The decision risks throwing the nation's health care system into turmoil should it be upheld on appeal.
5 years ago
PennEast now faces tough scrutiny from DEP after winning court battle
Federal judge grants eminent domain in New Jersey, but pipeline company must still meet many environmental standards.
5 years ago
Tangled up in the process: Should a criminal history bar you from a career in cosmetology?
Requirements for a cosmetology license in Pennsylvania include having "good moral character," which can disqualify even those who say they've turned their lives around.
Air Date: December 17, 2018
Listen 13:10Eagles’ Wentz out for Sunday with stress fracture in back
Carson Wentz's back injury will sideline him for Sunday's game at the Los Angeles Rams.
5 years ago
Quoting ‘The Lorax,’ court pulls permit for pipeline crossing Appalachian Trail
The judges cited Dr. Seuss' The Lorax: "We trust the United States Forest Service to 'speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues.'"
5 years ago
Federal judge strikes down Affordable Care Act as unconstitutional
A federal judge in Texas issued a ruling Friday declaring the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional, apparently setting the stage for a Supreme Court hearing.
5 years ago
Homeless vet in alleged GoFundMe scam released on bail
Johnny Bobbitt will be released and live in his apartment in Philadelphia, subject to electronic monitoring.
5 years ago
Prosecutors driving dip in Pa. death sentences, not moratorium
Pennsylvania has a moratorium on executions, but the report from the Death Penalty Information Center finds prosecutors are driving a drop in death sentences.
5 years ago
PennEast pipeline can take New Jersey lands using eminent domain, judge rules
The PennEast Pipeline Co. can take private land through eminent domain to build a natural gas pipeline, a New Jersey federal judge ruled on Friday.
5 years ago
Driver in Chesco road rage killing sentenced to 20-40 years
“I’m so sorry to Bianca’s family. I’d do anything to give her back,” killer tells court.
5 years ago
Judges ask ICE to make courts off limits to immigration arrests
Schools, hospitals and places of worship have been off-limits to federal immigration officers. Now, a group of judges is asking ICE to add courthouses to the list.
5 years ago
Former N.J. inmates await state Supreme Court decision on old warrants
Open municipal court warrants and unpaid fines can cause offenders to lose driving privileges or fail a background check conducted by an employer or a landlord.
5 years ago
Listen 3:02Algorithm to reform criminal sentencing in Pa. faces deluge of criticism
The algorithm is supposed to make the criminal sentencing in Pa. fairer. Critics say it will exacerbate inequities.
5 years ago
Battle over school tax hike in wealthy Pa. district to be heard in state court
The case stems from the district's 2016 decision to boost taxes despite having cash reserves.
5 years ago