Courts & Law
More LGBT issues loom as justices near wedding cake decision
Several legal disputes are pending over wedding services.
7 years ago
Catholic dioceses receive copy of grand jury investigation report
The 884-page report covers the findings across the six dioceses, which, in addition to Erie, include: Harrisburg, Allentown, Pittsburgh, Scranton and Greensburg.
7 years ago
Former state AG Kathleen Kane loses appeal of criminal conviction
A three-judge Superior Court panel rejected arguments made by Kane, who has remained out on $75,000 bail since her October 2016 sentencing to 10 to 23 months in jail.
7 years ago
Harvey Weinstein charged with rape after surrendering to N.Y. police
Harvey Weinstein surrendered Friday to authorities at a police station in New York City.
7 years ago
Mariner East construction, operation halted again in Chester County
“I find there to be an imminent risk to the public and a need for immediate relief and further study to be done," the judge wrote.
7 years ago
Federal court upholds Boyertown school bathroom policy; appeal likely
A federal appeals court in Philadelphia has upheld the policy of a Berks County school allowing transgender students to use the bathroom of their choice.
7 years ago
Listen 2:55Transgender case in Berks County school district heads to court
It's one of three cases involving transgender equality which will be heard across the nation this week.
7 years ago
Missouri may be first state to get serious about the definition of meat
It's a question sparked by the growth of plant-based proteins, meat substitutes, and lab-grown products.
7 years ago
Trump can’t block critics from his Twitter account, judge says
The White House did not give any indication whether the administration will appeal the decision.
7 years ago
Pa. DAs outline best practices, possible pitfalls for police body cameras
The guidelines lay out how long the footage should be stored but leave the question of when to activate cameras up to individual agencies.
7 years ago
ACLU: Amazon shouldn’t sell face-recognition tech to police
"This raises very real questions about the ability to remain anonymous in public spaces."
7 years ago
U.S. and Philadelphia reject ‘sanctuary city’ compromise
Philly officials and the Justice Department are rejecting a federal judge's idea for settling their dispute over how the city deals with immigrants in the country illegally.
7 years ago
Supreme Court decision delivers blow to workers’ rights
The Supreme Court delivered a major blow to workers, ruling for the first time that workers may not band together to challenge violations of federal labor laws.
7 years ago
As Graterford inmates move to new prison, prospect of sharing cells worries some
Officials with Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections say more men will be doubling up in single cells at Phoenix, a 3,830-bed facility.
7 years ago
Forget ambulance chasing, personal injury law firms are now waiting for you at the hospital
Geo-fencing has been deployed by retailers for years. Bringing it into health care spaces, however, is raising alarm among privacy experts.
7 years ago
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