Laura Benshoff
More from the Contributor
At Cosby sentencing hearing, Constand family says he ruined lives
If the court listens to the prosecution, 81-year-old Cosby will receive the maximum possible punishment under the law of 10 years in state prison.
7 years ago
Bill Cosby’s sentencing: how we got here, what his punishment could be
The sentencing hearing may conclude with Cosby losing his freedom for the rest of his life, but his attorneys are expected to appeal.
7 years ago
Philly and Newark, N.J., rank among best places for immigrants to live
A new study looked at measures such as hiring bilingual staff, doing outreach in immigrant communities, and encouraging participation in the economy and civic life.
7 years ago
Listen 1:05Philly ID program explores partnerships with libraries and prisons
Philadelphia moved closer to creating a municipal ID program Tuesday, as a City Council committee advanced an amended bill spelling out how residents can qualify for the cards
7 years ago
Listen 1:08In advance of Sept. 24 sentencing, Cosby attorney asks judge to recuse himself
Cosby legal team claims judge failed to disclose 20-year-old conflict with former Montgomery County district attorney
7 years ago
Before the United States had a refugee resettlement policy, the Glosser family fled grinding poverty and ...
7 years ago
Two more families choose sanctuary in a Philly church over separation, deportation
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has a policy of avoiding arrests in “sensitive locations,” which include houses of worship.
7 years ago
Listen 2:37Just in time for school start, Philly-area Catholic high school teachers OK contract
The union representing about 600 teachers at the Philadelphia Archdiocese's 17 high schools last went on strike in 2011.
7 years ago
A year after ICE arrests at Chesco mushroom farm, how many were actually deported?
Attorneys say arrests at or near workplaces are becoming more common in Pennsylvania, as the U.S. ramps enforcement of immigration laws.
7 years ago
As Trump ends family separation policy, children removed from their parents are already in Pa.
As Trump ends family separation policy, children removed from their parents are already in Pa.
7 years ago
Listen 2:44Hundreds of protesters picket Pence at Philly fundraiser, decry family separations
Hundreds of demonstrators assail vice president over policy of splitting up undocumented families at border.
7 years ago
AG Sessions bashes Philadelphia, defends new border policies in Scranton visit
Sessions spoke at Lackawanna College, one of a handful of engagements in which he's defended controversial federal immigration enforcement policies.
7 years ago
Listen 1:31