Law
Offensive reputation gets Eagles fans a bit defensive
Some say it's just a few bad apples. Others point to fisticuffs directed at police horses.
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Listen 4:37Pennsylvania congressional candidates in limbo after Pa. Supreme Court throws out district map
As the uncertainty swirls, candidates who have been mounting their campaigns are now left hanging in the balance unsure of where new district lines could be drawn.
9 years ago
Listen 5:26Children joyfully head to school while mom stays in sanctuary of North Philly church
After taking sanctuary Dec. 13 in Church of the Advocate, Carmela Hernandez's undocumented children went back to school. All are in danger of deportation.
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Listen 2:30Casey to support abortion limits in U.S. Senate vote
The measure bans abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy — with exceptions for cases of rape or incest or when continuing the pregnancy would put a woman’s life at risk.
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‘It’s up to all of us’: Parents of young gymnasts respond to Nassar abuse scandal
On a busy weeknight at Silver Stars Gymnastics in Silver Spring, Md., toddlers tumble across the mats and older gymnasts run drills.
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Pa. Republican lawmakers appeal to U.S. Supreme Court for stay on redistricting decision
Republican state lawmakers are asking the U.S. Supreme Court for a stay on the state court decision earlier this week.
9 years ago
What’s next for ‘safe injection’ sites in Philadelphia?
While one big hurdle has now been cleared, the details of how safe injection sites would actually work in Philadelphia have yet to be figured out.
9 years ago
Concerns over conflicts of interest arise over move to redraw Pa. maps
The ruling creates a rare question for members who are currently running for Congress: is it appropriate for them to help fix the maps or vote on the new ones?
9 years ago
Ahead of retrial, Bill Cosby performs in Germantown
Bill Cosby delivered a surprise performance at a Germantown jazz club Monday night, the first time Cosby has performed publicly since 2015.
9 years ago
Trump will protect health workers who reject patients on religious grounds
The Division of Conscience and Religious Freedom will protect workers who refuse procedures like abortion, or treat certain people, like transgender patients.
9 years ago
Pennsylvania Supreme Court weighing decision on fast-tracked gerrymandering case
The court is expected to rule quickly on a lawsuit challenging the state’s congressional district boundaries.
9 years ago
Philly targets big pharma in suit over opioid epidemic
'This epidemic can be traced to the defendants' false and deceptive marketing to doctors — and to the public — that these drugs were safe and effective,' says city solicitor.
9 years ago
US Supreme Court to consider a case that could net states sales revenue
Lawmakers tried to improve online sales tax collections in last year’s budget, as the state struggled to find enough revenue balance its books.
9 years ago
ACLU lawsuit: Delaware’s education system is failing students
The American Civil Liberties Union of Delaware has filed a lawsuit against the state on behalf of two groups representing parents and students.
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