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Law

Donald Trump claps in front of a crowd
Courts & Law

Judge in Trump’s federal election subversion case rejects defense effort to dismiss the prosecution

The ruling is the first substantive order since the case was returned to her Friday following a July Supreme Court opinion that conferred broad immunity for former presidents.

1 year ago

The exterior of the Glen Mills Schools
Courts & Law

‘Damaged, traumatized and broken by the system’: Former residents sue Pa. juvenile detention centers for institutionalized child abuse

Lawsuits were filed Wednesday on behalf of 67 clients, accusing nearly a dozen Pennsylvania juvenile centers of child abuse.

1 year ago

Christiana Hospital entrance
Courts & Law

‘Draconian’: Delaware’s largest hospital system sues over creation of hospital cost review board

The aim of the new review board is to reduce costs of health care for Delawareans. But ChristianaCare says it’s a state takeover of hospitals.

1 year ago

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Studio 2
Health

Should organ donors be compensated? Plus, the psychology of smell

Would you give your kidney to a stranger? What if you could get a $50,000 tax credit for it? That's just one proposal for upping organ donation in the US.

Air Date: July 30, 2024 12:00 pm

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President Joe Biden speaks in the Cross Hall of the White House Monday, July 1, 2024, in Washington.
Politics & Policy

Biden calls for Supreme Court term limits, enforceable ethics code

Biden also is pressing lawmakers to ratify a constitutional amendment that would limit presidential immunity.

1 year ago

Philadelphia City Councilmember Quetcy Lozada and Mayor Cherelle Parker meet with children and families at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
Health

New Philadelphia law aims to bring in more federal dollars to children’s and cancer hospitals

The new law focuses on hospitals with high-volume Medicaid patient populations, like St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children.

1 year ago

Cars are parked on the sidewalk on Fletcher Street in Philadelphia’s East Kensington neighborhood.
Courts & Law

Philly sees 500% increase in sidewalk parking citations after increased PPA enforcement

The goal is to make sure Philadelphians don’t have to dodge parked cars on sidewalks and curb cuts.

1 year ago

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David Rohrer of The Farm tends to marijuana plants. The company is eligible for a conversion license. 
 (Courtesy of Bill Rohrer)
Politics & Policy

Delaware moves to kick-start retail weed industry and give $6.2M to social equity licensees

State officials say letting medical providers begin growing marijuana this fall will let the retail industry open in April. Others say it gives them an unfair boost.

1 year ago

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The Pa. State Capitol seen from the distance
Courts & Law

Pennsylvania lawmakers approve sale of canned alcoholic drinks in grocery stores and more retailers

The bill restricts the sale of the drinks to before 11 p.m. Ready-to-drink canned cocktails have boomed in popularity in recent years.

1 year ago

NCAA logo 2015
Arts & Entertainment

U.S. appeals court says some NCAA athletes may qualify as employees under federal wage-and-hour laws

The ruling follows a Supreme Court case that led the NCAA to allow athletes to profit from their “Name, Image and Likeness.”

1 year ago

Cars park on the sidewalk on Coral Street
Community

Thousands ticketed in Philly crackdown on sidewalk parking and ADA violations

The goal is to stop people parking on sidewalks, and blocking curb cuts for those with special needs.

1 year ago

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John Carney signing the budget
Politics & Policy

Delaware legislature wraps with over 50 bills acted on in final day as abortion and death penalty bills go to Gov. Carney

Legislation passed by the General Assembly includes creating a new hospital tax and a procurement process for offshore wind projects.

1 year ago

Pennsylvania Elections Mail Ballots
Politics & Policy

Lawsuit says Pennsylvania county deliberately hid decisions to invalidate some mail-in ballots

Seven disqualified primary voters, the local NAACP branch and the Center for Coalfield Justice sued Washington County’s election board on Monday.

1 year ago

SARAH ANNE HUGHES / SPOTLIGHT PA
Courts & Law
Spotlight PA

Gov. Shapiro wanted to regulate skill games in this year’s budget, but talks aren’t going well

Pennsylvania's governor supports regulating the games as a way to boost state revenue. But lawmakers are caught between the powerful skill games and casino interests.

1 year ago

Delaware State Capitol Building in Dover. (Paul Brady/Bigstock)
Courts & Law

Medical aid in dying bill heads to governor’s office for action

It’s unclear what action Gov. John Carney will take. This is the first time the bill has passed both chambers since it was introduced in 2015.

2 years ago

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