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Law

Bill Walters
Courts & Law

Estemos preparados o no, la ley de Delaware que exige un permiso para comprar una pistola entrará en vigor el próximo mes

La aplicación del estado, que los funcionarios tienen hasta 30 días para tramitar, aún no está disponible, lo que ha llevado a un opositor a predecir una prohibición temporal.

1 month ago

a sign for Upsal Garden Apartments
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Mt. Airy renters say their landlord illegally collected rent. Now they’re suing

The lawsuit proposes class-action status and seeks repairs and the return of rent payments.

2 months ago

Josh Shapiro speaks
Courts & Law

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro joins lawsuit against Trump administration for cutting funds to public safety

Pennsylvania and 10 other states, including New Jersey and Delaware, are suing FEMA and the DHS.

2 months ago

Listen 1:02
Chester Water Authority building
Courts & Law

Chester Water Authority should hand over financial information and restructure board, receiver says

Tuesday’s filing is the latest court battle between one of the region’s largest public water systems and the office tasked with rescuing the city of Chester from fiscal ruin.

2 months ago

Bill Walters
Courts & Law

Ready or not, Delaware law requiring permit to buy handgun takes effect next month

The state’s application, which officials have up to 30 days to process, still isn’t available, leading one foe to predict a temporary ban on buying guns.

2 months ago

Listen 1:54
President Donald Trump answers questions from reporters
Politics & Policy

Trump seeks ‘a lot of money’ from federal government for past DOJ investigations

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he did not know the dollar figures involved and suggested he had not spoken to officials about it.

2 months ago

Homes in New Castle, Delaware.
Courts & Law

Delaware Chancery Court hears lawsuit challenging law aimed at providing tax relief to New Castle County homeowners

New Castle County officials deny planned mass reclassification of properties raises possible due process concerns.

2 months ago

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A paper bag being handed over in a store
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia mayor and council members at odds over 10-cent paper bag fee bill

The fee is meant to encourage Philadelphians to bring their own bags. Parker’s administration worries it could hurt low-income residents.

2 months ago

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Jennifer Mascott testifies during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Texas' abortion ban, in Washington, D.C., on September 29, 2021.
Courts & Law

Trump’s controversial pick will soon join federal 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals, which hears cases from Pa., N.J. and Del.

Jennifer Mascott may not have the same “baggage” as Emil Bove, but Democrats decry her lack of experience and area ties.

2 months ago

Listen 1:28
Elizabeth Gallagher at the Volunteer Up Legal Clinic
Community

Expungement fair in Camden aims to help people move forward with their lives

Camden County has a disproportionate number of incarcerated persons. Organizers of an expungement fair saw “a great need” to help some obtain a “clean slate.”

2 months ago

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Ellen Greenberg, 27
Courts & Law
6abc

Hearing scheduled in death investigation of Ellen Greenberg, day after new review by Philly ME

Ellen Greenberg, 27, was found with 20 stab wounds in the apartment she shared with her fiancé on the evening of January 26, 2011.

2 months ago

Ellen Greenberg, 27
Community
6abc

Philadelphia medical examiner reaffirms Ellen Greenberg’s stabbing death was a suicide

The family's attorney called the report "an embarrassment."

2 months ago

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justices David Wecht, Christine Donohue and Kevin Dougherty in their judicial robes
Politics & Policy

Pa. election 2025: What to know about the state Supreme Court retention races

Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty and David Wecht, all Democrats, are up for “yes-or-no” votes.

2 months ago

Listen 6:05
Supreme Court chambers
Politics & Policy

State supreme court battles move to Pennsylvania, where 3 Democratic justices hope to keep seats

The three justices — Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty and David Wecht — are backed by the Democratic Party in their bids for retention.

3 months ago

outside Legislative Hall
Courts & Law

‘Somebody’s in trouble’: Legislative committee hearing on Delaware property reassessments probes lack of data sharing and delay in release of tax notices

New Castle County says the prior administration was advised to send out the new property values last summer, not in mid-November.

3 months ago

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