Law
Gov. Murphy signs law extending expanded outdoor dining rules
Recent surveys have found that a high percentage of restaurant patrons would like to see COVID-inspired outdoor dining continue.
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Woman gets 2 1/2 years in police car fires amid 2020 protest
A woman who pleaded guilty to setting fire to police cars amid the 2020 racial justice protests in Philadelphia has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in federal prison.
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Blinken presses Griner, Whelan deal in call with top Russian
Blinken did not provide details of Lavrov’s response to what he had previously called a “substantial proposal” for Russia to release the two.
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A Texas teen raises over $700,000 for abortions after Rep. Matt Gaetz mocked her
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz told a crowd in Tampa that "nobody wants to impregnate you if you look like a thumb," launching him into an online battle with a teenage activist.
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The Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas ordered the encampment’s end last Friday. Law enforcement is expected to break it up in the coming days.
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What kind of education does Pa. owe its public school students? A judge will now decide
For eight years, parents, school districts, and advocates have been trying to prove Pa. funds its schools unfairly. Now it’s up to a Commonwealth Court judge to decide.
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Feds sue poultry producers, alleging unfair worker practices
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against some of the largest poultry producers in the United States.
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A curfew isn’t the way to protect Philly teens
A Philly teen suggests taking away her freedom under the new curfew law is not going to be the path to a safer city.
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Steve Bannon convicted of contempt for defying 1/6 subpoena
Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, has been convicted of contempt charges for defying a congressional subpoena from the House committee.
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Gun rights advocates challenge Delaware’s new ban on assault-style weapons in federal court
The lawsuit argues that AR-15 rifles and similar weapons have long been in “common use” and that gives them protection under the U.S. and Delaware constitutions.
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Supreme Court won’t let Biden implement immigration policy
The court’s order Thursday leaves the policy frozen nationwide for now.
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Woman in $400K GoFundMe scam gets 1 year in federal case
Katelyn McClure and her then-boyfriend Mark D’Amico fabricated a story that homeless veteran Johnny Bobbitt, Jr., rescued her from the side of a Philadelphia highway in 2017.
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The legal and political battle over abortion
Pa's Republican-controlled legislature is already clearing hurdles in the abortion battle. We'll discuss the political avenues being tested and the emerging legal conflicts.
Air Date: July 20, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:15Delaware judge sets October trial date for Twitter lawsuit: Elon Musk likely to testify
The billionaire wanted to wait until February, but the chancellor ruled that such a delay lengthens the “cloud of uncertainty” over the social media giant.
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Task force tracks man accused of building ghost guns in Philly
The untraceable weapons are becoming more popular for use in crime in Philly. The effort is part of a crackdown on gun show sales.
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