
Law
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.
12 hours ago
New Castle County says the prior administration was advised to send out the new property values last summer, not in mid-November.
6 days ago
Listen 1:01Ruling on temporary halt to Bucks ICE collaboration expected by end of October
Witnesses for the plaintiffs said the agreement has caused harm to Latino residents in Bucks County. The sheriff says the collaboration will bolster public safety.
1 week ago
The DNC is jumping into the 2025 Pa. Supreme Court fight to protect Democrats in November election
Concerned over conservatives’ efforts to realign the state’s highest court, Democrats are ramping up spending in what is usually a low-key Pa. race.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:20Philly sues Ziploc’s and bread brands’ parent companies over ‘misleading’ recycling symbols
The city claims the companies knowingly deceive consumers into believing that plastic bags are recyclable, when, in fact, they are not.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:02Delaware County Council creates human relations commission. How it will work is still up in the air
The council tabled a law that would’ve empowered the new commission to mediate discrimination complaints, leaving the body’s scope up in the air.
2 weeks ago
While in Philadelphia, Barrett spoke with NCC CEO Jeffrey Rosen about her legal philosophy and what inspired her to study law.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:35The first Latina Supreme Court justice spoke with WHYY’s Cherri Gregg and answered fan-submitted questions throughout the event.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:19Why prosecutors charged Luigi Mangione with terrorism and a judge said no
A judge shut down an attempt to use a 9/11-era New York terrorism law in the case against Mangione. If that sounds like an unusual use of a terrorism law, it wasn’t a first.
3 weeks ago
New Jersey legalizes human composting as alternative to traditional burial
It's now the 14th U.S. state to legalize natural organic reduction. The legislation, which takes effect next year, allows funeral homes and facilities to offer the service.
3 weeks ago
Teachers sue over Trump’s immigration crackdown, saying students are staying home
High school teachers in Pennsylvania said some students stopped showing up in the spring, fearful they would be arrested on campus.
4 weeks ago
Rutgers University Law School receives $100,000 to support its pro bono program
Students, under the careful guidance of their professors, serve as attorneys for low-income residents facing immigration, housing and other issues.
4 weeks ago
Listen 0:46The three Democratic justices argued that partisanship does not guide their decisions. They face an unprecedented effort to unseat them.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:27Philly gun dealers must post new signs warning against the ‘straw purchase’ of weapons
The regulation mandates signs be posted in all gun shops to warn shoppers that buying guns for those not allowed to have them is a crime.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:06Judge orders full restoration of SEPTA service, but fare increase can continue
A consumer rights activist and two other riders sued SEPTA, calling the service cuts discriminatory and saying the agency exaggerated the crisis to lobby for more funding.
1 month ago