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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.

12 hours 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.

6 days ago

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The Bucks County Justice Center in Doylestown
Courts & Law

Ruling 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

File: Pennsylvania state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta speaks during the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago.
Politics & Policy

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

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Bimbo bread is displayed on a shelf
Courts & Law

Philly 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

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Politics & Policy

Delaware 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

Amy Coney Barrett smiles
Courts & Law

On Constitution Day, Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett discusses new book, keeping things cordial on the bench

While in Philadelphia, Barrett spoke with NCC CEO Jeffrey Rosen about her legal philosophy and what inspired her to study law.

3 weeks ago

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Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor speaking
Community

Justice Sotomayor discusses her new book in Philadelphia, how her mother impacted her work on the Supreme Court

The first Latina Supreme Court justice spoke with WHYY’s Cherri Gregg and answered fan-submitted questions throughout the event.

3 weeks ago

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Luigi Mangione looks on
Courts & Law

Why 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

A woman uses soil remains of her mother to grow sunflowers
Courts & Law
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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

Students entering the school
Education

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

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Education

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

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Supreme Court chambers
Courts & Law

Pa. Supreme Court justices up for retention make rare public appearance together in face of campaign to oust them

The three Democratic justices argued that partisanship does not guide their decisions. They face an unprecedented effort to unseat them.

4 weeks ago

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Mayor Cherelle Parker next to a board reading, in Spanish and English, WARNING! Are you here to buy a gun for someone who can't buy one? This is a crime punishable with up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Stop! Think before it's too late and you become a criminal.
Politics & Policy

Philly 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

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Philadelphians board 32 bus
Urban Planning

Judge 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

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