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The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania is suing the commonwealth over the state's public defense system, naming Gov. Josh Shapiro and leaders of the general assembly as defendants The ACLU of Pennsylvania's legal director says many people facing charges don't have adequate representation in court because of a lack of county funding.
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit against a Rhode Island employer who refuses to hire users of medical marijuana.
A 70-year-old law makes it illegal in New Jersey to use "profane, indecent or obscene language" around a minor in that adult's care, but that may change.
Voters in New Jersey are deciding today on whether to amend the state constitution to eliminate the right to bail in certain criminal cases.
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed its fifth lawsuit against the Philadelphia police department related to police interfering with civilians trying to photograph arrests.
The Neshaminy High School newspaper editorial board members, who fought to ban the word "Redskins" from the paper, are among the honorees.
"I do believe we have the ability to do something about this," Booker says of Congress.
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from the Easton Area School District that wanted to prevent students from wearing "I (heart) Boobies!" bracelets to promote breast cancer awareness among young people.
A state judge has struck down the law requiring Pennsylvania's voters to show photo identification at the polls.
The proposed law would make it a crime to expose sexually explicit images of an "intimate partner" to a third party for the intent of harassment.
The ACLU and marriage equality group "Freedom To Marry" are enlisting the help of Pennsylvania's mayors for a public education campaign.
The bill is sponsored by Pa. Rep. Rick Saccone (R-Allegheny County), and co-sponsored by Rep. Ronald Waters (D-Phila., foreground).
A couple of recent incidents have cast new doubt on the Philadelphia Police Department's use of the "stop-and-frisk" tactic for fighting crime.
The two men from center city Philadelphia had asked Mayor Nutter to officiate at their wedding after obtaining a marriage license in Montgomery County.
After several hours of wrangling over analysis of data pertaining to how many voters were unable to obtain proper ID prior to last year's election, the judge postponed closing arguments until Thursday.
Officials in Montgomery County say the county is ready to issue marriage licenses to same sex couples even though gay marriages and civil unions are not recognized in Pennsylvania.
Privacy experts say a court ruling in New Jersey this week on cellphone tracking could resonate beyond the state's borders.
New Jersey's American Civil Liberties Union and other groups met with state officials Monday to push for strict limits on the use of solitary confinement of juveniles held in state custody.
The Harrisburg courtroom was standing-room-only as opening statements were presented. The complete presentation by both sides took just over one hour.
The American Civil Liberties Union is going to court to end the ban on gay marriage in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania governor Tom Corbett has signed a bill that will prohibit coverage of most abortions by insurance policies to be offered through a federally run insurance "exchange" being set up as part of the new federal health care law.
The ordinance calls for financial penalties for a landlord who has a tenant who calls police at least three times during a four-month period.
A federal judge continues to oversee an agreement between the ACLU and the Nutter administration in which the police department agreed to better train officers on the use of "stop and frisk."
An ACLU attorney says Temple student Christopher Montgomery used his iPhone in January 2011 to record an altercation involving police and a mob in center city, and was arrested.
Ford was connected by police to eight robberies in South Jersey. But thanks to the Cherry Hill Police Department's brand new automatic license plate reader, Ford was caught and arrested after the reader picked up his license plate.
Police are searching for a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning in North Philadelphia that critically injured a man.
Junior Edwards, of Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, was arrested in Philadelphia and charged with killing Catherine and Marisol Nunez.
The cold front that brought those few sprinkles will also bring considerably cooler temps to the region over the weekend.
A 31-year-old man died after being shot multiple times in West Philadelphia Friday night.
A 39-year-old man died and two others were injured after a shooting in Frankford Thursday night on Halloween.
Police are searching for a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning in North Philadelphia that critically injured a man.
Junior Edwards, of Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, was arrested in Philadelphia and charged with killing Catherine and Marisol Nunez.
The cold front that brought those few sprinkles will also bring considerably cooler temps to the region over the weekend.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
A judge rejected billionaire Elon Musk's request to move the Pennsylvania lawsuit against his $1 million giveaway to federal court.
Police are searching for a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning in North Philadelphia that critically injured a man.
On Friday, President Biden spoke to union workers expressing his administration's historic support for unions.
Officials said a West Chester man was sentenced on Friday after being convicted of abusive sexual contact with a minor while she was asleep on a flight to Philadelphia.
Over 1,000 Special Olympic athletes are in the Philadelphia area this weekend to compete at the Special Olympics Pennsylvania's 36th annual Fall Festival at Villanova University.
A judge rejected billionaire Elon Musk's request to move the Pennsylvania lawsuit against his $1 million giveaway to federal court.
Junior Edwards, of Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, was arrested in Philadelphia and charged with killing Catherine and Marisol Nunez.
Fire crews put out flames at a burning home on Crescent Avenue in West Deptford, New Jersey early Friday morning.
A wildfire in Downe Township, Cumberland County, has burned 120 acres on Thursday night, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
For their wedding at the Burlington County Prison Museum, Michael Meichsner and Jessica Weber celebrated "Beetlejuice."
Voters in Gloucester Township will see a question on the ballot about whether the town should sell its sewer system.
New Jersey and Delaware poll workers have a long list of responsibilities. One of those roles is fashion police.
A shooting in Wilmington, Delaware, left a 22-year-old man dead and three others injured on Thursday afternoon, police said.
Thirty-two states require mail-in ballots to be received on or before Election Day, and some officials are encouraging voters to drop off ballots themselves instead of mailing them.
State police said a man was killed in an accident on I-95 North in Newport, Delaware, on Tuesday night.
All lanes on Interstate 495 North between Terminal Avenue and 12th Street/Brandywine in Wilmington, Delaware, have reopened after a crash Tuesday morning.
Rose Phillips works with Main Street to advocate for the Bucks County breast cancer community all year long.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Jefferson Health's new 3D-printed implants offer a life-changing option for patients who need spinal fusion.
Gene therapy has been revolutionary for people and it's also now being used in veterinary medicine.
Stephen Jennings and Samantha Mauser will run for the Children's Brain Tumor Foundation in the New York City Marathon.
The Star-Ledger and several other New Jersey newspapers will end their print publications in 2025.
Montgomery County's Conshohocken Italian Bakery closed for good Sunday after baking up fresh bread, treats and tomato pies for more than 50 years.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
Volunteers in Havertown launched a grassroots effort to help those affected by collecting donations to send to survivors in North Carolina.
The 2024 Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge event will shut down the Ben Franklin Bridge for a few hours on Sunday morning.
Interstate 76 in Philadelphia reopened between Montgomery Drive and City Ave after a brush fire on Thursday night.
State police said a man was killed in an accident on I-95 North in Newport, Delaware, on Tuesday night.
All lanes on Interstate 495 North between Terminal Avenue and 12th Street/Brandywine in Wilmington, Delaware, have reopened after a crash Tuesday morning.
Philadelphia City Council has unanimously approved a controversial new bill aimed at keeping cyclists safe and bike lanes clear.
Over 1,000 Special Olympic athletes are in the Philadelphia area this weekend to compete at the Special Olympics Pennsylvania's 36th annual Fall Festival at Villanova University.
On Friday, the Philadelphia Phillies traded former top prospect Scott Kingery to the Los Angeles Angels for cash.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
Joel Embiid and Paul George will each miss a fifth straight game with knee injuries when the Sixers host Memphis on Saturday.
Philadelphia Flyers winger Matvei Michkov was named the NHL Rookie of the Month for October 2024.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
"Tabletop for CHOP" is using Dungeons and Dragons and other tabletop games to raise money for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
Last year's reigning champs won the 2024 spooktacular house for the Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly in Burlington County, New Jersey.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
From the importance of battleground Pennsylvania to key senate races and securing your ballot, our Siafa Lewis and Natasha Brown are diving into it all from our CBS Philadelphia Virtual Election Studio ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Wills Eye Hospital's annual "Give Kids Sight" initiative provides free eyeglasses to children in need.
Across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, some are being asked to voluntarily conserve water as the region deals with dry conditions after a historic month-plus without rain. Dry brush and fallen leaves are also providing fuel for brush fires and wildfires. Ross DiMattei reports.
The clocks are about to fall back, and the temperature already has. The Philadelphia region will see highs in the low 60s before we climb back up next week, making for an unseasonably warm Election Day, Tammie Souza reports.
Former Drexel president John Fry introduced himself to the Temple University community in a video released by the university. Meanwhile, the Special Olympics Fall Festival is underway after a torch run on Friday. Jan Carabeo has your latest morning headlines with weather from Tammie Souza.