Challenge to Pa. Voter ID Law Likely To Drag Beyond May 2013 Primary
ACLU legal director Vic Walczak says the judge will likely schedule a hearing between now and May to determine whether to block the law for the primary.
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ACLU legal director Vic Walczak says the judge will likely schedule a hearing between now and May to determine whether to block the law for the primary.
"This decision by Judge Simpson is dripping in political partisanship," says Jerry Mondesire, the president of the Pennsylvania NAACP.
"It's been like hell for me," says lead plaintiff Viviette Applewhite, 93, who testified that she's been trying for years to get acceptable ID.
A three-judge appellate panel in New Jersey has ruled that school districts cannot impose a so-called "24/7" policy on student behavior unless that behavior has a direct impact on the school itself.
Legal action by the American Civil Liberties Union has delayed New Jersey's new driver's license requirements.
One of the plaintiffs in the suit says she's spent the last 10 years trying to prove her identity, and has been voting legally in Philadelphia for nearly 40 years.
It's an issue that has caught the attention of the ACLU.
"As a private citizen, you have the right to videotape (officers)," Philadelphia Police deputy commissioner Richard Ross says.
A federal appeals court says two Pennsylvania teens can't be disciplined at school for MySpace parodies of their principals created off-campus.
Anecdotal stories about the activities of stopped motorists along the side of major roadways from a PennDOT traffic control specialist raised alarms for ACLU attorneys.
The poll found the public's respect overall for police is high, but racial or ethnic group, income, and race also played a role in the answers.
Radio tracking identification has been used for years to monitor cattle and now is being utilized by some school districts to track student attendance.
Two mothers filed a free-speech lawsuit Monday against a Pennsylvania school district that suspended their daughters for wearing the popular "I (heart) boobies!" bracelets.
The American Civil Liberties Union wants an eastern Pennsylvania school district to rescind a ban on breast cancer awareness bracelets featuring the word "boobies," saying it violates students' free speech rights.
Arkansas guard D.J. Wagner was one of the best basketball players in the country at Camden High School before heading to college.
The Washington Capitals moved to the verge of clinching a playoff berth by beating the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2.
Backup catcher Garrett Stubbs was sent to the minor leagues to start the baseball season, leaving Rafael Marchan as the backup for J.T. Realmuto.
Outrage is growing over the White House's decision to freeze $175 million in funding for the University of Pennsylvania over its transgender athlete policy.
The $75-million highly anticipated museum in Mantua Township is a dinosaur lovers paradise. It will come to life later this month
A police officer was released from the hospital after he was shot outside Friends Hospital in Northeast Philadelphia on Thursday.
Sources say a long-term deal to save the Delaware County health system is in jeopardy.
Arkansas guard D.J. Wagner was one of the best basketball players in the country at Camden High School before heading to college.
The Washington Capitals moved to the verge of clinching a playoff berth by beating the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2.
The restaurant has been an Upper Darby mainstay for 70 years.
Sources say a long-term deal to save the Delaware County health system is in jeopardy.
A police officer was released from the hospital after he was shot outside Friends Hospital in Northeast Philadelphia on Thursday.
The restaurant has been an Upper Darby mainstay for 70 years.
While the first day of spring brings joy and the start of blooming flowers, it can also be a time of dread for allergy sufferers.
Spring has officially sprung in Philadelphia, and that means Rita's Italian Ice is offering its annual first-day-of-spring deals.
Arkansas guard D.J. Wagner was one of the best basketball players in the country at Camden High School before heading to college.
The $75-million highly anticipated museum in Mantua Township is a dinosaur lovers paradise. It will come to life later this month
While the first day of spring brings joy and the start of blooming flowers, it can also be a time of dread for allergy sufferers.
Spring has officially sprung in Philadelphia, and that means Rita's Italian Ice is offering its annual first-day-of-spring deals.
The Princeton University women's basketball team lost to Iowa State in the opening game of the NCAA Tournament on Wednesday night.
Todd and Traci Bult visited Delaware to renew their vows for the 38th time after traveling across the country to reaffirm their love.
St. Patrick's Day festivities were in full swing Monday as people gathered in Wilmington, Delaware, to celebrate Irish heritage, history and community.
Rep. Sarah McBride said Republicans are "obsessed with culture war issues" a day after Republican Rep. Keith Self called her "Mr. McBride" during a hearing.
The University of Delaware Blue Hens' hot streak came to an end Tuesday night, but students said they enjoyed the season.
As Tesla stock continues to take a major hit this week, people are showing up to dealerships to protest Elon Musk and his role in the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency.
Sources say a long-term deal to save the Delaware County health system is in jeopardy.
While the first day of spring brings joy and the start of blooming flowers, it can also be a time of dread for allergy sufferers.
The substance abuse research team at Temple University is dedicated to combating the addiction epidemic by developing a new type of pain medication.
Edwin Dunfee, 66, is a gold medal winner who has overcome serious challenges and now he's being awarded as a game changer.
ChristianaCare is building two micro-hospitals in Delaware County. This project comes at a time when many people in Delco are worried about access to health care.
Tequilas Restaurant on Locust Street has reopened after a fire damaged the building two years ago.
From bars to restaurants, many business owners are feeling lucky as people raise a pint and spend some green this St. Patrick's Day weekend.
A grandson is honoring his grandmother who was a pillar in the Audubon community in South Jersey and the heart of his family.
The new product is a wide-mouth jar which can be used for dipping potato chips.
Businesses like the BrickHaus in Ridley Park said nearby Taylor Hospital employees are frequent customers of the restaurant.
A tractor-trailer crash on I-95 South near mile marker 2.0 in Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania, disrupted traffic Tuesday.
New Jersey Transit says someone was struck near the River Line's Cinnaminson station on Tuesday morning.
SEPTA says its schedule changes will improve commuters' experience around the Philadelphia area.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day parade, which features a new route.
A woman was killed in a wrong-way crash in Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday night.
Arkansas guard D.J. Wagner was one of the best basketball players in the country at Camden High School before heading to college.
The Washington Capitals moved to the verge of clinching a playoff berth by beating the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2.
Backup catcher Garrett Stubbs was sent to the minor leagues to start the baseball season, leaving Rafael Marchan as the backup for J.T. Realmuto.
Jaylin Williams scored a career-high 19 points and had 17 rebounds and 11 assists for his second career triple-double, and the Thunder cruised past the injury-depleted 76ers 133-100.
The Princeton University women's basketball team lost to Iowa State in the opening game of the NCAA Tournament on Wednesday night.
The restaurant has been an Upper Darby mainstay for 70 years.
After it was initially canceled, the Atlantic City Airshow is back on at the Jersey Shore for 2025.
Known as one of the forefathers of gangsta rap, Schoolly D put Philadelphia on the map in 1985 with his hit, "P.S.K. (What Does It Mean?)".
The 2025-26 Broadway season in Philadelphia includes "SIX," "The Sounds of Music" and more shows.
St. Patrick's Day celebrations are commencing in the Philadelphia area this weekend.
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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.
Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast as the Philadelphia region is set to get hit with rain on Thursday night.
The Philadelphia Phillies sent backup catcher Garrett Stubbs to the minor leagues on Thursday, which means that Rafael Marchan will back up J.T. Realmuto to start the season.
The family said the restaurant will close some time in the summer. They plan to open a new, smaller location somewhere in Delaware County.
A Philadelphia officer has been released from the hospital after he was shot near Friends Hospital, officials said. He was spared a more serious injury because of his bulletproof vest, police said.
How'd you like to help clean up your community and get paid for it? It's part of a new initiative aimed at tackling litter in Northeast Philadelphia neighborhoods. A company called Glitter has partnered with State Representative Jared Solomon to launch the Safe Steps Northeast program. They're hoping to hire five, full-time employees who will do monthly cleanings across over 500 residential blocks.