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.
Alan Nguyen, 24, is facing multiple charges after a 7-year-old girl was shot and killed inside a home in the Juniata Park section of Philadelphia.
With less than 24 hours until the polls open on Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris is bringing out the star power in Pennsylvania.
Plan on voting in person on Election Day? Here's how voters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware can find their polling place.
Here's what Pennsylvanians need to know about operating hours and other guidance for polling locations in the 2024 election.
Albert El, a military veteran and volunteer curator at the Philadelphia VA Museum, is being honored as the Grand Marshal for this year's Philadelphia Veterans Parade.
With less than 24 hours until the polls open on Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris is bringing out the star power in Pennsylvania.
Alan Nguyen, 24, is facing multiple charges after a 7-year-old girl was shot and killed inside a home in the Juniata Park section of Philadelphia.
Plan on voting in person on Election Day? Here's how voters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware can find their polling place.
Here's what Pennsylvanians need to know about operating hours and other guidance for polling locations in the 2024 election.
Albert El, a military veteran and volunteer curator at the Philadelphia VA Museum, is being honored as the Grand Marshal for this year's Philadelphia Veterans Parade.
Alan Nguyen, 24, is facing multiple charges after a 7-year-old girl was shot and killed inside a home in the Juniata Park section of Philadelphia.
With less than 24 hours until the polls open on Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris is bringing out the star power in Pennsylvania.
Plan on voting in person on Election Day? Here's how voters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware can find their polling place.
Albert El, a military veteran and volunteer curator at the Philadelphia VA Museum, is being honored as the Grand Marshal for this year's Philadelphia Veterans Parade.
YESPhilly Accelerated High School students have raised more than $50,000 to travel to Paris, but are still fundraising to buy proper clothing and suitcases for the trip.
Plan on voting in person on Election Day? Here's how voters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware can find their polling place.
A man died after he was shot by police during an alleged attempted burglary early Sunday morning in Haddon Township, the New Jersey attorney general's office said.
Dozens attended a vigil in Willingboro on Saturday in honor of Catherine and Marisol Nunez who were killed in a home invasion in Burlington County.
People living in Hadden Heights in South Jersey have had to travel to another town to buy alcohol. Things could change after Election Day.
A resident found a piece of metal in a candy bar after her child went trick-or-treating in the Mapleton neighborhood in Columbus, New Jersey on Halloween.
Plan on voting in person on Election Day? Here's how voters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware can find their polling place.
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.
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.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown left Sunday's game against Jacksonville with a knee injury.
Barring a setback, Paul George will make his highly anticipated 76ers debut on Monday night against the Suns, CBS Sports reported.
Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts each had strong performances in Philadelphia's win over Jacksonville.
Robert De Niro tailgated with Philadelphia Eagles fans as a way to get the vote out for Kamala Harris in the presidential election.
A visibly angry Joel Embiid shouted at and eventually shoved a Philadelphia newspaper columnist in a locker room altercation after the 76ers lost to the Grizzlies Saturday night.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
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.
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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.
Philadelphia police say a 24-year-old man is facing multiple charges after a 7-year-old girl was accidentally shot and killed inside a home in Juniata Park
Two Philadelphia police officers are recovering after they were injured while on duty responding to a domestic violence call in Mount Airy.
On Monday morning, City Commissioner Chair Omar Sabir hosted a get out the vote rally in South Philadelphia to ensure everyone who is legally able to cast a ballot can do so.
Temperatures will be slightly above average across the Delaware Valley Monday, and another 80-degree day is in the forecast this week. The record dry stretch continues in our region along with the mild weather.
For more than 25 years, Albert El has been a volunteer curator at the Philadelphia VA Museum, taking employees, volunteers, veterans and visitors on a journey through military history. In honor of his years of military service and dedication to sharing military history, El is being honored as Grand Marshal for the 2024 Philadelphia Veterans Parade.