Stopping Massacres: Senator Casey In Philly Looking For Ways
He introduced a measure Monday that would prevent those convicted of misdemeanor hate crimes from being able to buy a gun.
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He introduced a measure Monday that would prevent those convicted of misdemeanor hate crimes from being able to buy a gun.
On today's show, Rich discussed reports that the Orlando shooters wife may now face criminal charges, Senator Bob Casey's proposed new bill banning those accused of misdemeanor hate crimes from owning guns, and President Obama's claim that "radical Islam" is not a magic word and will not change anything. At 3:30pm Senior policy fellow at the National Review Institute and a contributing editor of National Review, Andrew C. McCarthy, joined the show to discuss his most recent article "Killing Homosexuals Is Not ISIS Law, It Is Muslim Law." At 4:20pm Former National Security Agency analyst, John Schindler, checks in to talk about his most recent article "The Road to Orlando." At 5:30pm The Heritage Foundation's Vice President, James Carafano, calls in to talk about why we need another 9/11 Commission following the Orlando attack.
Pennsylvania's Bob Casey is among more than 40 Senate Democrats supporting the 'Equality Act'
The latest chunk of cash, $55-million, will take care of a portion of the river.
The US Senate is taking up reauthorization of funding for the Federal Aviation Administration.
Chris discussed Senators Bob Casey and Chris Coons supporting the Iranian nuclear deal, Jeb Bush firing back at Donald Trump, and Michael Nutter's handling of the Papal visit. He talked with former Vice-President Dick Cheney and his daughter Liz about their book, Exceptional at 7:20, Tom McGrath from Philadelphia Magazine about the Papal Visit at 8:00, and Randy Brown, the Mayor of Evesham Township, about a program they are rolling out Friday to give residents a free ride home if they've been out drinking at 8:20.
Senators Bob Casey and Chris Coons believe it is the best option at this time.
Today, Septa officials demonstrated that system for area congressmen. The federal deadline is December 31st.
At a press conference at 30th Street Station, Casey said last month's train disaster in Philadelphia underscored the need to make sure Amtrak has the proper funding to improve safety and infrastructure.
Following today's decision by the US Supreme Court overturning several states' bans on gay marriage, political figures across the country were staking out various positions on the issue.
Casey says Positive Train Control could have prevented the fatal derailment of Amtrak 188.
One element of the investigation is the belief that the locomotive's windshield was hit by a projectile just before the train went off the rails.
Casey says he deliberately avoided speaking with those still in recovery mode, but talked with physicians about the challenges they faced.
Following a scathing inspector general's report last week, the public pressure for reforms at the Philadelphia VA office continues.
The VA inspector-general found more than 31,000 claims and questions from veterans collecting dust for an average of nearly a year, and the personal information of veterans and VA staff left in a kitchen area for anyone to see.
US senator Bob Casey (D-Pa.) wants the Federal Communications Commission to change its policy to allow Amtrak police to communicate with other first responders.
"When you total up what's in the budget already and what's in the work plan, it's 97.5 million dollars," Casey notes. "That keeps the project on target."
Dom Giordano talked with Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT about legislation regarding immigration and the potential for President Obama to take executive action to move the process forward.
Even with changes and reforms, Casey says, the backlog for disability claims is 266 days for Philadelphia veterans. "That backlog is unacceptable," he says.
US Senator Bob Casey says he is endorsing a bill that would require one nurse for every 750 students.
Chris discusses President Obama's visit to Delaware today, Senator Bob Casey joining the opposition to the Supreme Court's Hobby Lobby decision, and Sixer draft pick Joel Embiid trying to pick up Kim Kardashian on Twitter. He talks to Steve-O from Jackass at 7:20, Talk Radio 1210 WPHT's Rick Grimaldi at 8, and Florida Congressman Jeff Miller at 8:20.
Appearing with a pair of US military veterans, Casey (at lectern) said the average time for the VA to process disability claims in Pennsylvania is now 300 days.
The president tapped Debo Adegbile to head the Civil Rights Division. He was part of the legal team that helped get Mumia Abu-Jamal off death row.
Chris assesses the latest snowstorm, Ellen Degeneres performance as host of the OSCARS, and President Obama's handling of the crisis in Ukraine. He talks to Jeff Roe and Mark Greenbaum on the Monday Morning Matchup, Foreign Policy Expert Ed Turzanski, and Keltie Knight from The Insider.
The Philadelphia-based company wants to buy Time Warner, the industry's #2 cable television service provider, for $45 billion in stock.
The Washington Nationals ended a four-game losing streak with a 9-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night.
A field hockey game at the Temple University Sports Complex was evacuated after shots were fired in a KFC parking lot nearby, according to police.
The Big Ten Football Conference is hoping to give a big boost to lagging blood donations with a nationwide donation competition.
A permanent memorial honoring the life of Bobby Shisler, a Deptford Township police officer shot in the line of duty in 2023, will be unveiled this weekend.
Robert Costa, the chief elections and campaign correspondent for CBS News, said Pennsylvania is the key to the White House.
The Washington Nationals ended a four-game losing streak with a 9-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night.
A field hockey game at the Temple University Sports Complex was evacuated after shots were fired in a KFC parking lot nearby, according to police.
The Big Ten Football Conference is hoping to give a big boost to lagging blood donations with a nationwide donation competition.
Sebastian Maniscalco is coming to South Philly, Vampire Weekend will take over The Mann and Teddy Swims is headlining in the Garden State. Check out our latest weekend guide!
This weekend's Schuylkill Expressway closure on I-76 East in the Grays Ferry neighborhood in South Philly was canceled.
A field hockey game at the Temple University Sports Complex was evacuated after shots were fired in a KFC parking lot nearby, according to police.
Patrols have increased at Villanova since a student reported being raped by an Uber driver on campus, but police have offered no updates.
The Pennsylvania SPCA's Animal Law Enforcement Team is investigating after they said a cat was shot with an arrow in an apparent act of cruelty in Philadelphia.
Sebastian Maniscalco is coming to South Philly, Vampire Weekend will take over The Mann and Teddy Swims is headlining in the Garden State. Check out our latest weekend guide!
James Resnick is attempting to break a record by running up and down the steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art 1,000 times.
A permanent memorial honoring the life of Bobby Shisler, a Deptford Township police officer shot in the line of duty in 2023, will be unveiled this weekend.
Sebastian Maniscalco is coming to South Philly, Vampire Weekend will take over The Mann and Teddy Swims is headlining in the Garden State. Check out our latest weekend guide!
Friday morning fog has moved out before bands of showers from Tropical Depression Helene hit Friday night into Saturday.
Work on the New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge will be extended into 2025 because of an unexpected structural issue.
After tolls increased on the four Delaware River Port Authority bridges into Philadelphia, the Delaware River and Bay Authority could follow suit.
Friday morning fog has moved out before bands of showers from Tropical Depression Helene hit Friday night into Saturday.
After tolls increased on the four Delaware River Port Authority bridges into Philadelphia, the Delaware River and Bay Authority could follow suit.
According to AAA, prices at the pump in Delaware have fallen $0.70/gal from this time last year, and experts with GasBuddy say they're the lowest we've seen since 2021.
After what has been the driest start to September in almost 20 years, a little rain has returned to the Delaware Valley.
Several Delaware beaches are closed to swimming after medical waste, including hypodermic needles, washed ashore.
The Big Ten Football Conference is hoping to give a big boost to lagging blood donations with a nationwide donation competition.
CyberKnife technology has evolved and can be a quick and easier treatment for our four-legged friends with cancer.
Filling up care packages for families with babies in intensive care, where newborns often teeter between life and death.
A New Jersey woman turning 101 says she reached the milestone age by eating whatever she wants, "but in moderation."
A new study shows a third of former NFL players believe they sustained brain damage playing football.
SEPTA is trying to stop fare evasion by putting full-length gates at nine additional stations in Philadelphia.
Nearly 300 Sheetz stores in Pennsylvania are now selling canned cocktails after a new law went into effect.
Food service workers at Citizens Bank Park, Lincoln Financial Field and the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia went on strike early Monday morning.
Mike Monachetti is proud to be running Mike's Seafood in Sea Isle City's Fish Alley.
Hotels and restaurants in Philadelphia are hoping the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump brings a boost for business.
SEPTA is trying to stop fare evasion by putting full-length gates at nine additional stations in Philadelphia.
Work on the New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge will be extended into 2025 because of an unexpected structural issue.
Dozens of flights in and out of Philadelphia International Airport were delayed or canceled because of Hurricane Helene Thursday.
After tolls increased on the four Delaware River Port Authority bridges into Philadelphia, the Delaware River and Bay Authority could follow suit.
A crash near the Allegheny Avenue exit on I-95 is causing a backup in Philadelphia Thursday morning.
The Washington Nationals ended a four-game losing streak with a 9-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night.
The Big Ten Football Conference is hoping to give a big boost to lagging blood donations with a nationwide donation competition.
Parris Campbell didn't want to accept a role on the Eagles' practice squad, but a phone call from Nick Sirianni changed his mind.
Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers because of a concussion.
Sebastian Maniscalco is coming to South Philly, Vampire Weekend will take over The Mann and Teddy Swims is headlining in the Garden State. Check out our latest weekend guide!
Sebastian Maniscalco is coming to South Philly, Vampire Weekend will take over The Mann and Teddy Swims is headlining in the Garden State. Check out our latest weekend guide!
Question Time is holding a rare U.S. election special in Pennsylvania, and is looking for audience members to participate.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
Filmmaker Charlie Minn spent four days in Kensington and filmed his documentary to bring awareness to those struggling with addiction.
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
76ers center Joel Embiid is hosting a party Friday in Nicetown. It's a night of basketball, food, and games at the "In Memory of Arthur" block party. The event is named in honor of Embiid's late brother who died in a car accident in 2014 at the age of 13.
A tribute is planned this Saturday to remember Barbara Friedes. The doctor at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was killed in July while riding her bike in Center City. Saturday’s memorial includes a bike ride from Edward Kane Park to 18th and Spruce starting at 10 a.m.
The BBC’s flagship political debate show is coming to Philadelphia. It's called “Question Time." Guests from the worlds of politics and media are grilled by members of the public. The BBC is producing a rare U.S. election special in Pennsylvania and you have a chance to be part of the live audience. The show is filming Wednesday, Oct. 9.
The next several days will bring similar weather conditions, day in and day out around the Philadelphia area. That means mostly cloudy skies, off-and-on showers and humid conditions as the moisture from Helene heads this way. A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect overnight due to moisture from Helene.
Lagging blood donations could be getting a big boost from the Big Ten football conference. Stephanie Stahl explains this new multi-university campaign.