Pennsylvania mail-in ballots don't need accurate envelope dates, federal judge rules
A federal judge says enforcing the requirement that Pennsylvania mail-in ballots include an accurate exterior envelope date violates the federal Constitution.
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A federal judge says enforcing the requirement that Pennsylvania mail-in ballots include an accurate exterior envelope date violates the federal Constitution.
Democrat Dan Goughnour has won a special election in western Pennsylvania.
Voters in Pitman passed a bond referendum that will raise more money for the school district in the South Jersey town. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
Wednesday morning at a Board of Elections meeting, Democratic Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia spoke about a controversial comment she made last week. She is one of two Bucks County commissioners who voted to count misdated and undated ballots, which went against a state supreme court ruling.
The order is a win for Dave McCormick and a loss for Bob Casey as the campaigns prepare for a statewide recount.
Unofficial results in the close Senate contest between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick have triggered an automatic statewide recount, Pennsylvania Department of State officials say.
President-elect Donald Trump has promised a sweeping overhaul of the country's immigration policy when he assumes office on January 20. This also includes deporting millions of people who came to the U.S. illegally. Now immigration rights groups are exploring legal options to protect immigrants.
Burlington County residents demand changes after voters at multiple polling sites reported long lines with some waiting up to five hours.
Hundreds of voters in Hainesport, Burlington County, faced a long line to vote. After a judge extended polling place hours, anyone in line by 9 p.m. will be able to vote in the county.
"It's about disenfranchising voters in a swing state and overturning the outcome of an election," said Josh Maxwell, chair of the Board of Commissioners in Chester County.
CBS News Philadelphia was in battleground Bucks County where election workers have been counting mail-in ballots since 7 a.m. The purple county has been in the election spotlight for weeks with both campaigns spending time trying to get voters on their side.
U.S. intelligence officials warn that foreign interference efforts related to the U.S. election will continue in the days to come. Officials and researchers say Russia is behind some fabricated videos designed to undermine confidence in election integrity.
CBS News Philadelphia spoke with voters at a West Chester polling place who are casting their vote to ensure their voices are heard.
Officials say allegations by commentator James O’Keefe that noncitizens are being encouraged to vote in Philadelphia are false. O’Keefe posted a video falsely claiming an election clerk and a local nonprofit advised voting with an ITIN number, regardless of citizenship.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner had a succinct message for anyone trying to disrupt polling places in the city on Election Day. Nikki DeMentri has an update on how voting is going in Philadelphia and Madeleine Wright is in Chester County.
The final vote tally might not be available on Election Day in Pennsylvania. A rule about mail-in ballots explains why.
Former President Donald Trump has mischaracterized investigations into a number of voter registration applications in Pennsylvania.
Rideshare apps Uber and Lyft have discounted rides to the polls on Election Day and other nonpartisan groups are helping get out the vote. One group encouraging voter participation is Philadelphia's Committee of Seventy, whose CEO Lauren Cristella joins CBS News Philadelphia to talk everything elections in the Keystone State.
Pennsylvania currently has 19 electoral votes.
Former President Donald Trump held an afternoon Get Out The Vote rally at the Santander Arena on Penn Street in Reading, Pennsylvania. While the Harris campaign held multiple concerts and rally events throughout the afternoon into the evening in Allentown, Pittsburgh, and capped off election night eve in Philadelphia.
CBS News Philadelphia sat down with a group of Black male voters to talk candidly about the presidential election. The men also gave advice to the younger generation ahead of Election Day.
Here's what Pennsylvanians need to know about operating hours and other guidance for polling locations in the 2024 election.
People living in Hadden Heights in South Jersey have had to travel to another town to buy alcohol. Things could change after Election Day.
Deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot was extended in Bucks County following a court ruling. Some people practically waited all day to get one. Kerri Corrado reports.
The line was wrapped around the building with many voters sitting in chairs saying they had been waiting between five to seven hours. The voters in line were looking to apply for a mail-in ballot, get it on the spot, fill it out and turn it back in all in one visit.
An elderly couple was hospitalized Wednesday after a house fire in Burlington County, New Jersey, according to police.
Service is suspended on Amtrak's Northeast Corridor and SEPTA's Trenton line after a person was struck.
Mayor Cherelle Parker and several city officials announced summer programs and activities available for the city's young people in 2025.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' historic federal corruption case has been dropped with prejudice, meaning Adams cannot be re-tried on the same charges at a later time.
The Food Is Important Mobile Food Pantry comes by once a month, but volunteers want to make it weekly.
An elderly couple was hospitalized Wednesday after a house fire in Burlington County, New Jersey, according to police.
Service is suspended on Amtrak's Northeast Corridor and SEPTA's Trenton line after a person was struck.
Mayor Cherelle Parker and several city officials announced summer programs and activities available for the city's young people in 2025.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' historic federal corruption case has been dropped with prejudice, meaning Adams cannot be re-tried on the same charges at a later time.
The Food Is Important Mobile Food Pantry comes by once a month, but volunteers want to make it weekly.
Service is suspended on Amtrak's Northeast Corridor and SEPTA's Trenton line after a person was struck.
Mayor Cherelle Parker and several city officials announced summer programs and activities available for the city's young people in 2025.
The New Hope-Lambertville Bridge connecting two charming small towns in neighboring states along the Delaware River shines brighter than ever.
Ultimate girl mom and dad, Jason and Kylie Kelce, welcomed baby No. 4 over the weekend.
Philadelphia police are investigating after an 18-year-old man was shot in East Germantown Tuesday.
An elderly couple was hospitalized Wednesday after a house fire in Burlington County, New Jersey, according to police.
The Food Is Important Mobile Food Pantry comes by once a month, but volunteers want to make it weekly.
The New Hope-Lambertville Bridge connecting two charming small towns in neighboring states along the Delaware River shines brighter than ever.
The New Jersey Transit Police are investigating the crash in Galloway on the Atlantic City Rain Line.
The Trump administration has halted several dozen federal research grants at Princeton University in New Jersey.
Five people, including a police officer, were taken to the hospital after a car crash at Route 1 and Christiana Road, police said.
The body of 32-year-old Normaris Colón Valles was found on the banks of the Christina River in Wilmington, Delaware, in March.
Months after a life-threatening accident, 10-year-old Briar Jones, will throw out the first pitch at the Phillies' home opener on Monday.
A George Read Middle School gym teacher is accused of sending sexually explicit text messages to an eighth-grade student.
The heaviest rain moving into the Philadelphia region on Monday will fall over South Jersey and the Shore.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
These motion labs are now in 14 centers across the country, and this center allows doctors to see what's happening inside the body as the patient moves.
Why are a growing number of younger people being diagnosed with colon cancer? That's what a new research project is aiming to answer.
The Bucks County Health Department has identified a measles case in a vaccinated adult who recently traveled to Texas.
Natalie Dormer stars in "Audrey's Children" as Dr. Audrey Evans, a CHOP doctor who co-founded Ronald McDonald House Charities.
As President Trump prepares to unveil new tariffs, businesses in the Philadelphia area say their prices could rise.
Jersey Kebab reopened Sunday with a free feast for the community about a month after its owners were arrested by ICE.
As QVC moves HSN's studio to West Chester, Pennsylvania, several workers in St. Petersburg, Florida, are losing their jobs.
South Jersey staple Westmont Diner in Haddon Township was closed Wednesday afternoon after flames tore through the kitchen.
Gabrielle Paoletti, the owner of Her Bridal Collective, has partnered with her longtime friend to help survivors of domestic violence through a nonprofit.
Service is suspended on Amtrak's Northeast Corridor and SEPTA's Trenton line after a person was struck.
PennDOT contractors set out to clean up trash on the side of I-476 in Haverford Township following an uptick in complaints about trash on the Blue Route.
Camden County officials launched the Blue Envelope Initiative to reduce stress while increasing communication during a traffic stop. Here's how the program works.
It's time for some spring cleaning on Philadelphia streets. The city just started its annual street cleaning program on Tuesday.
Five people, including a police officer, were taken to the hospital after a car crash at Route 1 and Christiana Road, police said.
The New York Knicks beat Philadelphia 105-91 on Tuesday night, sending the 76ers to their ninth straight loss.
Torpedo bats have recently become popular thanks to the Yankees, but Victus Sports in Pennsylvania said they've been working on them for a while.
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie sounded off about the NFL potentially banning the tush push, saying if it wasn't a safe play, they wouldn't be running it.
The NFL has tabled a vote to ban the tush push play, best utilized by the Philadelphia Eagles.
Jamie Drysdale scored the tiebreaking goal, Ivan Fedotov stopped 28 shots, and the Flyers beat the Predators 2-1 for their third straight win under interim coach Brad Shaw.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
A lot can change in a year! Here's what's new at Citizens Bank Park this season ahead of the Phillies' home opener.
Want to stream the Elite 8 March Madness games? Here's the schedule and how to watch the NCAA tournament games live.
Looking for things to do in Philadelphia this weekend? We've got you covered. Here's our weekend guide.
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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.
The City of Wildwood says it's stepping up security this summer in hopes of balancing safety and fun along its iconic boardwalk at the Jersey Shore.
An Amtrak train struck a person near Cornwells Heights station on Wednesday. Service is temporarily suspended between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Trenton, New Jersey on both the Amtrak Northeast Corridor train line and SEPTA's Regional Rail line.
Four people, including two police officers, were hospitalized after a fire at a home in Burlington County, New Jersey, on Wednesday.
The one-day annual bike ride and family-friendly 5K run or walk begins and ends at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
The search continues for the shooter who gunned down a man at a Roxborough apartment complex. The shooting happened Tuesday night on the 7000 of Ridge Avenue.