In Philadelphia's Gayborhood, Elation Over US Supreme Court Ruling
Today, following the US Supreme Court decision overturning state bans on same-sex marriages, the sense of a watershed moment in US history was palpable.
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Today, following the US Supreme Court decision overturning state bans on same-sex marriages, the sense of a watershed moment in US history was palpable.
No one was surprised that Christie issued line-item vetoes for $1.6 billion in spending and also vetoed tax hikes that Democrats in the legislature had wanted.
While many in the LGBT community are celebrating the US Supreme Court's decision today legalizing same-sex marriage, one advocacy group in Pennsylvania says the fight for gay rights isn't over.
Ben Domenech, publisher at The Federalist and Senior Fellow at The Heartland Institute, says Justice John Roberts "bent over backward" to save Obamacare and "avoid a real plain text reading of what the law actually said."
"Reality will prevail, and reality is probably less enthusiastic than some of these stocks behaved yesterday, that's for sure. Tenet Healthcare was up twelve percent yesterday; I really don't think that it was that meaningful to Tenet Healthcare, but you're right. This is a sugar high. Enjoy it while it's here," he said.
"This bill's not going to come back," state senator Daylin Leach (D-Mont./Del.) said after Commonwealth Court overturned the law. "The (current) governor will never sign a bill like this."
The 6-3 decision is a relief to a some 300,000 Pennsylvanians who faced losing their coverage if the high court's ruling had gone the other way.
Competing South Jersey health systems say a political powerbroker is strongarming legislators because he wants Cooper University Hospital, whose board he chairs, to get exclusive control of all emergency medical services in Camden.
The latest poll puts him at a low that could be considered symbolic.
Lawmakers returned to the state capitol with a budget deadline looming, and developments on Monday do not bode well for meeting that June 30th deadline.
Anthony Clark -- one of three officials who oversee Philadelphia elections -- has reached a settlement agreement with the city's Board of Ethics in a matter involving his brother, Alex, who works in Anthony Clark's office as a trades helper.
New Jersey governor Chris Christie spoke at the Northeast Republican Leadership Conference, unleashing some verbal broadsides at the Obama administration.
Donald Trump is providing America's electorate with an invaluable service.
It was in August of last year that Ed Neilson was sworn in to City Council, to fill the seat made vacant by the resignation of Bill Green.
Montco DA Risa Ferman has been assigned to decide whether to file charges against Kane, in light of a grand jury report that accused Kane of leaking grand jury information and then lying about it.
Philadelphia police increased their patrols on Monday as massive crowds of young people gathered outside City Hall in Center City.
Drivers returning home from Labor Day weekend faced another hit to their wallets Monday, with gas prices reaching a record high for the holiday.
Tuesday in the Philadelphia region will be a sunny day with great weather as kids head back to school.
Two women died in a fiery crash in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, Sunday afternoon, police said.
A woman was found dead in the Delaware River in South Philadelphia Monday morning, police said.
Philadelphia police increased their patrols on Monday as massive crowds of young people gathered outside City Hall in Center City.
Two women died in a fiery crash in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, Sunday afternoon, police said.
A woman was found dead in the Delaware River in South Philadelphia Monday morning, police said.
Two people were hospitalized after a fire at a car dealership in Bridgeport, Montgomery County, Monday night.
The operation is targeting smoke shops in Philadelphia engaged in illegal activity and has helped close 13 smoke shops in the past six months.
Less than eight months after being sworn in, New Jersey Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell has come under scrutiny.
Families made sure to spend time together and squeeze as much out of summer as they could during Labor Day weekend at the Jersey Shore.
A crash on Black Horse Pike in Monroe Township left a 54-year-old man dead and two others injured early Friday morning, police said.
Police believe a group of dirt bike riders deliberately damaged the field at the Mullica Township Recreational Complex and then drove away.
A South Jersey woman who spent nearly $1,000 on Bruno Mars tickets says she finally got her money back after contacting CBS News Philadelphia for help.
Hannah Kleitz's grave was robbed in 2002 and her remains were found in 2011, but she wasn't reunited with her grave until 2026.
Two men and a woman were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Saturday night, police said.
A shooting in a CAVA parking lot in Dover left an 18-year-old man dead Friday night, police said.
While Friday will not be quite as active as the past few days, the Philadelphia region will still need to watch for some late afternoon and Friday evening storms.
More showers and storms will be possible later this afternoon into this evening and bring back the chance for severe weather.
A proton therapy treatment being tested at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia could change the future of cancer treatment.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Jesús Luzardo struck out 12 and threw a two-hit shutout, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 1-0 win over the Atlanta Braves.
Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a tying three-run homer, Austin Riley added a go-ahead RBI triple and the Braves used a late rally to defeat the Phillies 5-4, extending their lead in the NL East to five games.
Cavan Sullivan scored in a third straight match to become the first teenager with a goal contribution in five straight and the Philadelphia Union beat CF Montreal 2-0 to extend their unbeaten streak to eight.
Zack Wheeler struck out nine, Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 41st home run and the Phillies pulled within four games of the first-place Braves in the NL East with a 4-2 victory Saturday night.
Rocco Becht threw for 271 yards with four touchdowns and No. 18 Penn State beat Marshall 45-0 to begin the Matt Campbell era.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
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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.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for a mostly sunny Tuesday in the Philadelphia region.
At a Wawa in Bellmawr, drivers stopping to fuel up said the rising prices are becoming increasingly difficult to absorb.
Massive crowds of young people gathered outside City Hall in Center City Monday for the second straight night.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Monday night.
Mother Nature showed off for the unofficial end of summer, as people at the Jersey Shore got to enjoy a perfect day.