Pa. House Passes Bill To Impose Tougher Regulations On Abortion Clinics
The state House has passed and sent to the Senate a bill that would impose tougher regulations on abortion clinics in Pennsylvania.
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The state House has passed and sent to the Senate a bill that would impose tougher regulations on abortion clinics in Pennsylvania.
An "Amber Alert" for nine-year-old Skyler Kauffman was put out about 3½ hours she was reported missing.
The charitable arm of an area bank is giving a large grant to the National Constitution Center, on Independence Mall, for two special financial-themed program days for Philadelphia schoolkids.
While family and friends wonder whether the suspect in Monday night's murder of nine-year-old Skyler Kauffman should have been behind bars for an earlier incident that occurred with the girl, police are defending their actions.
The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation has released a new report on the impact of tourism marketing on the region. And there's reason to celebrate.
Reaffirming his support for vouchers, the state Senate majority leader calls a "distraction" the bill passed by the House Tuesday that would expand a tax credit program that encourages businesses to fund scholarships for private school tuition.
Pennsylvania House Republicans have rolled out their budget proposal, which would restore some of the steep education cuts proposed by Governor Corbett.
The state House Tuesday approved bills dealing with junior drivers and distracted drivers. The junior driver bill passed by the House contains provisions that make it a primary offense for drivers and passengers under age 18 not to wear a seat belt and puts limits on the number of minor passengers in a car driven by a junior driver.
Both the state Senate and House have now passed bills banning bath salts and synthetic drugs in Pennsylvania, but there won't be any bill going to the governor's desk for now.
Saving schools and saving money seem to be impossible. Teachers, students, and their parents stood outside of Mayfair Elementary, holding up signs in protest of Governor Tom Corbett's proposed $1.2 billion worth of cuts to education.
It's Gov. Christie's 40th town meeting since taking office, and he took Democrats to task for complaining about it.
Philadelphia's "Sister Cities Park," on Logan Square, is getting a facelift, designed with the "wow" factor in mind.
Chanting "Save our schools," Philadelphia public school teachers carried picket signs outside Mayfair Elementary School to bring attention to cuts in state education funding.
For a second straight year, Pennsylvania ranks first in the nation when it comes to tax revenue generated by casinos.
The state House this week is expected to take up a controversial measure that would create tougher standards for Pennsylvania abortion clinics, resulting from a grand jury report into horrors at a West Philadelphia facility.
Victory Brewing Company's taproom in Philadelphia reopened Friday night after health officials said they found mice and roaches during an inspection earlier this week.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania officials are warning people about fake MyChart messages from scammers.
Philadelphia police are investigating an officer who failed to help a person in the street who was killed in a hit-and-run in Olney.
Victory Brewing Company's taproom in Philadelphia reopened Friday night after health officials said they found mice and roaches during an inspection earlier this week.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania officials are warning people about fake MyChart messages from scammers.
Philadelphia police are investigating an officer who failed to help a person in the street who was killed in a hit-and-run in Olney.
The lawsuit claims students can access pornography, violent videos and social media during the school day, potentially hindering learning in the classroom.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
As students get ready to go back to school, one New Jersey school district is taking a first-in-the-state approach to limit screen time.
After Aniah Monroe was carjacked in Philadelphia, her car ended up in a tow lot in Camden. It's now costing her hundreds of dollars to get it back.
A crash involving a pickup truck and an electric dirt bike left an 11-year-old girl dead in Ocean County, New Jersey, authorities said.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
Interactive exhibits and some artifacts dating back more than 100 years help detail the transformation of the Mother African Union Church.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
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.
The trial at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center is testing the experimental treatment in patients with myelofibrosis who aren't responding to traditional therapies.
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
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.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
Lawyers for Jerry Sandusky told a court one of his victims signed an affidavit recanting his testimony, court documents say.
Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Cooper DeJean is now a Red Bull athlete.
Kyle Schwarber became the first MLB player to reach 40 home runs this season, and Jesús Luzardo struck out nine in the Phillies' 6-0 win over the Mariners on Wednesday.
NFL player Miles Sanders was arrested in the Pittsburgh area for driving under the influence, according to court records.
Jeffrey Lurie is being added to the Eagles Hall of Fame for his "legacy and relentless dedication" to the team, Ron Jaworski said.
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."
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
Kids in eligible zip codes in Philadelphia receive free books every month through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
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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.
Nelson Contreras-Gelves' wife and community are fighting to get him released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody. Contreras-Gelves, who is seeking asylum, lives in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Tammie Souza has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Friday night.
Ryan Carter, a Friends' Central guard, went from starting on her high school girls' basketball team in eighth grade to receiving a gold medal with the 2026 USA Basketball Women’s U18 National Team.
A new colony of penguins is now calling the Philadelphia Zoo home.
Carey Bear Country at the Philadelphia Zoo is home to three bears.