Philadelphia joins number of cities aiming to protect abortion rights
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Philadelphia legislators working to protect abortion rights in city
In light of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade several council members will introduce new legislation at council's first fall session Thursday.
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Meanwhile on Capitol Hill, Sen. Lindsey Graham is proposing a nationwide abortion ban.
Indiana becomes first state to approve abortion ban post Roe
Indiana lawmakers on Friday approved the near-total abortion ban with some exceptions, including in cases of rape, incest, and to protect the life and physical health of the mother.
Indiana becomes 1st state to approve abortion ban post Roe
Indiana lawmakers on Friday approved the near-total abortion ban with some exceptions, including in cases of rape, incest, and to protect the life and physical health of the mother.
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Gov. Tom Wolf signed the veto paperwork Monday in Philadelphia City Hall.
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Supporters packed a school board meeting in Downingtown on Wednesday in hopes of having a school administrator reinstated following a clash with anti-abortion protesters last week.
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Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has vowed to veto a bill that would restrict a woman's right to an abortion but he's hoping it won't get to his desk.
Pa. Senate Sends Abortion Bill To House
The state Senate has sent the House a bill that would ban most abortions in Pennsylvania after 20 weeks.
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Trailer truck stuck under bridge causing road closure in Delaware County
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Watlington took over as Philadelphia's Schools Chief, replacing William R. Hite Jr. who was superintendent for a decade.
Carjacking at Sunoco gas station in Germantown captured on video
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