Governor Wolf Vetoes Bill To Add Abortion Restrictions
Gov. Tom Wolf signed the veto paperwork Monday in Philadelphia City Hall.
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Gov. Tom Wolf signed the veto paperwork Monday in Philadelphia City Hall.
Long before the House gave final approval on Tuesday night, Democratic Governor Tom Wolf had guaranteed a veto of the abortion bill.
Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput took to the streets of Center City Monday to bring attention to the pro-life movement.
GOP Rep. Tim Murphy of Pennsylvania, caught up in tawdry revelations of an extramarital affair, is resigning from Congress.
A lawsuit has been filed against a Pennsylvania school claiming that school administrators violated the rights of students attempting to form a Pro-Life club.
A Pennsylvania school administrator who was at the center of a controversy involving anti-abortion protesters has announced his resignation on Thursday.
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.
The Downingtown -Area School District is one that is torn in two following a largely beloved staff member placed on administrative leave due to a video that captured what some feel was a clear violation of the First Amendment.
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.
The state Senate has sent the House a bill that would ban most abortions in Pennsylvania after 20 weeks.
Nicole Russell, from the Federalist, says only pro-choice women are welcome at the Women's March on Washington.
A comprehensive new survey finds the annual number of abortions in the U.S has dropped to well under 1 million, the lowest level since 1974.
Pennsylvania lawmakers in favor of keeping abortion clinics open are talking about the impact the US Supreme Court's decision will have on state law.
Carrie Severino from the Judicial Crisis Network says the decision by the Supreme Court to strike down abortion regulations in Texas do not make women safer.
Local advocates on both sides of the abortion issue are responding to the U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down a Texas abortion clinic regulation.
The Supreme Court has struck down Texas' widely replicated regulation of abortion clinics in the court's biggest abortion case in nearly a quarter century.
The state House has sent the Senate a bill that would ban elective abortions after 20 weeks. The bill passed with bi-partisan support, but Governor Wolf opposes it.
"I'm not angry. I'm not bitter. I'm really just sad," Baker wrote in the letter, which she posted on her Facebook page.
Bob Dick, a Senior Policy Analyst at the Commonwealth Foundation, spoke with 1210 WPHT's Dom Giordano about a dispute between some public employees and their union over the collection of dues.
The bill now is on its way to Gov. Mary Fallin for final approval.
The brakes have been put on a fast-tracked state House bill that would place new restrictions on abortion in Pennsylvania.
A bill to place new restrictions on abortion in Pennsylvania is poised for final vote in the state House next week after members on Wednesday voted down a Democrat-led effort to postpone the proposal for two months.
A state House committee Monday advanced a bill that would ban elective abortions in Pennsylvania after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Governor Tom Wolf is already promising a veto.
Chris discussed yesterday's AMTRAK crash, Villanova's victory in the Final Four Saturday Night, and the latest in the race for President. He talked to Michael Bronstein and Colin Hanna on the Monday Morning Matchup about John Kasich's role in the Republican presidential primary at 7:00 and HW Brands from Politico about his piece in Politico, How Trump Has Proved The Founders Right, at 8:20.
Chris discussed Villanova's trip to the Final Four, the FBI's investigation into Hillary Clinton's private email, and the ongoing controversy about Donald Trump's comments on abortion. He talked to economist Chris Butler at 7:00 on Finance Friday about another boom in the stock market and State Representative Martina White at 8:00 about her bill penalizing sanctuary cities in Pennsylvania.
The temperatures Wednesday afternoon in the Philadelphia region will help some of the widespread snow melt.
More than week after a major snowstorm swept through Philadelphia, some residents say lingering ice and snow are still causing problems in their neighborhoods.
Jamie Drysdale scored on the power play to snap a 20-game streak without a goal, Dan Vladar made 26 saves, and the Flyers ended a four-game losing streak by beating the Capitals 4-2.
The death last month of former NFL player Kevin Johnson is possibly linked to three other killings of unhoused people in the same area that occurred over the last four months, detectives said.
A fire destroyed a home in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro delivered his fourth budget address at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, three months after last year's budget was passed by state lawmakers.
The temperatures Wednesday afternoon in the Philadelphia region will help some of the widespread snow melt.
More than week after a major snowstorm swept through Philadelphia, some residents say lingering ice and snow are still causing problems in their neighborhoods.
Jamie Drysdale scored on the power play to snap a 20-game streak without a goal, Dan Vladar made 26 saves, and the Flyers ended a four-game losing streak by beating the Capitals 4-2.
More than week after a major snowstorm swept through Philadelphia, some residents say lingering ice and snow are still causing problems in their neighborhoods.
A foster mom in Philadelphia is facing a murder charge after a toddler drowned in the bathtub in her care.
A crash in Bensalem near I-95 left a New York man dead and four other people injured early Tuesday morning, police said.
It's time to nominate your favorite Philadelphia places for a special version of Monopoly.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchased a 518,000-square-foot warehouse that may become a detention facility.
A fire destroyed a home in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
At the Child Family Center in Millville, New Jersey, lessons learned by preschoolers go far beyond ABCs and 123s.
Crossing guards in Gloucester City, New Jersey, are worried about their children navigating snowy, icy intersections.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Thursday following the weekend snow.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Jamie Drysdale scored on the power play to snap a 20-game streak without a goal, Dan Vladar made 26 saves, and the Flyers ended a four-game losing streak by beating the Capitals 4-2.
The death last month of former NFL player Kevin Johnson is possibly linked to three other killings of unhoused people in the same area that occurred over the last four months, detectives said.
Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 128-113 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
A Philadelphia Eagles fan says a ticket transfer mix-up left him without $1,700 worth of seats until StubHub reversed course and issued a refund.
The previous regular-season attendance record of 20,711 was set in the WNBA by the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics on Sept. 19, 2024.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
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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.
Kennedy Cellars Winery in Atlantic County says two bull statues on its property have been taken, and the winery is working with police to review security footage for any leads.
Philadelphia officials are ramping up efforts to clear the snow and ice that remains on city streets. Ray Strickland gets a look at conditions so far ahead of Mayor Parker's big announcement.
Half of the 28 Bahama Breeze locations nationwide will stop operating on April 5, including locations in King of Prussia, Pa.; Cherry Hill, N.J. and Newark, Del.
Bill Kelly says the Philadelphia region will be above freezing in the afternoon Wednesday. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
On Tuesday night, the pub brought together newlyweds and long-time married couples who all met at McGillin's, had their first date there, got engaged there, or had another romantic connection.