ACLU Presses Photo-Blocking Case Against Philadelphia Cops
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed its fifth lawsuit against the Philadelphia police department related to police interfering with civilians trying to photograph arrests.
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The American Civil Liberties Union has filed its fifth lawsuit against the Philadelphia police department related to police interfering with civilians trying to photograph arrests.
Two college design students are volunteering their talents to bring a church building back to life.
Philadelphia's archbishop is in Rome for planning sessions for the World Meeting of Families event, scheduled for next September in Philadelphia.
Many child advocates say physical discipline is wrong, while some parents defend their actions, saying spankings can be appropriate under certain circumstances.
As the Trump Plaza casino folded its hand Tuesday, former owner Donald Trump says he might buy back in the game.
Kids sang and danced and drew pictures as the grownups pushed for funding for quality pre-kindergarten programs.
One of the key events taking place during the process is a pep rally for families in Philadelphia in September 2015, which Francis is expected to attend.
Cuomo and Christie said they have directed their homeland security advisors and top police officials to review current security measures for the region and make recommendations for how best to respond to new threats.
Police commissioner Charles Ramsey says they don't take this type of incident lightly.
"It is our smartphones, it is Black Twitter, it is NetRoots, it is all of us," said Temple University professor Chris Rabb. "It does not belong to one man, one person, one corporation, to one industry. It is ours."
Getting around in the snow and ice is tricky enough, but when the traffic lights are out, the danger level rises, county officials note.
The lawmakers heard promises of improvements from local officials, and tales of bureaucratic bungling from veterans.
The Hartsville Fire company was filled with those who knew and loved Officer Brad Fox Sunday.
Scores of former players from a now defunct youth athletic team from North Philadelphia reunited this weekend to say thank you to the man who founded the group more than 45 years ago.
The African American Museum of Philadelphia opened a new exhibit this week that makes a haunting comparison between the Trans-Atlantic slave trade and modern day sweatshops.
A Philadelphia city councilman wants to slash in half the amount of time that you can leave an RV parked on a neighborhood street.
Peace Day, as established by the United Nations, is September 21. In Philadelphia there's a week of lectures, service projects and concerts leading up to next Sunday.
Robert Smith, who heads community investment in the region for Comcast, says they're also giving a break on the $10/month cost for the connection for half a year.
The second annual Philadelphia United Jazz Festival is gearing up to take over two city blocks on the west side of South Street, and the goal is to showcase Philadelphia-bred musicians.
"It seems pretty unenviable it would move," says Terry Quinlan, the supervisor of health services for the Lower Merion School District.
A special honor for a 14-year-old fighting cancer.
Contractors are making final preparations for the implosion of the Queen Lane Apartment building in Germantown Saturday morning.
Phillies' third baseman Cody Asche tried a driving simulator while using a smartphone, and smashed into a car.
Letters are going out to parents from various school districts in the Commonwealth saying that, due to federal budget cuts, free influenza vaccines will no longer be available.
The task force -- made up of representatives from law enforcement, social services, education, and the community -- is charged with coming up with solutions, short-term and long-term, to address the problems.
