Senate passes landmark Respect for Marriage Act in bipartisan vote
The vote was 61-36, with a number of Republican senators choosing not to vote.
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The vote was 61-36, with a number of Republican senators choosing not to vote.
The momentum toward marriage equality grew stronger in 2013, as a sea change of public, legal, and political opinion on LGBT rights rippled across the country.
Chris covers to the verdict, media coverage, and political aftermath of the George Zimmerman trial, a Bay Area television station that wrongly reported the names of the crew in the plane crash at the San Francisco airport, and a proposed smoking ban on the Jersey shore beaches. He also talks to Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel and Michael Bronstein on the Monday Morning Matchup.
Chris continues his tour from the Jersey shore, this week from Brigantine. He discusses Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane's decision not to defend the commonwealth's version of the Defense of Marriage Act, the Department of Justice's role in organizing rallies around the George Zimmerman trial, and a poll that shows Hillary Clinton leading Chris Christie in a potential matchup for President in 2016. He talks to Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday and CBS 3's Lesley Van Arsdall.
On Thursday, Kane announced she will not defend the state's ban on gay and lesbian marriages from a lawsuit filed by the ACLU and a local law firm.
A distinguished panel of experts dissected last week's significant Supreme Court decisions at the National Constitution Center on Tuesday afternoon. The panel predicted far-reaching effects from the Court's action.
Chris assesses yesterday's rulings by the Supreme Court on gay marriage, the murder charges against former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez, and an ad opposing privatization of Pennsylvania's state owned liquor stores produced by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. He also talks to Lyle Denniston from the National Constitution Center, John Hayward from Human Events, New Jersey Senate Candidate Steve Lonegan, and Comedian Chris Hardwick.
What could Wednesday's rulings mean for same-sex couples in our area?
In significant but incomplete victories for gay rights, the Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down a provision of a U.S. law denying federal benefits to married gay couples and cleared the way for the resumption of same-sex marriage in the state of California.
The Catholic League, a New York-based staunch national opponent of gay marriage, says the US Supreme Court decisions affirming same-sex marriage are disappointing but not a total victory for the gay community.
The US Supreme Court will close its term today with a ruling on a key section of the Defense of Marriage Act, which blocks gay married couples from federal benefits, as well as California's Proposition 8 that bans gay marriage in that state.
Chris discusses the Supreme Court's hearings on the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage act and debates whether or not hospitals should hire smokers. He talks to Adrian Benepe from the Trust for Public Land, John Lyles, the inventor of the Skull Shaver, gun rights attorney Evan Nappen, and the Brandywine Roller Girls.
In our area, local organizations on both sides of the gay marriage issue are watching the Supreme Court proceedings in Washington very closely.
The United States Supreme Court could decide today on whether to enter the battle over same sex marriage by taking one of several pending appeals. A local expert says the court almost has no choice but to enter the fray.
Gay rights activists in Philadelphia and elsewhere are praising President Obama's decision to stop supporting the "Defense of Marriage Act." That's the federal law that bans recognition of same-sex marriages.
Sunday in the Philadelphia region looks wet, especially later in the day and at night, with a couple of rounds of rain moving through.
Alec Bohm had five hits, Jesús Luzardo pitched 6 2/3 dominant innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 9-1 on Saturday night.
UFC 330 took over South Philly Saturday night with fans coming from around the world to see some of the best mixed martial arts competitors in action.
A 6-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck them in Port Penn, Delaware, on Sunday, New Castle County Paramedics said.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.
UFC 330 took over South Philly Saturday night with fans coming from around the world to see some of the best mixed martial arts competitors in action.
Sunday in the Philadelphia region looks wet, especially later in the day and at night, with a couple of rounds of rain moving through.
Alec Bohm had five hits, Jesús Luzardo pitched 6 2/3 dominant innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 9-1 on Saturday night.
A 6-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck them in Port Penn, Delaware, on Sunday, New Castle County Paramedics said.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.
UFC 330 took over South Philly Saturday night with fans coming from around the world to see some of the best mixed martial arts competitors in action.
Two people are hospitalized after they were shot near North 5th and St. Paul streets in Philadelphia, police say.
Parents and coaches are helping Roman Catholic High School's football team after the training facility they use was damaged.
Thousands of fans packed Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia for the ceremonial weigh-ins ahead of UFC 330.
Philadelphia police are investigating whether two North Philly shootings that left two people injured 15 minutes apart Friday night are connected.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
The week ends with a hot, sticky, and mostly dry day in the Philadelphia region before the NEXT Weather maker arrives Sunday.
Cape May has a new curfew designed to curb teens' unruly behavior at the beach and promenade and restrictions on backpacks.
Rey Grabato II is wanted by the FBI for allegedly scamming hundreds of New Jersey investors out of millions.
A 6-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck them in Port Penn, Delaware, on Sunday, New Castle County Paramedics said.
East Side Little League of West Chester is heading to Williamsport for the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
The week ends with a hot, sticky, and mostly dry day in the Philadelphia region before the NEXT Weather maker arrives Sunday.
The sweat meter returns to moderately high today, with dew points back in the 70s — you'll want a little extra hairspray before work.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
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
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Alec Bohm had five hits, Jesús Luzardo pitched 6 2/3 dominant innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 9-1 on Saturday night.
UFC 330 took over South Philly Saturday night with fans coming from around the world to see some of the best mixed martial arts competitors in action.
Parents and coaches are helping Roman Catholic High School's football team after the training facility they use was damaged.
Thousands of fans packed Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia for the ceremonial weigh-ins ahead of UFC 330.
Philadelphia native Jeremiah Delgado said he is ready to bring the fire to his fight on Friday.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
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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.
Andrew Kozak is tracking storms set to bring heavy rain to the Philadelphia region on Sunday. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Jeremiah Wells, the only Philadelphia fighter to get into the cage at UFC 330, had some fans in the crowd at Xfinity Mobile Arena, but the odds were against him.
Andrew Kozak is tracking storms on Sunday that could bring severe weather to parts of the Philadelphia region. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Fans are thrilled that the UFC is back in South Philadelphia.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County last month.