Supreme Court upholds Texas law on age verification for porn sites
Nineteen states have approved measures that require pornography websites to ensure that visitors are at least 18 years old.
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Nineteen states have approved measures that require pornography websites to ensure that visitors are at least 18 years old.
The National Liberty Museum has opened a new exhibit about free speech aimed at teaching people about the First Amendment.
Experts explain what's next for the social media app TikTok after the House of Representatives voted to pass a bill that would force its Beijing-based parent company ByteDance to sell its stake. The bill's future in the Senate is unclear.
The National Constitution Center will offer free admission and hold a day of special programming on Monday to celebrate Constitution Day.
The First Amendment was added to the Constitution in 1791, so FIRE gave out 1,791 free Pat's and Geno's cheesesteaks.
Howard Monroe reports.
FIRE is giving out 1,791 cheesesteaks to commemorate the First Amendment.
The song allegedly referred to guns and bullets and referenced two Pittsburgh police officers.
The decision stems from two local cases where police confiscated a bystanders' cell phone.
Three retired teachers sued the SRC on First Amendment grounds after they were prohibited from holding protest signs at a contentious meeting on charter schools.
There is no official legal definition of what is and what is not a religion. Instead, it's been up to the courts to interpret it, in keeping with the First Amendment.
Scores of Christians, Jews, and Muslims today joined Philadelphia elected officials for a rally in Love Park designed to protest the incendiary bus ads, which link Adolf Hitler to Islam.
Is it illegal to flash other drivers to warn them that there's a speed trap?
Lisa Haver, co-founder of a group that opposes more charter schools in Philadelphia, says school police confiscated her signs at the SRC's February 18th meeting.
On Talk Radio 1210 WPHT, Rich Zeoli spoke with Hans Bader, a Senior Attorney at the Competitive Enterprise Institute.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania filed five lawsuits on behalf of people in Philadelphia who were arrested while watching police in the course of their duties on public streets.
But one First Amendment expert doesn't think it would be a very good idea.
How do you write a law to punish cyber bullies without violating the First Amendment right to free speech? Not very easily.
Dom Giordano talked to Jason Gosselin, a lawyer for the Shops at Liberty Place, about a state Superior Court ruling that will allow a group calling themselves the Israelite School of Universal Practical Knowledge to continue their demonstrations around the corner of 16th and Chestnut in Center City.
A local group called the Israelite School of Universal Practical Knowledge has received city permits to speak on the sidewalk near Liberty Place, at 16th and Chestnut Streets, voicing hatred toward whites, Asians, and other groups.
The ads are incendiary. They include images of Adolf Hitler, as well as American journalist James Foley kneeling next to his masked executioner moments before he was beheaded.
"The issues today, of cyberbullying and hate speech and harassment, they present real challenges," said Judge Marjorie Rendell, who knows about challenging First Amendment issues.
On Talk Radio 1210 WPHT, Chris Stigall spoke with Adele Keim from the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty who represented Hobby Lobby in their case against the federal government's mandate that they provide certain types of birth control they object to for their employees.
The bill is sponsored by Pa. Rep. Rick Saccone (R-Allegheny County), and co-sponsored by Rep. Ronald Waters (D-Phila., foreground).
Clicking "Like" on Facebook is constitutionally protected free speech and can be considered the 21st century-equivalent of a campaign yard sign, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday.
Two Washington Township Police officers made sure a homeowner got their lunch order after their DoorDash driver was arrested.
Printmaking by the People is the largest community art project through Mural Arts Philadelphia in 2026.
Officers responding to reports of gunshots found a man barricaded inside a home in Wilmington, Delaware, Tuesday night.
Christine Hines explains how companies use contract language to shield themselves from lawsuits, limit damages or collect personal data.
In today's competitive job market, entry-level positions can draw hundreds of applications, and in many cases AI screens resumes before a human hiring manager ever sees them.
Two Washington Township Police officers made sure a homeowner got their lunch order after their DoorDash driver was arrested.
Nate Bowling, an American teacher and a veteran, is stuck in Abu Dhabi. Flights have been canceled because of the U.S.-Iran conflict.
Printmaking by the People is the largest community art project through Mural Arts Philadelphia in 2026.
Officers responding to reports of gunshots found a man barricaded inside a home in Wilmington, Delaware, Tuesday night.
Phillies OF Johan Rojas is reportedly appealing an 80-game suspension for a failed performance-enhancing drug test.
Printmaking by the People is the largest community art project through Mural Arts Philadelphia in 2026.
Christine Hines explains how companies use contract language to shield themselves from lawsuits, limit damages or collect personal data.
In today's competitive job market, entry-level positions can draw hundreds of applications, and in many cases AI screens resumes before a human hiring manager ever sees them.
A man turned himself in to Philadelphia police Tuesday in connection with a deadly shooting near Chickie's & Pete's in South Philly in 2025.
A 56-year-old woman died in a house fire in Bensalem Township early Tuesday morning, officials said.
Two Washington Township Police officers made sure a homeowner got their lunch order after their DoorDash driver was arrested.
The leader of a Trenton, New Jersey, gang and several of its members are facing charges for several crimes.
At the Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice in Mount Laurel, advocates kick off Women's History Month with an ERA tour through 25 states.
Mayor Gina LaPlaca of Lumberton, New Jersey, admitted to being intoxicated behind the wheel in March 2025, authorities said.
Gas prices in the Delaware Valley mostly remain under the national average, but Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware all saw an increase at the pump overnight.
Officers responding to reports of gunshots found a man barricaded inside a home in Wilmington, Delaware, Tuesday night.
Gas prices in the Delaware Valley mostly remain under the national average, but Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware all saw an increase at the pump overnight.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.
A Philadelphia-area woman is among a growing number of younger women with cardiovascular disease. This device saved her life.
Camden County health officials said a New Jersey resident was placed in isolation after testing positive for active tuberculosis earlier this month.
One year after receiving CRISPR gene editing therapy at CHOP, a Delaware County baby is thriving, and doctors want to expand treatment to others.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
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.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
The sixth edition of the World Baseball Classic will begin later this week, and the Philadelphia Phillies will be well represented in the tournament.
Dylan Harper scored 22 points and Victor Wembanyama needed only 10 to help the San Antonio Spurs bounce back from the first loss in 12 games and rout the Philadelphia 76ers 131-91 on Tuesday night.
Sixers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe was ruled out of Tuesday night's game vs. the San Antonio Spurs after he suffered a back injury.
Phillies OF Johan Rojas is reportedly appealing an 80-game suspension for a failed performance-enhancing drug test.
With just 100 days to go, the city is buzzing with excitement as it prepares to host matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
After a challenge from Rep. Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico was projected as the winner of the Democratic Senate primary in Texas Tuesday night. He'll face the winner of a Republican runoff election that includes incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton, neither of whom got the 50% they needed Tuesday night. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
The Senate will vote Wednesday on whether to restrict President Trump's war powers after strikes on Iran over the weekend. Meanwhile, identities of four of the six U.S. servicemembers killed in one of Iran's retaliatory strikes have been identified. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
As America celebrates its 250th year, artists and the Philadelphia community are creating a mural that celebrates the art of printmaking and the Declaration of Independence.
Expect a rainy Wednesday with some more showers Thursday around the Philadelphia area, heading into a warm weekend where we could see the first 70s of 2026. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Most of us scroll past the fine print when signing up for apps, starting free trials or buying concert tickets, but those tiny terms can limit your rights if something goes wrong.