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Free speech group hands out cheesesteaks to honor First Amendment
The First Amendment was added to the Constitution in 1791, so FIRE gave out 1,791 free Pat's and Geno's cheesesteaks.
Free speech group hands out cheesesteaks in Philadelphia to honor First Amendment
Howard Monroe reports.
Free speech group giving out cheesesteaks in Philly
FIRE is giving out 1,791 cheesesteaks to commemorate the First Amendment.
PA High Court To Decide If Rap Song Was Artistic Expression Or Terroristic Threat
The song allegedly referred to guns and bullets and referenced two Pittsburgh police officers.
Federal Court Rules Filming Police Is Protected By First Amendment
The decision stems from two local cases where police confiscated a bystanders' cell phone.
City, SRC Settle Lawsuit Over Confiscated Protest Signs
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.
Legal Definition Of Religion
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.
Interfaith Rally Looks Beyond Anti-Islam Bus Ads That SEPTA Is Being Forced To Run
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.
Flashing Headlights To Warn Other Drivers
Is it illegal to flash other drivers to warn them that there's a speed trap?
Federal Lawsuit Filed Against School Reform Commission After Protest Signs Confiscated
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.
Rich Zeoli Talks To Attorney From Competitive Enterprise Institute About Expulsion Of University Of Oklahoma Students
On Talk Radio 1210 WPHT, Rich Zeoli spoke with Hans Bader, a Senior Attorney at the Competitive Enterprise Institute.
Federal Judge's Ruling Advances, Slightly, A Citizen's Right To Observe Police Activities
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.
In Wake of Kathleen Kane Probe, Grand Jury Calls For Limits on 'Shield Law' Protecting Reporters
But one First Amendment expert doesn't think it would be a very good idea.
Protecting Free Speech Online
How do you write a law to punish cyber bullies without violating the First Amendment right to free speech? Not very easily.
Lawyer For Shops At Liberty Place: If It Were Klansmen Outside African American Business, 'They Would Last About 10 Seconds Before Police Hauled Them Away'
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.
Pa. Court Affirms Right of Group To Hurl Invective Outside Center City Mall
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.
Lawsuit Filed Against SEPTA After Transportation Authority Nixes Incendiary Ads
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.
Area Schoolteachers Get Tips From Federal Judge on How To Teach First Amendment
"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.
Lawyer For Hobby Lobby: 'Women Of Faith...Are Rejoicing' Over SCOTUS Contraception Ruling
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.
Some Pa. Lawmakers Seeking 'In God We Trust' In Every Public School
The bill is sponsored by Pa. Rep. Rick Saccone (R-Allegheny County), and co-sponsored by Rep. Ronald Waters (D-Phila., foreground).
Court: Clicking 'Like' On Facebook Is Free Speech
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.
Facebook: Like Feature Vital To Free Speech
A lawyer for the popular social network told a federal appeals court that the like feature is vital to free speech.
Legal Definition Of Religion
While the First Amendment specifically says that the government may not establish religion, there is no definition of what is and what is not a religion. Instead, it's been up to the courts to interpret it.
Stigall Show Log 2.25.13
Chris reviews all the details from last night's Academy Awards with Philly Bill and Thea Andrews. He also talks to Michael Bronstein and Colin Hanna on the Monday Morning Matchup about Michelle Obama revealing the winner for Best Picture and sequestration cuts set to go into effect on Friday.
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New week in Philadelphia starts with lingering clouds and showers from Ophelia
Monday morning's commute will be slick, with some reduced visibilities as well, due to fog. Areas along the Jersey Shore and the Garden State Parkway will have the best shot of rain, while Philadelphia and areas north will see only a few light and scattered showers.
Phillies move to brink of playoff spot with 5-2 win over Mets
Nick Castellanos hit his 29th homer and Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 to lead the Philadelphia Phillies over the New York Mets 5-2 for a four-game sweep.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
Taylor Swift turns out to see Jason Kelce's brother Travis play as dating rumors swirl
Taylor Swift took advantage of an invitation from Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce to see Kansas City play the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium.
SEPTA Bus Revolution to hold last 3 public hearings Sept. 26 - 28
The SEPTA Bus Revolution is an overhaul of the entire system that's meant to make the bus system more reliable and overall easier to use.
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New week in Philadelphia starts with lingering clouds and showers from Ophelia
Monday morning's commute will be slick, with some reduced visibilities as well, due to fog. Areas along the Jersey Shore and the Garden State Parkway will have the best shot of rain, while Philadelphia and areas north will see only a few light and scattered showers.
Phillies move to brink of playoff spot with 5-2 win over Mets
Nick Castellanos hit his 29th homer and Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 to lead the Philadelphia Phillies over the New York Mets 5-2 for a four-game sweep.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
Taylor Swift turns out to see Jason Kelce's brother Travis play as dating rumors swirl
Taylor Swift took advantage of an invitation from Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce to see Kansas City play the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium.
SEPTA Bus Revolution to hold last 3 public hearings Sept. 26 - 28
The SEPTA Bus Revolution is an overhaul of the entire system that's meant to make the bus system more reliable and overall easier to use.
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Phillies move to brink of playoff spot with 5-2 win over Mets
Nick Castellanos hit his 29th homer and Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 to lead the Philadelphia Phillies over the New York Mets 5-2 for a four-game sweep.
SEPTA Bus Revolution to hold last 3 public hearings Sept. 26 - 28
The SEPTA Bus Revolution is an overhaul of the entire system that's meant to make the bus system more reliable and overall easier to use.
Upper Darby's St. Laurence Church debuts newly renovated space after 3 years
Parishioners rejoiced and filled the pews of the upper church on West Chester Pike Sunday morning.
New Uber partnership to pay for Temple students' safe ride home
Temple students who may be worried about their safety and want to leave a situation early can now get a free ride home.
Unbeaten Eagles, Buccaneers trying to ignore negative "noise" from outside the locker room
The Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers insist they aren't listening to "noise" outside their locker rooms.
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Jersey Shore beaches, dunes eaten up by Ophelia's impact
From high floodwaters to high surfs Ophelia churned up the ocean, and waves pounded the shoreline.
NEXT Weather: Cloudy, chilly with some rain Sunday in Philadelphia region
While the worst of Ophelia is past us, the remnants of the storms will linger throughout the rest of the weekend.
Ophelia leaves behind flooding at Jersey Shore
As Ophelia downgraded to a tropical depression, the storm hit the Jersey Shore flooding Sea Isle City and parts of Cape May.
Millie Bobby Brown says soon-to-be father-in-law Jon Bon Jovi won't perform at wedding
Millie Bobby Brown says soon-to-be father-in-law Jon Bon Jovi "needs a break" and won't perform at her wedding to Jake Bongiovi.
Ophelia having impacts on travel, events: what's open, what's closed?
Tropical Storm Ophelia is leading to closures and cancellations in the Philadelphia region.
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NEXT Weather: Cloudy, chilly with some rain Sunday in Philadelphia region
While the worst of Ophelia is past us, the remnants of the storms will linger throughout the rest of the weekend.
3-year-old boy dead after fatal motor vehicle crash in Wilmington: police
A 3-year-old boy has died from his injuries after a fatal motor vehicle accident involving an off-duty Wilmington firefighter happened Sunday morning.
23 rescue dogs involved in I-95 crash in New Castle County
Twenty-three dogs were on their way to multiple rescue locations throughout the northeast after they were saved from overcrowded shelters down in Louisiana.
Ophelia having impacts on travel, events: what's open, what's closed?
Tropical Storm Ophelia is leading to closures and cancellations in the Philadelphia region.
Delaware bans smoking in a vehicle with kids inside
Gov. John Carney signed a bill Wednesday that will make it illegal to smoke in a vehicle with children inside.
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Bucks County family returns home after Mt. Kilimanjaro trip to raise awareness about ovarian cancer
The Hussey twins and their parents are back in Bensalem from the trip of a lifetime climbing to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
160 children die every year from nursery products, consumer report shows
A recent report shows nursey products contribute to 160 deaths every year, prompting renewed warnings about products.
Delaware bans smoking in a vehicle with kids inside
Gov. John Carney signed a bill Wednesday that will make it illegal to smoke in a vehicle with children inside.
New research is teaching AI how to smell
A new research project from Philadelphia's Monell Center shows artificial intelligence can be as good as -- or better -- than humans at identifying scents.
How AI is helping doctors measure cardiovascular risks
Instead of relying on doctors analyzing testing and imaging, AI computes thousands of images and corresponding outcomes to predict future risks.
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Starbucks facing lawsuit over no fruit in "Refresher" drinks
The drinks in question are the 'Refresher' line mango dragon-fruit, mango dragon-fruit lemonade, pineapple passion-fruit, pineapple passion-fruit lemonade, strawberry açai, and strawberry açai lemonade.
Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup. Will customers go along?
In the name of the environment and sustainability, Starbucks' disposable cup may be on its way to extinction
"It's family and it's community": Iconic Eye's Gallery thriving in new South Street space
Some may call this chapter a literal rising from the ashes, as some eight months after the fire, the Eye's Gallery is reopening.
Minivans get poor grades for backseat passenger safety in new IIHS tests
Drivers who are parents hope minivans are safe for their kids in the backseat, but new safety tests from IIHS gave vans a poor grade for backseat safety.
Caesars Entertainment says hackers stole customer data as MGM recovers from cyberattack
After MGM systems went down Monday, Caesars, another gambling giant with ties to Atlantic City, reported being the victim of a cyberattack this week.
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SEPTA Bus Revolution to hold last 3 public hearings Sept. 26 - 28
The SEPTA Bus Revolution is an overhaul of the entire system that's meant to make the bus system more reliable and overall easier to use.
Man dies after hit by dump truck while exiting SEPTA bus
A 68-year-old man has died after getting hit by a dump truck while getting off a SEPTA bus.
SEPTA to hold 2nd meeting to seek public opinion on "bus revolution"
Wednesday night's meeting will be the second of 10 public meetings to get feedback on the changes from riders.
I-76 West in Philadelphia reopening after crash: police
Pennsylvania State Police said I-76 Westbound is reopening after a crash that shut down all lanes on the westbound side Friday morning.
Debris blocks several lanes of I-95 after semi crash near Fishtown
Several lanes of I-95 in Philadelphia are closed down after a semi crash Thursday
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Phillies move to brink of playoff spot with 5-2 win over Mets
Nick Castellanos hit his 29th homer and Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 to lead the Philadelphia Phillies over the New York Mets 5-2 for a four-game sweep.
Taylor Swift turns out to see Jason Kelce's brother Travis play as dating rumors swirl
Taylor Swift took advantage of an invitation from Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce to see Kansas City play the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium.
Unbeaten Eagles, Buccaneers trying to ignore negative "noise" from outside the locker room
The Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers insist they aren't listening to "noise" outside their locker rooms.
Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
Harper's 20th homer sparks Phillies to 7-5 come-from-behind win over Mets
Harper had three RBIs for the defending NL champions (86-69), who are closing in on an NL wild card berth.
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Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
Taylor Swift turns out to see Jason Kelce's brother Travis play as dating rumors swirl
Taylor Swift took advantage of an invitation from Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce to see Kansas City play the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium.
Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
Millie Bobby Brown says soon-to-be father-in-law Jon Bon Jovi won't perform at wedding
Millie Bobby Brown says soon-to-be father-in-law Jon Bon Jovi "needs a break" and won't perform at her wedding to Jake Bongiovi.
MTV's "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" filming at Hard Rock Atlantic City
MTV's hit reality television show "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" is filming at Hard Rock Atlantic City. On Friday, Mayor Marty Small, Sr. invited the cast to the world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk at the entrance to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, where he officially declared "Jersey Shore Day" in Atlantic City by delivering the cast a Proclamation, along with a branded Hard Rock/Jersey Shore guitar to mark the occasion.
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Local nonprofit delivers early Christmas gift to man battling congenital heart disease
Ukee Washington reports.
Camden woman made it her life's mission to help her community after losing husband to gun violence
Natasha Brown reports.
Brotherly Love: Saving Grace Ministry helps children and their families coping with trauma
Natasha Brown reports.
Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teens
Natasha Brown reports.
Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey
Ukee Washington reports.
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Boys can learn ballet for free at Philadelphia Dance Academy
Only about 6% of the students at Philadelphia Dance Academy are boys - but the academy has a program aiming to involve more boys in dance.
Father Judge High School taking learning beyond the classroom with new CTE academy
Father Judge High School is taking learning beyond the classroom, with a new Career and Technical Education Academy.
With "Get Lost," 15-year-old Pottstown High School teen making mark on music world
Colin Plank, a 15-year-old Pottstown High School student, has a hit single, "Get Lost," published by Excelcia Music Publishing.
With Studying Never Stops, local teen entrepreneur inspires others to read
A 15-year-old local entrepreneur is making it his business to inspire others to read with his company "Studying Never Stops."
Catching up with gospel artist AJ Evans after Stellar Award nomination
Evans' first album "Not Too Young" earned him a Stellar Award nomination for Youth Project of the Year.
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NEXT Weather: Stuck in the sixties
Rain will likely linger north of Philadelphia for the Monday morning commute, but precipitation slowly tapers throughout the day. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has your weekly forecast.
Powerball jackpot soars to $785 million
No one won Saturday night's drawing, however, this just means the jackpot has grown!
New Uber partnership to pay for Temple students' safe ride home
Temple students can get a free ride home if they're feeling unsafe thanks to a student organization's partnership with Uber.
Upper Darby's Saint Laurence Church celebrates mass in newly renovated space after 3 years
Saint Laurence Church held its first mass back in the newly renovated space after being closed for three years due to construction and asbestos mitigation.
Jersey Shore beach dunes took a beating during Ophelia storm
Sea Isle City spokesperson said the Army Corps of Engineers is planning to hire a contractor to bring in fresh sand and that the beach should be back to normal by springtime.