New Law Would Give Crime Victims A Greater Voice With Parole Board
"What this bill does is it shows that the weight of a victim's testimony is heavy," Pennsylvania attorney general Kathleen Kane said.
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"What this bill does is it shows that the weight of a victim's testimony is heavy," Pennsylvania attorney general Kathleen Kane said.
She says the cardinals need to stand up before going into the conclave and discipline their brothers for misconduct.
This weekend Drexel can make up for their regular season with 3 wins as they open play in the CAA Tournament
The Widener women's basketball team is still alive in the Division III NCAA Tournament.
A financial expert says it's not a good idea. "You'll have to pay a 10-percent penalty and income taxes so you're actually having some of your savings eaten up by the penalties and taxes."
The new rules will kick in April 25th. Knives can be up to 6 centimeters in length (2.36 inches) they can't lock and can only be a half-inch wide. You still can't carry on a bottle of water.
Temple senior Jaimee Swift lost a classmate to suicide three years ago. She was also touched by two alumni who ended their own lives as well during her time at school.
After 34 years on the job, Kathy Sykes (in photo) is retiring as director of the city's Intellectual Disability Services.
High end fashion house Dole & Gabbana claims they've bottled the sweet smell of an infant in its new fragrance "per I bambini" which means "for the children" in Italian and is said to be inspired by the smell of baby's breath.
"Jesus didn't say women can't be priests. He didn't say that anyplace. It's not in the Gospels anywhere. If we're going to follow a literal sense, then all the priests should be Jewish," sister Maureen Paul Turlish said.
Many times over the last 50 years, the Sixers and Celtics have met in a highly anticipated game with much on the line. This is not really one of those times.
The Philadelphia Area Small College Coaches Association will hold it's annual Hall of Fame dinner later this month, inducting three new members.
Jury selection is underway in the capital murder case against West Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell, who allegedly routinely performed illegal, late-term abortions at his Women's Medical Society on Lancaster avenue.
The Temple Owls sit at 21-8 with just two games remaining in the regular season, and are getting ready for the home stretch.
In this, the first full week of March, key decisions will have to be made by state and local governments.
A new history of Israel has made waves from the get-go because it doesn't go all the way back.
The Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania will honor three Philadelphia women on Tuesday as part of their Woman's History Month celebration.
The first pre-conclave meeting to elect a new pope is scheduled for Monday morning as the Cardinals gather in Rome.
While announcing the Pennsylvania Ballet's 50th Anniversary celebration and the upcoming season, the company paid special tribute to its founder.
Friends and colleagues in education will gather at 3 p.m. to remember the life of former schools superintendent Arlene Ackerman.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's proposed $32.9-billion budget, unveiled earlier in the week, puts more money into education than ever before.
Citizens Bank is putting the money behind a community outreach effort for residents who live around the campus of Drexel University.
Ending service between Harrisburg and Pittsburgh would mean a longer trip for passengers departing Philadelphia for Pittsburgh and other points west.
Contrail has decided to build a new movable bridge.
The Penn Quakers will be back home this weekend, hosting Dartmouth and Harvard in Ivy League action.
Luigi Mangione is due back in court Tuesday for day eight of pre-trial hearings related to evidence in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson a year ago in New York City.
Inside the Bok Building in South Philadelphia, students and alumni of the University of the Arts gathered for a meaningful reunion.
Tuesday will be the 19th consecutive day of below-average temperatures in the Philadelphia region.
Philadelphia police gathered outside Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church for a solemn procession to honor Officer Andy Chan.
Powerball's jackpot rose to an estimated $1.25 billion — the sixth-largest in its history — after no tickets came up winners of Monday night's grand prize of roughly $1.14 billion.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Philadelphia Monday and Tuesday for Officer Andy Chan's funeral.
Luigi Mangione is due back in court Tuesday for day eight of pre-trial hearings related to evidence in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson a year ago in New York City.
Inside the Bok Building in South Philadelphia, students and alumni of the University of the Arts gathered for a meaningful reunion.
Tuesday will be the 19th consecutive day of below-average temperatures in the Philadelphia region.
The Philadelphia community celebrated the return of 10-year-old Ramesses Vazquez-Viana, who was badly burned in the Northeast Philly plane crash.
Inside the Bok Building in South Philadelphia, students and alumni of the University of the Arts gathered for a meaningful reunion.
Philadelphia police gathered outside Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church for a solemn procession to honor Officer Andy Chan.
William Michael Ingram, 51, pleaded guilty to killing his mother, Dolores Ingram, last year.
The Philadelphia community celebrated the return of 10-year-old Ramesses Vazquez-Viana, who was badly burned in the Northeast Philly plane crash.
Residents say the icy conditions on side streets in Manayunk and Roxborough need more attention from the city.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor.
At a popular sledding hill along Johnson Street in Washington Township, dozens of kids and parents bundled up to make the most of the winter weather.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
From packing your car to driving safety, here's a few tips to help you stay safe once the snow starts falling.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
A community event in Germantown gave away free hearing aids, letting attendees reconnect with the world through sound.
A stomach bug sickened several students at a Camden County elementary school, the health department announced Friday.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
Nick Patterson will make his debut in the Philadelphia Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" a year after being diagnosed with cancer.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
Residents say the icy conditions on side streets in Manayunk and Roxborough need more attention from the city.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Philadelphia Monday and Tuesday for Officer Andy Chan's funeral.
The southbound lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike in Mount Laurel were closed for a while after a crash that injured six people.
SMART Local 1594, which represents more than 300 bus, train and trolley operators, reached a tentative deal with SEPTA after the union authorized a strike last month.
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 reached a labor agreement Monday that, if ratified, would avert a strike in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Eagles are on the verge of clinching a spot in the playoffs heading into Week 16.
Jayden Daniels won't face the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16 as the Washington Commanders are shutting down their quarterback for the rest of the season.
The Philadelphia Phillies and 2023 ALCS MVP Adolis García have reportedly agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract.
Dyson Daniels had 27 points and 10 rebounds, Onyeka Okongwu added 20 points and 15 rebounds and the Hawks held off the 76ers 120-117 on Sunday night.
Andrei Svechnikov scored in the shootout and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Philadelphia will ring in the new year with LL Cool J, DJ Jazzy Jeff and other musical acts in front of the Art Museum on New Year's Eve.
Zarwin Baum hosted a Philadelphia Eagles tailgate benefiting the Easter Seals.
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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.
The freezing, frigid air sticks around in Philadelphia Tuesday with highs in the 30s and even lower feels-like temps. But hold on! The NEXT Weather team says a warm-up will push temperatures back into the 50s by Thursday.
Over the years, Jim Donovan has traded his suit for some unconventional outfits. From a pizza jacket to colonial clothing and his signature Eagles suit, take a look back at some of his best fashion moments from his decades-long career.
The funeral procession for Philadelphia Highway Patrol Officer Andy Chan arrived at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Logan Square early Tuesday morning. A public viewing is scheduled from 8-11 a.m., followed by Chan's funeral service.
The Lights in the Parkway holiday show in Allentown, Pennsylvania will reopen Tuesday, several days after "significant vandalism" damaged the display. The city said Holiday Outdoor Decor loaned them over 20 display pieces to replace those that were damaged.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region ahead of another very cold but not as bitter Tuesday.