Lawsuit calls Lower Merion School District's tech policy a "digital free-for-all"
The lawsuit claims students can access pornography, violent videos and social media during the school day, potentially hindering learning in the classroom.
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The lawsuit claims students can access pornography, violent videos and social media during the school day, potentially hindering learning in the classroom.
6-year-old Lucy Morgan was killed in 2023 when the head of a badminton racket dislodged from the handle and pierced her skull and brain.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
The attorneys general accuse the government of withholding disaster relief and counterterrorism funding unless they share voter rolls.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state alleged.
A Delaware State University football player says he suffered severe injuries after he was attacked in the locker room last year. Now he's suing the school and coach DeSean Jackson.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm is suing his parents for millions of dollars.
The lawsuit claims that 11 of America's largest food producers contributed to it by making ultra-processed food.
The food maker says the executive who allegedly mocked customers is no longer employed at Campbell's.
Sasha Suda was fired last week by the Philadelphia Art Museum after she was in charge for three years.
The mother of a child who died in a Philadelphia foster home is suing two child welfare agencies for placing the boy in what she says was a crowded home.
Jack Ciattarelli plans to sue his opponent, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, over claims she made during their debate Wednesday, his campaign says.
SEPTA is facing a lawsuit that alleges its fare increases on public transportation in Philadelphia were illegal.
The lawyer who sued SEPTA over service cuts filed another lawsuit, this time arguing that fare increases on the Philadelphia-based transit system were illegal. Reporter Liz Crawford talked to attorney George Bochetto about his argument.
Illinois and Chicago have sued the Trump administration to block deployment of the National Guard to Chicago, though it was revealed in court that troops are already on the way.
Hershey unwraps a big victory in court. A federal judge tossed out a lawsuit claiming the company tricked customers with these Reese's Halloween candies. The lawsuit said that despite the candy’s spooky designs, the candy inside was plain and featureless. The judge wasn't swayed, saying that how a product should look is subjective, and attorneys say they'll keep fighting.
In an exclusive interview, attorney George Bochetto now plans to file a lawsuit over SEPTA's recent fare increases.
Some consumers said they were disappointed when unwrapped Halloween-themed Reese's candies didn't resemble the packaging.
Twenty states and the District of Columbia sued the Justice Department for adding a new immigration enforcement rule to crime victim grants.
Long-distance runner Evie Parts has sued the NCAA and Swarthmore College, claiming they illegally removed her from the track team because she is a transgender athlete.
In the lawsuit filed in February 2024, "Mandalorian" actress Gina Carano argued that she was wrongfully terminated and discriminated against following controversial posts made on social media.
A Philadelphia family has filed a lawsuit against a funeral home, claiming gross negligence over the handling of their son's body.
A Philadelphia family files a lawsuit, targeting two funeral homes, claiming they mishandled their son’s remains. According to the complaint, the parents of Tim Garlington allege that when they received their son’s belongings, it included a box with some of his remains inside. Ray Strickland has more on these disturbing allegations.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Saturday night to extend their unbeaten streak to seven.
A second robbery with an AR-style rifle happened in Center City early Friday morning, Philadelphia police said.
Two men were hospitalized after being shot on West Westmoreland Street in Philadelphia, police say.
Pinch hitter Edmundo Sosa hit his first career grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Phillies roared back for a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Temperatures early Saturday morning will range from the mid-60s in Philadelphia to the mid-upper in the suburbs, especially north and west of the city.
A second robbery with an AR-style rifle happened in Center City early Friday morning, Philadelphia police said.
Philadelphia police are investigating an officer who failed to help a person in the street who was killed in a hit-and-run in Olney.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Saturday night to extend their unbeaten streak to seven.
Two men were hospitalized after being shot on West Westmoreland Street in Philadelphia, police say.
Pinch hitter Edmundo Sosa hit his first career grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Phillies roared back for a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
A second robbery with an AR-style rifle happened in Center City early Friday morning, Philadelphia police said.
Two men were hospitalized after being shot on West Westmoreland Street in Philadelphia, police say.
Nelson Contreras-Gelves' wife and employer are fighting to get him released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Victory Brewing Company's taproom in Philadelphia reopened Friday night after health officials said they found mice and roaches during an inspection earlier this week.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
Seven New Jersey college students had to find a new place to live after heavy rain flooded their home near Rowan University this week.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
As students get ready to go back to school, one New Jersey school district is taking a first-in-the-state approach to limit screen time.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
Interactive exhibits and some artifacts dating back more than 100 years help detail the transformation of the Mother African Union Church.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
The trial at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center is testing the experimental treatment in patients with myelofibrosis who aren't responding to traditional therapies.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
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
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
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.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Saturday night to extend their unbeaten streak to seven.
Pinch hitter Edmundo Sosa hit his first career grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Phillies roared back for a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Tanner McKee struggled in the competition with Andy Dalton to back up Jalen Hurts as the Eagles lost to the Bengals, 30-13, in the preseason finale.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for August 28, 2026.
Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Larry Christenson, who won a World Series with the team in 1980, died Friday morning.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
Kids in eligible zip codes in Philadelphia receive free books every month through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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 some storms for the Philadelphia region on Sunday and next week. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Police said the second robbery happened Friday morning on Sansom Street in Center City. Nobody was injured during the incident.
Mayor Cherelle Parker was also in attendance at Community Appreciation Day in Point Breeze.
At the Red Bull Championship Run, 120 contestants tried to retrieve a flag at the end of a 30-foot greased pole over the Delaware River.
Del Buono’s Bakery is located at the former McMillan's Bakery, which closed in 2025 after decades in business.