Couple: Mayor Nutter Set To Perform Same-Sex Weddings
Mayor Michael Nutter plans to officiate a string of same-sex weddings Friday.
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Mayor Michael Nutter plans to officiate a string of same-sex weddings Friday.
Now that marriage equality is a reality in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Montco register of wills D. Bruce Hanes is still feeling the pain of his insubordination.
Chris covers the latest on the VA scandal, Allyson Schwartz' reaction to losing the Gubernatorial Primary in Pennsylvania, and Jon Stewart's attack on Philadelphia. He talks to Dr. Ben Carson about his new book, One Nation.
Governor Tom Corbett announced that he is giving up his fight to restore the state's "Defense of Marriage" law.
Chris Stigall criticized the ruling of Federal District Court Judge John E. Jones that struck down Pennsylvania's gay marriage ban
Pennsylvania is now the 19th state to legalize same sex marriage.
The gay marriage fight in Pennsylvania has moved to a federal courtroom in Philadelphia, where a U.S. judge is being asked to recognize a couple's same-sex marriage from Massachusetts.
A GOP-orchestrated committee hearing on the possible impeachment of state attorney general Kathleen Kane proceeded despite a walkout by Democratic members and staffers.
Judges in two of the five Pennsylvania lawsuits challenging the state's same sex marriage ban will have all the fuel they need to rule within the next few weeks.
In their petition for summary judgment, the plaintiffs' attorneys argue that all eight federal courts that have ruled on the issue since a US Supreme Court ruling last summer on the federal "Defense of Marriage" Act have deemed that banning same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.
The appointment of a new CEO by the company that makes the Firefox Web browser has prompted board members to quit, a Twitter frenzy and a push back from a leading dating website because he supported California's former gay marriage ban.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced that insurance companies offering coverage to married heterosexual couples will soon be obligated to offer it to married same-sex couples.
The issue of legalizing marijuana for medical use got the strongest and widest support, approved 87-to-14 percent in aggregate.
Even if legally married in another state, the commonwealth's web site warns, each person in a same-sex marriage must file separately in Pennsylvania.
The pair sought the license but officials with the Philadelphia Marriage License Bureau say they're sympathetic to the request but must wait for courts to rule on the issue in Pennsylvania.
This week a federal court struck down Oklahoma's ban on same-sex marriage, making it the second time in a month a court overturned such a ban in a conservative state.
"If I were the speaker (of the Pennsylvania House), I would refer the bill to another committee," Sen. Daylin Leach said today. "There is no law that requires this to be referred to the state government committee."
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.
Church officials have defrocked a United Methodist pastor from Pennsylvania who officiated his son's gay wedding in Massachusetts.
Rev. Frank Schaefer, in dark suit, was surrounded by supporters after annoucing he won't abide by Methodist Church rules banning same-sex marriages and won't give up his credentials.
Attorney General Kathleen Kane is seeking to be dismissed from a federal lawsuit pending in Philadelphia that challenges Pennsylvania's same-sex marriage ban.
Judge John Jones III has said that the legal system's view of sex and sexual identity cases has undergone a "sea change" over the past four decades.
After being found guilty of violating church law, Pastor Frank Schaefer is now suspended from his church for 30 days and tells CBS 3 it was an emotional two days of trial.
A Methodist minister has been suspended 30 days for officiating his son's same-sex wedding.
A Pennsylvania pastor who officiated a same sex marriage has reportedly been found guilty of "violating the church's law" and "breaking the law and order of the United Methodist Church."
A Bucks County man used the chatbot Grok on X to create more than 30 images of AI-generated child porn, officials said.
The new public safety hub brings Philadelphia police, SEPTA police, Jefferson police and more under one roof to help the agencies coordinate and keep people safe.
After a CBS News Philadelphia investigation exposed the rampant sale of nitrous oxide in Pennsylvania smoke shops, a new law is now in the works.
Anticipation grows in Delaware's West African community as the Ivory Coast's national soccer team settles into its Wilmington hotel ahead of the World Cup.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said A.J. Brown had a "good run" in Philadelphia and spoke highly of the team's new receiver room.
A man is in custody after making threatening comments online toward St. Pius X parish in Broomall, Pennsylvania, police say.
A Bucks County man used the chatbot Grok on X to create more than 30 images of AI-generated child porn, officials said.
The new public safety hub brings Philadelphia police, SEPTA police, Jefferson police and more under one roof to help the agencies coordinate and keep people safe.
After a CBS News Philadelphia investigation exposed the rampant sale of nitrous oxide in Pennsylvania smoke shops, a new law is now in the works.
Billy Schmidt, a student at Penn State, was fatally shot near his South Philadelphia home after someone stole his phone, police said.
A Bucks County man used the chatbot Grok on X to create more than 30 images of AI-generated child porn, officials said.
The new public safety hub brings Philadelphia police, SEPTA police, Jefferson police and more under one roof to help the agencies coordinate and keep people safe.
After a CBS News Philadelphia investigation exposed the rampant sale of nitrous oxide in Pennsylvania smoke shops, a new law is now in the works.
Christ Church in Old City has a free exhibit that includes artifacts from the American Revolution and a letter from George Washington.
A partnership between the Philadelphia Phillies and Nest helps introduce over 20 high school students to careers in the trades.
Four high school seniors will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, a South Jersey woman who died on 9/11.
The City of Camden ordered EMR Recycling to cease operations after a number of scrap yard fires broke out at the facility.
The body of missing swimmer Carlos Gil-Reyes, known by friends as Carlos Manuel, was recovered from the Delaware River, authorities said.
While many LGBTQ+ couples have historically chosen to live in big cities, more are now moving to the suburbs across the Philadelphia region.
Four former employees of the now-shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier are working to preserve the nostalgia that once lined the Ocean City boardwalk.
Anticipation grows in Delaware's West African community as the Ivory Coast's national soccer team settles into its Wilmington hotel ahead of the World Cup.
A teenager was arrested after she allegedly stabbed her hairdresser and another person inside a Wilmington hair salon, Delaware State Police said.
Gordon Turner was convicted of murder and other charges after hitting and killing a University of Delaware student with a U-Haul van last year.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Delaware State troopers found the young girl dead in her bedroom after her father allegedly hit her multiple times with a belt.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said A.J. Brown had a "good run" in Philadelphia and spoke highly of the team's new receiver room.
A partnership between the Philadelphia Phillies and Nest helps introduce over 20 high school students to careers in the trades.
The Phillies and MLB announced on Tuesday a more than $5 million investment to help make a lasting impact in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Union and Ivory Coast fans filled the stands at Subaru Park for a friendly Monday night match ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 and allowed two runs in seven innings to win for the sixth time in seven starts, Adolis García hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
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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.
For the first time in his career, Lane Johnson has a new offensive line coach, which will be a massive shift for the two-time Super Bowl champion.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni spoke with the media Tuesday for the first time since the team traded A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots.
Berks County police officer Kristen Yeager died in a single-car crash while she was responding to a call in May.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Tuesday night.
CBS News Philadelphia got a tour inside Philadelphia Stadium before FIFA World Cup matches start.