Federal Judge Allows Pa. Same-Sex Marriage Challenges To Move Forward in Court
Federal judge John E. Jones III has dismissed motions by the state secretaries of health and revenue, and the Bucks County register of wills.
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Federal judge John E. Jones III has dismissed motions by the state secretaries of health and revenue, and the Bucks County register of wills.
The judge in a federal court challenge to Pennsylvania's 17-year-old law that bans recognition of same-sex marriages is rejecting three different attempts to dismiss the lawsuit.
"We thought this would be the appropriate way for us to affirm that God's love extends to people of all gender and sexual preferences," says David W. Brown, an associate minister at Arch Street United Methodist Church.
Chris discusses the possibility the White House will push back the deadline to enroll in a healthcare exchange and television shows agreeing to promote the benefits of the Affordable Care Act. He talks to Pennsylvania State Representative Daryl Metcalfe and Alex Borstein from The Family Guy.
Chris reviews the problems with the healthcare.gov rollout and the media's reactions, as well as a potential cure to baldness. He also talks to writer John Geeting about privatizing liquor sales in Pennsylvania.
After 27 years together, Beth Asaro and Joanne Schailey were officially married in front of close friends and family in Lambertville, New Jersey at midnight on Monday.
Christie has always had a mixed record on the subject of gay marriage, at one time urging that a statewide voter referendum should decide the issue.
In an e-mail, the governor's office said it submitted a formal withdrawal to the New Jersey Supreme Court on Monday morning.
Some towns have begun accepting applications from same-sex couples who want to get married on Monday.
New Jersey's Supreme Court will have the final say on whether same-sex marriage will become legal.
The Christie Administration's bid to delay a court order mandating gay marriage in New Jersey has been turned down by the judge who issued that order.
Lawyers in a court challenge to Pennsylvania's ban on same-sex marriage are slated to meet with a federal judge.
The Christie administration on Monday made its final case for why a judge should put on hold a ruling that would legalize gay marriage effective Oct. 21.
Chris discusses the ongoing government shutdown and it's effects on the economy, a gay marriage bill introduced in Pennsylvania, and another shooting in Washington D.C. He talks to Megyn Kelly from Fox News, Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday, CBS 3's Beasley Reece, and Comedian Sarah Colonna.
"Let's have a conversation, a dialogue, a debate," says Donald Sico of the New Jersey Catholic Conference. "And let's let it be a civil discourse."
Reps. Brian Sims (D-Philadelphia) and Steve McCarter (D-Montgomery/Philadelphia) made the announcement on the introduction of H.B. 1686, the Pennsylvania Marriage Equality Act.
"Given the health of the economy, given the other economic and fiscal concerns that voters have, I don't think it's likely to move center stage .. in the short run," says Terry Madonna.
New Jersey Democrats trying to keep the ball rolling for same-sex marriage are pushing the issue on two fronts: the NJ Supreme Court and the Statehouse.
Chris reviews the battle in Washington over Obamacare leading to a potential government shutdown, Saturday Night Live's parody of the President in their season premiere, the end of the Phillies season, and the Eagles blowout loss in Denver. He talks to Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick, Jeff Roe and Michael Bronstein on the Monday Morning Matchup, Phillies' Broadcaster Larry Andersen, and CSN Philly's Ray Didinger.
A judge's ruling Friday that New Jersey must allow gay couples to marry will not be the last word on the issue after Gov. Chris Christie's administration said it would appeal to a higher court.
Vince Grimm of Cape May County has been with his partner Will for 52 years. He says the ruling favoring same-sex marriage in his state is encouraging.
Exxon Mobil Corp. said Friday that it will begin offering benefits to legally married same-sex couples in the U.S. for the first time starting next week.
A New Jersey judge has ruled that the state must allow same-sex couples to marry.
Twenty-one same sex couples have filed a lawsuit in Commonwealth Court, asking the justices to declare their marriages legal and Pennsylvania's marriage law unconstitutional.
Montgomery County solicitor Ray McGarry announced today that he would file an appeal on behalf of county register of wills D. Bruce Hanes.
Pennsylvania residents can enter to win free tickets to see practice rounds for the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
The image was deleted from President Trump's Truth Social account, but the president said it depicted him as a "doctor, making people better."
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting inside the Excelcare rehabilitation facility in Egg Harbor Township Monday morning.
Enon Music Group is celebrating 10 years of impact by visiting 25 cities, hosting free concerts and donating to local nonprofits.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said first responders recovered the bodies of two workers who were missing following the parking garage collapse last week.
Pennsylvania residents can enter to win free tickets to see practice rounds for the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
A West Chester University student was hit and killed by a car early Sunday morning, police said.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
The image was deleted from President Trump's Truth Social account, but the president said it depicted him as a "doctor, making people better."
Pennsylvania residents can enter to win free tickets to see practice rounds for the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
Enon Music Group is celebrating 10 years of impact by visiting 25 cities, hosting free concerts and donating to local nonprofits.
A man died after he was hit by a car Sunday night in Philadelphia, police say.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said first responders recovered the bodies of two workers who were missing following the parking garage collapse last week.
A West Chester University student was hit and killed by a car early Sunday morning, police said.
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting inside the Excelcare rehabilitation facility in Egg Harbor Township Monday morning.
A mass shooting at Chick-fil-A in Union Township, New Jersey, left one person dead and six others wounded.
Crews contained a wildfire in West Deptford, New Jersey that can be seen from Philadelphia.
Kishan Patel, who was shot by a former NYPD officer in 2024, has returned home after more than a year of rehab.
A suspect was linked to the murders of 24-year-old Marebeth Welsh in 1993 and 16-year-old Jennifer Persia in 1994, prosecutors said.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
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.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
All TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport have reopened after weeks of staffing shortages due to a partial government shutdown.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
Pennsylvania residents can enter to win free tickets to see practice rounds for the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' final regular-season game.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
Philadelphia Phillies rookie right-hander Andrew Painter, who was scratched from his scheduled start because of a migraine, instead threw five innings of relief after spending the morning throwing up.
Jose Fernandez and Adrian Del Castillo hit RBI singles in the eighth inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat Philadelphia 4-3 on Sunday and send the Phillies to their fourth loss in five games.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
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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.
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting inside the Excelcare rehabilitation facility in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey.
If the sounds of wedding bells are in your future, Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood is giving couples a chance to gather some inspiration and ideas ahead of the big day. Leah Ben, director of marketing with the Old City District, joined CBS News Philadelphia with a preview.
Monday will see highs in the 80s with more clouds than sun, and some gusty winds up to 30 mph are possible this afternoon. It'll continue to feel like summer all week long as temperatures climb into the 90s –and the region could even break heat records!
The Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church choir, known for lifting spirits every Sunday, is taking its powerful sound to more than two dozen cities with a mission bigger than music. Garland Miche Waller, musical director at Enon, spoke with CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey about answering his calling in Philadelphia and beyond.
His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands are visiting Philadelphia on Monday, April 13, the first stop in their multi-city visit to the United States.