Attorney Says Gay Marriage Licenses Already Issued Are Still Valid
Daniel Clifford notes that same-sex couples who had made marriage license applications but had not received a license are in limbo for the time being.
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Daniel Clifford notes that same-sex couples who had made marriage license applications but had not received a license are in limbo for the time being.
A Pennsylvania judge is stopping a suburban Philadelphia court clerk from issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples, saying it was a clear violation of his legal authority.
Chris reviews President Obama's speech on Syria and Hillary Clinton's reception of the Liberty Medal at the National Constitution Center. He also talks to John Hayward from Human Events, foreign policy expert Danielle Pletka, and Tom McGrath from Philadelphia Magazine.
The two men from center city Philadelphia had asked Mayor Nutter to officiate at their wedding after obtaining a marriage license in Montgomery County.
The Corbett administration has hired former state Supreme Court justice William Lamb to handle the federal litigation over same sex marriage in Pennsylvania.
Republican Gov. Tom Corbett's office announced Thursday it has hired a well-known lawyer from outside the government to lead his defense of the state's same-sex marriage ban in a federal lawsuit.
Commonwealth Court judge Dan Pellegrini heard arguments on whether the state's Department of Health has standing to bring the case, and whether the case belongs in state Supreme Court instead.
Pennsylvania's attorney general has granted express written authority to lawyers for Gov. Tom Corbett to handle a case in which the Health Department wants to stop a suburban Philadelphia court clerk from giving marriage licenses to same-sex couples, according to a Tuesday court filing.
The walls of Lynne Gold-Bikin's office in Norristown, Pa. are lined with framed marriage certificates, some dating back more than 200 years.
The Corbett administration is suing to stop the issuance marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
Chris reviews President Obama's speech at the Lincoln Memorial and his comments on Syria, the decision of New Hope's mayor not to perform same sex marriages, and cancer survival rates in Great Britain. He talks to Lisa DePaulo about her article in Philadelphia Magazine and Comedian Tom Segura.
Lawyers for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania say gay couples who got marriage licenses should not be allowed to intervene in the lawsuit against a Montgomery County official because their licenses are invalid.
The Corbett administration is seeking to stop Montgomery County's Register of Wills / Clerk of Orphans Court, D. Bruce Haines, from issuing marriage licenses in defiance of state law.
A Pennsylvania court will hear arguments next month on the governor's attempt to stop Montgomery County from issuing same-sex marriage licenses.
The County filed a response Monday to the state's request that Commonwealth Court order a halt to the same-sex marriage licenses.
Thirty same-sex couples have married since Montgomery County awarded the first license July 24.
Several dozen members of the community showed up to thank register of wills Bruce Hanes for the bold step he's taken in issuing marriage licenses to gay and lesbian couples.
Chris addresses the Republican spat between Chris Christie and Rand Paul, Governor Tom Corbett's decision to defend Pennsylvania's version of the Defense of Marriage Act, and the closure of U.S. embassies around the Middle East. He talks to Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel, Michael Bronstein and Jeff Roe on the Monday Morning Matchup, and foreign policy expert Ed Turzanski.
Montgomery County Solicitor Ray McGarry filed a response to a lawsuit challenging the Register of Wills Bruce Hanes' decision to grant same-sex marriage licenses.
Bruce Castor, the lone Republican on the board of commissioners, won't state his position on gay marriage publicly, saying he's looking at the issue from a purely legal standpoint.
Pennsylvania officials are asking a court to stop Montgomery County from issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
A suburban Philadelphia woman tied the knot with her longtime partner Sunday with a county marriage license despite the commonwealth's ban on same-sex marriage.
About a dozen members of a pro-life organization held, what they described as, a pray-in at the Register of Wills office in Montgomery County to protest marriage licenses for same-sex couples.
Chris returns from a trip to St, Louis to discuss the Phillies struggles against the Cardinals, President Obama's falling poll numbers, and the circus surrounding Anthony Weiner's mayoral campaign in New York City. He also talks to Chris Butler on Finance Friday, Dick Yuengling from the Yuengling Brewery, and CBS 3's Beasley Reece.
Officials outside Philadelphia are issuing marriage licenses to a pair of gay couples, despite a state law banning such unions.
Kyle Schwarber hit a go-ahead RBI single and Trea Turner had a two-run single in a three-run 10th inning in the Philadelphia Phillies' victory Saturday.
Sunday is off to a nice start in the Philadelphia region, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking heat and storms this week.
Two people died and nine others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning.
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.
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.
Kyle Schwarber hit a go-ahead RBI single and Trea Turner had a two-run single in a three-run 10th inning in the Philadelphia Phillies' victory Saturday.
Sunday is off to a nice start in the Philadelphia region, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking heat and storms this week.
Two people died and nine others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning.
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.
Two people died and nine others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning.
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.
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.
Kyle Schwarber hit a go-ahead RBI single and Trea Turner had a two-run single in a three-run 10th inning in the Philadelphia Phillies' victory Saturday.
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.
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.
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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.
Two people died and nine others were wounded in a shooting on Locust Street early Sunday morning in Trenton, New Jersey, police say.
Sunday starts nice and dry for the Philadelphia area, but scattered showers are possible later in the day and throughout the week. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the NEXT Weather forecast.
After a 10-year hiatus, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic is underway, bringing fans and cyclists from around the world to the city. Reporter Ray Strickland was live along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and talked to a local cyclist about what the race means to her.
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.