Facing pressure, Biden to sign order on abortion access
President Joe Biden will take executive action Friday to protect access to abortion, according to three people familiar with the matter, as he faces mounting pressure from Democrats to be more forceful on the subject after the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to the procedure two weeks ago.
President Joe Biden will take executive action Friday to protect access to abortion, according to three people familiar with the matter, as he faces mounting pressure from Democrats to be more forceful on the subject after the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to the procedure two weeks ago.
Philadelphia imposes 10 p.m. summer curfew for kids under 18
It's 10 o'clock, do you know where your children are? Starting Thursday night in Philadelphia, you'll have to.
It's 10 o'clock, do you know where your children are? Starting Thursday night in Philadelphia, you'll have to.
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to 17 recipients including Simone Biles, John McCain
Recipients of this year's award include actor Denzel Washington, soccer star Megan Rapinoe, and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who is receiving the award posthumously.
Recipients of this year's award include actor Denzel Washington, soccer star Megan Rapinoe, and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who is receiving the award posthumously.
Nationwide abortion ban could raise maternal death rate by 24%, study suggests
Banning abortion nationwide would also severely impact Black people, increasing maternal deaths by as much as 39%, the study found.
Banning abortion nationwide would also severely impact Black people, increasing maternal deaths by as much as 39%, the study found.
State Capitol quiet during 5th day without new Pennsylvania budget
Most Pennsylvania lawmakers are absent from the state Capitol five days into the new budget year. There's no state government spending agreement in place, although the fiscal year ended last week.
Most Pennsylvania lawmakers are absent from the state Capitol five days into the new budget year. There's no state government spending agreement in place, although the fiscal year ended last week.
Governor Phil Murphy signs 7 new bills aimed at tightening gun laws in New Jersey
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed seven new bills into law aimed at curtailing gun violence, including legislation to allow the state attorney general to pursue lawsuits against the firearm industry.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed seven new bills into law aimed at curtailing gun violence, including legislation to allow the state attorney general to pursue lawsuits against the firearm industry.
10-year-old rape victim in Ohio reportedly denied abortion, travels to Indiana for procedure
The young girl could not get an abortion in Ohio because the state now bans the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy.
The young girl could not get an abortion in Ohio because the state now bans the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy.
COVID nursing home deaths claim is Pennsylvania governor campaign trail mainstay
Pennsylvania’s Republican nominee for governor, Doug Mastriano, often makes the baseless allegation that Gov. Tom Wolf’s policy of readmitting COVID-19 patients from hospitals to nursing homes caused thousands of deaths.
Pennsylvania’s Republican nominee for governor, Doug Mastriano, often makes the baseless allegation that Gov. Tom Wolf’s policy of readmitting COVID-19 patients from hospitals to nursing homes caused thousands of deaths.
US companies could face hurdles covering abortion travel costs
After Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, many companies pledged to cover travel costs for employees who live in states where abortion is now illegal.
After Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, many companies pledged to cover travel costs for employees who live in states where abortion is now illegal.
'No party for America': Pro-choice rallies held at the yard of Independence Mall on the 4th of July
Crowds of people gathered in Old City on the Fourth of July to rally for nationwide abortion rights.
Crowds of people gathered in Old City on the Fourth of July to rally for nationwide abortion rights.
Long-missing Alexander Hamilton letter put on public display
This is the first time the public is getting a chance to see it since it was returned to the state after a lengthy court battle.
This is the first time the public is getting a chance to see it since it was returned to the state after a lengthy court battle.
Jan. 6 committee: 'Stay tuned' for more evidence in July hearings
At least two more hearings scheduled this month aim to show how Donald Trump illegally directed a violent mob toward the Capitol on Jan. 6, and then failed to take quick action to stop the attack once it began.
At least two more hearings scheduled this month aim to show how Donald Trump illegally directed a violent mob toward the Capitol on Jan. 6, and then failed to take quick action to stop the attack once it began.
Google says it will delete location history data of users visiting abortion clinics
Google said it will delete entries from a person’s location history if it detects a visit to an abortion clinic
Google said it will delete entries from a person’s location history if it detects a visit to an abortion clinic
Texas Supreme Court blocks order that resumed abortions
The Texas Supreme Court late Friday night blocked a lower court order that said clinics could continue performing abortions, just days after some doctors had resumed seeing patients following the fall of Roe v. Wade.
The Texas Supreme Court late Friday night blocked a lower court order that said clinics could continue performing abortions, just days after some doctors had resumed seeing patients following the fall of Roe v. Wade.
Shifting abortion laws since Roe v. Wade decision causes confusion for providers, patients
The evolving legal landscape around abortion access is causing confusion for providers and patients across the country after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
The evolving legal landscape around abortion access is causing confusion for providers and patients across the country after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Delaware auditor dodges felony charges, found guilty of misconduct
Jurors on Friday acquitted McGuiness of felony theft and intimidation charges but found her guilty of conflict of interest, official misconduct and structuring a contract to avoid a procurement rule. All three of those are misdemeanors.
Jurors on Friday acquitted McGuiness of felony theft and intimidation charges but found her guilty of conflict of interest, official misconduct and structuring a contract to avoid a procurement rule. All three of those are misdemeanors.
Steve Jobs, John McCain to receive posthumous Presidential Medals of Freedom
Simone Biles, Denzel Washington, Gabrielle Giffords and Megan Rapinoe are also on the list of honorees.
Simone Biles, Denzel Washington, Gabrielle Giffords and Megan Rapinoe are also on the list of honorees.
Roe v. Wade overturned: Churches in several US states vandalized in wake of abortion ruling
Some U.S. churches became the targets of anger following the Supreme Court’s abortion ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
Some U.S. churches became the targets of anger following the Supreme Court’s abortion ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
Pennsylvania to begin fiscal year without a budget
Pennsylvania’s new fiscal year will begin without a state budget in place. Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration and top Republican lawmakers plan to work through the deadline to hammer out a roughly $42 billion spending plan whose details were still largely being kept secret.
Pennsylvania’s new fiscal year will begin without a state budget in place. Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration and top Republican lawmakers plan to work through the deadline to hammer out a roughly $42 billion spending plan whose details were still largely being kept secret.
Interest in vasectomies spiked since Roe v. Wade overturned by Supreme Court
One clinic in Austin, Texas, said it usually gets about eight calls a day on average for a vasectomy consultation, but after last week’s Supreme Court decision, the number of calls has skyrocketed to 100 a day, on average.
One clinic in Austin, Texas, said it usually gets about eight calls a day on average for a vasectomy consultation, but after last week’s Supreme Court decision, the number of calls has skyrocketed to 100 a day, on average.