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An immigrant sued ICE and won. A judge said the government must pay back his $40,000 in legal fees MSNRead at original source
Date: 2026-05-09
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Prosecutors seek to strip U.S. citizenship from diplomat-turned-Cuban spy AudacyRead at original source
Date: 2026-05-09
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An immigrant sued ICE and won. A judge said the government must pay back his $40,000 in legal fees MSNRead at original source
Date: 2026-05-09
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In legal dispute over 'The View,' ABC argues Trump administration is trying to chill free speech AudacyRead at original source
Date: 2026-05-08
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Peter Berson, retired assistant district attorney and political podcaster, has died at 69 Inquirer.comRead at original source
Date: 2026-05-08
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Prosecutors seek death penalty for man accused of killing 2 USF students from Bangladesh AudacyRead at original source
Date: 2026-05-08
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The Most Dangerous Intersections in Northeast Philadelphia for Pedestrians Rand Spear The Accident LawyerRead at original source
Date: 2026-05-08
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Monroe Township, New Jersey, bans data centers after concern from residents CBS NewsRead at original source
Date: 2026-05-08
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The plan to keep Philly’s World Cup matches safe has been years in the making, officials say Inquirer.comRead at original source
Date: 2026-05-08
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Companies may want to ask themselves: “Do we have a dog in the fight? Do we make plastic? Do we have something to do with plastic?" said James Aidala, a former EPA official who's now a consultant.Read at original source
Date: 2026-05-08
Source: Law.com
The growth firms are enjoying right now has expanded the cost base — talent, technology, real estate — faster than the operating model has adapted to support it. That gap is not closed by another lease, another mandate, another lateral, or another tool. It is closed by deliberately rebuilding the...Read at original source
Date: 2026-05-08
Source: Law.com
"Be someone who clients and colleagues trust. Being responsive, anticipating issues and needs, and thinking creatively to improve both work product and firm practices is of great value to both clients and your firm." Read at original source
Date: 2026-05-08
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"This investigation will uncover whether this prosecutor is putting the community at risk in offering sweetheart deals to illegal immigrants charged with serious crimes," the Trump administration's top civil rights enforcer said of Commonwealth's attorney Steve Descano of Fairfax County, Virginia, who faces a federal probe by the U.S. Department...Read at original source
Date: 2026-05-08
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Citizen: Keeping you safe & informed Citizen appRead at original source
Date: 2026-05-08
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Philadelphia mayor green-lights new ICE restrictions MSNRead at original source
Date: 2026-05-08
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Local Media — Philadelphia (TV Stations)
A crash shut down the westbound lanes of I-76 in South Philadelphia on Tuesday night. The roadway shut down began at Passyunk Avenue and ended at Greys Ferry Avenue. However, the roadway reopened at around 11:35 p.m. SkyForce10 was over...Read at original source
Date: 2026-05-06
Source: NBC10 (WCAU)
NJ Transit’s River Line was suspended between two stations in Central Jersey on Tuesday after a boat hit a bridge nearby, the transit agency announced. A large houseboat hit a pedestrian bridge that runs next to the bridge for...Read at original source
Date: 2026-05-05
Source: NBC10 (WCAU)
A stolen work truck crashed into another vehicle and overturned at an elementary school playground in Philadelphia’s Kingsessing neighborhood Tuesday afternoon. The crash occurred near S. Weir Mitchell Elementary School on 5500 Kingsessing Avenue on May 5.Read at original source
Date: 2026-05-05
Source: NBC10 (WCAU)
A man driving for Lyft is accused of trying to lure at least two Princeton University students, according to the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office. Léelo en español aquí In one reported incident, a female university student...Read at original source
Date: 2026-05-05
Source: NBC10 (WCAU)
A Collingdale teen will be charged with vehicular homicide and related charges after, police said, he was driving under the influence of marijuana when a Swarthmore professor was struck and killed while riding a bike in Upper Darby Township on Dec. 3, 2025. On...Read at original source
Date: 2026-05-05
Source: NBC10 (WCAU)
A 22-year-old man was killed in a crash Thursday night in Lawrence Township, New Jersey, according to police. On April 30, 2026, at approximately 11 p.m., officers from the Lawrence Township Police Department responded to the area of Brunswick Pike northbound at the Kelly Viaduct,...Read at original source
Date: 2026-05-01
Source: NBC10 (WCAU)
As the unofficial start of summer draws closer, some Jersey Shore towns are getting updates on long-awaited beach replenishment projects — while one community is betting on a private fix. Less than a month before Memorial Day weekend, construction crews in Bay Head finished rebuilding...Read at original source
Date: 2026-04-30
Source: NBC10 (WCAU)
A section of a boardwalk at the Jersey Shore has been renovated and is ready to welcome locals and visitors. Ventnor City cut the ribbon Wednesday on roughly 20 blocks of revamped boards between Jackson Avenue and Cambridge Avenue. Over the winter,...Read at original source
Date: 2026-04-30
Source: NBC10 (WCAU)
A massive crane at a construction site along Interstate 295 in New Castle County, Delaware, tipped backward. SkyForce10 was over the scene on Wednesday, April 29, where a massive crane could be seen leaning backward with all its wheels in the air: ...Read at original source
Date: 2026-04-29
Source: NBC10 (WCAU)
The king and queen of the Netherlands will be visiting Philadelphia next week, with many stops planned across the city. According to a release, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will be in Philadelphia on Monday, April 13. Their visit is part of a working visit...Read at original source
Date: 2026-04-06
Source: NBC10 (WCAU)
A man who has been arrested and charged in the crash that killed two chiefs of the Walnuttown Fire Company, was found with a “crack pipe” in his car and told police he fell asleep and was awoken by the deadly crash,...Read at original source
Date: 2026-04-06
Source: NBC10 (WCAU)
Surveillance video shows an intense rollover crash that happened on I-95 in Philadelphia. The crash happened at around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2026. The vehicle was traveling north on I-95 in the city’s Fishtown neighborhood, crossed several lanes of traffic, then hit the...Read at original source
Date: 2026-04-05
Source: NBC10 (WCAU)
Surveillance video shows an intense rollover crash that happened on I-95 in Philadelphia. The crash happened at around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2026. The vehicle was traveling north on I-95 in the city’s Fishtown neighborhood, crossed several lanes of traffic, then hit the...Read at original source
Date: 2026-04-05
Source: NBC10 (WCAU)
Police in South Jersey are reminding residents to lock their car doors and hide valuables after stolen cars led officers on a wild chase which ended when one vehicle flipped onto its roof. Officers with the Mantua Township...Read at original source
Date: 2026-04-04
Source: NBC10 (WCAU)
Police in South Jersey are reminding residents to lock their car doors and hide valuables after stolen cars led officers on a wild chase which ended when one vehicle flipped onto its roof. Officers with the Mantua Township...Read at original source
Date: 2026-04-04
Source: NBC10 (WCAU)
Federal Courts — EDPA + DNJ + U.S. Courts
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Notice: Request for Quotation - U.S. District Court - Case Goods Furniture for Chambers 4050 - Clarkson S. Fisher U.S. Courthouse in Trenton, NJ
Start Date: May 6, 2026 End Date: May 18, 2026, 12:00PM See attached PDF:Read at original source
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Objection! How the Federal Rules of Evidence Promote Fair Trials
U.S. District Judge Jesse M. Furman and Professor Daniel J. Capra reflect on the impact of unification of the rules of evidence and how the Judiciary’s rule-making process ensures that the Federal Rules of Evidence keep up with the times.Read at original source
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Notice to the Bar: Appointment of Recall Magistrate Judge Cheryl L. Pollak
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Notice: Request for Quotation - U.S. District Court - Casegoods Furniture for Chambers 4040 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse
Start Date: April 29, 2026 End Date: May 13, 2026 See attached PDF:Read at original source
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America's 250th Anniversary - District of New Jersey
See documents linked below: America's 250th Anniversary Events - District of New Jersey Lunch and Learn Event FlyerRead at original source
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Bankruptcies Increase 11.9 Percent
Bankruptcy filings increased 11.9 percent during the 12-month period ending March 31, 2026.Read at original source
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2026 Virtual POWER Act Event
Registration is Now Open On May 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM (EST) the 2026 POWER Act: Domestic Violence Victim Representation Information Session will be held. This is a virtual program, presented by the Northern District of New York and co-sponsored by...Read at original source
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Notice: Request for Quotation - Cyclical Carpet Replacement Courtroom 4D - Hallway-Jury Room-Robing Room - Camden, NJ - Mitchell H. Cohen U.S. Courthouse
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Notice: Request for Quotation - Camden Courtrooms 4D & 5A Drapery and Shades
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Press Release - Renaming of Third Circuit Reentry Courts Summit
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Amended Standing Order 2026-02: In Re Increase in Immigration-Related Habeas Corpus Petitions seeking Emergent Relief
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Notice: Request for Quotation - Cyclical Painting of Hallways 4-7 Clarkson S. Fisher U.S. Courthouse
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SAVE THE DATE: 2026 U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey District-Wide Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration
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Notice: Request for Quotation - Carpet Replacement ANNXHW
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Notice: Request for Quotation - Carpet Replacement CR7W
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State Courts — Philadelphia + Suburban Counties
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Montco Woman Sold Stolen Victorias Secret Items Online In Multiple States: PD - Patch
Montco Woman Sold Stolen Victorias Secret Items Online In Multiple States: PD PatchRead at original source
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Norristown Officer Who Ran Over Naked Man To Appear In Court Next Week: Officials - Patch
Norristown Officer Who Ran Over Naked Man To Appear In Court Next Week: Officials PatchRead at original source
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Man admits to stabbing, killing his mother in Upper Darby Township, Pa.: Affidavit - 6abc Philadelphia
Man admits to stabbing, killing his mother in Upper Darby Township, Pa.: Affidavit 6abc PhiladelphiaRead at original source
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[ARCHIVED] Co-Responders Program Expands to 3 More Police Departments - Bucks County (.gov)
[ARCHIVED] Co-Responders Program Expands to 3 More Police Departments Bucks County (.gov)Read at original source
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[ARCHIVED] Senior Games Registration Open through May 15 - Bucks County (.gov)
[ARCHIVED] Senior Games Registration Open through May 15 Bucks County (.gov)Read at original source
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Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit Against Sam’s Club Sent Back to Pennsylvania State Court Over Filing Error - Shore News Network
Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit Against Sam’s Club Sent Back to Pennsylvania State Court Over Filing Error Shore News NetworkRead at original source
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New Court Kiosks Aim to Cut Delays, Expand Access - MyChesCo
New Court Kiosks Aim to Cut Delays, Expand Access MyChesCoRead at original source
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Delaware County Man Pleads Guilty in Designer Dog Fraud Scheme - MyChesCo
Delaware County Man Pleads Guilty in Designer Dog Fraud Scheme MyChesCoRead at original source
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Son charged with murder of father in Montgomery County, DA says - NBC10 Philadelphia
Son charged with murder of father in Montgomery County, DA says NBC10 PhiladelphiaRead at original source
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Alec Bohm’s parents push back in legal fight over Phillies star’s millions: ‘Family matter’ - New York Post
Alec Bohm’s parents push back in legal fight over Phillies star’s millions: ‘Family matter’ New York PostRead at original source
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Former judge suspended over Facebook posts seeks relief from SCOTUS - ABA Journal
Former judge suspended over Facebook posts seeks relief from SCOTUS ABA JournalRead at original source
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Chester County Self-Service Kiosks Deliver Faster and Easier Access to Justice - Chester County
Chester County Self-Service Kiosks Deliver Faster and Easier Access to Justice Chester CountyRead at original source
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Chester County Self-Service Kiosks Deliver Faster and Easier Access to Justice - Chester County
Chester County Self-Service Kiosks Deliver Faster and Easier Access to Justice Chester CountyRead at original source
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PA Attorney General weighs in on Bucks climate case - Central Bucks News
PA Attorney General weighs in on Bucks climate case Central Bucks NewsRead at original source
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Montco woman hit by trooper 5 times for allegedly not letting go of gun heads to county court on all charges - Central Bucks News
Montco woman hit by trooper 5 times for allegedly not letting go of gun heads to county court on all charges Central Bucks NewsRead at original source
