The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit against Pennsylvania claiming the state is unconstitutionally underfunding public defenders and therefore not providing proper due process or representation. KYW Newsradio's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson has more.

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The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit against Pennsylvania claiming the state is unconstitutionally underfunding public defenders and therefore not providing proper due process or representation. KYW Newsradio's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson has more.
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ACLU lawsuit claims Pa. is underfunding public defenders

With the U.S. Surgeon General declaring gun violence a public health crisis this week, the Pennsylvania Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics hosted an on-line community forum on strategies to prevent child firearm injury and suicide.  

KYW's John McDevitt reports.

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With the U.S. Surgeon General declaring gun violence a public health crisis this week, the Pennsylvania Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics hosted an on-line community forum on strategies to prevent child firearm injury and suicide.  
KYW's John McDevitt reports.
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PA pediatricians talk child gun safety

The city and school district are preparing to announce a pilot of 20 schools taking part in a year-round pilot of extended-day programming.

We get the story from KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo.

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The city and school district are preparing to announce a pilot of 20 schools taking part in a year-round pilot of extended-day programming.
We get the story from KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo.
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Philly School District set to announce pilot of year-round extended school programming

KYW Newsradio's Michelle Durham and Capitol Hill Correspondent Scott McFarlane discuss Tuesday night's primaries and what they mean leading up the Presidential debate.  

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KYW Newsradio's Michelle Durham and Capitol Hill Correspondent Scott McFarlane discuss Tuesday night's primaries and what they mean leading up the Presidential debate.  
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ACLU lawsuit claims Pa. is underfunding public defenders

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