Pennsylvania lawmakers are working on legislation aimed at streamlining the custody process. Supporters say it would not only lighten the load on already stressed courts but reduce legal fees for families. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.





(Photo credit: Pa. House Judiciary Committee)

Pennsylvania lawmakers are working on legislation aimed at streamlining the custody process. Supporters say it would not only lighten the load on already stressed courts but reduce legal fees for families. KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.
 
 
(Photo credit: Pa. House Judiciary Committee)

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Pa. lawmakers working to streamline custody process with new bill

Philadelphia is starting its Independence Day celebrations today, just like a founding father envisioned. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon has more from the National Constitution Center.

Philadelphia is starting its Independence Day celebrations today, just like a founding father envisioned. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon has more from the National Constitution Center.

Philadelphia celebrates Independence Day early, just as this founding father envisioned

A stampede at a religious gathering of thousands in northern India has killed at least 150 people and injured dozens more. Local media say the stampede occurred as attendees rushed to leave after the Hindu gathering in the Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh state. 

Police say overcrowding may have been a factor. Initial reports suggest that over 15,000 people had gathered for the event, which had permission to host about 5,000.

(Photo by Pawan Sharma/AFP via Getty Images)

A stampede at a religious gathering of thousands in northern India has killed at least 150 people and injured dozens more. Local media say the stampede occurred as attendees rushed to leave after the Hindu gathering in the Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh state. 
Police say overcrowding may have been a factor. Initial reports suggest that over 15,000 people had gathered for the event, which had permission to host about 5,000.
(Photo by Pawan Sharma/AFP via Getty Images)

More than 100 killed in stampede at religious gathering in India

Holiday travel is picking up as we approach the Fourth of July. Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to be the busiest days during this record-breaking holiday travel period. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez is live at the airport with the story.

Holiday travel is picking up as we approach the Fourth of July. Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to be the busiest days during this record-breaking holiday travel period. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez is live at the airport with the story.

Pa. lawmakers working to streamline custody process with new bill

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