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B+L Investigates

Philly Dept. of Human Services gave a baby to the wrong adoptive parents — a mistake never corrected

April 13, 2026April 13, 2026
Todd Shepherd
1

Despite the city admitting its error, a judge found it was too late to undo the mistake.

By Todd Shepherd

The Courts

Jennifer Riley: Nuclear verdicts and junk science are creating a judicial hellhole

April 13, 2026April 13, 2026
Jennifer Riley

Over the years, Pennsylvania has become flooded with excessive lawsuits that are pushing our healthcare system to a breaking point. […]

The Courts

Seth Higgins: The Supreme Court promised a review of med-mal jurisdictional rules. It never happened.

February 26, 2026February 25, 2026
Seth Higgins
1

Two years after repealing Rule 1006, the Court canceled its own reexamination — without public transparency.
By Seth Higgins

Sports

Parents, athletes say silence surrounds boys in girls’ races

February 23, 2026February 24, 2026
Beth Ann Rosica
10

“There’s all these girls racing and all these parents watching and no one is saying anything.” Aislin Magalengo’s frustration was […]

The Courts

Robert Daday: The price of Philadelphia’s courtroom jackpot

December 26, 2025December 25, 2025
Robert Daday
4

Across Pennsylvania, families are feeling the squeeze. Health care costs keep climbing. Childcare and groceries cost more. Auto insurance premiums […]

The Courts

Court rebuffs attempt to turn trademark law into political weapon against Pa. Manufacturer’s Assn.

December 22, 2025December 22, 2025
Todd Shepherd
2

‘Better Pennsylvania’ sued the Pa. Manufacturers’ Association over a website name, but its own witness conceded there was no evidence of confusion and the judge found the law didn’t apply.

By Todd Shepherd

Law Enforcement

Stu Bykofsky: Lying lawyers catch hell from PO’d judges

December 16, 2025December 15, 2025
Stu Bykofsky

This was all part of an effort by the D.A. to undo or undermine all death penalty cases.
By Stu Bykofsky

Justice System

Beth Ann Rosica: Ignoring biology won’t fix discrimination — but it will erase women

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025
Beth Ann Rosica
4

A decade ago it was obvious that sex is binary. Why isn’t it now?
By Beth Ann Rosica

B+L Investigates

Gov’s office fights to block records related to sexual-harassment scandal involving top aide

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025
Todd Shepherd
4

Two years after cabinet secretary’s resignation, administration appeals transparency rulings rather than release emails and metadata showing how it handled the allegations.

By Todd Shepherd

Crime

Ben Mannes: Ideology over justice — How Larry Krasner’s policies failed Kada Scott

October 21, 2025October 21, 2025
A. Benjamin Mannes
6

Court officials refute Krasner’s claims in Kada Scott murder case.
By A. Benjamin Mannes

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Op-Ed

Stu Bykofsky: ICE Out — the Grand Opera from City Council

Stu Bykofsky: ICE Out — the Grand Opera from City Council

schedule April 21 2026
ink_pen Stu Bykofsky

It should not come as a surprise to you that lawyers on your team can find legal justification for anything.
By Stu Bykofsky

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