A rally was held Tuesday morning outside Charles Carroll High School in Port Richmond in support of a student over her right to wear a political T-shirt.
Samantha Pawlucy is the high school student who was told by a teacher last month to take off her Mitt Romney-Paul Ryan T-shirt or leave class.
FOX 29's Steve Keeley was at the school when Samantha arrived Tuesday
morning. It was an emotional moment when the crowd surrounded Samantha
and started to sing the National Anthem.
The teen was visibly moved as she
listened and took it all in.
Pennsylvania House candidate Dave Kralle organized the rally to show support for Pawlucy.
The crowd was made up of a plethora of people. Veterans were a strong
presence.
Keeley spoke to a few of the rally participants, including one man who, even
though he was a Democrat, said he was there to support the First Amendment.
The school district has stated that it is working to solve the issue.
In a statement, School District of Philadelphia Superintendent William Hite said he will join Mayor Michael Nutter and others to work directly with the high school to help them move forward.
Hite's statement says they stand by Samantha, her teacher Lynette Gaymon and all others who have become targets of hatred.
Sunday, May 19 2013 1:45 AM EDT2013-05-19 05:45:51 GMT
A Powerball jackpot-winning ticket worth an estimated $590.5 million was sold in Florida, but there were also million-dollar winners sold in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, according to the lottery.
A Powerball jackpot-winning ticket worth an estimated $590.5 million was sold in Florida, but there were also million-dollar winners sold in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, according to the lottery's website.
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:28 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:28:06 GMT
Rain moved in Saturday afternoon and the chance for it will stick around through the seven day forecast.
It becomes very unsettled across our area with clounds and showers again Sunday. The best chance for rain is in the morning and afternoon thunderstorms are possible towards our south.
Sunday is cool but we do warm up well into the 80s by Tuesday. With the warm weather comes a better chance for thunderstorms.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:44:01 GMT
A couple of Good Samaritans helped rescue a 3-year-old boy's lifeless body from an Allentown creek. Their quick thinking and help from police helped bring the boy back to life.
A couple of Good Samaritans helped rescue a 3-year-old boy's lifeless body from an Allentown creek. Their quick thinking and help from police helped bring the boy back to life.
Friday, May 17 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:38:13 GMT
A woman who lived with a Delaware pediatrician accused of waterboarding her 11-year-old daughter has agreed to plead guilty to child endangerment charges and testify against him.
A woman who lived with a Delaware pediatrician accused of waterboarding her 11-year-old daughter has agreed to plead guilty to child endangerment charges and testify against him.
