Former Pa. House Speaker Perzel Off Hook For $1M In Restitution
Perzel pled guilty to theft and other offenses in a scheme to use taxpayer resources to develop computer software for political purposes.
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Perzel pled guilty to theft and other offenses in a scheme to use taxpayer resources to develop computer software for political purposes.
Call it a case of truth in advertising.
A state lawmaker has added fuel to the debate over whether local municipalities that rely on state police coverage should have to pay for that service.
"These rental inspections can happen without any real probable cause that there's something wrong in the house."
It's part of a $157 million settlement agreement between the automaker and the Attorneys General of 10 states, including Pennsylvania.
Eric Frein could face a death sentence if he's convicted.
Without any Democratic votes, a state House committee has advanced a Republican budget plan, one that spends less than the budget offered by Governor Wolf, and does not call for tax increases.
The PUC sent a letter last week to Pennsylvania's congressional delegation to urge them to push for continued funding for LIHEAP and Weatherization Assistance Programs.
Matt Drudge recently announced his choice as our best senator. He chose Senator Rand Paul and how he kept his heart despite the cynicism of Washington.
A state Senate panel has advanced legislation intended to stop organ transplant agencies from discriminating against people with disabilities.
If a recent Senate hearing is any indication, many state lawmakers remain skeptical of Governor Wolf's proposal to consolidate four state departments into one new department.
A fun afternoon at a water park in Northeastern Pennsylvania ended with a few children going to the hospital.
One of the longest serving federal judges in Pennsylvania has been found after he was reported missing on Wednesday night.
The work was expected to run through April 10th.
The state Senate has has passed and sent to the House legislation that would pump money into Pennsylvania's troubled unemployment compensation claims processing system.
Somerdale Cold Cuts is temporarily closed after alleged thieves stole copper wires and pipes that supply cold air for the walk-in refrigerator.
Pennsylvania will be under a code red air quality alert on Thursday because smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota will create unhealthy levels of pollution for everyone.
As another heat wave hits the region, residents at Broad Street Bank Apartments in Trenton are dealing with spotty AC units and down elevators.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
If you have taken generic medications from the drugmaker Glenmark, you could get some of your money back.
If you have taken generic medications from the drugmaker Glenmark, you could get some of your money back.
The Trump administration reworked and reinstalled the slavery exhibits at the President's House after a long legal fight.
A massive fire burned in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, sending a huge plume of dark black smoke into the sky.
Nearly 100 customers were impacted by a water main break near the intersection of DeKalb and Elm streets in Norristown, Pa.
The longest-running game show in TV history is searching for its next contestants right here in Philadelphia on July 22.
Somerdale Cold Cuts is temporarily closed after alleged thieves stole copper wires and pipes that supply cold air for the walk-in refrigerator.
As another heat wave hits the region, residents at Broad Street Bank Apartments in Trenton are dealing with spotty AC units and down elevators.
The Rev. Mark Watkinson is buried at Pemberton Baptist Cemetery in New Jersey, but his legacy can still be found in your pocket.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
EMR Recycling in Camden, New Jersey, has resumed operations with a number of new safety measures in place after a judge ordered the plant could reopen.
Attorneys for the family of Kadir Skinner, the 19-year-old shot and killed by Wilmington police, have released new cellphone video.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
Pennsylvania will be under a code red air quality alert on Thursday because smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota will create unhealthy levels of pollution for everyone.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
A person with measles passed through Philadelphia International Airport on the Fourth of July.
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
A trip to the Home Run Derby for a Philadelphia father and son turned into a memory they'll never forget after catching one of Kyle Schwarber's homers.
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in the All-Star Game.
Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown have all been in communication with LeBron James as the Sixers have continued to pursue the NBA's all-time leading scorer, according to a new report.
Philadelphia's jam-packed summer of sporting events and 250 celebrations caps off with the 2026 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday.
Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Bryce Harper says FanDuel SportsBook had "no right" to use its logo on a Cameo video he made.
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Julie Chen Moonves, the host of "Big Brother," discusses what keeps fans coming back to the show year after year.
Water has been restored in Norristown, Montgomery County, after a main break impacted nearly 100 customers, but officials say water could still be cloudy or discolored.
New research from the Alzheimer's Association says there's growing evidence that repetitive head injuries can cause brain damage.
Friends and family gathered on Wednesday to wish World War II veteran Leroy Tucker a 102nd birthday at Oak Street Health in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood.
Somerdale Cold Cuts owner Johnny Gabagool says thieves stole the copper wires and pipes that supply cold air for the walk-in refrigerator and deli case at the family-owned business. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Ryan Hughes has the story.
