Pa. Lawmaker Presses For Public Input In Selection of 2nd Phila. Casino Site
"We are in a different position than we were back in 2006," says Pennsylvania state senator Larry Farnese.
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"We are in a different position than we were back in 2006," says Pennsylvania state senator Larry Farnese.
Pennsylvania Prison Society executive director William DiMascio says the program had been highly successful over the past four years helping ex-offender fathers get training, jobs, and access to social services that helped them take care of their families.
Senior David Carel of Penn Valley and sophomore Dakota McCoy of Wexford are recipients of the scholarships established in 1902 by the will of British philanthropist Cecil Rhodes.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board says it has received six applications for Philadelphia's second casino license -- including one that wasn't on the radar screen until now.
The memory of Hurricane Sandy might be fading for some of us, but for many families just north, along the coast, every day still brings new trauma.
"If the city is going to have a casino, then we should maximize the benefit to the city from that casino," says a spokesman for US Rep. Bob Brady.
Adriano Sotomayor is accused of cheating more than 50 victims, starting with an elderly nun in Puerto Rico who was told to send "fees" to collect on an inheritance.
Superstorm "Sandy" delivered a bump in approval for both Gov. Tom Corbett and President Obama, according to a new Quinnipiac University Poll of Pennsylvania voters.
It's embarrassing to be flopping around in the snow like a beached whale, trying to get up after taking a spill on skis. Here's a word of advice for the novice.
Pennsyvlania auditor general Jack Wagner has issued his final report on the need for reform at Penn State University in the wake of the Sandusky scandal.
The state auditor general has renewed his concerns that mounting debt at the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will result in massive toll hikes for motorists.
"This will be the most significant change in how the turnpike has operated since it opened in 1940," says interim CEO Craig Shuey.
Dr. Jay Greenspan, program services board chair at the local March of Dimes, says pre-term births -- those before 38 weeks -- are medically dangerous.
Governor Tom Corbett says he does not believe the GOP must make drastic changes in order to compete in future presidential elections.
Governor Corbett says he's not worried about the probe of his role in the Sandusky case that's been promised by Kathleen Kane.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
The National Park Service must restore the slavery exhibits to the President's House Site in Philadelphia, a judge orders.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
Philadelphia's building boom is forcing a community to replace the mural of legendary CBS News journalist Ed Bradley.
Grands As Parents Inc., a Philadelphia nonprofit, supports grandparents who take on the role of parent when their children can't.
The National Park Service must restore the slavery exhibits to the President's House Site in Philadelphia, a judge orders.
Philadelphia's building boom is forcing a community to replace the mural of legendary CBS News journalist Ed Bradley.
Grands As Parents Inc., a Philadelphia nonprofit, supports grandparents who take on the role of parent when their children can't.
A Pennsylvania grandmother lost hundreds of thousands of dollars after falling for a fast‑growing online employment scam that promises easy money for simple "tasks."
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
A person was seriously injured in a hit-and-run in Washington Township early Sunday morning, police said.
After erosion from several major storms, New Jersey officials say federal relief is on the way for eroding South Jersey beaches.
February is Heart Awareness Month, and with Valentine's Day approaching, the holiday holds special meaning for a South Jersey family.
Video from a New Jersey police department's drone helped officers rescue a missing child in dense woods amid severely cold weather.
Quinton Law made history by becoming New Jersey's youngest active serving mayor and Moorestown Township's first Black mayor.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A person with measles traveled through Philadelphia International Airport last week, health officials said.
February is Heart Awareness Month, and with Valentine's Day approaching, the holiday holds special meaning for a South Jersey family.
As piles of snow melt across the Philadelphia region, research shows the salt used to prevent slipping could end up in the water supply.
Black History Month is poignant for one family after a man got a historic, innovative treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
The Downingtown Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened Wednesday night after a canopy over the toll booths collapsed.
A portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive remains closed as crews work on water infrastructure repairs.
Anthony Edwards won the Most Valuable Player award while leading his "Stars" team past their fellow Americans on the "Stripes" team 47-21 to win the final of the NBA All-Star Game.
The Reading Fightin Phils will play as the "Reading Iced Coffees" for their 23rd annual morning game Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Bryce Harper says he still doesn't understand why Dave Dombrowski suggested last year that he doesn't know if Harper is still an elite player.
U.S. Olympic gold medalist Breezy Johnson and her fiancé talks about the lead up to their engagement at 2026 Milano Cortina and a congratulations from Taylor Swift.
The Sixers rookie capped off his first apperance at the NBA All-Star weekend with two game-ending scores and an MVP trophy.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
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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.
The city's building boom is forcing a West Philadelphia community to replace the mural of legendary CBS News journalist Ed Bradley. A new one is in the works. CBS News Philadelphia's Janelle Burrell has the story.
The Pennsylvania SPCA has partnered with Ensemble Arts Philly for a fun promotion in an effort to find senior dogs "fur-ever" homes. PSPCA director of public relations Gillian Kocher joined CBS News Philadelphia to tell us more about the event.
A water main break shut down Spruce Street near the Penn Medicine complex. Ray Strickland has more on the mess in the area.
Monday will be mostly cloudy around the Delaware Valley after an overnight system brought some slushy snow to the reason. That snow won't stick around long though; high temperatures will stay well above freezing the rest of the week.
Grandfamilies, or when grandparents step in to raise their grandchildren, often happen unexpectedly and without a roadmap. In North Philadelphia, a group of grandmothers is making sure no one has to do it alone.