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Governor Tom Corbett plans to ask Attorney General Kathleen Kane's office to reverse its rejection of a contract with a British firm to manage the $3.5 billion Pennsylvania Lottery, a top lawmaker said Tuesday.
Pennsylvania state senator Daylin Leach, who represents portions of Montgomery and Delaware counties, has introduced a bill to require label notification.
160 Philadelphia area women will gather tomorrow night for a Seder to help economically needy residents enjoy the season.
The odds are shrinking that any liquor privatization plan and the complete elimination of state stores may clear the legislature.
The transit agency that runs the high-speed train line between Camden and Philadelphia is getting ready to update its "Freedom" card, the cashless method for paying fares.
"What this bill does is it shows that the weight of a victim's testimony is heavy," Pennsylvania attorney general Kathleen Kane said.
A Commonwealth Court judge declared unconstitutional two state laws passed in 2010 and 2011 that siphoned tobacco settlement money from the "AdultBasic" health insurance program.
A published report says Gov. Corbett and his wife accepted $11,000 in gifts in 2010 -- the year he was elected -- and 2011, his first year in office, from business executives, lobbyists, and lobbying firms.
If you've heard stories about people coming to the door asking to take a look at your Peco bills, it may not be a scam.
The US Labor Department halted new enrollment in January, for the third time in six months, say it is trying to make up for cost overruns two years ago.
In this, the first full week of March, key decisions will have to be made by state and local governments.
Ending service between Harrisburg and Pittsburgh would mean a longer trip for passengers departing Philadelphia for Pittsburgh and other points west.
The latest alumni election for three seats on Penn State's Board of Trustees has drawn more than three dozen candidates.
Pennsylvania governor Tom Corbett is being praised by women's groups for proposing a ten-percent increase in funding for the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape.
If you have air travel scheduled after Friday, and you've been wondering whether automatic federal budget cuts will affect your plans, the answer appears to be no.
The School District of Philadelphia will have early dismissal for 52 schools on Tuesday due to hot weather.
Part of an apartment building in Gloucester County, New Jersey, collapsed early Monday after a massive fire, displacing a dozen residents.
Justin Smith was convicted of murder and other charges in the fatal shooting of his girlfriend, Dianna Brice, and the couple's unborn child in 2021.
At just 9 years old, Tanya Sinha is already making her mark in the world of chess — but for her, winning is only part of the game.
Monday, the final day of August, will be partly to mostly cloudy, with scattered showers, but the week ahead in the Philadelphia region will be unsettled.
The School District of Philadelphia will have early dismissal for 52 schools on Tuesday due to hot weather.
Justin Smith was convicted of murder and other charges in the fatal shooting of his girlfriend, Dianna Brice, and the couple's unborn child in 2021.
At just 9 years old, Tanya Sinha is already making her mark in the world of chess — but for her, winning is only part of the game.
Cyclists took over the streets of the city on Sunday for the Philadelphia Cycling Classic.
A Pennsylvania man died when he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into another rider, police say.
Part of an apartment building in Gloucester County, New Jersey, collapsed early Monday after a massive fire, displacing a dozen residents.
Two people died and eight others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning, officials say.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
Seven New Jersey college students had to find a new place to live after heavy rain flooded their home near Rowan University this week.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
Interactive exhibits and some artifacts dating back more than 100 years help detail the transformation of the Mother African Union Church.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
The trial at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center is testing the experimental treatment in patients with myelofibrosis who aren't responding to traditional therapies.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
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
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
Cyclists took over the streets of the city on Sunday for the Philadelphia Cycling Classic.
Zack Wheeler allowed one run in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep with a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
The Philadelphia Eagles' roster could change before the regular season opener vs. the Commanders, but here's who made the cut.
Kyle Schwarber hit a go-ahead RBI single and Trea Turner had a two-run single in a three-run 10th inning in the Philadelphia Phillies' victory Saturday.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Saturday night to extend their unbeaten streak to seven.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
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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.
Before you open up that next message from your doctor, listen up. CBS News Philadelphia is In your Corner with a warning for thousands of patients. Scammers are now pretending to be healthcare providers. Consumer reporter Josh Sidorowicz has what you need to watch out for.
At just 9 years old, Tanya Sinha is already making her mark in the world of chess — but for her, winning is only part of the game. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Part of an apartment in Gloucester County, New Jersey, collapsed overnight into Monday after a massive fire tore through the building, displacing a dozen residents. Josh Sanders reports.
CBS Philadelphia executive producer Ashley Johnson was honored by Mother African Union Church on Sunday for our four-part series on the fire that destroyed the Wilmington church in May.
Andrew Kozak is tracking severe weather set to hit the Philadelphia region this week. Here's the weather forecast.