Reporter Details City's Civil Forfeiture Court
Melissa Quinn explains how hard it can be for someone who has had property improperly seized by the City of Philadelphia through the civil forfeiture court process to get it back.
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Melissa Quinn explains how hard it can be for someone who has had property improperly seized by the City of Philadelphia through the civil forfeiture court process to get it back.
A proposed increase in the sales tax has emerged as the centerpiece of a possible budget deal between the Pennsylvania Legislature and Governor Wolf.
Sixty-one percent of voters said the governor should drop out of the race.
Peter Kinder, the Lieutenant Governor of Missouri, expressed outrage at the handling of protests that led to the resignation of the University of Missouri's President.
With Pennsylvania in its fifth month without a budget, a deal to end the stalemate is taking shape.
Governor Christie uses his veto pen to nix a bill that would have overhauled election law in New Jersey.
A district attorney from western Pennsylvania told a special state Senate committee today that the suspension of Attorney General's Kathleen Kane's law license has the potential for a 'tremendous ripple effect across the state.'
Republican Gov. Chris Christie on Monday vetoed most of a package of bills aimed at helping Atlantic City and its struggling casino industry and proposed that the state hold $30 million in casino tax payments hostage until after the city passes a fiscal recovery plan.
The special Senate committee empaneled to study whether Attorney General Kathleen Kane can continue in office is scheduled to hold a public hearing Monday afternoon.
Governor Tom Wolf visited Philadelphia for a conversation on the Drexel University campus at a gathering called "ThinkFest," discussing the role education plays in building a 21st century economy.
Some students at Episcopal Academy participated in a web chat about politics and elections with the Committee of Seventy.
Governor Tom Wolf has signed into law a bill that would prohibit parties involved in labor disputes from using tactics such as stalking, harassing or making threats of mass destruction.
Comedian Jim Breuer called director Quentin Tarantino a moron for speaking at a Black Lives Matter rally and calling police murderers.
Mayor-elect Jim Kenney has named 170 people to his transition team.
The county had fronted more than $30 million since the Harrisburg budget battle began.
The operation is targeting smoke shops in Philadelphia engaged in illegal activity and has helped close 13 smoke shops in the past six months.
Jesús Luzardo struck out 12 and threw a two-hit shutout, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 1-0 win over the Atlanta Braves.
A suspect and a family member were arrested after a road-rage stabbing on Interstate 476 led to a brief lockdown at Villanova, a law enforcement source said.
Less than eight months after being sworn in, New Jersey Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell has come under scrutiny.
Congressman Chris Deluzio says he's thinking about running against Sen. John Fetterman in the 2028 Democratic primary in Pennsylvania.
The operation is targeting smoke shops in Philadelphia engaged in illegal activity and has helped close 13 smoke shops in the past six months.
Police are searching for two suspects after a "One Piece" trading card valued at $8,000 was stolen from a Berks County trading card shop.
A pedestrian was killed after he was struck by a car and a tractor-trailer in East Norriton Township on Sunday, police said.
Thousands of union workers and their families are taking part in the 39th annual Tri-State Labor Day Parade and Family Festival.
SPS Technologies has settled a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of those impacted by last year's massive fire at the company's Abington Township facility.
Less than eight months after being sworn in, New Jersey Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell has come under scrutiny.
Families made sure to spend time together and squeeze as much out of summer as they could during Labor Day weekend at the Jersey Shore.
A crash on Black Horse Pike in Monroe Township left a 54-year-old man dead and two others injured early Friday morning, police said.
Police believe a group of dirt bike riders deliberately damaged the field at the Mullica Township Recreational Complex and then drove away.
A South Jersey woman who spent nearly $1,000 on Bruno Mars tickets says she finally got her money back after contacting CBS News Philadelphia for help.
Hannah Kleitz's grave was robbed in 2002 and her remains were found in 2011, but she wasn't reunited with her grave until 2026.
Two men and a woman were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Saturday night, police said.
A shooting in a CAVA parking lot in Dover left an 18-year-old man dead Friday night, police said.
While Friday will not be quite as active as the past few days, the Philadelphia region will still need to watch for some late afternoon and Friday evening storms.
More showers and storms will be possible later this afternoon into this evening and bring back the chance for severe weather.
A proton therapy treatment being tested at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia could change the future of cancer treatment.
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.
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
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
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.
Jesús Luzardo struck out 12 and threw a two-hit shutout, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 1-0 win over the Atlanta Braves.
Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a tying three-run homer, Austin Riley added a go-ahead RBI triple and the Braves used a late rally to defeat the Phillies 5-4, extending their lead in the NL East to five games.
Cavan Sullivan scored in a third straight match to become the first teenager with a goal contribution in five straight and the Philadelphia Union beat CF Montreal 2-0 to extend their unbeaten streak to eight.
Zack Wheeler struck out nine, Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 41st home run and the Phillies pulled within four games of the first-place Braves in the NL East with a 4-2 victory Saturday night.
Rocco Becht threw for 271 yards with four touchdowns and No. 18 Penn State beat Marshall 45-0 to begin the Matt Campbell era.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
"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."
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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 high-profile murder trial involving Lindsay Clancy might be over, but many questions remain about what happens next.
The convicted sex offender and former Penn State assistant football coach is expected to appear in court Tuesday morning.
While many people head to the Jersey Shore on Labor Day weekend, many opted to stay in the city during the holiday.
A shrine to the Sacred Heart has been open in Havertown for several weeks now. The special place has attracted hundreds in that short time.
Union workers across Philadelphia gathered for a Labor Day parade on Monday morning.
