Lottery Contract Craps Out
Governor Tom Corbett says he's reviewing his options now that the state attorney general has determined that he doesn't have the authority to privatize the management of the Pennsylvania Lottery.
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Governor Tom Corbett says he's reviewing his options now that the state attorney general has determined that he doesn't have the authority to privatize the management of the Pennsylvania Lottery.
Opponents of the Philadelphia School District's plan to close 37 more public schools at the end of this school year delivered a special Valentine's Day message to the School Reform Commission.
She says the contract is not legal, citing several reasons, the most significant being that the Corbett administration has overstepped its authority.
Protesters stood outside Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's Palo Alto home Wednesday night during a fundraiser for New Jersey governor Chris Christie.
The former campaign manager for beleaguered Philadelphia city councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown has pleaded guilty to stealing about $100,000 from her campaign/political committee account.
One bill would eliminate Traffic Court in all but name only, transferring its functions to Municipal Court. The other measure would allow for an amendment to the state constitution to formally eliminate it.
The William Penn Foundation, has placed a hold on grants to the city while it awaits clarification of lobbying restrictions.
A city council committee was not horsing around when its members approved the first-ever regulations on keeping a horse as a pet in Philadelphia.
President Obama will participate in a Google Plus Hangout on Thursday to answer questions about his State of the Union address.
Governor Tom Corbett is reaffirming his commitment to full privatization of liquor sales in Pennsylvania.
If you are among the 4,000 Pennsylvania residents who has a Florida-issued "concealed carry" weapon permit, you have four months to get one from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or you will be in violation of the law.
The biennial report from the Philadelphia-based Public Health Management Corporation is one of the most comprehensive regular studies of its kind of an urban area in the US.
Embattled Philadelphia city councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown says she has no intention of resigning from office despite a growing ethics scandal that has now reached into the federal prosecutor's office.
You're not fighting the police award, local labor leaders were asking Mayor Nutter today, so why are you continuing to fight the firefighters' arbitration award?
Evesham Township mayor Randy Brown has spent the last five years working as a kicking consultant for the Baltimore Ravens.
Saturday's storms in Philadelphia knocked down power lines, trees, damaged property and flooded streets.
A recent Gallup survey found 1 in 10 Americans said they or someone in their home was scammed in the past year. A CBS News Philadelphia anchor wants to help others avoid the same costly mistake.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
The top sluggers in baseball will compete at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia tonight in the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby.
President Trump says the U.S. will "probably run" the Strait of Hormuz, as dueling attacks with Iran continue over control of the strategic waterway.
One man is dead and several teenagers were injured after a shooting at the Hill Creek Apartment complex in Lawncrest, Northeast Philadelphia late Sunday night.
A man who threatened Wawa patrons and said he was going to grab his gun was arrested after a barricade in Lansdowne Sunday, police said.
Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle can't wait to go home for the All-Star Game in Philadelphia.
A person with measles passed through Philadelphia International Airport on the Fourth of July.
Three people died in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 76 in Montgomery County, Saturday morning, Pennsylvania State Police said.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Seven people were hurt when two Atlantic City police officers' vehicles crashed on the boardwalk.
Nadine Menendez is starting her 54-month sentence for her role in a federal bribery scheme with her husband.
The man who pleaded guilty to killing a veterinarian from Cherry Hill in 2024 was sentenced Thursday afternoon.
Leaders in Camden, New Jersey, are working to prevent a repeat of Monday's devastating flooding as more rain moves in.
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.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
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.
Leonard Abramson, 93, was "a true friend" and major donor to Penn Medicine and cancer care initiatives.
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan can attack the central nervous system and lead to memory loss.
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.
The top sluggers in baseball will compete at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia tonight in the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby.
J.T. Realmuto hit a three-run double in the sixth inning and Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in six scoreless innings, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 on Sunday to win their three-game series before the All-Star break.
Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle can't wait to go home for the All-Star Game in Philadelphia.
Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez will start for the National League in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park.
Baseball legends CC Sabathia and Kenny Lofton helped give the Shane Victorino Boys and Girls Club a makeover ahead of the MLB All-Star Game.
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.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
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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.
A recent Gallup survey found one in 10 Americans said they or someone in their household had been scammed within the past year. Now, a familiar face at CBS News Philadelphia is sharing his experience in hopes of helping others avoid the same costly mistake.
Seven people were injured in the chain-reaction crash along Brighton Ave on Saturday.
Monday will be warm and sunny with highs in the 80s ahead of yet another heat wave. Temps climb into the 90s on Tuesday, but the more dangerous heat ramps on midweek with feels-like temps close in the triple digits.
Actor Sam Neill, who stared as Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, has died at the age of 78. Neill's family said his death was sudden and unexpected, but he passed away surrounded by loved ones.
One person was taken to the hospital after a large fire broke out just after 4:30 a.m. on the 2200 block of North 16th Street and Susquehanna in North Philadelphia.