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Governor Corbett has signed a bill sent to his desk Friday that will allow 45-thousand Pennsylvanians to receive another 13 weeks of federally-funded unemployment compensation benefits.
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter is expected be put in line to become a major advocate for cities and urban areas across the country during the 2012 Presidential election.
Medicare and Medicaid fraud were at the top of the agenda at the sixth annual regional Health Care Fraud Prevention Summit, at the University of the Sciences, in West Philadelphia.
The bill, passed by the House on Thursday and the Senate on Friday, will not only preserve unemployment benefits for 45,000 Pennsylvanians in the short-term, it will also provide additional benefits for 90,000 others through the end of the calendar year.
The chiefs are worried that the county is moving too quickly towards consolidation and that their input isn't being considered.
In the middle of pressing soda and property tax issues, City Council dealt with two controversial bills dealing with sick leave and the DROP program.
Philadelphia City Council has reportedly reached a deal that is expected to raise around $53 million in revenue to bail out the city's school district.
Philadelphia's first casino seems sure to win renewal of its gambling license for a second year of operation.
Governor Tom Corbett is nominating Pedro Ramos to fill a spot on the SRC that had been vacant since February.
Unions have made it clear they are unhappy with the deal hammered out between Democratic legislative leaders and Republican governor Chris Christie.
An audit casts a critical light on how New Jersey corrections officials oversee the operation of 25 halfway houses across the state.
Governor Corbett is expected to sign a long-awaited bill now on its way to his desk that will ban the sale of "bath salts" and other synthetic drugs in Pennsylvania.
Legislative leaders yesterday struck a last-minute deal on legislation that will allow Pennsylvania to qualify for an extension of federally-funded unemployment benefits for 45-thousand residents.
There is a political showdown on the horizon. Thursday morning there will be a hearing on funding for public schools and Mayor Michael Nutter believes soda can help secure those funds.
Outside City Hall: a protest against a proposed soda tax. Inside City Hall: council members talking about how to avoid a soda tax while still bailing out the cash-strapped School District.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
The PhilaPort Cruise Terminal was four years in the making. On Thursday, the Port of Philadelphia marked the start of a new era.
A crash involving a pickup truck and an electric dirt bike left an 11-year-old girl dead in Ocean County, New Jersey, authorities said.
Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Cooper DeJean is now a Red Bull athlete.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
The PhilaPort Cruise Terminal was four years in the making. On Thursday, the Port of Philadelphia marked the start of a new era.
Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Cooper DeJean is now a Red Bull athlete.
No one has been charged yet in the deadly shooting of off-duty Philadelphia police officer Alhassane Barry earlier this month.
A 28-year-old man was killed after crashing a dump truck into another construction vehicle early Thursday morning in a work zone on I-476 in Montgomery County, police said.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
A crash involving a pickup truck and an electric dirt bike left an 11-year-old girl dead in Ocean County, New Jersey, authorities said.
A raccoon that was in an altercation with a dog in Gloucester Township, New Jersey, tested positive for rabies, health officials said.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
Residents' reactions were mixed to the news that Amazon could soon use drones to deliver packages in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A dean at Rutgers University was arrested for allegedly recording inappropriate videos while working for the school, according to New Jersey prosecutors.
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.
A man was arrested after allegedly crashing his car into a pub in Newark, Delaware, while allegedly driving drunk earlier this month, police said.
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.
Parents should start preparing their children now to adjust to a school schedule, according to one sleep expert.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
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
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.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Cooper DeJean is now a Red Bull athlete.
Kyle Schwarber became the first MLB player to reach 40 home runs this season, and Jesús Luzardo struck out nine in the Phillies' 6-0 win over the Mariners on Wednesday.
NFL player Miles Sanders was arrested in the Pittsburgh area for driving under the influence, according to court records.
Jeffrey Lurie is being added to the Eagles Hall of Fame for his "legacy and relentless dedication" to the team, Ron Jaworski said.
Cal Raleigh tied a team record with homers in four straight at-bats, George Kirby pitched one-run ball into the eighth inning and Seattle Mariners beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1.
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.
Kids in eligible zip codes in Philadelphia receive free books every month through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
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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.
Five years after Fanta Bility was shot and killed by police officers in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania, her family is still fighting for change. Her mother is advocating for a law that would require more firearms training for officers.
Convicted child sex offender Jerry Sandusky is slated to be back in court next month, where one of his accusers is expected to recant his testimony. CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder reports.
No one has been charged yet in the deadly shooting of off-duty Philadelphia police officer Alhassane Barry earlier this month, District Attorney Larry Krasner said. CBS News Philadelphia's Ryan Hughes reports.
A mother from Philadelphia was carjacked a month ago. Her car eventually ended up in a tow lot in Camden, New Jersey. To get her car back? It'll cost her more than 900 dollars. CBS News Philadelphia investigative reporter Liz Crawford found out part of the problem: no one told her they found her car until weeks later.
As the number of measles cases in Pennsylvania continues to grow, there's now a war of words happening between Gov. Josh Shapiro and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is questioning the recently announced measles deaths in the commonwealth. Pennsylvania's health secretary confirmed two measles-associated deaths.
