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A Pennsylvania lawmaker has introduced legislation that would end mandatory payment of union dues as a condition of employment in the state, but it's unclear how willing lawmakers are to tackle the explosive issue.
Governor Chris Christie is appointing a seven-member task force that's expected to come up with results by mid-August.
A bipartisan group of Pennsylvania lawmakers has unveiled legislation that would create a "public integrity commission" intended to crack down on government corruption.
The Philadelphia Bar Association has investigated the local candidates and issued its recommendations.
Camden County had laid off about one-sixth of its workforce in the name of economy.
State Senator Vincent Hughes' so-called "Victory Academy" plan is similar to what Philadelphia is doing with its "Promise Academies."
The city's Revenue Department has apparently hit on a novel idea for going after tax deadbeats: call them.
Monday marks the 20th anniversary of a deadly plane crash in the skies over Lower Merion that claimed the life of US senator John Heinz and six other people.
Just about every week since Governor Tom Corbett unveiled his no-tax-hike Pennsylvania state budget in early March, there have been demonstrations around the Commonwealth.
Construction is already underway at Fourth and Cooper in downtown Camden for the new, 12-story dorm building, the first university building south of Cooper.
The state House and Senate have wrapped up several weeks of budget hearings and leaders from both chambers are predicting a spending plan will be approved on schedule for the first time in years.
Dozens of police and firefighters are back on the streets of Camden, NJ, two and a half months after they -- and many more of their colleagues -- were laid off. But how long they'll remain is an open question.
At age 77, Cherry Hill mayor Bernie Platt wanted to run for another term, but decided not to after consulting with his family.
SEPTA held its first public information session on new payment systems in the works that could ultimately eliminate tokens and paper transfers.
Stephen Sheller says his daughter was driving his car in West Philadelphia last week when she was pulled over for an expired registration and the car impounded.
Dr. Kirti Chopra, who allegedly put patients at risk with unsanitary practices in her dental office, is allowed to reopen.
Fellowship Alliance Chapel has been in the Medford, New Jersey, community for more than 40 years.
People dreaming of becoming contestants on "The Price Is Right" started lining up in Fishtown at 4 a.m.
Delaware has declared a measles outbreak after two more positive cases were reported, health officials said Wednesday.
Before any of the Founding Fathers were born, the plot of land now known as Bartram's Garden became part of U.S. history.
Dr. Kirti Chopra, who allegedly put patients at risk with unsanitary practices in her dental office, is allowed to reopen.
People dreaming of becoming contestants on "The Price Is Right" started lining up in Fishtown at 4 a.m.
Before any of the Founding Fathers were born, the plot of land now known as Bartram's Garden became part of U.S. history.
Detectives are excavating pipes around the Olney home that police say contained a stockpile of chemicals and drugs.
For many, the damage is a reminder that having insurance and understanding your coverage are not always the same thing.
Fellowship Alliance Chapel has been in the Medford, New Jersey, community for more than 40 years.
A tornado briefly touched down in Cape May Point, New Jersey, during severe weather Tuesday evening.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
A Florida man was arrested and charged following a 15-hour standoff at a Walmart parking lot in Lumberton, New Jersey.
A 41-year-old woman died in a crash after fleeing a traffic stop with a 5-year-old child inside in Mantua Township Sunday night, officials said.
Delaware has declared a measles outbreak after two more positive cases were reported, health officials said Wednesday.
Police in Wilmington are increasing patrols after receiving 28 reports of car break-ins and attempted thefts last weekend.
Health officials in Delaware have confirmed the first cases of measles in the state in more than a decade.
Delaware State Police are investigating a death after a man's body was found in a retention pond near Christiana Hospital in Newark.
Body-worn camera videos from the night Kadir Skinner was shot and killed by police in Wilmington, Delaware, were released by state and local officials Thursday.
Dr. Kirti Chopra, who allegedly put patients at risk with unsanitary practices in her dental office, is allowed to reopen.
Delaware has declared a measles outbreak after two more positive cases were reported, health officials said Wednesday.
Health officials in Delaware have confirmed the first cases of measles in the state in more than a decade.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Pennsylvania is under a statewide Code Purple air quality alert on Friday because of smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. But what does that mean?
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.
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.
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.
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer, Justin Wrobleski pitched into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Trea Turner hit two homers, including the 200th of his career, and drove in five runs, Bryce Harper and Brandon Marsh also went deep and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-7.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The Phillies will be throwing it back to the late 1930s and early 1940s during next month's Field of Dreams game in Iowa.
The New York Mets won a series in Philadelphia for the first time in nearly four years, beating the Phillies 6-1 on Sunday.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
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.
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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 stretch of beautiful weather is in store for the Philadelphia area this week. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the NEXT Weather forecast.
A proud piece of botanical history is blooming in Philadelphia, and it's the home of horticulture, weddings, celebrations and even the country's oldest ginkgo tree.
A tornado touched down in Cape May Point, New Jersey, Tuesday evening, the National Weather Service said. NEXT Weather Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the details.
Since a fire sparked by possible lightning in early July, Fellowship Alliance Chapel leaders say the church has received an outpouring of encouragement and support from the congregation and members of the Medford community.
The Rittenhouse Square dentist whose license was suspended after she allegedly put patients at risk is being allowed to reopen her practice.