Liquor Store Privatization Supporter Decides Against Congressional Run
Efforts to privatize liquor sales in Pennsylvania got a boost yesterday when the legislature's prime supporter of the idea announced he's not going to run for Congress.
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Efforts to privatize liquor sales in Pennsylvania got a boost yesterday when the legislature's prime supporter of the idea announced he's not going to run for Congress.
In a move that seemed to surprise Democrats and Republicans, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday proposed an across-the-board 10 percent income tax cut to lure people back to the state with the nation's highest property taxes.
People who are either for or against raising New Jersey's minimum wage are looking to sway public opinion before the issue is debated in the Legislature.
Democrats in the New Jersey Legislature will reintroduce a gay marriage bill this week and have vowed to make same-sex unions a top priority two years after similar legislation was voted down.
Democrats took charge of Montgomery County's government for the first time in over a century Tuesday morning, and they have a lot of work to do.
Top Republicans have been unable to agree on a new map of Pennsylvania's 18 congressional districts after weeks of private meetings and, with campaign season already under way, they acknowledge they are still working through differences over politics and geography.
Now that Carl Lewis is, in fact, out of a New Jersey state senate race in Burlington County, what are Democrats going to do? Party leaders are spending the weekend considering their options.
The loss of the U.S. AAA bond rating should be more than a wake-up call - it's an alarm. With a dow falling 634 points as a result of Standard & Poor's downgrade, there is no doubt about the serious impact on our economy. Combined with what is happening in Europe, responsive action is imperative.
As a legislative battle intensifies over making public workers in New Jersey pay sharply more for pension and health benefits, some Democrats are vowing to fight a provision deep inside the bill that limits access to out-of-state medical care.
With Governor Corbett calling for major cuts to public education in his proposed budget, a bi-partisan group of state Senators is backing legislation to relieve school districts of mandates, in order to help them cope.
The League of Conservation Voters does an annual scorecard but this is a special edition.
The issue of whether to impose a severance tax on companies looking to drill in Pennsylvania's Marcellus shale was front and center on Wednesday at a Pennsylvania House hearing in Montgomery County.
Along with an effort to sell off state liquor stores, a new attempt to establish a school voucher program is shaping up as one of the big issues for Pennsylvania lawmakers in the year ahead.
Newly elected congressmen Jon Runyan, Pat Meehan, and Mike Fitzpatrick are looking to put a stop to partisan politics in Washington.
The election of 2010 is now resolved but what's next?
President Obama made a quick stop in Philadelphia, today, to rally volunteers for a get-out-the-vote effort
The decision follows a hearing in which Republicans accused the Democrats of committing voter fraud and intimidating voters into applying for absentee ballots.
The latest verbal sparring in the Pennsylvania gubernatorial race involves comments made by Republican candidate Tom Corbett in Delaware County on Thursday.
With 5 days left, some very troubling survey reports are creating a fright night scenario for people in office and those who want to serve.
President Barack Obama headlines a rally in Philadelphia on Sunday, hoping to re-ignite the type of Democratic enthusiasm that carried him to victory two years ago.
Philadelphia superintendent Tony Watlington spoke to CBS News Philadelphia as the school year begins, and after major changes were announced.
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."
A wealth expert tells us the "moneymaxxing" trend comes at a time when many families feel squeezed by the rising cost of everyday necessities.
Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
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.
A fire broke out Wednesday morning on the 300 block of Hewitt Street in Trenton, New Jersey.
Philadelphia superintendent Tony Watlington spoke to CBS News Philadelphia as the school year begins, and after major changes were announced.
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."
U.S. Marshals say 22-year-old Zymire Hughes was arrested Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
A wealth expert tells us the "moneymaxxing" trend comes at a time when many families feel squeezed by the rising cost of everyday necessities.
Philadelphia superintendent Tony Watlington spoke to CBS News Philadelphia as the school year begins, and after major changes were announced.
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
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.
U.S. Marshals say 22-year-old Zymire Hughes was arrested Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Bats may be beneficial to the environment, but health officials are urging residents to take encounters seriously. Here's why.
A dean at Rutgers University was arrested for allegedly recording inappropriate videos while working for the school, according to New Jersey prosecutors.
A fire broke out Wednesday morning on the 300 block of Hewitt Street in Trenton, New Jersey.
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.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
The search has ended for a Burlington County, New Jersey, woman who saved a young girl's life Monday afternoon.
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.
Spectacular start to the work week with low humidity, bright sunshine, and comfortable highs in the low 80s.
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.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
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.
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.
Powered by three Cal Raleigh homers, the Seattle Mariners snapped Philadelphia's season-best nine-game winning streak Monday night.
While East Side's Little League World Series run ended Monday, the West Chester community says the kids "already won."
Kyle Schwarber's MLB-leading 39th homer of the season was a two-run moonshot to lift Phillies from a four-run deficit and beat the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday.
Patriots' backup quarterback Tommy DeVito tossed a 69-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams and New England beat Philadelphia 24-21 in a preseason game.
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.
Philadelphia Sisters co-founder Ashley Lunkenheimer says the goal is to bring more women's sports and sporting events to the city. Kate Bilo has more from the Ennoble Care Philly Open in University City, plus a look at the weather conditions you can expect for the event.
An annual tradition at Widener University is the president's backyard barbecue to help new students feel at home on campus before their classes begin.
Moneymaxxing can help you save money, but this social media buzzword and trend are missing one thing: inclusion of investing. Josh Sidorowicz chats with WealthMore founder Mical Jeanlys-White in this preview of the latest "In Your Corner" podcast episode. Find the podcast on the CBS Philadelphia YouTube channel.
Two children were killed when a fire ripped through a home in Trenton, New Jersey, on Wednesday morning, fire officials say.
Humidity surges back on Thursday and periods of showers and storms will move through the Philadelphia region. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.