Mob Boss Joey Merlino Pleads Guilty To Illegal Gambling Charge To Avoid Retrial
Merlino's sentencing is set for September.
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'Skinny Joey' Banned From All Casinos In Pennsylvania
Reputed mob boss Joey Merlino is no longer welcome at any casino in the Commonwealth.
Joey Merlino Released On Bail
A federal judge in South Florida has released Merlino on $5-million bail.
Joey Merlino Indicted In Connection With Alleged Organized Crime Activities
The indictment says the organization known as the "East Coast Enterprise" operated in New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Florida.
Mobster Joey Merlino Headed Back to Prison For Parole Violations
A judge in Philadelphia has ruled that Merlino violated the terms of his supervised release by meeting with a convicted felon and a former co-defendant inside the Havana Nights Cigar Bar, in Boca Raton.
Back To Court, And Maybe Prison, For Convicted Former Mob Boss Merlino
Convicted former mob boss Joey Merlino is scheduled back in court again this morning and he could learn today whether or not he is a free man.
Merlino on Latest Mob Accusations: 'The Guy's Mental'
The underlying allegations are that convicted Philadelphia mobster Joey Merlino violated conditions of his supervised release by meeting with felons and mobsters in Florida, where he now lives.
Convicted Former Philadelphia Mob Boss Heads Back To Court, Maybe Back To Prison
Convicted former Philadelphia mob boss Joey Merlino faces a federal hearing today that could put him back in prison.
Listen: Howard Eskin Interviews Joey Merlino On WIP In 1996
It was the summer of 1996, and the rumors about Eric Lindros and accused mob boss Joey Merlino were flying. Instead of relying on rumors and hearsay, Howard Eskin decided to go right to the source.
Accused Philly Mob Leader's Lawyer Gives Closing Arguments
Veteran mob lawyer Edwin Jacobs gave closing arguments Monday on behalf of accused Philadelphia mob boss Joseph "Uncle Joe" Ligambi.
Testimony Begins Today In Ligambi Racketeering Trial
After a full day of opening statements yesterday, testimony is scheduled to begin this morning in the federal racketeering conspiracy trial of alleged mob boss Joseph Ligambi and six other men.
Trial Opens For Accused Philadelphia Mob Leader Joseph Ligambi
Cold-blooded mobsters, or victims targeted by overzealous and desperate authorities? That's the choice laid out for the jury.
Jury Selection Today In Trial Of Alleged Mob Boss Joseph Ligambi
Jury selection begins today in a case of alleged extortion, loan sharking, gambling, and witness intimidation by a criminal organization that has operated for decades.
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Memorial Day Weekend: Cherry Street Pier fireworks, flea market, dance party
Crowds gathered at Cherry Street Pier on Saturday and shared how they're remembering the holiday.
Grieving Bucks County parents give back after unimaginable tragedy
Saturday would have been Dax's third birthday and his parents are planning a neighborhood block party in his honor.
Memorial Day Weekend 2023: Your guide to travel around Pa., N.J., Del.
Here's everything we know about traveling for this Memorial Day Weekend.
Memorial Day Weekend 2023: What to do in Philadelphia
If you're not going down the shore, there are still plenty of fun things to do in the Philadelphia area during Memorial Day Weekend.
Roxborough High School student killed in SEPTA bus shooting laid to rest
Police say an argument led to the shooting late Wednesday night on the 23 bus in Germantown.
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Memorial Day Weekend: Cherry Street Pier fireworks, flea market, dance party
Crowds gathered at Cherry Street Pier on Saturday and shared how they're remembering the holiday.
Grieving Bucks County parents give back after unimaginable tragedy
Saturday would have been Dax's third birthday and his parents are planning a neighborhood block party in his honor.
Memorial Day Weekend 2023: Your guide to travel around Pa., N.J., Del.
Here's everything we know about traveling for this Memorial Day Weekend.
Memorial Day Weekend 2023: What to do in Philadelphia
If you're not going down the shore, there are still plenty of fun things to do in the Philadelphia area during Memorial Day Weekend.
Roxborough High School student killed in SEPTA bus shooting laid to rest
Police say an argument led to the shooting late Wednesday night on the 23 bus in Germantown.
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Memorial Day Weekend: Cherry Street Pier fireworks, flea market, dance party
Crowds gathered at Cherry Street Pier on Saturday and shared how they're remembering the holiday.
Grieving Bucks County parents give back after unimaginable tragedy
Saturday would have been Dax's third birthday and his parents are planning a neighborhood block party in his honor.
Memorial Day Weekend 2023: Your guide to travel around Pa., N.J., Del.
Here's everything we know about traveling for this Memorial Day Weekend.
Memorial Day Weekend 2023: What to do in Philadelphia
If you're not going down the shore, there are still plenty of fun things to do in the Philadelphia area during Memorial Day Weekend.
Roxborough High School student killed in SEPTA bus shooting laid to rest
Police say an argument led to the shooting late Wednesday night on the 23 bus in Germantown.
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Memorial Day Weekend 2023: Your guide to travel around Pa., N.J., Del.
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Memorial Day Weekend 2023: What to do in Philadelphia
If you're not going down the shore, there are still plenty of fun things to do in the Philadelphia area during Memorial Day Weekend.
Big crowds go to Ocean City for Memorial Day weekend
Lots of people are on the beaches at Jersey Shore Saturday as big crowds went to Ocean City for Memorial Day weekend.
Karen the hawk to the rescue! Ocean City unleashes birds of prey to scare off seagulls
Ocean City is testing out birds of prey like hawks and falcons to keep away pesky seagulls.
Memorial Beach Challenge raises money for vets, families
The Memorial Beach Challenge event in Ocean City raised money for 31Heroes which helps service members, vets and families.
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Tom Carper, Senate's last Vietnam vet, reflects on final Memorial Day in office
Tom Carper, the U.S. Senate's last Vietnam veteran, shared his thoughts on his last Memorial Day in office.
NEXT Weather: Sunny Saturday, spotty showers for some on Sunday
Saturday is sunny with light, spotty showers for the Shore and Delaware in our Memorial Day Weekend forecast.
Del. woman pleads guilty to killing daughter, dumping remains on softball field
Kristie Haas pleaded guilty to killing her 3-year-old daughter and dumping her burned remains on a softball field in Smyrna.
Delaware taps artificial intelligence to evacuate crowded beaches when floods hit
Delaware officials are hoping an influx of federal infrastructure money means that future evacuations of crowded beaches during floodwaters can happen automatically through artificial intelligence.
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On this "Don't Fry Day," woman shares message after battle with melanoma
One woman is sharing a message for others after her battle with melanoma on this "Don't Fry Day."
Philadelphia baby recovering after receiving world's smallest pacemaker
A baby is recovering at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia after receiving the smallest pacemaker in the world.
Mental Reset Series: Full body workout with F45 fitness
CBS News Philadelphia is highlighting the importance of Mental Health Month.
New Jersey father-daughter duo work side-by-side to save lives
Socrates Kouvatas has spent 28 years as a paramedic in South Jersey. Now, his 23-year-old daughter, Alyssa, jumped on board to follow in her father's footsteps.
Attention pet owners: How to do pet CPR for medical emergencies
Pets can have medical emergencies, just like people. But research shows most pet owners wouldn't know what to do.
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Debt Ceiling: The impact on seniors, people who rely on social security
Many in our area have strong feelings when talking about the gridlock in Washington over the debt ceiling fight.
Tastykake recall: some products may contain peanut allergens
Some Tastykakes containing peanut butter were improperly labeled, sparking a recall due to allergy concerns.
How raising nation's debt limit could reduce spending of some coronavirus relief funds
Proposals to raise the nation's debt limit include spending cuts to coronavirus relief funds that haven't been used.
Hey seniors! Krispy Kreme is giving free donuts to the Class of 2023
Hey, high school grads! Krispy Kreme shops in our area are giving away a free dozen donuts on Wednesday.
Nearly 20 million households are behind on their utility bills
The high prices of essential goods, particularly food and housing, has made it tough for many folks to afford the soaring cost of their energy bills.
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Memorial Day Weekend 2023: Your guide to travel around Pa., N.J., Del.
Here's everything we know about traveling for this Memorial Day Weekend.
Memorial Day Weekend 2023: What to do in Philadelphia
If you're not going down the shore, there are still plenty of fun things to do in the Philadelphia area during Memorial Day Weekend.
Free Crabfries, tolls for Memorial Day Weekend 2023 travelers in NJ
Chickie's and Pete's is offering free Crabfries and free tolls eastbound on the Atlantic City Expressway on May 26.
Crash at Conshohocken Curve on I-76 causes traffic delays
I-76 eastbound was closed from I-476 to Gladwyne due to an overturned vehicle at the Conshohocken Curve.
Eastbound lanes of Pa. Turnpike back open at Valley Forge Interchange after tractor-trailer spill
Eastbound lanes of the Pennsylvania turnpike were closed for hours at the Valley Forge Interchange.
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Wheeler strikes out 12 as Philadelphia Phillies top Atlanta Braves 2-1
The Philadelphia Phillies won against the Atlanta Braves 2-1 Saturday.
Cardinals release wide receiver who says he wants to play with Jalen Hurts
The Cardinals on Friday released DeAndre Hopkins, making the wide receiver a free agent.
Former Phillies top pick hopes success with Angels since being called up isn't fleeting
Former Phillies top pick Mickey Moniak hopes his early success with the Los Angeles Angels isn't fleeting.
Is Wildwood Crest native Frank Vogel the right hire for the Sixers?
Vogel, 49, graduated from Wildwood High School in 1991. He's had three different stops in the NBA as a head coach at the Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic and Indiana Pacers.
Teen baseball player dies after dugout collapses on him in Pennsylvania
Central Penn College baseball player Angel Mercado, 19, died after a dugout collapsed on him while he was volunteering for a youth baseball league in Harrisburg.
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Free family attractions in Philadelphia on Memorial Day Weekend
Sister Cities Park is just one of the handful of free events and attractions available to everyone kids and parents ahead of Memorial Day.
Injured Philadelphia firefighter's punk band to open for Adjacent Musical Festival
Injured Philadelphia firefighter Randy Ballinger's punk band Jersey Calling will open for this weekend's Adjacent Music Festival in Atlantic City.
Taylor Swift to release a new "Midnights" deluxe album
Singer Taylor Swift will release the new "Midnights" deluxe album Thursday night.
Philadelphia remembers rock and soul icon Tina Turner
Turner died Wednesday after battling a long illness. She was 83 years old.
Tributes pour in for Tina Turner
Celebrities, politicians and others were quick to honor Tina Turner, the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll," who died at age 83 on Wednesday.
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Local nonprofit delivers early Christmas gift to man battling congenital heart disease
Ukee Washington reports.
Camden woman made it her life's mission to help her community after losing husband to gun violence
Natasha Brown reports.
Brotherly Love: Saving Grace Ministry helps children and their families coping with trauma
Natasha Brown reports.
Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teens
Natasha Brown reports.
Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey
Ukee Washington reports.
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Camden pharmacy part of unique program for New Jersey students
Eight Camden high school students are getting experience as pharmacy technicians at the locally owned Bell Rexall Drugs.
West Philadelphia coffee shop helping young people earn diplomas
At Stomping Grounds Social Justice Cafe, young people are getting work experience while working toward their diploma.
Focusing on the Future: Philadelphia high school robotics team supporting teams citywide
On this week's Focusing on the Future Wakisha Bailey speaks with the team and finds out how they are making a difference with other high schoolers.
Youth group with "incredible passion" holding Philadelphia politicians accountable
PhillyBOLT consists of young Philadelphians who are keeping a close eye on the race to become Philadelphia's 100th mayor.
Class gets students inside a bank, teaches them accounting
Students in a finance and accounting class at George Washington High School are learning how to prepare tax returns.
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Memorial Day Weekend: Fireworks, flea market, dance party at Cherry Street Pier
Marcella Baietto reports.
NEXT Weather: Chasing 90s next week
Andrew Kozak reports.
Southwest Philadelphia-Eastwick Rotary Club places flags along street for Memorial Day
Each flag represents a member of the military who has passed on. Their names were read aloud.
Grieving Bucks County parents give back to community after unimaginable tragedy
Madeleine Wright reports.
Roxborough High School student killed in SEPTA bus shooting remembered
A 15-year-old who was shot and killed on a SEPTA bus was laid to rest Saturday.