Lottery Audit: Some NJ Winners Used Dead People's IDs To Collect
Forty-six New Jersey lottery winners from July 2013 to July 2014 used social security numbers of dead people to collect their winnings, according to an audit released Wednesday.
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Forty-six New Jersey lottery winners from July 2013 to July 2014 used social security numbers of dead people to collect their winnings, according to an audit released Wednesday.
The Powerball jackpot stands at $500 million dollars.
Each winning ticket matched all five white balls, 15-16-23-27-36, but not the red Powerball 09 from the Jan. 17th drawing.
The winning numbers from the Monday, Dec. 29 drawing were: 08, 14, 21, 26, 31 and 45.
The ticket was sold at the 7-Eleven at 1801 S 4th Street and correctly matched all five balls, 22-31-38-47-48, but not the red Powerball 15 for a $1 million prize.
Officials are suspending a new multi-state lottery game after just two months because of lower-than-expected ticket sales.
A winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket worth $800,000 was sold at the Quik Stop store in Norristown, Montgomery County on November 10.
The Grand Imperial Poobah gives his take on the Sixers' roster and the NBA's decision NOT to change the draft lottery rules.
According to reports, the NBA did not receive enough votes to approve the draft lottery reform.
A charter school in Northern Liberties held a lottery Thursday evening to determine which 250 children would be forced to leave the school and enroll elsewhere, due to a loss of about $300,000 per month in state money.
Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden is alerting consumers about two unrelated telephone scams that have targeted consumers in the state.
Clean out those junk drawers and check your pockets, a Powerball ticket worth $1,000,000 is set to expire on October 23, 2014, according to New Jersey Lottery Executive Director Carole Hedinger.
A Philadelphia resident could soon be $1 million richer.
The Grand Imperial Poobah tackles the question, is it fair that the NBA's changes the draft lottery system immediately?
On July 12 around 5:19 a.m. the two men were caught on surveillance video entering the Philly Stop and Shop store at 2800 Willits Road.
Latest mock draft has Sixers landing Wiggins and Randle.
How's a cool $20 million sound on a hot day?
Officials say this is the third major Powerball ticket sold in the state in recent weeks.
The Sixers finished the 2013-14 regular with second worst record in the NBA, giving them the second best chances at the first-overall pick in the 2014-15 draft, a 19.9% chance. However, to the fans dismay, the Sixers did not end up with the first or second overall selections on Tuesday night, but rather the third overall pick. They also acquired New Orleans' 10th overall pick, giving the Sixers two top-ten picks in a deep 2014 draft.
As the days grow longer, warmer and brighter, the potential for darkness lurks closer.
One jackpot-winning Cash 5 ticket worth $800,000 for the Monday drawing was sold at a 7-Eleven in Philadelphia.
This year's NBA draft lottery brings excitement and nervousness for Sixers fans.
If you bought a lottery ticket in Bucks County, you might just be $800,000 richer than you were yesterday.
The Sixers finished up the regular season the same way they started it, with a win over the defending champion Miami Heat. Neverthless, the Sixers finished the regular season 19-63, the second worst team in the NBA behind only the Milwaukee Bucks.
Have your winter gear ready and try to lay down some salt to help melt any of the slushy snow.
Thousands of dollars worth of high-demand GLP-1 weight loss drugs were stolen from a pharmacy in Bucks County.
Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 39 points, as the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers completed a two-game sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.
Pennsylvania's two sitting senators, Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman, told CBS News they do not support a U.S. military takeover of Greenland.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is moving to dismiss all pending indictments against La'quetta Small.
Have your winter gear ready and try to lay down some salt to help melt any of the slushy snow.
Thousands of dollars worth of high-demand GLP-1 weight loss drugs were stolen from a pharmacy in Bucks County.
Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 39 points, as the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers completed a two-game sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.
Point Breeze residents woke up Friday morning to shattered car windows after a series of overnight break-ins.
Pennsylvania's two sitting senators, Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman, told CBS News they do not support a U.S. military takeover of Greenland.
Thousands of dollars worth of high-demand GLP-1 weight loss drugs were stolen from a pharmacy in Bucks County.
A police source told CBS News Philadelphia Friday that Jahmez Cartwright, 18, has contacted his family and said he is safe.
Point Breeze residents woke up Friday morning to shattered car windows after a series of overnight break-ins.
Many families in Delaware County are feeling the pressure of rising heating bills as they try to stay warm this winter.
Rendell Hoagland pleaded guilty Friday in the first-degree murder case of his own daughter, 12-year-old Malinda.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is moving to dismiss all pending indictments against La'quetta Small.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron.
A woman went to the Eagles' playoff game in Philadelphia and now can't find her car. Was it a courtesy tow or stolen? No one knows.
A four-alarm fire broke out at a high-rise building in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Minor league hockey returns to Trenton, New Jersey, in 2026-27 for the first time in 13 years: meet the Ironhawks of the ECHL.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 39 points, as the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers completed a two-game sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron.
The Phillies agreed to a three-year contract with J.T. Realmuto after losing out on Bo Bichette, according to a source.
Infielder Bo Bichette and the New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, 3-year contract, a source tells The Associated Press.
In a message Thursday, Cheltenham School District Supt. Brian Scriven said about 19 students witnessed the Sept. 3, 2025, assault and made no attempts to stop it.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
Expect more snow in the northwest on Saturday, with rain in South Jersey and Delaware; then on Sunday, South Jersey and Delaware could see some more significant snowfall as a coastal storm arrives. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest on this double dose of winter weather hitting the Philadelphia region this weekend.
Have your winter gear ready and try to lay down some salt to help melt any of the slushy snow. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Thousands of dollars worth of high-demand GLP-1 weight loss drugs were stolen from a pharmacy in Bucks County. Ross DeMattei reports.
A Philadelphia police source told CBS News Philadelphia on Friday that the teen has contacted his family and said that he is safe.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron. Krystle Rich reports.