New Jersey Looks To Privatize Lottery Operations
Like Pennsylvania, New Jersey, is looking into taking the operations of its state lottery private. Assembly members held a hearing in Trenton to discuss the potential impact of such a plan.
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Like Pennsylvania, New Jersey, is looking into taking the operations of its state lottery private. Assembly members held a hearing in Trenton to discuss the potential impact of such a plan.
"They still have the pool going, and were hoping lightening was going to strike twice," SEPTA spokesman Richard Maloney said.
The numbers drawn for the record Powerball jackpot are: 5, 16, 22, 23, 29 and Powerball of 6.
Tonight's Powerball drawing is worth an estimated $550-million annuity or $325-million for the cash payout.
A Powerball ticket worth $1-million from Saturday's drawing was sold at Blitz's Market in Cape May County, New Jersey.
Lottery officials say nobody has won the Powerball jackpot and the top prize will now increase to about $425 million for the next drawing, the largest jackpot ever for the game.
Officials say Saturday's Powerball jackpot is the largest jackpot since August 15, 2012.
No one won Wednesday night's Powerball lottery drawing.
A winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million was reportedly sold in Philadelphia.
The ticket from the Nov. 3 drawing was sold at Xpress Stop at 3375 Gap Newport Pike in Chatham.
The Powerball ticket, from the Oct. 31 drawing, was reportedly sold at the Shell station at 586 E Main Street in New Holland.
A Wilmington, Delaware couple claimed their $50 million Powerball jackpot prize Friday, making them the 8th jackpot winner in Delaware.
Lottery officials say the winning ticket in Wednesday's $50 million Powerball drawing was sold in Delaware.
A Powerball ticket worth $2 million from the September 29 drawing was sold in Montgomery County.
The winning ticket for Wednesday night's $337 million Powerball drawing was sold in Michigan, but two $1 million tickets were sold in South Jersey and Berks County.
Tonight's drawing worth $320-million, or $213-million if you pick the cash option, is the 2nd highest Powerball jackpot this year.
Many people in the Philadelphia area are scrambling to buy lottery tickets before Saturday's big drawing.
Forty-eight SEPTA workers are the winners of the $172.7 million powerball jackpot ticket sold Wednesday at a newsstand in Philadelphia.
All that excitement over the record Mega Millions jackpot last weekend may not have left any of you much richer, but states that participate in the game sure are.
Philadelphia nurse Jennifer Sze says she had resolved to cut back on playing the lottery and use the money for more important things.
Gov. Tom Corbett is taking steps toward hiring a private company to run the Pennsylvania state lottery in an effort to improve cash flow.
The Sixers path from being a playoff team to being a championship team is cloudy.
Nobody won Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing and the jackpot for Friday's drawing is now $476 million.
The Pennsylvania Lottery could award the largest prize in the state's history if a single jackpot-winning ticket, worth an estimated annuity value of $290 million, is purchased for Friday night's drawing.
Officials say the winning Powerball ticket sold in New Jersey was purchased at the Little Silver Family Pharmacy in Monmouth County.
Thursday in the Philadelphia region will be warmer, but rain moves in at night, which will stretch into Friday and impact the morning commute.
The Fillmore was packed Wednesday night for an emotional, sold-out tribute concert honoring the life and legacy of rock radio icon Pierre Robert.
Mothers In Charge hosted a toy giveaway for Philadelphia families affected by gun violence.
Three minors were hospitalized Wednesday after falling into a frozen lake in Mount Holly, New Jersey, police said.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
The Fillmore was packed Wednesday night for an emotional, sold-out tribute concert honoring the life and legacy of rock radio icon Pierre Robert.
Thursday in the Philadelphia region will be warmer, but rain moves in at night, which will stretch into Friday and impact the morning commute.
The man who shot and killed five people and wounded three others in Kingsessing in 2023 has pleaded guilty.
Mothers In Charge hosted a toy giveaway for Philadelphia families affected by gun violence.
Three minors were hospitalized Wednesday after falling into a frozen lake in Mount Holly, New Jersey, police said.
The Fillmore was packed Wednesday night for an emotional, sold-out tribute concert honoring the life and legacy of rock radio icon Pierre Robert.
Mothers In Charge hosted a toy giveaway for Philadelphia families affected by gun violence.
A shooting in Northwest Philadelphia early Wednesday morning left one man dead and another critically injured, police said.
The Collingdale Police Department was down to only three officers a year ago — now, it has 11 full-time officers on the job.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
Three minors were hospitalized Wednesday after falling into a frozen lake in Mount Holly, New Jersey, police said.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small is accused of beating his daughter with a broom and knocking her unconscious last year.
The remains of Dulce Maria Alavez, who went missing in 2019, have not been found, despite a fake report on social media, officials said Wednesday.
A fire led to the collapse of a structure in Camden County, New Jersey Wednesday morning.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
From packing your car to driving safety, here's a few tips to help you stay safe once the snow starts falling.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
A community event in Germantown gave away free hearing aids, letting attendees reconnect with the world through sound.
A stomach bug sickened several students at a Camden County elementary school, the health department announced Friday.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
SEPTA offered a glimpse inside the Center City trolley tunnel as crews work to fix problems that have shut down service for weeks.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Residents say the icy conditions on side streets in Manayunk and Roxborough need more attention from the city.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Philadelphia Monday and Tuesday for Officer Andy Chan's funeral.
Penn State wideout Trebor Peña is one of about 22 Nittany Lions who are out of eligibility, while two players already have said they're entering the NCAA's transfer portal.
Ani Kilambi is joining the Washington Nationals as their new general manager, a source told the Associated Press.
The Phillies and right-handed reliever Brad Keller agreed to a two-year contract on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.
Tyson Foerster, one of the Flyers' top forwards, will be out for the rest of the regular season after undergoing surgery.
Tatsuya Imai is the latest Japanese baseball star set to make the jump to MLB. Could the Philadelphia Phillies sign him?
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Sylvester Stallone reflects on his iconic roles as Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, his rough upbringing, and the legacy he hopes to leave in a touching "CBS Mornings" interview.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
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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.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a warmer Thursday.
Families impacted by gun violence gathered at the School District of Philadelphia's headquarters Wednesday for the Mothers In Charge toy giveaway.
Members of Transport Workers Union Local 234, SEPTA's largest workers' union, voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
The concert honored Pierre Robert, the longtime midday host on 93.3 WMMR, whose voice shaped Philadelphia's rock scene for more than four decades.
Bill Kelly says Wednesday night in the Philadelphia region will be seasonable, and that warmer temperatures are on the way. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.