Winner of $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot revealed
The winner was 46-year-old Cheng Saephan, a Laos-born immigrant who has been fighting cancer for the past eight years.
The winner was 46-year-old Cheng Saephan, a Laos-born immigrant who has been fighting cancer for the past eight years.
Saturday night's jackpot was delayed due to one participating lottery needing additional time to complete pre-draw procedures.
The last Powerball jackpot win came on New Year's Day, when a single winning ticket in Michigan claimed an $842.2 million jackpot.
Powerball's next jackpot will be at least an estimated $1.23 billion after no tickets matched the numbers needed to win Wednesday night's grand prize of roughly $1.09 billion.
Monday's Powerball jackpot has soared to an estimated $1 billion after no one won the grand prize Saturday night.
Monday night's Powerball drawing is the fifth jackpot in history to reach $1 billion, according to lottery officials.
Here are the numbers drawn from the Powerball on Saturday March 30.
No one has won Powerball's top prize since New Year's Day.
Whether you're in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware, here's a comprehensive guide to help you claim your jackpot winnings.
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots have been won in Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware a handful of times, but in Neptune, New Jersey, someone recently won the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot.
The Powerball jackpot is worth $865 million.
Shoppers were hoping for some more luck at a ShopRite Wine and Liquors store in Neptune, New Jersey, after the winning ticket for a huge Mega Millions jackpot was sold there.
The winning $1.13 billion ticket was sold at a ShopRite down the Jersey Shore. Lottery officials are now waiting for the lucky winner to come forward, as customers congratulate whoever it was.
One person who played the lottery in the Garden State woke up a lot richer Wednesday morning - winning the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot. Howard Monroe reports.
There was one winning ticket sold for Tuesday night's estimated $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot, in New Jersey, officials said. It was the fifth largest in the game's history.
No one has won the Mega Millions jackpot since Dec. 8, a string of 30 consecutive drawings without anyone taking home the top prize.
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are huge. Watch for Wednesday's winning Powerball numbers.
The winning Mega Millions numbers were drawn for an $893 million jackpot.
The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $977 million during the 29 drawings with no winner since Dec. 8.
With hundreds of millions on the line for Powerball and Mega Millions, you won't be able to buy lottery tickets today in Pennsylvania.
A convenience store in Philadelphia's Wissahickon neighborhood is known for being lucky in the lottery after three big wins.
A convenience store in Philadelphia's Wissahickon neighborhood is known for its luck after three big lottery wins for its customers in 13 months.
A store in Grand Blanc, Michigan sold the Powerball lottery jackpot winner in Monday night's drawing.
Someone who played the Powerball on Feb. 4, 2023 won $1 million but hasn't yet claimed their prize, Pennsylvania Lottery officials say.
These are the winning numbers from the Powerball drawing on Dec. 27, 2023, worth $700 million.
Wednesday morning is kicking off with scattered thunderstorms that could produce lightning, high winds and downpours for some in the Philadelphia region.
Pro-Palestinian protesters have been camped out at the University of Pennsylvania for nearly two weeks.
Kody Clemens connected on his first swing with Bryce Harper's Victus bat for a homer off Blue Jays starter Jose Berrios, sparking a 10-1 win for the Phillies over Toronto on Tuesday night.
The Phillies are encouraging fans heading to Wednesday's game to use public transportation and plan accordingly for traffic.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
Wednesday morning is kicking off with scattered thunderstorms that could produce lightning, high winds and downpours for some in the Philadelphia region.
Rendell Hoagland and Cindy Warren were charged with the death of 12-year-old Malinda Hoagland, who was subjected to "evil" abuse for months, the Chester County DA said.
The Phillies are encouraging fans heading to Wednesday's game to use public transportation and plan accordingly for traffic.
Kensington Avenue will be shut down from East Orleans Street to Allegheny Avenue on Wednesday as city workers clear an encampment of people in the neighborhood's main corridor.
Pro-Palestinian protesters have been camped out at the University of Pennsylvania for nearly two weeks.
Wednesday morning is kicking off with scattered thunderstorms that could produce lightning, high winds and downpours for some in the Philadelphia region.
Pro-Palestinian protesters have been camped out at the University of Pennsylvania for nearly two weeks.
Republican lawmakers are advancing a $3 billion tax cut, their newly unveiled counterproposal to a budget proposal from Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro as each side offers a competing vision for how to use a massive cash surplus.
Paul Trumbetas, a World War II veteran and big Phillies fan, got the birthday party of the century in Chester County at the Southeastern Veterans' Center in Spring City on Tuesday.
A group of ice skaters who practice at IceWorks Skating Club in Aston, Pennsylvania, earned fourth palace at a competition in Bordeaux, France, last month.
Wednesday morning is kicking off with scattered thunderstorms that could produce lightning, high winds and downpours for some in the Philadelphia region.
North Wildwood's city council approved a new teen curfew and a ban on large tents along the beach for the 2024 summer season during a Tuesday morning council meeting.
Video shows people breaking into the Queen May jewelry store on the Washington Street Mall in Cape May, New Jersey, getting away with Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Chanel handbags.
Tuesday starts with fog and clouds before a sunny day - with a chance of thunderstorms early Wednesday morning.
Part of the New Jersey Turnpike Southbound was blocked Tuesday due to a crash involving a tractor-trailer.
Wednesday morning is kicking off with scattered thunderstorms that could produce lightning, high winds and downpours for some in the Philadelphia region.
Tuesday starts with fog and clouds before a sunny day - with a chance of thunderstorms early Wednesday morning.
A 10-year-old boy is dead after he was struck by a teen driver whose car ran off the road in Wilmington, Delaware.
Police in Dover, Delaware, said two men were arrested for the murder of 18-year-old Camay Mitchell De Silva on Delaware State University's campus in April.
Philadelphia will see (but not very far) a foggy start to the week Monday. Kate Bilo tracks when the fog clears out and when Philly gets more rain.
ACL injuries are common and often involve difficult surgery and a long recovery, but a new collagen implant is changing that.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
A first-of-its-kind genetic treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is restoring and improving vision.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
An iconic local jeweler is under new management as the owners turned over the business Monday to several longtime employees for free.
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose.
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank's 32 branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and they will be taken over by Fulton Bank.
For the second time in a month, Aramark union workers will go on strike, this time during Game 3 of the Philadelphia 76ers-New York Knicks playoff series at the Wells Fargo Center.
From a new Taylor Swift to an exclusive Pearl Jam "Dark Matter" vinyl, Record Store Day 2024 will be a big one for record stores in the Philadelphia area and worldwide.
The Phillies are encouraging fans heading to Wednesday's game to use public transportation and plan accordingly for traffic.
Part of the New Jersey Turnpike Southbound was blocked Tuesday due to a crash involving a tractor-trailer.
The 45th Annual Broad Street Run happens Sunday, May 5. Here's how to get there and where to park.
A tractor-trailer truck got stuck under an Amtrak bridge on Route 420 in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania on Friday morning.
A driver and passenger on Route 202 were killed after their vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a car-carrier truck in North Wales, Pennsylvania on Monday, according to police.
Kody Clemens connected on his first swing with Bryce Harper's Victus bat for a homer off Blue Jays starter Jose Berrios, sparking a 10-1 win for the Phillies over Toronto on Tuesday night.
The Phillies are encouraging fans heading to Wednesday's game to use public transportation and plan accordingly for traffic.
A group of ice skaters who practice at IceWorks Skating Club in Aston, Pennsylvania, earned fourth palace at a competition in Bordeaux, France, last month.
Members of the NAACP Philly branch said the proposed arena by the 76ers would benefit members of the Black community in the city, especially when it comes to jobs.
Phillies manager Rob Thomson has a plan for Cristopher Sanchez and Spencer Turnbull before Tuesday's series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays, but he wouldn't reveal any specific details.
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have each released several ruthless diss tracks against each other, with Kendrick alleging Drake has a secret daughter and making other disturbing accusations.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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ASAP is holding a free-week long program that will teach girls in Philadelphia schools how to play chess.
Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
While students aren't using real tattoo machines, an elective class at West Philadelphia High School is teaching students the techniques to create intricate tattoo designs.
William Bodine High School's robotics team is one of a few schools in the area set to represent Philadelphia at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Texas.
Two Bucks County girls wrestling medal winners are hopeful more young women will get involved in the male-dominated sport.
After morning rain moves out we'll see temperatures in the mid-80s in Philadelphia and up to the Lehigh Valley, down to 80 degrees at the Jersey Shore today, Kate Bilo reports. The forecast looks perfect for the Phillies-Blue Jays game at 1:05 p.m.
A massive stretch of I-95 in Philadelphia will temporarily close on Wednesday afternoon before and after the Phillies' game against the Toronto Blue Jays, the team announced on Tuesday night.
Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Cam Jurgens partnered with the Eagles Autism Foundation to unveil his Jurgy beef jerky Tuesday in South Philly.
A team of professional public art conservators is cleaning and waxing the iconic Rocky statue near the Philadelphia Museum of Art this week.
Kensington has been plagued by an opioid crisis for years and recently drugs like xylazine have been sweeping the city's streets.