Former Phila. DA Lynne Abraham Makes It Official: She's Running For Mayor
Brushing aside the question of her age -- she's now 73 -- Abraham says as long as "your dreams exceed your regrets," you're not too old to hold public office.
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Brushing aside the question of her age -- she's now 73 -- Abraham says as long as "your dreams exceed your regrets," you're not too old to hold public office.
Doug Oliver was spokesman for Mayor Nutter during Nutter's first term and is now a marketing vice president at PGW.
Between now and May 19th you can expect to hear a lot about the mayor's race, particularly who's in and who's out.
Lynne Abraham intends to run for mayor of Philadelphia in 2015.
Meanwhile, former Philadelphia DA Lynne Abraham is close to declaring that she will also be a candidate.
The president of the Second Mile Foundation has resigned in the wake of the sexual abuse scandal involving the program's founder, Jerry Sandusky. Former Philadelphia DA Lynne Abraham is the charity's new lawyer.
Abraham, like Ed Rendell, has enjoyed a high profile in both the City of Philadelphia and its vote-rich suburbs.
Abraham, the first female DA in Philadelphia history, served in that office from 1991 until January 2010.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
Two teenagers were injured during an assault at Uptown Beer Garden in Center City Monday night, Philadelphia police said.
Dante Shackleford is the second person sentenced to prison for his role in several Brinks truck robberies in 2025.
New Jersey State Police troopers were called to Trenton City Hall on Tuesday morning to collect evidence for an investigation.
The FDA has long fallen short of legally required inspection targets, and foreign inspections fell further last year amid agency layoffs.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
Two teenagers were injured during an assault at Uptown Beer Garden in Center City Monday night, Philadelphia police said.
Dante Shackleford is the second person sentenced to prison for his role in several Brinks truck robberies in 2025.
The brother of a suspect charged with killing a Penn State student is wanted in an attempted carjacking of a Philly police officer where shots were fired.
LeBron James will return to Los Angeles on Christmas Day in 2026, and the Sixers will open the season in New York against the Knicks.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
Two teenagers were injured during an assault at Uptown Beer Garden in Center City Monday night, Philadelphia police said.
Dante Shackleford is the second person sentenced to prison for his role in several Brinks truck robberies in 2025.
Portals Organization says it's looking for a new host for the livestreaming attraction within the city of Philadelphia.
Kensington native and MMA legend Eddie Alvarez is thrilled to see UFC 330 come to Philadelphia this weekend.
New Jersey State Police troopers were called to Trenton City Hall on Tuesday morning to collect evidence for an investigation.
A 36-year-old man was charged with attempted murder after stabbing two people in Egg Harbor Township Sunday morning, police said.
An emergency curfew will go into effect in the city of Trenton Friday night after multiple violent crimes happened in recent months, city officials said.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
Joel Deanley Jr. was arrested for having a sexual relationship with a Timber Creek Regional High School student.
The shooting drew a large police presence in Wilmington, Delaware on Tuesday morning.
Two teenagers were injured in a stabbing in New Castle County Sunday afternoon, police said.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
Temple University alum Dr. David Hartman was the first blind person to graduate from an American medical school.
Measles cases have spread to the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, as a big jump in outbreaks is happening in other parts of the state.
The Chick Mission, a nonprofit, rolled into Montgomery County on Monday. It aims to save fertility for young women who have cancer by providing grants.
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
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
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.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
LeBron James will return to Los Angeles on Christmas Day in 2026, and the Sixers will open the season in New York against the Knicks.
Edmundo Sosa drove in three runs and Kyle Schwarber reached base four times as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Monday night.
Congress is asking MLB to prohibit promotional deals with betting operators after Phillies star Bryce Harper was featured in a video for a FanDuel VIP reward customer.
Kensington native and MMA legend Eddie Alvarez is thrilled to see UFC 330 come to Philadelphia this weekend.
BLJ Community Rowing, founded by former Division I athlete Brannon Johnson, has introduced more than 1,000 people to rowing.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
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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.
UFC 330 will take over South Philadelphia on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2025, and experts say Xfinity Mobile Arena can expect a significant number of fans from out of the market.
Sources say an investigation that drew New Jersey state troopers to Trenton City Hall concerned an alleged theft of funds.
Vic Fangio is the Eagles defensive coordinator and says there have been a few times in practice where defenders think they got to Hurts, but really didn't. Siafa Lewis reports from Eagles training camp.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday says TikTok's 13+ age rating allows children to reach "content that's beyond their years."
The Powerball jackpot is now a whopping $975 million after no one matched all numbers Monday night. CBS News Philadelphia's Chilekasi Adele is in Frankford, Philadelphia, where people have been getting their tickets ahead of tomorrow's drawing.