Powerball, Mega Millions still up for grabs; combined jackpots worth $1.2 billion
The Powerball jackpot now sits at an estimated $725 million and the Mega Millions jackpot climbed to $560 million.
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The Powerball jackpot now sits at an estimated $725 million and the Mega Millions jackpot climbed to $560 million.
Lottery fever is hitting Philadelphia as both the Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots continue to grow. Jasmine Payoute reports.
The next drawing will be on Wednesday for the massive prize, which has an estimated $366.2 million lump-sum cash value before tax, according to Powerball.
This Powerball jackpot is now the 7th-largest in the game's history.
Two chances to be an instant multimillionaire are still alive with the Mega Millions and Powerball.
No one won the Mega Millions, so the next jackpot will be $480 million Tuesday night. The $615 million Powerball is tonight.
This weekend you have two chances to hit it big!
The lottery game hasn't seen a grand prize winner since April 19.
It's not clear where in the state the ticket was sold. The jackpot-winning ticket was sold in Maine.
Ross DiMattei reports.
Siafa Lewis reports.
It's time to check your Mega Millions tickets!
Brandon Goldner reports.
Mega Millions mania continues to sweep through the Philadelphia area. Here's what to know about Friday's drawing.
The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday night's drawing is a whopping $1.35 billion. It is the second-highest prize in the game's history.
This is the second-largest jackpot in Mega Millions history. The drawing is at 11 a.m.
The next drawing is Friday night, you play good luck!
The Mega Millions prize has increased again to an estimated $1.35 billion after there was no winner of the lottery's latest giant jackpot.
Siafa Lewis reports.
Check your Mega Millions tickets because you could be a billionaire (or at least a centi-millionaire).
Madeleine Wright reports.
The Mega Millions jackpot is over $1.1 billion after there were no winners in Friday night's drawing. It's the third-largest jackpot in Mega Millions history and the fifth-largest in lottery history.
Ross DiMattei reports.
More than $1 billion is up for grabs in the next Mega Millions drawing, but when is it?
The odds of winning the jackpot is one in 306 million.
Nearly 3 in 4 Americans say they fell short of their saving and spending resolutions, but most are optimistic that 2026 will be their year.
At the Ford Police Athletic League Center in South Philadelphia, the Phillie Phanatic and other special guests help kick off all the feels of the holidays.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will be cloudy and chilly with rain showers in Philadelphia and rain and some snow in the Lehigh Valley.
Travis Konecny got his 500th NHL point and Dan Vladar made 17 saves as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1.
Eight members of a Philadelphia youth football team were charged after allegedly stealing more than $2,000 worth of merchandise from a Dick's Sporting Goods in Florida last weekend.
Family identified the 70-year-old woman who died in a rowhome fire in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood as Denise Green.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will be cloudy and chilly with rain showers in Philadelphia and rain and some snow in the Lehigh Valley.
The Phillies and DH Kyle Schwarber agreed to a five-year, $150 million contract in free agency Tuesday, according to multiple reports.
Nearly 3 in 4 Americans say they fell short of their saving and spending resolutions, but most are optimistic that 2026 will be their year.
At the Ford Police Athletic League Center in South Philadelphia, the Phillie Phanatic and other special guests help kick off all the feels of the holidays.
Nearly 3 in 4 Americans say they fell short of their saving and spending resolutions, but most are optimistic that 2026 will be their year.
At the Ford Police Athletic League Center in South Philadelphia, the Phillie Phanatic and other special guests help kick off all the feels of the holidays.
Eight members of a Philadelphia youth football team were charged after allegedly stealing more than $2,000 worth of merchandise from a Dick's Sporting Goods in Florida last weekend.
After seeing improvements in illegal dumping, the city is expanding its twice-weekly trash pickup to North Philadelphia.
Nick Patterson will make his debut in the Philadelphia Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" a year after being diagnosed with cancer.
Twins in New Jersey were arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot ICE officers "on sight" and hang the top spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security.
Mantua Township voters will decide whether to raise $39 million in bonds to repair aging school buildings.
Three members of a family of four were killed in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike, leaving their community heartbroken.
Mark Paulino, a former elementary school and Santa actor, was arrested on child porn charges, the Mercer County prosecutor said.
Three people are dead, including a minor, after a crash in East Windsor Township on the New Jersey Turnpike, state police said.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Three police officers credited for preventing a potential attack at the University of Delaware were honored Friday.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Nick Patterson will make his debut in the Philadelphia Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" a year after being diagnosed with cancer.
Instead of big incisions, doctors at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital are using tiny scopes with tips that freeze. For patients, it means they get diagnosed faster with no downtime.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
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 and TWU Local 234 reached a labor agreement Monday that, if ratified, would avert a strike in Philadelphia.
All SEPTA services will run on a normal schedule Monday, days after TWU Local 234 warned a strike was "imminent."
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Saturday.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia will be closed overnight this week for roadwork.
Travis Konecny got his 500th NHL point and Dan Vladar made 17 saves as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1.
Kyle Schwarber, who the Phillies reportedly signed to a five-year deal, will play for the U.S. in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
The Phillies and DH Kyle Schwarber agreed to a five-year, $150 million contract in free agency Tuesday.
Cameron Dicker kicked five field goals and Tony Jefferson intercepted Jalen Hurts at the 1-yard line to lift the Chargers to a 22-19 overtime victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night.
Former Philadelphia Eagles great and Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his right knee.
Zarwin Baum hosted a Philadelphia Eagles tailgate benefiting the Easter Seals.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes have been announced. Here are the nominees.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Many of us who set financial goals for 2025 missed them, but have goals to save for 2026. Josh Sidorowicz shares a bit of what he learned from Vanguard financial wellness expert Kate Byrne — get the full interview on the latest episode of the In Your Corner podcast.
Katrina Blackwell, who has been serving as interim police commissioner in Chester, Pennsylvania, will become the first female police commissioner in the city's history when she is sworn in on Wednesday night.
The Philadelphia region will see snow and rain on Wednesday, with the Lehigh Valley and Poconos getting some snow and wintry mix, with a potential for an icy glaze on roads. Tammie Souza breaks down the timing and the travel impacts in our NEXT Weather forecast.
There are two statues of Philly's favorite fictional boxer, Rocky Balboa, at the Philadelphia Art Museum: one on street level along Kelly Drive and the other atop the "Rocky Steps." Jan Carabeo breaks down the plans the commission will vote on Wednesday morning.
Neighbors spoke highly of 70-year-old Denise Green, describing her as the heart of their block on Lambert Street in East Germantown. Brandon Goldner reports that the fire that killed Green on Tuesday is still under investigation.