Cavity Search Of Woman Produces 54 Bags Of Heroin
Police in northeastern Pennsylvania say they recovered more than 50 bags of heroin, cash and loose change from a woman following a cavity search.
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Police in northeastern Pennsylvania say they recovered more than 50 bags of heroin, cash and loose change from a woman following a cavity search.
Police say a man tried to open an account before robbing a central Pennsylvania bank, but only after he'd already handed over two forms of identification.
During a state Senate Appropriations hearing this past week, the heads of the four state-related universities – Temple, Lincoln, Pitt and Penn State – said that the governor's proposal to cut their funding by more than half would affect more than just tuition.
A 43-year-old man has been charged with car theft, drunken driving and other crimes because police say he went joyriding in an ambulance stolen from a southwestern Pennsylvania hospital.
The United Way of Pennsylvania is putting out some numbers on the effect of the bad economy on social service organizations and their clients.
Some areas of the region will be socked with several inches of rain, pushing the limits of some local creeks, streams, and rivers.
CBS Philly has received some community cancellations for Thursday, March 10th, 2011, due to the weather.
A western Pennsylvania couple is behind bars after police say the woman posted a picture of a stolen 3-carat diamond ring on Facebook.
Pennsylvania's population is now 12.7 million -- up 3.4 percent in the last decade. Philadelphia's population actually rose a little, reversing a 50-year trend.
Pennsylvania health officials say renewed inspections uncovered poor conditions at two Philadelphia-area abortion clinics in the months after a drug investigation revealed a "house of horrors" facility operating for years in the city.
Weather advisories and flood watches are posted for much of Pennsylvania with the approach of a storm expected to bring heavy rain to many areas and snow to some of them.
Seven children, including a 7-month-old girl, perished in a fast-moving fire in a Pennsylvania farmhouse while their mother milked cows and their father dozed in a milk truck down the road, police said Wednesday.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has upheld the Gaming Control Board's decision to put a casino in Valley Forge.
Governor Corbett has replaced six Pennsylvania members of the Delaware River Port Authority, naming himself as one of the new members. Corbett's spokesman says the governor will seek to be chairman of the panel.
A push to privatize wine and liquor stores in Pennsylvania is getting no support from a panel of Democratic state lawmakers. The House Democratic Policy Committee is hearing testimony on Thursday in Philadelphia.
The issue of whether to impose a severance tax on companies looking to drill in Pennsylvania's Marcellus shale was front and center on Wednesday at a Pennsylvania House hearing in Montgomery County.
The tough economic times in the retail industry is fueling speculation that a suburban Philadelphia mall may be forced to close its doors to shoppers.
From balloons and blooms to love you can taste, at Penny's Flowers in Glenside, Pennsylvania, preparing for Valentine's Day can be a bit hectic.
Auditor General Jack Wagner says Pennsylvania homeowners may be paying too much – or too little – in property taxes because a state agency isn't doing its job properly.
A Pennsylvania man has been ordered to spend at least six years in prison for stabbing another man as the defenseless victim sat on a toilet.
Bethany was heading north on Union Avenue in Lansdowne when police say, 18-year-old Cody Swieder of Delaware ran through a red light while heading east on Baltimore Avenue towards Philadelphia.
State police say a thief or thieves are apparently hoping to slip away on 62 snow tubes stolen from a southwestern Pennsylvania ski resort.
Police say Ronda Garnett of Chester Township was last seen at her job at Fair Acres Geriatric Center in Lima at about 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
The doors will stay open at one of Montgomery County's cultural gems thanks to a combination of public and private money.
Thousands remain without power following an overachieving winter storm that dumped more than a foot of snow on the Philadelphia area.
Back-to-school shopping season is already underway, and many retailers are offering deals for families this year.
What began with one father and his children has since grown into Full Force Nation, an 18-team basketball league serving more than 200 young people throughout the year.
Philadelphia police are searching for the driver responsible for a deadly hit-and-run that killed a woman, moments after her rideshare dropped her off.
Showers and thunderstorms return during the afternoon Monday in the Philadelphia region as heat and humidity begin to build.
ACCT Philadelphia is pleading to get homes for animals in need Sunday night, and they're offering financial incentives to people who can help.
Back-to-school shopping season is already underway, and many retailers are offering deals for families this year.
What began with one father and his children has since grown into Full Force Nation, an 18-team basketball league serving more than 200 young people throughout the year.
Sixers fans lined up at Mitchell & Ness' flagship store to get their hands on newly released merchandise celebrating LeBron James' arrival.
Philadelphia police are searching for the driver responsible for a deadly hit-and-run that killed a woman, moments after her rideshare dropped her off.
LeBron James officially signed his two-year contract with the Sixers on Sunday, according to the NBA transaction log.
What began with one father and his children has since grown into Full Force Nation, an 18-team basketball league serving more than 200 young people throughout the year.
Philadelphia police are searching for the driver responsible for a deadly hit-and-run that killed a woman, moments after her rideshare dropped her off.
ACCT Philadelphia is pleading to get homes for animals in need Sunday night, and they're offering financial incentives to people who can help.
Christmas came early at Shriners Children's Hospital as members of the Centurion Motorcycle Club dropped off gifts and delivered joy to the kids during their annual toy run.
The house at Bryn Mawr and Woodbine avenues collapsed Saturday, when no one was inside.
A man died, and three other people were injured when a boat crashed into a channel marker in Barnegat Bay in Toms River Township, New Jersey State Police said.
A 15-year-old was charged after a 19-year-old was found dead in a shooting on an Atlantic County, New Jersey, road Friday night.
Andy Chan will ride his bike 65 miles from Philadelphia to Atlantic City this weekend in memory of his father, Andy Chan.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is overseeing the $19.5 million effort to build the beach back up between 16th Street and Seaview Road.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Police in Wilmington are increasing patrols after receiving 28 reports of car break-ins and attempted thefts last weekend.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
Three hundred installations at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton are combining the restorative powers of being outside with art.
Dr. Kirti Chopra, who allegedly put patients at risk with unsanitary practices in her dental office, is allowed to reopen.
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.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
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.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
What began with one father and his children has since grown into Full Force Nation, an 18-team basketball league serving more than 200 young people throughout the year.
Bryson Stott homered, doubled and drove in five runs, NL All-Star starter Cristopher Sánchez pitched six solid innings and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game sweep with an 11-4 victory over the New York Yankees.
Sixers fans lined up at Mitchell & Ness' flagship store to get their hands on newly released merchandise celebrating LeBron James' arrival.
LeBron James officially signed his two-year contract with the Sixers on Sunday, according to the NBA transaction log.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is set to join the Sixers and reunite with LeBron James after agreeing to a buyout with the Grizzlies, according to a report.
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."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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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.
Major retailers have rolled out sales weeks before students return to the classroom, giving families a chance to spread out spending and take advantage of early discounts. We have compiled the best deals for you.
A rec center has become much more than a place to play. In this week's Spreading the Love, Wakisha Bailey introduces us to a father who turned a simple game of basketball into a lifelong for hundreds of young people.
Humidity is on the rise Monday, with scattered showers possible. But Meteorologist Kate Bilo says the real threat for severe storms across the Philadelphia region is on Tuesday.
Police are searching for a driver accused of a deadly hit-and-run in Southwest Philadelphia on Monday morning. Reporter Brandon Goldner has the latest on the investigation.
Andrew Kozak is tracking storms in the Philadelphia region this week. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.