Powerball Jackpot Stands At $500 Million
The Powerball jackpot stands at $500 million dollars.
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The Powerball jackpot stands at $500 million dollars.
The Pennsylvania Lottery announced that the Powerball jackpot has increased to a staggering $485 million annuity value, or a $327.7 million cash prize, for the February 11th drawing.
People are snatching up Powerball tickets ahead of Saturday night's drawing, when the jackpot will be an estimated $380 million.
Each winning ticket matched all five white balls, 15-16-23-27-36, but not the red Powerball 09 from the Jan. 17th drawing.
The ticket was sold at the 7-Eleven at 1801 S 4th Street and correctly matched all five balls, 22-31-38-47-48, but not the red Powerball 15 for a $1 million prize.
The Mega Millions drawing, which will be held Tuesday night, offers an annuity value of $321 million and a cash prize of $194.1 million, making it the game's eighth largest jackpot on record.
Clean out those junk drawers and check your pockets, a Powerball ticket worth $1,000,000 is set to expire on October 23, 2014, according to New Jersey Lottery Executive Director Carole Hedinger.
A Philadelphia resident could soon be $1 million richer.
State lottery officials say a Powerball ticket worth $1 million that was sold at a northern New Jersey convenience store last year will soon expire.
Officials say this is the third major Powerball ticket sold in the state in recent weeks.
A Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold in Montgomery County.
Lottery officials say one jackpot-winning Match 6 lottery ticket was sold at Weis Markets in Norristown, Montgomery County.
One person who bought a lottery ticket in Middlesex County is a million dollars richer.
A Powerball ticket worth $1 million from the February 19 drawing was sold in Northampton County.
A winning ticket for Wednesday night's estimated $425 million Powerball lottery jackpot was sold at a gas station in Santa Clara County, according to lottery officials.
Wednesday's Powerball drawing carries an estimated $400 million jackpot.
A Powerball ticket worth $1 million from the February 15th drawing was sold at the Giant Food Store at 250 Doublewoods Road in Langhorne.
Without a Powerball winner this weekend, the prize has climbed to $400 million — one of the largest in U.S. lottery history.
Two Powerball tickets worth $1 million each from the October 19th drawing were sold in Chester and Luzerne Counties.
A Powerball ticket worth $1 million from the October 5th drawing was sold in Montgomery County.
The winner of last week's $400 million Powerball jackpot has claimed his prize, but the South Carolina man is asking to remain anonymous.
A winning Pennsylvania Powerball Lottery Ticket worth $1 million for the September 18th drawing was sold by a retailer in Philadelphia.
The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the "Powerball" game were: 07-10-22-32-35, Powerball: 19
The latest Powerball jackpot is estimated at $400 million, and it's considered the nation's fifth-largest ever.
Two people in the Philadelphia area just got $1 million richer.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect on Friday for the combination of wildfire smoke and heat.
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota is causing hazardous air quality in the Philadelphia region and has prompted warnings from health officials.
Francisco Alvarez homered twice, Brett Baty also went deep and the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in the first major league game following the All-Star break.
A tornado warning for parts of Burlington and Ocean counties in New Jersey expired at 8:30 p.m.
More than 400,000 fans experienced the FIFA World Cup in person at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, but for some, the prices made it impossible to attend.
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota is causing hazardous air quality in the Philadelphia region and has prompted warnings from health officials.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect on Friday for the combination of wildfire smoke and heat.
Francisco Alvarez homered twice, Brett Baty also went deep and the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in the first major league game following the All-Star break.
A tornado warning for parts of Burlington and Ocean counties in New Jersey expired at 8:30 p.m.
More than 400,000 fans experienced the FIFA World Cup in person at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, but for some, the prices made it impossible to attend.
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota is causing hazardous air quality in the Philadelphia region and has prompted warnings from health officials.
Poor air quality from Canadian wildfire smoke is forcing some outdoor summer camps in Delco to rethink their daily routines by moving activities indoors and limiting time outside.
Air quality concerns in Philadelphia have led the Phillies to move up the start time of their series opener with the Mets by an hour.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
Skies are extremely smoky and hazy in the Philadelphia area Thursday because of wildfire smoke moving into the region from Canada and Minnesota.
At Stockton University, high school students learn the ins and outs of criminal investigations through scenarios inspired by the hit TV show CSI.
A New Jersey daycare owner is accused of administering melatonin to two children in her care without the consent of their parents.
Somerdale Cold Cuts is temporarily closed after alleged thieves stole copper wires and pipes that supply cold air for the walk-in refrigerator.
As another heat wave hits the region, residents at Broad Street Bank Apartments in Trenton are dealing with spotty AC units and down elevators.
The Rev. Mark Watkinson is buried at Pemberton Baptist Cemetery in New Jersey, but his legacy can still be found in your pocket.
Body-worn camera videos from the night Kadir Skinner was shot and killed by police in Wilmington, Delaware, were released by state and local officials Thursday.
Attorneys for the family of Kadir Skinner, the 19-year-old shot and killed by Wilmington police, have released new cellphone video.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
Pennsylvania will be under a code red air quality alert on Thursday because smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota will create unhealthy levels of pollution for everyone.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
A person with measles passed through Philadelphia International Airport on the Fourth of July.
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
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.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
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.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Francisco Alvarez homered twice, Brett Baty also went deep and the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in the first major league game following the All-Star break.
More than 400,000 fans experienced the FIFA World Cup in person at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, but for some, the prices made it impossible to attend.
LeBron James, the NBA's career scoring king and current free agent, remains undecided about where he'll play this season.
Air quality concerns in Philadelphia have led the Phillies to move up the start time of their series opener with the Mets by an hour.
The Philadelphia Phillies placed right-handed pitcher Brad Keller on the 15-day IL with a torn UCL in his right elbow.
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.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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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.
Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest on the dangerous air quality in the Philadelphia region due to wildfire smoke. The NEXT Weather team is also tracking the threat of severe storms on Saturday.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Friday as the Delaware Valley continues to deal with wildfire smoke.
A strong storm system moved through and brought flash flooding and more than 60 mph winds in New Jersey.
A 60-year-old Philadelphia man has been arrested and charged in connection with arson at a Northeast Philly mosque.
A popular Delco pizza place has returned, but in a new location.