Pa. lawmakers pass $50 billion budget after months of delay
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a $50 billion spending package to end a four-month budget stalemate that has held up billions for public schools and social services.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a $50 billion spending package to end a four-month budget stalemate that has held up billions for public schools and social services.
Pennsylvania recently launched an online application for pardons, becoming one of the first states to digitize the process for people seeking to clear their record of criminal convictions.
Researchers in heavily drilled Pennsylvania are adding to a body of evidence suggesting links between the natural gas industry and certain health problems.
Under the bill, it would be illegal to discriminate against LGBTQ+ people in housing, workplaces and public services.
A group tasked by Gov. Josh Shapiro's met this week to develop a state-level plan to fight climate change.
Gov. Josh Shapiro succeeded Tom Wolf and was sworn in on a stack of historic Jewish Bibles.
Gov. Tom Wolf tweeted a goodbye message to Pennsylvanians on his last day in office.
Meek Mill has been active in criminal justice reform since his release after a drug and gun conviction. He says he will continue that work after his pardon.
Meek Mill, born Robert Rihmeek Williams, became a champion for criminal justice reform after a conviction on drug and weapons charges.
It was called by Gov. Tom Wolf.
Pennsylvania's newly minted state House speaker is moving to make his major policy goal regarding victims of child sexual abuse to be the chamber's urgent priority.
Wolf wants the General Assembly to hold a special session on Monday to propose a constitutional amendment.
Wolf, 74, told the Associated Press he's mostly satisfied with his time in office, but some things will have him "second-guessing myself for the rest of my life."
Big-city departments are getting millions, but money is being spread around throughout the state of Pennsylvania.
The new Philadelphia office at 20th and Arch streets will be the company's largest North American office.
The jobs will add to 2,000 already in the city. They will be centrally located in an office tower at 20th and Arch streets.
When he takes office Jan. 17, some of his top priorities will be familiar to Republicans from Wolf's term in office.
Governor Wolf and the first lady did the honors inside the Rotunda of the main capitol building.
Only 231 pardons have been approved so far, with over 2,000 requests rejected.
State funding will help renovations at the LGBTQ+ center.
The William Way LGBT Community Center will use money from a state capital program to help pay for renovations.
Shapiro gave his first Capitol news conference Wednesday as he navigates the massive task of sorting through the many applications to fill out top posts in his administration.
Seth Kaplan reports.
The legislation drew opponents from both sides of the aisle.
A measure to help the Pennsylvania Turnpike recover more unpaid tolls will take effect in two months, following the governor's signature.
Southeast Delco School District is turning to AI to help identify students who are struggling to read and boost their confidence.
Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia is the country's oldest hospital and will become a museum for the nation's 250th birthday in 2026.
All family members of Nancy Guthrie have been cleared as suspects in her disappearance, authorities in Arizona said.
Austrian public prosecutors filed terrorism-related charges Monday against a 21-year-old defendant who they say planned to attack Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in 2024.
The National Park Service and federal officials must restore the slavery exhibits to the President's House Site in Philadelphia, a judge orders.
The National Park Service must restore the slavery exhibits to the President's House Site in Philadelphia, a judge orders.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
Southeast Delco School District is turning to AI to help identify students who are struggling to read and boost their confidence.
Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia is the country's oldest hospital and will become a museum for the nation's 250th birthday in 2026.
All family members of Nancy Guthrie have been cleared as suspects in her disappearance, authorities in Arizona said.
Southeast Delco School District is turning to AI to help identify students who are struggling to read and boost their confidence.
Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia is the country's oldest hospital and will become a museum for the nation's 250th birthday in 2026.
The National Park Service and federal officials must restore the slavery exhibits to the President's House Site in Philadelphia, a judge orders.
Philadelphia's building boom is forcing a community to replace the mural of legendary CBS News journalist Ed Bradley.
Grands As Parents Inc., a Philadelphia nonprofit, supports grandparents who take on the role of parent when their children can't.
A person was seriously injured in a hit-and-run in Washington Township early Sunday morning, police said.
After erosion from several major storms, New Jersey officials say federal relief is on the way for eroding South Jersey beaches.
February is Heart Awareness Month, and with Valentine's Day approaching, the holiday holds special meaning for a South Jersey family.
Video from a New Jersey police department's drone helped officers rescue a missing child in dense woods amid severely cold weather.
Quinton Law made history by becoming New Jersey's youngest active serving mayor and Moorestown Township's first Black mayor.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia is the country's oldest hospital and will become a museum for the nation's 250th birthday in 2026.
A person with measles traveled through Philadelphia International Airport last week, health officials said.
February is Heart Awareness Month, and with Valentine's Day approaching, the holiday holds special meaning for a South Jersey family.
As piles of snow melt across the Philadelphia region, research shows the salt used to prevent slipping could end up in the water supply.
Black History Month is poignant for one family after a man got a historic, innovative treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
The Downingtown Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened Wednesday night after a canopy over the toll booths collapsed.
A portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive remains closed as crews work on water infrastructure repairs.
A Team USA win over Sweden sets up what could be a seventh gold-medal showdown against Canada on Thursday.
Anthony Edwards won the Most Valuable Player award while leading his "Stars" team past their fellow Americans on the "Stripes" team 47-21 to win the final of the NBA All-Star Game.
The Reading Fightin Phils will play as the "Reading Iced Coffees" for their 23rd annual morning game Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Bryce Harper says he still doesn't understand why Dave Dombrowski suggested last year that he doesn't know if Harper is still an elite player.
U.S. Olympic gold medalist Breezy Johnson and her fiancé talks about the lead up to their engagement at 2026 Milano Cortina and a congratulations from Taylor Swift.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
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.
Amira, an AI-powered literacy tool, acts like a personalized reading tutor for students in first, second and third grade in the Southeast Delco School District. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Madeleine Wright has more.
A judge has ordered the National Park Service and federal officials to restore a slavery exhibit that was removed in January from the President's House Site in Philadelphia.
As celebrations continue for America's 250th birthday this year, the country's oldest hospital will become Philadelphia's newest museum.
A 9-year-old boy is at home recovering after police said he was struck in a hit-and-run on Valentine's Day in Southwest Philadelphia, just steps from his family's front door. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri reports.
The city's building boom is forcing a West Philadelphia community to replace the mural of legendary CBS News journalist Ed Bradley. A new one is in the works. CBS News Philadelphia's Janelle Burrell has the story.