Pa. Budget Secretary Sees Billion-Dollar Budget Gap Looming Next Year
Charles Zogby says one big area of growth is teacher and state employee pension increases of more than $600 million. And he says Gov. Corbett is still hopeful for pension reform.
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Charles Zogby says one big area of growth is teacher and state employee pension increases of more than $600 million. And he says Gov. Corbett is still hopeful for pension reform.
State representative Brian Simms applauds the governor's announcement -- even if it appears to be a move to gain support for reëlection.
One of those bills, considered by many to be the centerpiece of the package, clarifies the definition of child abuse, which sponsor Scott Petri (R-Bucks) says has heretofore been weak.
Word is, the US attorney in Philadelphia is taking a long look into past DRPA spending, particularly on economic development projects.
US senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) says he wants to make sure the proposed rule, now on a back burner, is never implemented.
An investigation is underway into the murder of a mother of three in the Lehigh Valley.
Check the community cancellations received by CBS Philly for Tuesday evening, December 17, 2013.
Judge Todd Hoover shut down the hearing after a few minutes, hearing no witnesses, instead entering into the record documents pertaining to former Penn State chief counsel Cynthia Baldwin.
Police say 24-year-old Daniel Preziosi somehow slipped out of his handcuffs and leg shackles and fled after attending a preliminary hearing in Nazareth on Monday.
Some portions of Pennsylvania's Megan's Law have run afoul of the state Supreme Court.
Rev. Frank Schaefer, in dark suit, was surrounded by supporters after annoucing he won't abide by Methodist Church rules banning same-sex marriages and won't give up his credentials.
The IRS has still not clarified its position on whether volunteer fire companies would be required to provide health insurance for their firefighters under the mandate. But US senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) doesn't want to wait for that decision.
"It's the ol' bang for the buck. You spend a buck on unemployment, by some estimates you get more than $1.70 back," Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa., right) said.
Governor Tom Corbett says proper disposal of unused prescription drugs is important not just to stop abuse but to keep them out of the environment.
A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) map that dates back nearly fifteen years puts the playhouse and its highly anticipated expansion in a high-risk flood zone.
The Macy's location on Market Street in Philadelphia is set to close sometime in March.
Former Birds fullback Jon Ritchie joined "Gallen of Questions" to preview the Eagles' matchup against the Packers in the playoffs.
The Philadelphia Eagles' vibes heading into the playoffs are different from last year, and Nick Sirianni deserves credit.
Prosecutors say former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez should be imprisoned for 15 years after the Democrat became the first to be convicted of abusing a Senate committee leadership position and the first public official to be convicted of serving as a foreign agent.
Macy's has released a list of the more than 60 underperforming stores it is closing in 2025.
Looking ahead to the Saturday snow chance, it's less likely that snow lovers will get a big dumping of snow out of this one.
City leaders say Philadelphia neighborhoods are safer now that a Port Richmond firehouse has its pumper truck back.
Philadelphia and Habitat for Humanity paid tribute to President Jimmy Carter Thursday as the nation said its final goodbyes.
The Macy's location on Market Street in Philadelphia is set to close sometime in March.
Volunteers from the Philadelphia region are deploying to help with relief efforts from at least five fires in Southern California.
New Jersey's Cape May County Zoo said the red panda David Bowie was a fan of craisins and climbing upside down.
Looking ahead to the Saturday snow chance, it's less likely that snow lovers will get a big dumping of snow out of this one.
Officials say Samuel Hardy defrauded Camden Catholic High School of thousands of dollars.
A new audit has found nearly 400 New Jersey police departments spent over $1 million total on a controversial training program known as "Street Cop."
The body of a woman found in Belleplain State Forest in December has been identified and a suspect has been charged, police said.
Looking ahead to the Saturday snow chance, it's less likely that snow lovers will get a big dumping of snow out of this one.
The Delaware State Fire Marshal said a two-alarm fire that damaged multiple townhomes in Newark was caused by smoking.
The frigid conditions, along with icy spots, continue to be the dominating weather story around the Philadelphia region.
A Montgomery County HVAC specialist is offering tips on how to save money on heat bills as temperatures drop.
Delaware State University will officially introduce for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson as its new head football coach on Wednesday.
Abortion bans enacted since Roe v. Wade was overturned may be driving Americans to leave restrictive states, researchers find.
Norovirus is a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus, and the best defense is good hygiene and cleaning.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
A stretch of cold weather is on the way along with some snow, which could be, in certain cases, a recipe for disaster.
Retail department store chain Kohl's announced Thursday it would close 27 stores in 2025, with 10 stores to be shuttered in California and 17 others across 14 states.
The Macy's location on Market Street in Philadelphia is set to close sometime in March.
The Philadelphia Auto Show roars back in 2025 with many electric vehicles and classic cars at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
With the decision by President Biden to block the sale, Pittsburgh-area elected officials made their thoughts known.
The micro bakery gets a glow-up with its first brick-and-mortar location in Philadelphia's East Kensington neighborhood.
Surveillance video captured the shocking moment the road folded beneath the SEPTA bus in Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood.
Throughout the Philadelphia region, crews are working to make sure the roads and highways are prepped ahead of the snow.
Tollbooths will be a thing of the past along a major roadway as the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission opts for open road tolling. Here's what drivers should know.
Officials say a husband and wife were crossing the street in South Philadelphia when they were struck by a SEPTA bus.
SEPTA officials warned customers of a card production issue impacting some customers on Thursday.
The Philadelphia Eagles' vibes heading into the playoffs are different from last year, and Nick Sirianni deserves credit.
The Philadelphia Flyers celebrated the legacy of founder Ed Snider at Thursday's game against the Dallas Stars.
Former Birds fullback Jon Ritchie joined "Gallen of Questions" to preview the Eagles' matchup against the Packers in the playoffs.
Penn State lost to Notre Dame in heartbreaking fashion on Thursday night.
Morgan Frost scored Philadelphia's only goal as the Flyers lost to Dallas, 4-1.
"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall opens up about her breast cancer battle and how Olivia Munn's own experience with early detection inspired her to take a life-saving risk assessment test.
The East Passyunk Opera Project will close out its annual "Love Notes 4 Philly" production on Saturday in South Philadelphia.
The Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations canceled an in-person announcement planned for Wednesday morning due to devastating wildfires and winds in the Los Angeles area.
Union ushers at the Kimmel Center and other arts venues appear to have reached a deal to avoid a strike, a spokesperson for the venues said.
The actor Aubrey Plaza has spoken out for the first time since her husband Jeff Baena's death last week. He was 47.
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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.
94WIP Morning Show host Jon Ritchie joins Gallen of Questions to break down the Eagles-Packers wild-card game, why Jalen Hurts' health isn't Philadelphia's biggest concern and which defensive player will "explode onto the world stage."
In Southern California, the death toll is rising and the flames are still spreading. "The new fire shows that we are absolutely not out of this extreme weather event," LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley said. Danya Bacchus joins CBS News Philadelphia's Janelle Burrell with a live update.
The 123rd Philly Auto Show will feature everything from the latest models to classic cars. CBS New Philadelphia's Jan Carabeo went to the Pennsylvania Convention Center with a preview of what we'll see this year.
A cargo ship that ran aground while water levels in the Delaware River were low is still stuck and the U.S. Coast Guard has no timeline of when the ship might be dislodged.
Eagles fans looking for new ways to support their favorite team can consult with Philadelphia artist David Daud of Lawn Jawns.
