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Congressman Brady and others are backing a plan in which Penn National Gaming would run the second casino, and two-thirds of the revenues would be channeled through a non-profit to the struggling school district and the pension fund.
Pennsylvania's casinos beat out Atlantic City's gambling palaces for overall gaming revenue in 2012.
State gambling regulators say gross revenue from slot machines was up 2.7 percent last year.
Superstorm Sandy, which caused a record-setting decline in casino revenues in October, may have done the same thing in November.
Six operators of casinos are in a race for a second casino site in Philadelphia, as they face an application deadline this week.
One of the proposed locations for a second Philadelphia casino would place it blocks away from the first one, Sugarhouse, on the Delaware River Waterfront. And a local advocacy group has concerns.
Casino mogul Steve Wynn once again has big plans for Philadelphia.
There are a lot of casinos in our area now, and when you visit one you know you're being watched. But you may not realize how closely you're being watched. With hundreds of high-tech cameras, security now can see nearly every move you make – from an elevator, to a hallway, to the parking garage, even the street outside, they are watching.
Detectives say that on four occasions, people were followed as they drove home in the wee hours of the morning.
A man was seriously injured after falling approximately 40 feet from an escalator at a casino in Atlantic City early Monday morning.
Atlantic City's main casino union wants state gambling regulators to determine whether the city's newest casino is financially stable.
At first, it seemed like a coincidence, the kind of thing that happens from time to time at a casino, where the same number or same sequence of cards happens twice in a row.
Gross revenue from slot machines rose more than 5 percent for the fiscal year that just ended.
Gross revenue from table games was up 7.4 percent last month compared to a year ago, boosted by the second full month of play at the state's newest casino, according to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board's table games revenue totals released Monday.
Tuesday was to be the day that The Atlantic Club put up signs letting the world know the new name of the Atlantic City casino.
Pennsylvania's gross slot machine revenue was up 3.4 percent in May over the year before, boosted by the second full month of play at Valley Forge Casino Resort in suburban Philadelphia. Existing casinos, meanwhile, saw a modest rise.
The status of the Philadelphia casino license formerly held by Foxwoods is in limbo now that the Senate majority leader is signaling that the legislature will not decide the future of the license anytime soon.
On Saturday, Harrah's Chester will officially become Harrah's Philadelphia. And with the new name comes a new focus on more than just games.
The state House could take a final vote as soon as today on a bill that would open up the former Foxwoods casino license to statewide competition. Debate on the measure began yesterday.
Jurors are set to hear closing arguments Thursday at the trial of a man accused in a fatal carjacking that began at an Atlantic City casino.
Pennsylvania set an all-time high for gross revenue from table games last month, figures bolstered by the opening of the state's 11th casino.
Chris talks to Larry O'Connor of Breitbart TV about his exclusive interview with Mitt Romney, Former Secret Service Agent Dan Bongino about his run for Senate and the Secret Service scandal, and Spike Eskin about the release of the Eagles Schedule and the Phillies inconsistent start.
Developer Bart Blatstein has announced an audacious plan for the white tower on North Broad Street that currently houses the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News.
With a champagne toast at sunrise, Revel Chief Executive Officer Kevin DeSantics thanked employees for all of their hard work leading up to the mega resort's opening.
The clock is ticking on the grand opening to the Valley Forge Casino. It's Pennsylvania's newest casino and President and CEO Saverio Scheri says workers have spent all day making sure it's perfect for tonight's event.
Some sunshine will start the weekend but with the upper low still nearby, winds will stay quite robust, making it feel colder.
Don Bell will be inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame and Pat Ciarrocchi has been named the 2024 Person of the Year.
The Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 113-98 win over the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA Cup game.
Philadelphia 76ers say center Joel Embiid is managing swelling in his left knee and will miss a second consecutive game Sunday.
Philadelphia's largest municipal workers' union, AFSCME District Council 33, reached a one-year contract agreement with the city.
Some sunshine will start the weekend but with the upper low still nearby, winds will stay quite robust, making it feel colder.
Don Bell will be inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame and Pat Ciarrocchi has been named the 2024 Person of the Year.
Philadelphia's largest municipal workers' union, AFSCME District Council 33, reached a one-year contract agreement with the city.
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is here, with the annual 26.2-mile run taking over the city with road closures and traffic delays.
Don Bell will be inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame and Pat Ciarrocchi has been named the 2024 Person of the Year.
Philadelphia's largest municipal workers' union, AFSCME District Council 33, reached a one-year contract agreement with the city.
Kylie Kelce, wife of retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, announced Friday evening that the couple is expecting their fourth child.
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Make a child's holiday shine a little brighter by donating to CBS Philadelphia's Joy of Sharing Toy Drive. The toy drive benefits The Salvation Army and Mothers In Charge.
A new work program called the Hope Work Initiative launched this week in Atlantic City to give people experiencing homelessness a second chance.
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
A World War II veteran in Vineland, New Jersey celebrated his 103rd birthday at the French Embassy in Washington DC.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
The Justice Department says it found a pattern of misconduct and civil rights violations by the Trenton Police Department.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
While we don't have anything solid in the forecast, as of late November, meteorologists can look at trends and historical dates.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
Skin care products are popular on TikTok, but some of them can damage skin, experts say.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
The bar made the announcement on social media in a collaborative post with all other Bark Social locations.
The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
The Eagles running back is looking to get into sports consulting and talent management, the application shows.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
SEPTA will receive an infusion of $153 million in "flexed" federal highway money, enough to cover its running deficit, officials announced Friday.
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is here, with the annual 26.2-mile run taking over the city with road closures and traffic delays.
Starting Dec. 1, hopping on a SEPTA bus, train, or trolley will likely cost you more. The Transit Authority approved a 7.5% rate increase on Thursday across much of its system.
On Wednesday, SEPTA agree to tentative deals with two unions to avert a strike in Philadelphia and its suburbs.
A crash shut down Route 309 northbound near Fort Washington and Upper Dublin Township for several hours on Wednesday morning.
The Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 113-98 win over the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA Cup game.
Philadelphia 76ers say center Joel Embiid is managing swelling in his left knee and will miss a second consecutive game Sunday.
The Philadelphia Phillies did not tender Austin Hays a contract on Friday, making the outfielder a free agent.
The Eagles will be without DeVonta Smith on Sunday in Los Angeles because of a hamstring injury.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
The Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons tour is bringing a video game soundtrack to over 60 cities.
Jay Leno was badly injured in Greensburg when the 74-year-old comedian fell down a hill.
It's showtime, Philadelphia! TKTS Ticket Booth Service has arrived in the City of Brotherly Love -- your ticket to last-minute entertainment.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Police say a man who was shot in the head while trying to steal a car in Northeast Philadelphia Friday afternoon has died.
The largest city workers' union in Philadelphia reached a deal preventing a possible strike, which could have halted trash pick-up along with other key services. The agreement was announced at a press conference held at City Hall Friday before 8 p.m. Kerri Corrado explains what's in the deal for members of District Council 33.
We will see some sunshine to start the weekend but with the upper low still nearby, winds will stay quite robust with gusts to 25 mph, making it feel colder. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Don Bell will be inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame and Pat Ciarrocchi has been named the 2024 Person of the Year.
Thousands of runners are expected to participate in Philadelphia Marathon Weekend and hundreds of them waited in long lines at the Pennsylvania Convention Center to pick up their bibs on Friday. Siafa Lewis reports.