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A promising program for juvenile offenders, referred to as "weed sellers become weed whackers," gives troubled kids the opportunity to work.
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A promising program for juvenile offenders, referred to as "weed sellers become weed whackers," gives troubled kids the opportunity to work.
Negotiations between Penn State and young men who claim they were abused by Jerry Sandusky have begun to bear fruit, with lawyers involved saying there will be more announcements of settlements in the coming days.
A judge sentenced a woman convicted of helping to assault another woman with a wine bottle to five years in prison, citing the "especially cruel and depraved manner" of the crime.
A Pennsylvania man who stars in the Discovery Channel show "Amish Mafia" has been sentenced to three to 23 months in prison for leading police on a chase that injured a state trooper last summer.
Penn State's bill to pay costs related to the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal is nearing $48 million.
Day two of a hearing on whether three former Penn State officials covered up an allegation in the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal is expected to feature two more witnesses, a day after legendary coach Joe Paterno was said to be quietly critical of how university officials had handled it.
A Penn State trustee says the tentative settlements reached by the university so far with men who claim to have been sexually abused by former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky total about $60 million.
A fired guard must spend 45 days in jail for placing freezing shackles on a female inmate after she previously complained about how cold the metal restraints could be.
Ed Ross, a spokesman for the federal Bureau of Prisons, said Hill reported Monday to federal prison in Danbury, CT.
The sentencing was Monday in Manhattan for Vincent George Sr. and Vincent George Jr., of Allentown, Pa. Each was given three to nine years in prison.
Former NFL star Chad Johnson is being released immediately from jail after apologizing to a judge for lack of respect when he slapped his attorney on the backside in court last week.
A former IRS employee was sentenced to 19 years in prison this week for a series of tax refund schemes that cost the government and taxpayers about $3 million.
Some 280 inmates could be housed in Salem, Cumberland and Burlington Counties come July 1st unless the public defenders prevail.
The report by state Comptroller Matt Boxer released Wednesday shows the state paid $23 million to prisoners over a 22-month period ending in April 2011.
A Camden man has pleaded guilty to a role in a scheme to steal checks from industrial-park mailboxes and cash them.
A coalition of groups opposed to mass incarceration has announced plans to hike from Philadelphia to Harrisburg and call on the legislature to stop building new prisons.
The supervising judge for the grand jury that investigated how former Penn State administrators handled the Jerry Sandusky child sex-abuse scandal said in a new court filing that the criminal case against them needs to move forward.
An 84-year-old western Pennsylvania man will spend up to 30 years in prison for sexually assaulting and raping a teenage girl over a three-year period, beginning when she was 13.
A federal judge sentenced a 79-year-old Florida cardiologist to six years in prison for fraud linked to the infamous fen-phen diet drugs and national settlement funds.
Officials in southern New Jersey's Cumberland and Gloucester Counties have agreed to merge their jail systems despite protests from corrections officers.
Freeholders in Gloucester and Cumberland Counties have approved a 10 year contract to house male prisoners from Gloucester in the Cumberland County prison.
Jerry Sandusky's attorney has filed notice that he'll take his quest for a new trial to a higher level court.
Penn State's bill for legal fees, consultants and other costs associated with the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal stands at more than $27.6 million.
A federal judge on Thursday sentenced Jason Stetser for his role in a scheme to steal drugs and money and plant evidence in a scandal that resulted in 200 drug charges being dropped because of possibly tainted evidence.
Jerry Sandusky isn't getting the new trial he asked for after arguing that his lawyers weren't given enough time to prepare for the proceeding that ended with a 45-count guilty verdict.
Cold start to Wednesday morning in Philadelphia region, tracking another tropical system. Here's the full forecast.
Joel Embiid finished with 13 points in 26 minutes as the struggling Sixers fell to the Knicks, 109-99, at the Wells Fargo Center.
Trump in a statement said the two will work to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies."
Pine Hill police said five officers and one firefighter were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation due to the fire.
An arrest has been made in a 50-year-old murder case thanks to the diligent work of some New Jersey college students.
Cold start to Wednesday morning in Philadelphia region, tracking another tropical system. Here's the full forecast.
Joel Embiid finished with 13 points in 26 minutes as the struggling Sixers fell to the Knicks, 109-99, at the Wells Fargo Center.
SEPTA officials are set to propose a "historically high fare increase" and "major service cuts" as the agency grapples with a $240 million budget deficit.
Trump in a statement said the two will work to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies."
The SS United States' departure from South Philadelphia's Pier 82 has been delayed yet again. Here's why.
Dozens of young women from Philadelphia were encouraged to pursue careers in STEM during an event at Penn Medicine.
The SS United States' departure from South Philadelphia's Pier 82 has been delayed yet again. Here's why.
Tuesday was a step in making the proposed Sixers arena a reality as Philadelphia City Council held its first public hearing.
The Center City District is bringing back car-free Open Streets: West Walnut for two Sundays in December after a successful launch.
All lanes reopened after a crash blocked westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Bensalem on Tuesday morning.
Pine Hill police said five officers and one firefighter were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation due to the fire.
An arrest has been made in a 50-year-old murder case thanks to the diligent work of some New Jersey college students.
Gov. Phil Murphy and other state officials will hold another briefing Wednesday to discuss the possible drought warning status.
Sean Higgins, the alleged drunk driver charged with killing Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, appeared in court Tuesday.
Philadelphia's dry streak finally came to an end, but there's not much rain in the forecast this week.
Saint Mark's High School in Wilmington hosted a special event Monday to honor veterans, military members and their families.
Here's a list of events honoring veterans and their patriotism, plus some freebies and discounts for them this holiday.
Restrictions on fire and grilling are in place across the Philadelphia region as a means to prevent wildfires.
This brave teen's Delaware medical team agreed with her reasoning that life with a prosthetic would be better than the limitations she faced with her leg.
President-elect Donald Trump has promised a sweeping overhaul of the country's immigration policy, including deporting millions of people who came to the U.S. illegally, when he assumes office in 2025.
Dozens of young women from Philadelphia were encouraged to pursue careers in STEM during an event at Penn Medicine.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
This brave teen's Delaware medical team agreed with her reasoning that life with a prosthetic would be better than the limitations she faced with her leg.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Brailey Valenzuela became the fourth patient at CHOP to successfully undergo this type of fetal heart surgery.
The Hershey Company recently announced the acquisition of the sour candy brand, Sour Strips.
Von Maur, one of the country's top retailers, held its grand opening Saturday at South Hills Village.
Devon Seafood in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square is set to close on Dec. 31.
The University of the Arts' nine-property, 760,000-square-foot campus portfolio in Center City is up for sale.
The Star-Ledger and several other New Jersey newspapers will end their print publications in 2025.
All lanes reopened after a crash blocked westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Bensalem on Tuesday morning.
Numerous changes to the NJ Transit Morris and Essex Lines and Northeast Corridor could impact commuters' schedules.
Lower Merion Police said a woman was struck and killed at City Avenue/US 1 and Conshohocken State Road by a driver in a dark-colored Toyota Camry.
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 workers will continue negotiations on a new contract after making progress at the bargaining table.
A strike by SEPTA workers could affect Philadelphia students who rely on public transportation to get to school.
Joel Embiid finished with 13 points in 26 minutes as the struggling Sixers fell to the Knicks, 109-99, at the Wells Fargo Center.
Tuesday was a step in making the proposed Sixers arena a reality as Philadelphia City Council held its first public hearing.
Kellen Moore had experience with the sunlight at AT&T Stadium during his time with the Cowboys as a player and coordinator.
Sean Higgins, the alleged drunk driver charged with killing Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, appeared in court Tuesday.
Matvei Michkov had a goal and an assist, and then scored in the shootout to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks.
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for two decades, has died at age 81.
The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards have been announced, and the nominees include a long list of top music stars.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
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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.
The Philadelphia City Council's second day of public hearings in the effort to move the Sixers arena to Center City gets underway Wednesday, with team representatives set to make their case on why the $1.3 billion project should be approved.
The Philadelphia region can expect chilly fall temperatures most of the week. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Sixteen apartment units were destroyed and at least 26 people were displaced after a massive fire at an apartment building in Pine Hill, New Jersey, on Tuesday night.
Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly is in the NEXT Weather Sphere to show you the tropical disturbance that could become a hurricane, causing crews to delay moving the SS United States from Philadelphia to Florida.
New Jersey is now considering declaring a drought warning as dry conditions continue throughout the Garden State.