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Prosecutors say Merle had stashed heroin and a loaded 9mm pistol in the couch at his Kensington home. His 4-year-old son, Javier Jr., found the gun in July 2011 after his father went outside during a dispute with neighbors.
Pennsylvania's governor says he intends to file a federal antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA in an effort to overturn what he said were "harsh penalties" against Penn State because of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.
Two former high-ranking Penn State officials want to delay their preliminary hearings on charges they concealed child sexual abuse allegations against former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.
Jurors in Montgomery County deliberated for about three hours before convicting 20-year-old Brandon Pierce of Norristown of first-degree murder and other charges in the July 2011 death of Dominique Devlin.
A federal appeals court has issued a stay, preventing planned execution of Pennsylvania death row inmate Hubert Michael.
Jerry Sandusky is now a state prison inmate after his transfer from the Centre County jail.
A northern New Jersey man and his nonprofit legal services organization have been ordered to pay $2.2 million for misleading prison inmates and their families into paying hundreds of dollars for legal services that weren't provided.
Reputed Philadelphia mob boss Joseph Merlino has moved to glitzy Boca Raton a year after serving a 14-year sentence for extortion and illegal gambling.
A Pennsylvania town hopes a facelift helps it lock up a deal to redevelop its historic prison.
A New Jersey woman has pleaded guilty to having sex with a 13-year-old boy, then directing the boy and an 8-year-old girl to engage in a sex act that she photographed.
A Pennsylvania man who allegedly tried to buy a Delaware woman's baby for $15,000 faces sentencing after pleading guilty to falsifying a birth certificate.
A former Philadelphia Housing Authority worker will spend more than four years in prison for extorting $25,000 in kickbacks from two contractors.
Garrett Reid's drug problems were well documented in Montgomery County where his legal problems started in early 2007.
Eight young Philadelphians recently arrested -- a new crop of nonviolent drug offenders -- are part of the first class of a new program that offers educational help, job training and social services support, to avoid prison.
Eastern State Penitentiary hosts special Valentine's Day guided tours examining the love stories of this famous prison.
How to reduce the prison population in Pennsylvania? State corrections officials say part of the answer lies in streamlining the process by which inmates are paroled.
Gov. Chris Christie said New Jersey's 15-year-old drug court program will be expanded as part of a plan to ease inmates' transitions back to broader society and to get help for addicts who are involved in many crimes.
A distracted tug boat pilot who sunk a tour boat in Philadelphia will be sentenced Tuesday in the deaths of two Hungarian students.
A Delaware pediatrician convicted of abusing scores of young patients over more than a decade will spend the rest of his life in prison.
A Pennsylvania woman has been sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to murder in connection with the deaths of five newborns whose skeletal remains were found at her home.
It makes both dollars and sense: a new study by the Pew Charitable Trust finds that Philadelphia taxpayers are benefiting from a drop in the city's massive prison population.
A new study says Philadelphia's jail population decreased dramatically last year, mainly because of new procedures designed to make the criminal justice system more efficient.
Former inmates and guards gathered at Eastern State Penitentiary Sunday to reminisce about the days when the prison was anything but a tourist attraction.
A Montgomery County man will spend at least three-and-a-half years behind bars in state prison for electronically stalking his former girlfriend after they broke up and prosecutors say he continued to harass the woman even after he was arrested.
Delaware State Police are searching for in inmate who managed to escape the Webb Correctional Facility in Wilmington Sunday afternoon.
Sen. Bob Casey is locked in a tight race with Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania. There will be an automatic recount of the votes, state officials say.
This nonprofit, Climbing for Community, helps connect children in underserved communities with the benefits of rock climbing.
Backup tackle Fred Johnson filled in for Jordan Mailata while he was injured. Now, the Eagles starter is set to return Thursday night vs. Washington.
After closing its doors for good in October, the new owner of Gillian's Wonderland Pier has plans to build a new hotel called "Icona in Wonderland."
Lower Merion Police have located the vehicle and driver wanted in a deadly hit-and-run of a woman in a wheelchair along City Avenue.
Sen. Bob Casey is locked in a tight race with Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania. There will be an automatic recount of the votes, state officials say.
This nonprofit, Climbing for Community, helps connect children in underserved communities with the benefits of rock climbing.
Backup tackle Fred Johnson filled in for Jordan Mailata while he was injured. Now, the Eagles starter is set to return Thursday night vs. Washington.
After closing its doors for good in October, the new owner of Gillian's Wonderland Pier has plans to build a new hotel called "Icona in Wonderland."
Lower Merion Police have located the vehicle and driver wanted in a deadly hit-and-run of a woman in a wheelchair along City Avenue.
Sen. Bob Casey is locked in a tight race with Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania. There will be an automatic recount of the votes, state officials say.
Lower Merion Police have located the vehicle and driver wanted in a deadly hit-and-run of a woman in a wheelchair along City Avenue.
Fallen officer Charles Knox was honored with a plaque near where he was killed in 1992. The plaque appears to have been removed, police say.
Federal money used to help SEPTA make up for lost riders is about to run out – and major cuts could be coming if that money is not replaced.
Royal Farms shoppers in Montgomery and Delaware counties are encouraged to check their bank statements after card skimmers were found at multiple locations.
This nonprofit, Climbing for Community, helps connect children in underserved communities with the benefits of rock climbing.
After closing its doors for good in October, the new owner of Gillian's Wonderland Pier has plans to build a new hotel called "Icona in Wonderland."
New Jersey has declared a drought warning as dry conditions continue, asking residents to conserve water voluntarily.
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.
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.
This nonprofit, Climbing for Community, helps connect children in underserved communities with the benefits of rock climbing.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
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.
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.
Lower Merion Police have located the vehicle and driver wanted in a deadly hit-and-run of a woman in a wheelchair along City Avenue.
Federal money used to help SEPTA make up for lost riders is about to run out – and major cuts could be coming if that money is not replaced.
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.
Backup tackle Fred Johnson filled in for Jordan Mailata while he was injured. Now, the Eagles starter is set to return Thursday night vs. Washington.
Eagles rookie pass rusher Jalyx Hunt, out of Houston Christian, is earning more snaps — and more are on the way.
Commanders tight end Zach Ertz will make his first return to Philadelphia on Thursday since the Eagles traded him in 2021.
Vinny Curry, who helped Philadelphia win Super Bowl LII, will retire as an Eagle when the Birds host the Washington Commanders Thursday at Lincoln Financial Field.
Joel Embiid finished with 13 points in 26 minutes as the struggling Sixers fell to the Knicks, 109-99, at the Wells Fargo Center.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The magazine announced the actor-writer-director as its pick during "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
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.
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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.
This nonprofit, Climbing for Community, helps connect children in underserved communities with the benefits of rock climbing. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Plans to build a new resort at the former Gillian's Wonderland Pier in Ocean City, New Jersey, are taking shape. The new owner confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia that his team at ICONA Resorts presented the plans to the Boardwalk Merchants Association. Those plans call for a new 252-room hotel that will be called, "Icona in Wonderland."
Fallen officer Charles Knox was honored with a plaque near where he was killed in 1992. The plaque appears to have been removed, police say.
New Jersey has declared a drought warning as the state continues to experience dry weather.
Rocky Balboa might be a fictional movie character, but Philadelphia's love for the iconic underdog is as real as his statue outside the Art Museum.