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Pennsylvania Worker Advocates Lobbying Harrisburg To Hike State's Minimum Wage
About fifty organizations are calling on state lawmakers to support an increase in the minimum wage, says John Dodds, head of the Philadelphia Unemployment Project.
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About fifty organizations are calling on state lawmakers to support an increase in the minimum wage, says John Dodds, head of the Philadelphia Unemployment Project.
The theatre, on Chestnut Street near Broad, has a new lease on life, thanks in part to the Philadelphia Film Society.
The medallions, required to operate a cab, were the first new ones to be authorized for the city in 15 years, so the Parking Authority expected sales would be brisk and offered them at auction for a minimum bid of $475,000.
Dozens of local breweries and restaurants paired up at the Kimmel Center Sunday afternoon for an event helping a local non-profit.
Mayor Nutter's new budget calls for 3.9 million dollars for the Summer Jobs program, which is an increase of about 1.5 million over the current year.
Late Friday, the firefighters' union and city administration pushed through a deal to reapply for that grant, but with a level of staffing below what the grant requires.
The owners of Atlantic City's Taj Mahal casino on Friday appealed a court order in favor of Donald and Ivanka Trump in a lawsuit seeking to strip the Trump name from the casino.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board issued an advisory legal opinion Friday that says distributors may sell 12-packs if the manufacturer designates it for sale as a 12-pack.
They populate shoreline marshes from Massachusetts to Texas. And they're popular as gourmet cuisine, particularly in Asia.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority is asking for proposals to provide a mobile parking payment system so drivers can use smartphones to pay fees on the street and in some lots.
Some parents spent their snow day out of the house, playing at Nest, a commercial playspace in center city Philadelphia.
These are just some of the Philadelphia area restaurants offering snow day deals and specials, according to their Twitter feeds.
Nutter delivered his final budget to City Council by asking the lawmakers to hike property taxes 9.3 percent.
Plenty of people leave New York state but in a job-hungry stretch of upstate, folks talk about staying put and seceding to Pennsylvania.
A third try is being delayed as a judge allows a new player into the discussion.
Kamala Harris will appear at a campaign event Tuesday at Temple University's Liacouras Center in North Philadelphia with her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
Two weather systems we're tracking this week each have the threat to bring heavy rain that could cause flooding in the Philadelphia region. The first one arrives Tuesday.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will be at the Liacouras Center in North Philadelphia Tuesday. An expert explains why candidates campaign in the region so often.
Sen. JD Vance made his first appearance in the Keystone State since becoming former President Donald Trump's running mate.
A Pakistani national with ties to the Iranian government has been arrested and charged with plotting a murder-for-hire scheme targeting U.S. government officials and politicians.
Sen. JD Vance made his first appearance in the Keystone State since becoming former President Donald Trump's running mate.
Police are searching for a man who they say attacked a woman and stole her purse in an East Falls apartment building last month.
Truist Financial Corp. is taking over as the title sponsor for the PGA Tour's signature event at Quail Hollow Club, and the event is coming to Philadelphia for one year in 2025.
Though ultimately not picked, Pennsylvania's first-term governor, Josh Shapiro, was considered a finalist to be Kamala Harris' running mate.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will be at the Liacouras Center in North Philadelphia Tuesday. An expert explains why candidates campaign in the region so often.
For the second time in two weeks, the Cape May Whale Watch and Research Center said a basking shark was spotted in the waters off the South Jersey coast.
Stone-like materials called slag tested positive for elevated levels of arsenic along the beach in Keyport, New Jersey, state officials said.
The bodies of two swimmers who went missing on Monday were recovered from the Penbryn Lake in Winslow Township, New Jersey, police said.
Philip Everton McPherson II, of Haddon Township, New Jersey, was charged with one count of involuntary manslaughter and 40 counts of serving as an airman without a certificate in a 2022 plane crash.
A New Jersey woman's selfless act of kindness led her to open Marty's Place Dog Sanctuary, a place for senior dogs to live out their final golden years.
Police in New Castle County, Delaware, are investigating after a shooting left a woman and a suspected shooter dead Sunday morning.
Sunday will be another warm and humid day with mostly cloudy skies. A few scattered showers and storms are possible, but we're not expecting any widespread severe weather.
With potential rain and storms bringing flood risks to the Philadelphia area, in addition to a heat advisory, Saturday is a NEXT Weather Alert Day.
At Pop In Artisan Pops in Middletown, Delaware, Janine Crawford is transforming a summer staple dessert into a hand-crafted artisanal treat.
High humidity will combine with heat for feels-like temperatures in the triple digits today, and we're expecting afternoon storms each day through the weekend.
Stone-like materials called slag tested positive for elevated levels of arsenic along the beach in Keyport, New Jersey, state officials said.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
August 1 is PA Donor Day, encouraging Pennsylvanians to register as an organ and tissue donor. One donor tragically killed at age 22 was able to save six people's lives.
Portion control is key, say researchers in examining levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic in cocoa-laden products.
A South Jersey student was able to get his wisdom teeth removed free of charge in a Gloucester County practice's new program called Wisdom for Wisdom.
A beloved pizza shop is closing after nearly 30 years. Owners say they can't afford a rent increase.
The Burlington County Farmers Market is up for best in the state of New Jersey, and hoping for your vote.
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
A stormy, unsettled weather weekend continues to impact arriving and departing flights at Philadelphia International Airport.
Philadelphia police say they have seen an increase in accidents and fatalities since 2020 and they are trying to decrease it.
Passengers flying out of PHL can board a bus to the airport in Wilmington, Delaware or vice versa.
Two people were killed and five were taken to hospitals after a multi-vehicle crash on the Black Horse Pike in Atlantic County, New Jersey Friday evening.
SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is getting a much-needed upgrade to its aging fleet of railcars. On Thursday, SEPTA agreed to a contract with Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc. to purchase up to 240 new railcars.
Northwestern Mutual helped raise over $100,000 for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation and childhood cancer research during its fourth annual Lemon Challenge in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Truist Financial Corp. is taking over as the title sponsor for the PGA Tour's signature event at Quail Hollow Club, and the event is coming to Philadelphia for one year in 2025.
Through two weeks of training camp, Jeremiah Trotter Jr. is getting first-team reps, but it's not because of his name — he's making big plays.
The Philadelphia Phillies finally snapped their losing streak in their last series against Seattle, but couldn't keep the winning going Monday night in Los Angeles against the Dodgers.
Walking out of the home tunnel onto Lincoln Financial Field for the first time, the vibe was certainly familiar for Saquon Barkley and Trevor Keegan, two products of Big Ten schools.
Tens of thousands of people poured onto 2nd Street in Northern Liberties for a family-friendly celebration of local businesses and community spirit on Sunday.
Massachusetts-based rock band Aerosmith has announced that they're retiring from touring and cancelling their farewell tour due to lead singer Steven Tyler's vocal injury.
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Justin Timberlake's license was suspended Friday, as the singer pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Cardi B shared the pregnancy news on social media showing images of herself in a flowing red gown that exposes her baby bump.
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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.
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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.
Video from Cape May Point, New Jersey showed what appears to be a shark swimming near the shoreline as beachgoers looked on.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is officially Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate, bringing an end to speculation around who would join her on the Democratic ticket. Here's how some voters and local leaders reacted to the announcement, and what Republican voters hope to hear from JD Vance during his campaign event in Philadelphia Tuesday.
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