
More than 9 million workers are getting a raise on Jan. 1. Here's where.
The federal minimum has held at $7.25 an hour since 2009, but an increasing number of states are upping their base pay for workers.
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The federal minimum has held at $7.25 an hour since 2009, but an increasing number of states are upping their base pay for workers.
Workers in four battleground states earn the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. Labor advocates say that's a recipe for poverty.
In his budget address Tuesday, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro renewed a promise that was a large part of his campaign: raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour.
Gov. Shapiro said more-than-doubling the current minimum wage of $7.25 an hour is the smartest decision for Pennsylvania's economy.
Pennsylvania lawmakers haven't been able to bridge the partisan divide over increasing the minimum wage, but Delaware and New Jersey are raising their rates on Jan. 1.
Higher minimum wages will kick in on Jan. 1 in 22 states, lifting pay for about 9.9 million Americans, according to one estimate.
Pennsylvania is still stuck at a minimum wage that hasn't gone up since 2009.
The coffee chain said it is increasing eligible employees' pay, with longer-tenured workers in line for bigger raises.
The Garden State's minimum wage will jump to $15.13 per hour for most workers.
Many wage theft victims are never paid a dime. Others are left waiting for months or even years, an investigation by CBS News found.
The measure now heads to the Pennsylvania Senate.
Even after inflation, wages for the worst-paid U.S. workers jumped 9% since 2019, new analysis finds.
The home-improvement store said it is investing $1 billion in pay raises for its employees.
Many wage theft victims are never paid a dime. Others are left waiting for months or even years, an investigation by CBS News found.
New Jersey's minimum wage rose from $13 an hour to $14.13 an hour.
Brandon Goldner reports.
Shoppers say they're seeing more and more tip requests in more unusual places.
Governor Tom Wolf's administration is joining forces with a pizza chain owner in the call for raising Pennsylvania's minimum wage.
He said the current minimum wage of $7.25 is leaving essential workers in poverty.
Skeptics of a $15 minimum wage fear it could lead to job losses, but an expert says extensive research shows that's not the case.
"So, simply put, Pennsylvanians are working hard but earning less," Wolf said.
A total of 20 states are raising the minimum wage on Tuesday.
The minimum wage will go up to $13.25 an hour on July 1, and then increase every year after that until 2022.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy's path to election was laden with a lot of promises. Among them, a push for a $15 an hour minimum wage.
A higher minimum wage for small business employees will boost spending and the economy, and that is good for all businesses.
Former baseball star Alex Rodriguez proved he's got game on the basketball court as well.
Roberta Flack's intimate vocal and musical style on "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and other hits made her one of the top recording artists of the 1970s and an influential performer long after.
Philadelphia Police released video that they said shows a man walking up to the stables on the 5800 block of Eastwick Avenue minutes before fire engulfed the property.
The district attorney's office said the new charges, which bring the number of arrests in the case to 10, stem from an investigation into a firearm used in the shooting.
Paul Beale's Florist, a Black-owned family-owned flower shop in West Oak Lane has maintained its legacy while embracing future generations.
Former baseball star Alex Rodriguez proved he's got game on the basketball court as well.
Roberta Flack's intimate vocal and musical style on "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and other hits made her one of the top recording artists of the 1970s and an influential performer long after.
Philadelphia Police released video that they said shows a man walking up to the stables on the 5800 block of Eastwick Avenue minutes before fire engulfed the property.
The district attorney's office said the new charges, which bring the number of arrests in the case to 10, stem from an investigation into a firearm used in the shooting.
Paul Beale's Florist, a Black-owned family-owned flower shop in West Oak Lane has maintained its legacy while embracing future generations.
Former baseball star Alex Rodriguez proved he's got game on the basketball court as well.
Philadelphia Police released video that they said shows a man walking up to the stables on the 5800 block of Eastwick Avenue minutes before fire engulfed the property.
The district attorney's office said the new charges, which bring the number of arrests in the case to 10, stem from an investigation into a firearm used in the shooting.
Paul Beale's Florist, a Black-owned family-owned flower shop in West Oak Lane has maintained its legacy while embracing future generations.
Meet the founder of Philadanco: 93-year-old Joan Myers Brown, who has paved the way and opened the doors for generations of dancers to come.
A 38-year-old man from Sicklerville was charged with attempted murder after officials said he stabbed a Camden County police officer on Sunday night.
EMR Metal Recycling said a lithium-ion battery that was "wrongly delivered" to the Camden shredding facility was likely the cause of a massive fire on Feb. 21.
The massive fire that sparked at a Camden junkyard has been extinguished but one elected official says there's a larger issue that still needs to be put out.
While waiting on your tax refund, many are wondering if they'll have to wait even longer this year as thousands of IRS employees are being terminated right in the middle of tax season.
Smoke from the fire at EMR Metal Recycling in South Camden was seen in Philadelphia and around South Jersey.
While waiting on your tax refund, many are wondering if they'll have to wait even longer this year as thousands of IRS employees are being terminated right in the middle of tax season.
Rep. Sarah McBride discussed her first weeks in Congress, what she learned from caring for her husband before he died and more.
Eagles fever spread to Wilmington, Delaware, as fans flocked to Dick's House of Sport for a chance to meet rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean.
The media company that had a trolling billboard for the Chiefs ahead of the Super Bowl is saying thanks after donating to both teams' charities.
A widespread storm dropped between two to eight inches of snow across the Delaware Valley overnight, with the highest totals reported in South Jersey and Delaware.
Over 700 dancers spent the weekend in the Bryce Jordan Center to raise money for the fight against childhood cancer.
Dr. Arlene Bennett was a pioneer for Black women at Penn's medical school after being the first to graduate in 1964.
A new report shows while cancer death rates among Black people are declining, they remain higher than other racial and ethnic groups.
Maternal mortality is often a result of women not being able to get to a doctor's office for monitoring routinely.
North Philadelphia came together to use art as a tool to bring light to a dark subject with a mural focused on mental health awareness.
The Malaysian restaurant posted on Instagram that it is closed because of fire damage but plans to reopen.
An airshow is coming to Wildwood, New Jersey, in 2025, according to the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Authority.
Restaurants in Lahaska, Pennsylvania's Peddler's Village are offering special chocolate food and drink specials and you could even win prizes.
Valentine's Day is one of the busiest nights for Philly restaurants, but this year it's sharing the spotlight with the Eagles' Super Bowl parade.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
SEPTA said all bus lines will now be indicated by number and all metro lines will be identified by letters.
The head of NJ Transit says South Jersey needs the Glassboro-Camden train line to spur economic growth of the region's "eds and meds."
High winds in the Delaware Valley brought down trees, branches and utility lines, causing power outages. Here's what to know.
SEPTA is planning to transport thousands of Philadelphia Eagles fans to and from the Super Bowl victory parade on Friday, Feb. 14.
A mixed bag of wintry weather is leading to a number of delays and cancellations at Philadelphia International Airport Thursday morning.
The Sixers and Joel Embiid are weighing all options, including surgery, on his injured left knee that has forced him to miss time in the 2024-25 season.
Nic Claxton tipped in the winner as time expired as the Brooklyn Nets edged the Philadelphia 76ers 105-103.
The new policy removes references to gender — replacing them with references to a student athlete's biological sex.
Matvei Michkov and Sean Couturier each had a goal and two assists and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-3.
From concerts at The Met and The Fillmore to a home and garden show preparing you for spring, the region has an eclectic assortment of activities lined up.
Roberta Flack's intimate vocal and musical style on "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and other hits made her one of the top recording artists of the 1970s and an influential performer long after.
The actor who played Charlie's mother in "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and starred in "Pee-wee's Playhouse" died at age 78 on Friday, a spokesperson for the actress confirmed to CBS News.
Jerry Butler, a premier soul singer whose rich, steady baritone graced such hits as "For Your Precious Love," "Only the Strong Survive" and "Make It Easy On Yourself," has died at age 85.
Voletta Wallace, the dedicated mother of the late great rapper The Notorious B.I.G., has died.
From concerts at The Met and The Fillmore to a home and garden show preparing you for spring, the region has an eclectic assortment of activities lined up.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
On Monday, Philadelphia police released surveillance video that they said shows a man walking up to the stables on the 5800 block of Eastwick Avenue the morning of Feb. 20. The suspected arsonist was wearing dark-colored pants, a gray long-sleeve shirt or sweatshirt and a black hat, police said.
The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office said five more people are facing charges in connection with a shooting during a Ramadan celebration in West Philadelphia last year. TDistrict Attorney Larry Krasner said Monday that the new charges, which brings the total number of arrests in the case to 10, stem from an investigation into one of the firearms used in the shooting.
This North Philadelphia mission-led pizza shop has cooked up something new! Howard Monroe was at Down North Pizza in Strawberry Mansion to learn more about the cookbook and the pizzeria's mission.
Monday starts cooler before afternoon temperatures climb into the 50s with plenty of sunshine. From here on out, the Delaware Valley will see above-average temperatures throughout the week.
During February, Visit Philadelphia launched its "Legacy and Love" campaign that highlighted four Black-owned businesses, one of them being Paul Beale's Flowers. In this week’s Spreading the Love, Wakisha Bailey heads to West Oak Lane where the family-owned flower shop has maintained its legacy while embracing future generations.