In Philadelphia and Elsewhere, Demonstrations For a Higher Minimum Wage
It was part of a nationwide mobilization of low-wage workers who want to see the national minimum wage raised to $15 an hour.
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It was part of a nationwide mobilization of low-wage workers who want to see the national minimum wage raised to $15 an hour.
Leaders from the interfaith community group known as POWER, honored their respective Jewish and Christian holy holidays with a rally and march for economic equality.
Rich Zeoli talked to crime reporter Josh Kovensky on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT about paying prisoners minimum wage for the work they do while incarcerated.
Gov. Tom Wolf says passage of a higher minimum wage in Pennsylvania is a priority of his in the current legislative session.
Activists across the country will rally for a higher minimum wage today, calling economic justice part of the unfinished business of Martin Luther King's legacy. One company is putting itself out in front of that movement.
With the arrival of the new year comes a bump in New Jersey's minimum wage. But not a big one.
New Jersey's state auditor is calling on the state to stop paying minimum wage for work done by sex offenders who are ordered to remain in custody at the Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center after they have completed their prison terms.
Chris reviewed the latest case of Ebola in New York City, a traffic court judge in Philadelphia being charged with corruption, and the declining numbers of the World Series ratings. He talked to Chris Butler on Finance Friday at 7:00 and Ray Didinger at 8:00.
An employer can require an employee to pay for clothing that meets the dress code, but not a uniform. Here's the difference.
The Republican governor repeated his argument that most parents don't sit around the kitchen table saying their lives would be better if only their children could make a higher minimum wage.
Speaking in front of a Washington, D.C., audience on Tuesday, New Jersey's Republican governor criticized President Barack Obama for his recent attention to the issue, which has become a major focus in many midterm election campaigns.
Federal authorities are going after a Philadelphia-based farm labor contractor who allegedly failed to pay its temporary help the minimum wage for work performed at a nursery in Burlington County, New Jersey.
Here in Philadelphia, 19-year-old Justice Wallace led a chant outside a McDonald's restaurant at Broad and Arch Streets, a block north of City Hall.
Scores of fast-food and other low-wage workers rallied in center city Philadelphia to demand that Pennsylvania lawmakers raise the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour. A strike is scheduled for May 15th.
Chris discusses the latest re-emergence of Monica Lewinsky, Michael Nutter raising the minimum wage in Philadelphia, and the aftermath of the Condoleezza Rice commencement scandal at Rutgers University. He talks to Tom McGrath from Philadelphia Magazine, Meteorologist Big Joe Bastardi, and State Representative Daryl Metcalfe.
Nutter has long opposed raising the minimum wage required to be paid by firms with local government contracts, but he said he gradually changed his mind.
Chris Stigall talked to Senator Pat Toomey on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT about Republicans blocking a bill that would raise the minimum wage nationally to $10.10/hour.
Chris discusses the Republican's blockage of a Senate bill that would raise the minimum wage, Pennsylvania State Representative Daryl Metcalfe's resolution to impeach Attorney General Kathleen Kane, and the latest on Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling. He also talks to Phillies General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr., and Senator Pat Toomey.
The "Give America A Raise" bus was the centerpiece for a rally at Eakins Oval, in front of the art museum.
A coalition of activists has announced a campaign to raise the minimum wage in Pennsylvania, but they face an uphill battle.
Activists in Philadelphia joined many across the country Saturday in protesting the low minimum wage.
Chris covers the arrest of former sportscaster Don Tollefson, President Obama's touting of trade schools, and Pizza Hut's offer to a West Chester University student. He also talks to Tom McGrath from Philadelphia Magazine.
Morici, a Professor of International Business at the University of Maryland, said he expects the President will be able to pass a raise in the minimum wage because "there is a lot of sentiment in the country that $7.25 an hour is too low."
Voters in New Jersey last month approved a constitutional amendment that increases the state's minimum wage by a dollar.
With the New Year comes a new, higher minimum wage in New Jersey, and businesses forced to pay the higher salary are expressing concerns about what it might do to their bottom line.
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
The Sixers defeated the Celtics, 118-114, on Christmas Day in Boston.
Families across Philadelphia enjoyed Christmas and the first day of Hanukkah with ice skating, crafts and more.
Chosen 300 Ministries provided gifts and a holiday breakfast to dozens of local families and children on Christmas morning.
Despite the ongoing war, partitioners at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception celebrate this day with reverence.
Families across Philadelphia enjoyed Christmas and the first day of Hanukkah with ice skating, crafts and more.
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
The Sixers defeated the Celtics, 118-114, on Christmas Day in Boston.
Philadelphia officials warned residents that air quality in the city's Frankford section could be impacted by a large industrial building fire that broke out on Christmas Eve.
Chosen 300 Ministries provided gifts and a holiday breakfast to dozens of local families and children on Christmas morning.
Families across Philadelphia enjoyed Christmas and the first day of Hanukkah with ice skating, crafts and more.
Philadelphia officials warned residents that air quality in the city's Frankford section could be impacted by a large industrial building fire that broke out on Christmas Eve.
Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame linebacker Bill Bergey has died after battling cancer for three years, his son announced on social media.
The Philadelphia region could see patchy black ice on the roads Wednesday morning.
One museum in Montgomery County will keep the Christmas celebration going with a massive display of nativity scenes from around the world.
The Philadelphia region could see patchy black ice on the roads Wednesday morning.
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350, and some in New Jersey believe it could be them.
Families stopped at Giambri's Quality Sweets in Clementon for holiday treats on Christmas Eve.
If you're heading out for a last-minute gift in the Philadelphia area, time is ticking. Here are the hours for local malls.
The sole winner of a $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot has begun the process of collecting the prize, the New Jersey Lottery said Monday.
The Philadelphia region could see patchy black ice on the roads Wednesday morning.
Police looking for a missing New Castle County, Delaware woman found her remains in a man's car in Maryland.
If you're heading out for a last-minute gift in the Philadelphia area, time is ticking. Here are the hours for local malls.
Lows Monday morning are expected to be in the single digits across the Philadelphia region Monday.
Chilly weather is gripping Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware into the holiday season. Here are some places to keep warm.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts sustained a concussion in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Dale and Steve Berkley spent countless hours at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia with their granddaughter, who was treated for cancer.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
Sounds of the holiday season filled St. Jerome Church courtesy of visually impaired students from Saint Lucy's performing a Christmas concert.
If you're heading out for a last-minute gift in the Philadelphia area, time is ticking. Here are the hours for local malls.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
More than 80% of retailers rolled out stricter return policies last year, research shows.
The mall many in Northeast Philadelphia still know as Franklin Mills is now called Franklin Mall.
New federal regulations are in effect for U.S. airlines, meaning faster, easier refunds for flight cancelations or significant disruptions if you choose not to be rebooked.
Philadelphia International Airport and 30th Street Station were packed with travelers Sunday and Monday.
Downed wires suspended Amtrak and New Jersey Transit services affecting Sunday morning travelers in Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York.
Bridge repairs will cause lane closures on I-95 in Philadelphia on Sunday night, PennDOT says.
Philadelphia will add 14 speed cameras to Broad Street in hopes of making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
The Sixers defeated the Celtics, 118-114, on Christmas Day in Boston.
Mountain MacGillivray has endured some tough times, but he relies on his community and counts his blessings.
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges.
The Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 7-3 on Monday night in Pittsburgh.
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
Meet the winner of this weekend's Jason Kelce look-alike contest: Paul Crossley of Fishtown.
If you've found yourself caught up in the chaos of the holiday season and are looking to slow things down and enjoy a weekend of celebration, then you've come to the right place.
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
The transformative power of music is bringing hope and holiday cheer to people facing poverty in Philadelphia.
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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.
Philadelphia firefighters spent Christmas Day putting out hotspots at a warehouse fire in Frankford that started Tuesday night.
The search for a shooter is underway in North Philadelphia. Officers found the 18-year-old shot several times along Roosevelt Boulevard in the Feltonville neighborhood. He was rushed to the hospital where he later died. So far, no arrests have been made.
Police are looking for a suspect in a deadly double shooting in West Philadelphia. It happened around 10 p.m. Tuesday on the 3800 block of Brown Street in the Mantua neighborhood. Police say they found a woman who had been shot several times. She died before making it to the hospital. Doctors are still treating a second victim after he was shot eight times.
Our Josh Sanders and Photojournalist Brad Nau talked with parishioners at a Ukrainian church in Philadelphia this Christmas Day. Despite the ongoing war, they're celebrating this day with reverence and praying for peace.
The Philadelphia region can expect chilly temperatures to continue into Thursday, but conditions will warm up over the next few days. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.