Momentum Builds in Pennsylvania For Higher Minimum Wage
US Sen. Bob Casey says the lot of 700,000 Pennsylvania workers would be improved by an increase in the minimum wage.
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US Sen. Bob Casey says the lot of 700,000 Pennsylvania workers would be improved by an increase in the minimum wage.
Pope Francis is creating a special commission to address the ongoing sex abuse crisis in the Catholic Church, emphasizing the protection of children and putting a priority on reaching out to the victims.
Mayor Nutter vetoed a bill that would require a zoning variance for any new medical offices in the northeast section of the city. But City Council quickly overrode the veto.
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation gave two of its "Neighborhood Builders" awards, each accompanied by a $200,000 check, to Tech Impact and the People's Emergency Center.
City Council members have reached what officials are calling an "historic" agreement to rein in a longstanding Philadelphia problem: how to dispose of tens of thousands of vacant properties and lots.
A central Pennsylvania second-grader has come up with a great idea for kids at his school: a buddy bench.
The panel convened to call attention to the issue also reinforced how hard it is to combat this type of crime.
This national day of giving back during the holiday season is gaining traction.
The city Art Commission has approved the design for a statue of the legendary boxer who was born in South Carolina but made Philadelphia his home.
Angel Ayala has never been a big fan of museums. Blind since birth, the high school student says the exhibits are so sight-dependent that he can't enjoy them. But he's making an exception for the Penn Museum, an archaeology and anthropology center that offers touch tours for the blind and visually impaired.
DJS Associates, based in Abington, will spend at least three days next week in Washington, DC, scanning the Lincoln Memorial.
Ruby can be quiet at first, but behind that shy exterior is a young girl bursting with talent.
Every year, there is a need for holiday cheer at Veterans Administration hospitals. No one wants to be in the hospital over the holidays. So a Clifton Heights woman has made it her tradition to bring Christmas to some of the people there.
The 12-hour Google Hangout event was like a telethon in your web browser.
The new affordable housing development is the nation's first LEED-ND "plantinum" development, representing $48 million in federal tax credits and private investment.
To mark what is called Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, area agencies are putting out their lists of some of the more dangerous roads for those age 65 and older.
December 28th is the date that the federal unemployment compensation program, started during the peak of the recession, is set to expire.
Tracey Jordan of Southwest Philadelphia (left) says auto shops are popping up all over that section of the city -- on residential blocks.
This year, those heading to the city's Christmas Village can not only pick up a bag of fresh mistletoe -- they can also share a kiss underneath it.
Philadelphia now has another option for some "ice" skating.
Eagles' tight end Brent Celek coached the "Eagles" side of the room, and Pennsylvania state treasurer Rob McCord the "Cowboys," as both teams of students were tested with questions about the world of money.
Victor Baidal, 9, is a self-proclaimed "old soul."
Students at Radnor High School returned from their Thanksgiving break to find a mangled vehicle outside the school's main entrance.
A charitable foundation working to improve research and treatment for eating disorders conducted a survey on the importance of family meals.
"Both the Medicaid and the CHIP programs are working together to reduce the number of uninsured children," says Joan Alker, Executive Director at the Center for Children and Families.
Tensions over the well-being of coyotes in Wildwood, New Jersey, are up.
Nine children were hurt in a crash involving a school bus and a dump truck in Gloucester County on Thursday, emergency officials say.
Storm damage cleanup has pushed the first day of school for students in the Mantua Township School District to next week.
The company's corporate headquarters is moving from Burlington Township to Market Street in University City.
"Diesel is just a couple of ticks away from hitting a new record," one energy expert said. "That will happen."
Tensions over the well-being of coyotes in Wildwood, New Jersey, are up.
Nine children were hurt in a crash involving a school bus and a dump truck in Gloucester County on Thursday, emergency officials say.
Storm damage cleanup has pushed the first day of school for students in the Mantua Township School District to next week.
The company's corporate headquarters is moving from Burlington Township to Market Street in University City.
"Diesel is just a couple of ticks away from hitting a new record," one energy expert said. "That will happen."
The company's corporate headquarters is moving from Burlington Township to Market Street in University City.
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
Former Upper Pottsgrove police officer Sean Farrell voluntarily retired Wednesday, days after he was charged with allegedly shooting and killing a college student, officials said.
More showers and storms will be possible later this afternoon into this evening and bring back the chance for severe weather.
Jabir Parker was arrested in connection with the July attempted robbery of Saquon Barkley's home, a source said Wednesday.
Tensions over the well-being of coyotes in Wildwood, New Jersey, are up.
Nine children were hurt in a crash involving a school bus and a dump truck in Gloucester County on Thursday, emergency officials say.
Storm damage cleanup has pushed the first day of school for students in the Mantua Township School District to next week.
The company's corporate headquarters is moving from Burlington Township to Market Street in University City.
A driver and four students were injured in a crash in Washington Township, New Jersey, on Wednesday morning, police said.
More showers and storms will be possible later this afternoon into this evening and bring back the chance for severe weather.
Mantua, New Jersey, was among the hardest hit places in the Philadelphia area after stormy weather swept through on Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia area is under another NEXT Weather Alert on Wednesday for the potential for another round of strong storms.
A tornado warning in Burlington County, New Jersey, was canceled Tuesday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
A proton therapy treatment being tested at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia could change the future of cancer treatment.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
The Philadelphia Phillies saw their six-game losing streak end Wednesday with a 1-0 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Jabir Parker was arrested in connection with the July attempted robbery of Saquon Barkley's home, a source said Wednesday.
The surging Phillies have won 15 of their last 17 games and are now just three behind the Braves for the NL East lead.
The Montgomery County school had just 43 players and opened the season with a 53-0 loss.
Former Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue is signing with the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad, according to a report.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
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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.
Strong storms could hit the Philadelphia area overnight Thursday into Friday, but the Labor Day weekend forecast looks nice. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Postpartum psychosis is top of mind for many people following the Lindsay Clancy trial. Experts explain what it is and what kind of help is available.
Former Penn State assistant football coach and convicted child sex abuser Jerry Sandusky filed a motion to cancel a planned hearing in a Pennsylvania courtroom next week and seek that his appeal be moved to federal court.
A can of insect spray that fell off a shelf and broke caused the hazmat situation and evacuation at the Walmart in Deptford, New Jersey, on Tuesday, Gloucester County officials said. Nineteen people were taken to the hospital after being exposed to the spray meant for killing insects.
Newly released body camera footage shows the arrest of Zymire Hughes, the man accused of wearing a "Chucky-style" mask to chase and scare people in Philadelphia. The U.S. Marshals Service arrested Hughes in Las Vegas in late August.