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.
Glassboro police say a man shot into a 71-year-old woman's car, broke her window, and fled with her purse.
From understanding inflation to how compound interest works, many consumers struggle with the fundamental financial concepts.
Four organ recipients in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, will raise awareness by celebrating their lifelong bond at the Donor Dash.
The Eagles moved up in the 2025 NFL draft and selected Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell, a South Jersey native, with the 31st overall pick.
Temperatures will again hover near 80 in the Philadelphia region on Friday.
Glassboro police say a man shot into a 71-year-old woman's car, broke her window, and fled with her purse.
From understanding inflation to how compound interest works, many consumers struggle with the fundamental financial concepts.
Four organ recipients in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, will raise awareness by celebrating their lifelong bond at the Donor Dash.
The Eagles moved up in the 2025 NFL draft and selected Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell, a South Jersey native, with the 31st overall pick.
The investigation found that a teacher and a teacher's aide at Jamison Elementary School in Central Bucks County allegedly abused nonverbal students with autism.
From understanding inflation to how compound interest works, many consumers struggle with the fundamental financial concepts.
Four organ recipients in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, will raise awareness by celebrating their lifelong bond at the Donor Dash.
The investigation found that a teacher and a teacher's aide at Jamison Elementary School in Central Bucks County allegedly abused nonverbal students with autism.
A Bucks County man faces additional charges after more victims came forward, officials say.
The closure of Crozer Health is leaving a void in health care in Delaware County and raising concerns for local businesses.
Glassboro police say a man shot into a 71-year-old woman's car, broke her window, and fled with her purse.
Century Bakery in Bridgeton, New Jersey, is asking customers who wear strong perfumes or colognes to use their drive-thru instead of ordering inside the store.
Joseph Kling, 19, is charged with arson in the Ocean County, N.J. wildfire that has scorched more than 15,000 acres.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is now considered a case of arson sparked by an unattended bonfire, authorities say.
Donations are pouring in after equipment was stolen from the Camden County NJ Miracle League, which serves children and adults with disabilities.
Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware hopes to tackle the issue of the bird flu, as chicken production is her state's top industry.
The Appoquinimink School District said a crash on Route 896 in Bear, Delaware, involved one of its school buses, but no students were injured.
Fifteen-year-old Sa'riyah Patterson was struck and killed by a driver in a hit-and-run in Wilmington on Monday morning.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
Five people, including a police officer, were taken to the hospital after a car crash at Route 1 and Christiana Road, police said.
April 26 has officially become known as Diabetic Eye Screening Day in Pennsylvania. There will be free screenings to help prevent vision loss for people with diabetes.
The closure of Crozer Health is leaving a void in health care in Delaware County and raising concerns for local businesses.
"That just made me so mad," one laid-off FDA scientist said.
Crozer Health hospitals in Delaware County began diverting patients and closing their emergency departments Wednesday morning.
With Prospect Medical Holdings set to close Crozer Health, Riddle Hospital says it's ready for the increase in patients.
The closure of Crozer Health is leaving a void in health care in Delaware County and raising concerns for local businesses.
A nonprofit and a restaurant in South Jersey are teaming up for Good Friday to help families in need with a meal giveaway.
Good food is part of the Good Friday holiday tradition for families in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood this Easter weekend.
West Chester toy store fears President Trump's tariffs on imports could put them out of business.
Mack Trucks plans to lay off up to 350 people over the next 90 days at its operations center in Lower Macungie Township, Pa.
I-95 was closed from Northeast Philadelphia to Bucks County for hours on Easter Sunday as crews worked to repair a damaged 4-inch high-pressure natural gas main
The expansion of the Schuylkill River Trail from Christian to Crescent in Philadelphia is scheduled to open on May 17.
I-95 in Delaware County has reopened after a crash near the Route 476 exit.
Transportation advocates and officials gathered in Delaware County on Thursday to call on the state to increase funding for SEPTA.
SEPTA riders and state and local officials gathered at City Hall to protest the potential service cuts and demand a permanent yearly funding increase.
The Eagles moved up in the 2025 NFL draft and selected Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell, a South Jersey native, with the 31st overall pick.
The Indianapolis Colts selected Penn State tight end Tyler Warren in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Former Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter was selected third overall in the 2025 NFL draft on Thursday night by the New York Giants.
Thousands of athletes from around the world competed in a variety of events at Franklin Field on Day 1 of the 2025 Penn Relays.
The 2025 NFL draft is underway. Track every pick by the Philadelphia Eagles here.
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
Much to the disappointment of anyone crushing on Philadelphia's leading man, Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts is officially a married man.
A casting call is out for extras needed when the Hershey biopic comes to film in Pittsburgh.
The WWE's 41st WrestleMania event is finally here. Here's what time it starts and how to watch all the action on night 2.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
Showers and thunderstorms will move into the Philadelphia region overnight. A second batch of storms is also expected to move through the area late Saturday. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has your latest forecast this Friday, April 25.
From big moves last night in the NFL Draft, a wild new picture of the sun and a sweet treat that you're sure to enjoy, CBS News Philadelphia's Chandler Lutz has what's trending today.
Thousands of mourners continue to pay their respects to the late Pope Francis as his body lies in state at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City ahead of his funeral scheduled for Saturday. CBS News Correspondent Chris Livesay joined CBS News Philadelphia to preview the day of mourning.
CBS News Philadelphia's Consumer Reporter Josh Sidorowicz explains how Pennsylvania schools will soon require financial literacy classes for graduation, while a new survey reveals many Americans have a hard time with the basics.
Four people who received heart transplants at Jefferson Hospital in 2023 have since stayed in touch, often celebrating family holidays together and working to encourage others to register to be donors and dispel myths about organ donation. CBS News Philadelphia's Kim Hudson shares their story.