Minimum Wage Increase Goes Into Effect In Del. On Monday
The new rate is $8.25 an hour.
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The new rate is $8.25 an hour.
Friday was May Day, International Workers Day. Fast food workers and a state senator marked the occasion in West Philadelphia, with a rally and march for a $15 minimum wage.
Supporters of an increase in the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour held an event at the state Capitol at which time they released a study on the impact it would have on Pennsylvania.
Rich discussed New Jersey Governor Chris Christie saying he would crack down on states that legalized marijuana if elected President, the links between Saudi Arabia and 9/11/ and the final scene of the Sopranos. The talked with former Senator Bob Graham and Dr. Mazz
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.
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota is causing hazardous air quality in the Philadelphia region and has prompted warnings from health officials.
Francisco Alvarez homered twice, Brett Baty also went deep and the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in the first major league game following the All-Star break.
A tornado warning for parts of Burlington and Ocean counties in New Jersey expired at 8:30 p.m.
More than 400,000 fans experienced the FIFA World Cup in person at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, but for some, the prices made it impossible to attend.
At Stockton University, high school students learn the ins and outs of criminal investigations through scenarios inspired by the hit TV show CSI.
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota is causing hazardous air quality in the Philadelphia region and has prompted warnings from health officials.
Francisco Alvarez homered twice, Brett Baty also went deep and the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in the first major league game following the All-Star break.
A tornado warning for parts of Burlington and Ocean counties in New Jersey expired at 8:30 p.m.
More than 400,000 fans experienced the FIFA World Cup in person at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, but for some, the prices made it impossible to attend.
At Stockton University, high school students learn the ins and outs of criminal investigations through scenarios inspired by the hit TV show CSI.
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota is causing hazardous air quality in the Philadelphia region and has prompted warnings from health officials.
Poor air quality from Canadian wildfire smoke is forcing some outdoor summer camps in Delco to rethink their daily routines by moving activities indoors and limiting time outside.
Air quality concerns in Philadelphia have led the Phillies to move up the start time of their series opener with the Mets by an hour.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
Skies are extremely smoky and hazy in the Philadelphia area Thursday because of wildfire smoke moving into the region from Canada and Minnesota.
At Stockton University, high school students learn the ins and outs of criminal investigations through scenarios inspired by the hit TV show CSI.
Somerdale Cold Cuts is temporarily closed after alleged thieves stole copper wires and pipes that supply cold air for the walk-in refrigerator.
As another heat wave hits the region, residents at Broad Street Bank Apartments in Trenton are dealing with spotty AC units and down elevators.
The Rev. Mark Watkinson is buried at Pemberton Baptist Cemetery in New Jersey, but his legacy can still be found in your pocket.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Body-worn camera videos from the night Kadir Skinner was shot and killed by police in Wilmington, Delaware, were released by state and local officials Thursday.
Attorneys for the family of Kadir Skinner, the 19-year-old shot and killed by Wilmington police, have released new cellphone video.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
Pennsylvania will be under a code red air quality alert on Thursday because smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota will create unhealthy levels of pollution for everyone.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
A person with measles passed through Philadelphia International Airport on the Fourth of July.
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
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
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Francisco Alvarez homered twice, Brett Baty also went deep and the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in the first major league game following the All-Star break.
More than 400,000 fans experienced the FIFA World Cup in person at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, but for some, the prices made it impossible to attend.
LeBron James, the NBA's career scoring king and current free agent, remains undecided about where he'll play this season.
Air quality concerns in Philadelphia have led the Phillies to move up the start time of their series opener with the Mets by an hour.
The Philadelphia Phillies placed right-handed pitcher Brad Keller on the 15-day IL with a torn UCL in his right elbow.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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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.
At Stockton University, high school students learn the ins and outs of criminal investigations through scenarios inspired by the hit TV show CSI. Ryan Hughes reports.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Thursday as the Delaware Valley deals with wildfire smoke.
The Lehigh Valley has seen an influx of proposals for data centers, and now some are moving from rural areas to cities.
At Tyler Arboretum in Middletown Township, the smoky haze prompted staff to keep all 37 campers off the trails Thursday.
Body-worn camera video from three officers from the night 19-year-old Kadir Skinner was shot and killed by police in Wilmington, Delaware, was released by state and local officials Thursday.