Potential Minimum Wage Raise Causing Controversy In New Jersey
People who are either for or against raising New Jersey's minimum wage are looking to sway public opinion before the issue is debated in the Legislature.
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People who are either for or against raising New Jersey's minimum wage are looking to sway public opinion before the issue is debated in the Legislature.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed a measure into law in Camden that allows for so-called "renaissance schools" to be publicly funded, but privately operated in Camden, Trenton and Newark under local and state supervision.
A New Jersey woman is using social media with the hopes of influencing Mattel to create a specialized Barbie doll she feels will help children with cancer.
Police in Mercer County, New Jersey are investigating the shooting of a man early Thursday morning.
Authorities say robbers are targeting pizza delivery drivers in Camden County.
Chris reviews the results of yesterday's New Hampshire Primary, talks to New Jersey State Senator Raymond Lesniak about the legalization of sports gambling, Editor of Philadelphia Magazine, Tom McGrath, about the latest issue on where to eat in the city, and author Miho Kahn on her book, If You Give a Girl a Push-Up Bra.
Assemblyman Alex DeCroce collapsed in a men's room in the State House around 11 p.m. last night, just minutes after the final vote of a long day marking the end of the legislative session.
The first bill introduced Monday in the New Jersey Assembly and Senate was a measure to legalize same sex marriage.
It is hard to watch a videotape posted on YouTube of 18-year-old Justin Baker of Lumberton being beaten by two men, one police have identified as 19-year-old Joseph Abraham. On the tape, Baker is accused of stealing Abraham's video games.
Shoppers and employees at a South Jersey business encountered a strange visitor who was apparently trying to save a buck this past weekend.
Democrats in the New Jersey Legislature will reintroduce a gay marriage bill this week and have vowed to make same-sex unions a top priority two years after similar legislation was voted down.
Firefighters responded to a call in Margate, New Jersey early Saturday morning. Two people were found dead.
Cherry Hill Police say the man responsible for stealing more than 200 flower urns from Locustwood Memorial Park Cemetery was an employee.
A New Jersey Assembly committee has cleared a plan that lifts a three day waiting period for marriage licenses to be issued. But it's unclear at this point if the measure will become the law of the land.
New Jersey governor Chris Christie is looking to end payments for unused sick time for public workers. As legislative sessions wind down, the governor says it is an issue he will not compromise on.
Another milestone for a casino that's under construction in Atlantic City. The first slot machines are due to arrive at Revel casino Wednesday.
A formal arraignment is set in Camden tomorrow for a woman charged with the murder of her son more than 8 months ago.
A Hammonton man in a family of pilots is getting back to his passion after it nearly killed him five months ago.
A federal appeals panel has upheld the convictions and sentences of five New Jersey men who were convicted of planning to attack Fort Dix or other military bases, though it threw out one charge against one defendant.
It was a Christmas Day to remember for a military family at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey.
Atlantic County authorities are seeking the public's help in locating the person responsible for a man's death Christmas morning.
A South Jersey congressman is ready to propose federal legislation that could pave the way for legalized sports betting in the Garden State.
Authorities are investigating the cause of a two-alarm fire in Camden that sent three people to the hospital Friday morning.
A young man strides purposefully into the woods as a cameraman asks what he's about to do. "About to go beat up this bum," the man in the video says.
Jon Bon Jovi wants his fans to know he's alive and well. Rumors of the musician's death spread online after a fake news release surfaced on social media sites Monday. However, Bon Jovi was performing at a charity concert at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
The Philadelphia area can expect a foggy Tuesday morning commute before temperatures warm up into the 70s and 80s.
Six people were hurt, including two critically, when a boat struck a day marker in Barnegat Bay Monday evening, New Jersey State Police said.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 21st home run to send Jesús Luzardo and the Philadelphia Phillies to a win against the San Diego Padres.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
The Philadelphia area can expect a foggy Tuesday morning commute before temperatures warm up into the 70s and 80s.
Residents in North Philadelphia said a crew provided a metal plate to cover a sinkhole on their street.
Six people were hurt, including two critically, when a boat struck a day marker in Barnegat Bay Monday evening, New Jersey State Police said.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 21st home run to send Jesús Luzardo and the Philadelphia Phillies to a win against the San Diego Padres.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Residents in North Philadelphia said a crew provided a metal plate to cover a sinkhole on their street.
A man was shot and killed during a confrontation at a Royal Farms store in Northeast Philadelphia, police say.
Democrat Chris Rabb seemed to be a long shot running for a congressional seat in Philadelphia.
Six people were hurt, including two critically, when a boat struck a day marker in Barnegat Bay Monday evening, New Jersey State Police said.
Protests escalated outside Delaney Hall, an ICE detention center in Newark, after DHS denied Gov. Sherrill's request to enter the facility.
It's estimated that as many as one in three veterans experience financial stress within the first year or two after leaving the military.
Travelers in New Jersey said rain and high gas prices put a damper on their Memorial Day weekend plans this year.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is asking ICE to let her inside the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
A historic Black church in New Castle County is making a powerful comeback after a pair of hit-and-run crashes left the sanctuary heavily damaged.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A patient at Jefferson Moss Magee Rehab is the first person in Philadelphia to use new technology allowing people who are paralyzed to use their hands.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
The heart-lung machine was a groundbreaking invention that took place in Philadelphia and has saved millions of lives.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Travelers in New Jersey said rain and high gas prices put a damper on their Memorial Day weekend plans this year.
SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 21st home run to send Jesús Luzardo and the Philadelphia Phillies to a win against the San Diego Padres.
After months of speculation, a critical day in A.J. Brown trade talks is one week away.
The Phillies lost to the Cleveland Guardians Sunday, with Brandon Marsh scoring Philadelphia's only run.
Zack Wheeler pitched six shutout innings as the Phillies defeated Cleveland, ending the Guardians' seven-game winning streak.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Philadelphia natives Will Smith and Jill Scott will perform at the 2026 Wawa Welcome America concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
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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.
Voters in the Garden State head to the polls on Monday as the early in-person voting period begins ahead of the June 2, 2026 primary election. Polls are open May 26-May 31 before Election Day.
No injuries were reported after a fire on 500 West Union Boulevard in Bethlehem on Tuesday morning.
A day after Memorial Day, there are more observances of fallen veterans planned around the Philadelphia region.
Police in Pocono Township, Pennsylvania, say a man was seen cutting down the nets at pickleball courts in TLC Park and Mountain View Park. The man, who has now been criminally charged, told police he had recently been injured in a pickleball game at one of the courts.
A fire broke out in a home on North Ringgold Street near Cambria Street in North Philadelphia on Tuesday morning. Officials say no one was hurt. Josh Sidorowicz has the latest from the Pulse Desk.