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The Capital Building in Harrisburg, Pa
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Why some lawmakers think this will be the year Pa. raises its minimum wage

At the moment, Pennsylvania’s wage floor is $7.25 an hour — the same as the federal minimum. The legislature last increased the state’s minimum wage in 2006.

3 years ago

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, left, meets with Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney at the scene of a collapsed elevated section of I-95
Community

Demolition of damaged section of I-95 wrapping up, rebuild plans forthcoming as Sec. Buttigieg visits site of collapse

The driver who died in the crash was identified by the Philadelphia medical examiner on Tuesday night as Nathan Moody, 53, according to the Associated Press.

3 years ago

Traffic backed up on I-95
Community
6abc

Traffic backs up as commuters navigate I-95 detours: What to know as work begins at collapse site

Demolition at the site of the 95 collapse is happening around the clock.

3 years ago

Near the intersection of North Broad Street and West Lehigh Avenue sits a Forman Mills discount department store that anchors a shopping plaza.
Money

Discount retailer Forman Mills lays off 119 employees due to ‘economic circumstances’

Attorneys say Forman Mills did not offer 90 days’ notice for the mass layoff and workers are owed millions in severance.

3 years ago

Trump waves from the car
Courts & Law

Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges that he illegally kept classified documents at Florida estate

Trump appeared before a judge in Miami’s federal courthouse on Tuesday in a stunning moment in American history.

3 years ago

A person looks out of a SEPTA Regional Rail train
Urban Planning

SEPTA continues to report increase in ridership across multiple lines following I-95 collapse

Ridership on four Regional Rail lines increased 14% Tuesday and Wednesday compared to last week.

3 years ago

“''Mother''
Arts & Entertainment

The motherlode: Whistler’s iconic portrait is back in Philly after 142 years

The Philadelphia Museum of Art’s exhibition of the iconic portrait of American motherhood explains how it has European roots.

3 years ago

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J.P. Morgan Logo
Courts & Law

Jeffrey Epstein victims settle sex trafficking lawsuit against J.P. Morgan for $290 million

According to the lawsuit, JPMorgan provided Epstein loans and allowed regular withdrawals of cash from 1998 through 2013, while knowing of his sex trafficking practices.

3 years ago

Portion of I-95 that collapsed
Community

Officials say there is no clear timeline on when I-95 could be rebuilt

A timeline on when I-95 could reopen in Philadelphia is pending design plans to rebuild the section destroyed by the collapse. Demolition of the southbound lanes is underway.

3 years ago

Trump Classified Documents
Courts & Law

A timeline of events leading to Donald Trump’s indictment in the classified documents case

Nearly two years before Donald Trump’s indictment for mishandling classified records, federal prosecutors say he was showing off “highly confidential” military plans to guests

3 years ago

Map showing affected areas of West Philly.
Community

Boil water advisory ends for parts of West Philadelphia

Equipment failure led to a boil water advisory for parts of West Philadelphia between Sunday and Tuesday morning.

3 years ago

Trump Classified Documents
Courts & Law

Indictment takeaways: Trump’s alleged schemes and lies to keep secret papers

The federal indictment against Donald Trump accuses the former president of illegally hoarding classified documents at his Florida estate after leaving the White House.

3 years ago

A investigator surveys the aftermath
Community

Officials say driver lost control of gas-filled tanker before fire collapsed I-95

The investigation is under way to determine why the tanker fire collapsed a section of I-95.

3 years ago

Crews work to remove rubble from a collapsed section of I-95 on June 11, 2023, after a vehicle fire caused an overpass to collapse near Cottman Avenue on I-95.
Community

Long commutes start after part of I-95 collapses in Philly from tanker truck fire

Pa. Transportation Secretary Michael Carroll said the I-95 segment carries roughly 160,000 vehicles per day and was likely the busiest interstate in Pa.

3 years ago

Penny Cooper poses for a portrait outside
Health

After years of advocacy, Medicare finally extends coverage for kidney transplant recipients

Despite the win, many services are still not covered, and this does not apply to patients who receive other organs.

3 years ago

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