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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.
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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 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
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 appeared before a judge in Miami’s federal courthouse on Tuesday in a stunning moment in American history.
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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
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
Listen 1:22Jeffrey 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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