$9.50 minimum wage bill advances in Pa. Legislature
A compromise package to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage for the first time since 2009 began advancing in the Legislature on Monday, up against a deadline for Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf to relent on his effort to extend overtime pay eligibility to thousands of workers.
A compromise package to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage for the first time since 2009 began advancing in the Legislature on Monday, up against a deadline for Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf to relent on his effort to extend overtime pay eligibility to thousands of workers.
Bill on handling of fetal remains passes Pa. House
A proposal to require the burial or cremation of fetal remains that end up in possession of a health care facility passed a divided Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Monday after an impassioned debate.
A proposal to require the burial or cremation of fetal remains that end up in possession of a health care facility passed a divided Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Monday after an impassioned debate.
Julian Edelman's TD pass leads Patriots over Eagles 17-10
Julian Edelman threw a go-ahead 15-yard touchdown pass to Phillip Dorsett and the New England Patriots rallied for a 17-10 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
Julian Edelman threw a go-ahead 15-yard touchdown pass to Phillip Dorsett and the New England Patriots rallied for a 17-10 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
Harris, Embiid lead 76ers to 114-95 rout of Cavaliers
Tobias Harris scored 27 points, Joel Embiid had 14 and the Philadelphia 76ers routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-95 on Sunday.
Tobias Harris scored 27 points, Joel Embiid had 14 and the Philadelphia 76ers routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-95 on Sunday.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi invites Trump to testify in impeachment inquiry
Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi invited President Donald Trump to testify in front of investigators in the House impeachment inquiry ahead of a week that will see several key witnesses appear publicly.
Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi invited President Donald Trump to testify in front of investigators in the House impeachment inquiry ahead of a week that will see several key witnesses appear publicly.
Barack Obama cautions Democratic hopefuls on tacking too far left
Former President Barack Obama on Friday warned the Democratic field of White House hopefuls not to veer too far to the left, a move he said would alienate many who would otherwise be open to voting for the party's nominee next year.
Former President Barack Obama on Friday warned the Democratic field of White House hopefuls not to veer too far to the left, a move he said would alienate many who would otherwise be open to voting for the party's nominee next year.
Phillie Phanatic joined by volunteers to plant trees in West Philadelphia
The Phillie Phanatic spent time Saturday planting trees, making West Philadelphia a little greener.
The Phillie Phanatic spent time Saturday planting trees, making West Philadelphia a little greener.
Talks on Pa's minimum wage heat up before deadline
Discussions on raising Pennsylvania’s minimum wage are heating up, in part to get Gov. Tom Wolf to abandon an effort to extend overtime pay eligibility to tens of thousands of additional workers.
Discussions on raising Pennsylvania’s minimum wage are heating up, in part to get Gov. Tom Wolf to abandon an effort to extend overtime pay eligibility to tens of thousands of additional workers.
NJ considers ditching minimum sentences for some crimes
New Jersey will work to overhaul its criminal sentencing guidelines, slashing mandatory minimums for nonviolent drug and some other crimes.
New Jersey will work to overhaul its criminal sentencing guidelines, slashing mandatory minimums for nonviolent drug and some other crimes.
NJ marijuana arrests jump about 35% over 4 years
Marijuana-related arrests in New Jersey jumped about 35% over a four-year period ending in 2017, according to a report released Friday by the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey.
Marijuana-related arrests in New Jersey jumped about 35% over a four-year period ending in 2017, according to a report released Friday by the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey.
Key dates in the Trump impeachment inquiry
Key dates related to the Trump impeachment investigation.
Key dates related to the Trump impeachment investigation.
Pastor: Jimmy Carter ‘up and walking’ post brain surgery
Jimmy Carter’s pastor says the former president is already “up and walking” just a day after undergoing surgery to relieve pressure on his brain from bleeding linked to recent falls.
Jimmy Carter’s pastor says the former president is already “up and walking” just a day after undergoing surgery to relieve pressure on his brain from bleeding linked to recent falls.
Hillary Clinton says 'many, many, many people' want her to join 2020 Democratic primary
Hillary Clinton continued to stir speculation on Tuesday that she could make a late entry into the 2020 Democratic presidential primary, saying “many, many, many people” are pressuring her to consider a third run for the White House.
Hillary Clinton continued to stir speculation on Tuesday that she could make a late entry into the 2020 Democratic presidential primary, saying “many, many, many people” are pressuring her to consider a third run for the White House.
Lawmakers open NJ Transit probe with first hearing at terminal
New Jersey lawmakers probing the state's transit agency are holding their first hearing at the site of one of its darkest hours.
New Jersey lawmakers probing the state's transit agency are holding their first hearing at the site of one of its darkest hours.
AP Exclusive: FBI eyes how Pa. approved Mariner East pipeline
The FBI has begun a corruption investigation into how Gov. Tom Wolf's administration came to issue permits for construction on a multibillion-dollar pipeline project to carry highly volatile natural gas liquids across Pennsylvania, The Associated Press has learned.
The FBI has begun a corruption investigation into how Gov. Tom Wolf's administration came to issue permits for construction on a multibillion-dollar pipeline project to carry highly volatile natural gas liquids across Pennsylvania, The Associated Press has learned.
Embiid scores 27, leads 76ers past Cavaliers 98-97
Joel Embiid scored 27 points, including the go-ahead dunk with 13.2 seconds remaining, to lift the Philadelphia 76ers to a 98-97 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night.
Joel Embiid scored 27 points, including the go-ahead dunk with 13.2 seconds remaining, to lift the Philadelphia 76ers to a 98-97 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night.
‘What kind of person would do this?’: Nearly 97,000 meals for veterans stolen from Kansas-based nonprofit
A trailer filled with about 97,000 meals for veterans was stolen from a nonprofit organization in Kansas.
A trailer filled with about 97,000 meals for veterans was stolen from a nonprofit organization in Kansas.
Some college graduates would give up coffee, shave head, spend week in jail to erase student loan debt, survey finds
A majority of college graduates with student loans said they would shave their head if the debt could be erased, according to a new survey, and some others said they would consider giving up coffee and even spending a week in jail.
A majority of college graduates with student loans said they would shave their head if the debt could be erased, according to a new survey, and some others said they would consider giving up coffee and even spending a week in jail.
Police widow wants DA Krasner off Mumia Abu-Jamal appeal
Police widow Maureen Faulkner is trying again to have Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner's office removed from the latest appeal over her husband's 1981 traffic stop death.
Police widow Maureen Faulkner is trying again to have Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner's office removed from the latest appeal over her husband's 1981 traffic stop death.
Former President Jimmy Carter recovering in hospital after brain surgery
There were no complications during the surgery, and Carter is expected to remain in the hospital for observation.
There were no complications during the surgery, and Carter is expected to remain in the hospital for observation.