Op-ed: Elected leaders must act now to increase minimum wage
By Kenyatta Johnson, Philadelphia City Council President
Things to do in Philadelphia
Today, 6 pm
News
- Philly hospitals test new strategy for ‘tranq dope’ withdrawal – and it keeps patients from walking out before their treatment is done
- Woman, 65, killed in crash while standing outside Southwest Philadelphia school
- The Wardrobe is offering free clothes to immigrants, refugees
- New Hiring Bus aims to help residents apply for city jobs
- School board to vote on extending funding for homeless youth services
Entertainment
- Barnes Foundation celebrates work of Mickalene Thomas with exhibit, events and more
- Funky frights: Your guide to Philly’s best alternative Halloween parties
- ‘NICHOS’ blends realism and history in a powerful exploration of Mexican identity
- 33rd Annual Philadelphia Film Festival rolls out red carpet this week
- Fun things to do in Philly this weekend