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PA’s Low Minimum Wage, More Mask Mandates & Storm Recovery

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It’s the Friday News Roundup! Today, we cover how Pennsylvania’s minimum wage compares to surrounding states, why both an increase in COVID and measles has brought back mask mandates, and the aftermath of the recent storm. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Lizzy McLellan Ravitch, workforce reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer, and Aubrey Whelan, health reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer. 


Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: 

  • 22 states raised their minimum wage this week. Pennsylvania’s is still just $7.25.
  • Cleanup underway after flooding, heavy winds hit Philly region
  • More health systems in the Philly area are requiring masks as COVID cases rise 
  • Two more day-care children are infected with the measles. Here’s what to know about the outbreak in Philadelphia.


    • Want to hear more about brunch? Check out our episode here and today's guests recommend The Dutch and Billy Murphy's Irish Saloon.


    Learn more about the self sufficiency standard calculator mentioned in the episode here.


    For more information on our tip of the week check out the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Volunteer Sign Up.


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