Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly’s striking workers don’t earn a living wage, according to MITMembers of DC 33 earn an average annual salary of $46,000, a pay rate more than $2,000 below Philadelphia’s “living wage."
Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly’s striking workers don’t earn a living wage, according to MITMembers of DC 33 earn an average annual salary of $46,000, a pay rate more than $2,000 below Philadelphia’s “living wage."
NewsJosh Shapiro announces $4M investment in a Navy Yard company that pledges to bring 450 new jobs to South Philly
NewsJosh Shapiro announces $4M investment in a Navy Yard company that pledges to bring 450 new jobs to South Philly
Pennsylvania PoliticsMedicaid cuts could become an issue for these swing-district Pa. Republicans — and Democrats see an opportunity
Pennsylvania PoliticsMedicaid cuts could become an issue for these swing-district Pa. Republicans — and Democrats see an opportunity
National PoliticsPennsylvania’s Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick is the lone Pa. GOP vote against the ‘big, beautiful bill’
National PoliticsPennsylvania’s Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick is the lone Pa. GOP vote against the ‘big, beautiful bill’
Philadelphia PoliticsDC 33 made concessions in 1992. Decades of resentment since led to Philadelphia’s current city worker strike.Many AFSCME DC 33 members have been itching for the union to take a dramatic stand against the city ever since then-Mayor Rendell won concessions in a 1992 contract. On Tuesday, they got their wish.
Philadelphia PoliticsDC 33 made concessions in 1992. Decades of resentment since led to Philadelphia’s current city worker strike.Many AFSCME DC 33 members have been itching for the union to take a dramatic stand against the city ever since then-Mayor Rendell won concessions in a 1992 contract. On Tuesday, they got their wish.
BusinessA new Pa. law aims to chip away at the accountant shortageThe legislation passed in June also gives CPA candidates more time to pass all four sections of the licensing exam.
BusinessA new Pa. law aims to chip away at the accountant shortageThe legislation passed in June also gives CPA candidates more time to pass all four sections of the licensing exam.
Health‘MAHA Report’ calls for fighting chronic disease, but Trump and Kennedy have yanked fundingThere are many disconnects between what the Trump administration says about health and what it’s actually doing, scientists and public health advocates say.
Health‘MAHA Report’ calls for fighting chronic disease, but Trump and Kennedy have yanked fundingThere are many disconnects between what the Trump administration says about health and what it’s actually doing, scientists and public health advocates say.
NewsNo, Mayor Parker didn’t give herself ‘a 9% raise’ — but she did dole out big raises to aidesMayor Cherelle L. Parker rejected a false claim from striking workers that she gave herself a 9% pay raise – although her pay has increased.
NewsNo, Mayor Parker didn’t give herself ‘a 9% raise’ — but she did dole out big raises to aidesMayor Cherelle L. Parker rejected a false claim from striking workers that she gave herself a 9% pay raise – although her pay has increased.
NewsTrash and frustrations mount, but talks resume, as the DC 33 strike continuesDumpsters in Philadelphia are rapidly filled and overflowing, and 200,000 people are a mile or more away from the nearest one.
NewsTrash and frustrations mount, but talks resume, as the DC 33 strike continuesDumpsters in Philadelphia are rapidly filled and overflowing, and 200,000 people are a mile or more away from the nearest one.
PoliticsCity Council members face a political quagmire during Philly’s workers strikeAs Philly municipal workers strike, some Council members are walking the line between supporting the union and pushing for an agreeable resolution.
PoliticsCity Council members face a political quagmire during Philly’s workers strikeAs Philly municipal workers strike, some Council members are walking the line between supporting the union and pushing for an agreeable resolution.
MarijuanaDelaware starts recreational weed sales Aug. 1. What buyers should know.Delaware will begin selling recreational marijuana on Aug. 1. Here’s what to expect, including prices, where to buy, and what Pennsylvanians need to know before crossing state lines.
MarijuanaDelaware starts recreational weed sales Aug. 1. What buyers should know.Delaware will begin selling recreational marijuana on Aug. 1. Here’s what to expect, including prices, where to buy, and what Pennsylvanians need to know before crossing state lines.
National PoliticsTrump wants Alina Habba to stay as U.S. attorney in N.J. Sens. Andy Kim and Cory Booker say absolutely not.Interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba has prosecuted Democratic elected officials in New Jersey and Sens. Cory Booker and Andy Kim say she isn't fit to keep the position.
National PoliticsTrump wants Alina Habba to stay as U.S. attorney in N.J. Sens. Andy Kim and Cory Booker say absolutely not.Interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba has prosecuted Democratic elected officials in New Jersey and Sens. Cory Booker and Andy Kim say she isn't fit to keep the position.
EducationTrump administration restores $175 million to Penn after deal reached on trans athletesPenn agreed to apologize to members of its women's swim team over Lia Thomas' participation in 2021-22. A Penn gender studies professor, called the deal reached with Trump 'a betrayal.'
EducationTrump administration restores $175 million to Penn after deal reached on trans athletesPenn agreed to apologize to members of its women's swim team over Lia Thomas' participation in 2021-22. A Penn gender studies professor, called the deal reached with Trump 'a betrayal.'
Philadelphia PoliticsState Sen. Sharif Street launches campaign for Congress, vying to replace retiring Dwight EvansStreet, the state party chairman, launched his bid with a simple message: “I’m all in.”
Philadelphia PoliticsState Sen. Sharif Street launches campaign for Congress, vying to replace retiring Dwight EvansStreet, the state party chairman, launched his bid with a simple message: “I’m all in.”
New Jersey PoliticsWhy N.J. governor candidates are fighting about Zohran MamdaniJack Ciattarelli accuses U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill of endorsing Zohran Mamdani, but she says he's lying.
New Jersey PoliticsWhy N.J. governor candidates are fighting about Zohran MamdaniJack Ciattarelli accuses U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill of endorsing Zohran Mamdani, but she says he's lying.
Nation & WorldMystery surrounds the Jeffrey Epstein files after Bondi claims ‘tens of thousands’ of videosThe comment raised the stakes for President Donald Trump’s administration to prove it has in its possession previously unseen compelling evidence.
Nation & WorldMystery surrounds the Jeffrey Epstein files after Bondi claims ‘tens of thousands’ of videosThe comment raised the stakes for President Donald Trump’s administration to prove it has in its possession previously unseen compelling evidence.
National PoliticsSenate passes Trump’s big tax and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks a 50-50 tieSenate Majority Leader John Thune says Republicans “got the job done” in passing President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts.
National PoliticsSenate passes Trump’s big tax and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks a 50-50 tieSenate Majority Leader John Thune says Republicans “got the job done” in passing President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts.
Philadelphia PoliticsSlashed tires, open fire hydrants, picket line dust-ups: Tensions rise on the first day of Philly’s city worker strikeMinor confrontations captured on video spread across social media, highlighting the tensions of Philadelphia’s first major city worker strike since 1986.
Philadelphia PoliticsSlashed tires, open fire hydrants, picket line dust-ups: Tensions rise on the first day of Philly’s city worker strikeMinor confrontations captured on video spread across social media, highlighting the tensions of Philadelphia’s first major city worker strike since 1986.
EducationPenn strikes agreement with Trump administration over trans athletesPenn will send letters of apology to female athletes who swam with Lia Thomas and restore their Penn records and honors, according to a deal reached with the Trump administration.
EducationPenn strikes agreement with Trump administration over trans athletesPenn will send letters of apology to female athletes who swam with Lia Thomas and restore their Penn records and honors, according to a deal reached with the Trump administration.
