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Higher wages, sick pay now attached to Pennsylvania’s incentives
Wolf signed an executive order requiring companies receiving incentives to pay at least $13.50 an hour, rising to $15 an hour in 2024.
4 years ago
Philly gets another $35 million for rental assistance, but it’s far from enough
Tens of thousands of people affected by the pandemic are still waiting for help from the city’s emergency fund. The additional money will help just a fraction.
4 years ago
Wolf administration ramps up efforts to recruit school bus drivers
The state is at its lowest number of bus drivers in five years — with about 42,000.
4 years ago
“There is a narrative out there that people sat on the EL train and watched this transpire and took videos of it for their own gratification,” he said.
4 years ago
Piedmont Airlines flight attendants at PHL unanimously vote to authorize a strike
Piedmont, a subsidiary of American Airlines, is a regional carrier with hubs in Philadelphia and Charlotte that flies to more than 55 cities around the United States.
4 years ago
New blueprint hopes to reverse revolving door at Delaware prisons
More than 65% of people released from Delaware prisons in 2016 were re-convicted within three years. A new blueprint from the state aims to change that.
4 years ago
CDC expands booster rollout, OKs mixing shots
Federal health officials say millions more Americans can get a COVID-19 booster and choose a different vaccine for that next shot.
4 years ago
More than a ‘stump speech’: Local orgs to host Montco magisterial judge candidate forum
Masks will be required for this nonpartisan event, which will also be livestreamed for those who prefer to watch at home.
4 years ago
Philly broadband survey: 84 percent of homes have high-speed internet, up from 70 in 2019
Local government was eager to learn how discounted or free broadband access programs affected digital access across Philly. With updated stats, it can focus on what works.
4 years ago
Marion, a nine-year veteran of the department, was previously charged with assault in connection with a 2015 incident outside a Dunkin’ Donuts parking lot.
4 years ago
Reports: Health problems tied to global warming on the rise
“Climate change is first and foremost a health crisis unfolding across the U.S.,” said Dr. Renee Salas, a co-author of one of the reports.
4 years ago
Despite the positive strides made in the battle against COVID, uncertainty and varying mandates ...
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Listen 4:33N.J. parent group continues to press Murphy on virtual school option
Gov. Phil Murphy remains committed to schools being open for in-person instruction only. New York City has taken the same approach. Philadelphia hasn’t.
4 years ago
Listen 3:26Big changes in White House ideas to pay for $2 trillion plan
The White House is floating new plans for ways to pay for President Joe Biden’s $2 trillion proposal for expanding social services and tackling climate change.
4 years ago
Philly principals demand more robust response to gun violence near schools
Educators, politicians, racial justice organizers, and clergy gathered Wednesday evening to call for a coordinated, citywide strategy to stop the violence.
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