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Philly Streets Commissioner: City can’t afford hazard pay for sanitation workers
Philadelphia sanitation workers have joined their peers in cities across the U.S. in the call for hazard pay.
6 years ago
Parkway encampment set to break down tents by the end of the week
Most of the camp’s now approximately 80 occupants will move into city shelters or shared housing until the agreed-upon permanent housing is available.
6 years ago
Accidental email told Montco voters their ballots were in the mail when they weren’t
County and state officials say an accidental email told voters ballots were on their way weeks too early.
6 years ago
Mayor Kenney vetoes Society Hill height limit
The legislation, which passed unanimously earlier this month, would have limited development in the area to just 65 feet, or about six stories.
6 years ago
Majority of City Council supports giving laid-off tourism workers first dibs on jobs
Under the banner of “Black Workers Matter,” councilmembers announced a slate of proposed changes to help hospitality workers regain jobs lost to COVID.
6 years ago
Tough questioning at hearing on Pa. ban of Medicaid funding for abortion
Lawyers argued whether the law violates of the state constitution’s Equal Rights Amendment or reflects just one sex-specific issue Medicaid does not cover.
6 years ago
White woman charged in racist NYC run-in made a 2nd 911 call
Amy Cooper drew condemnation and was fired from her job after frantically calling 911 to claim she was being threatened by “an African American man," Christian Cooper.
6 years ago
Philadelphia Housing Authority breaks ground on $52 million Sharswood Ridge development
After months of delay caused by a protest encampment and years of anticipation, PHA broke ground on retail and housing set to create hundreds of jobs.
6 years ago
First lady: Son Barron had coronavirus, but no symptoms
The White House initially said he had tested negative, after both of his parents tested positive earlier this month.
6 years ago
Earth breaks September heat record, may reach warmest year
Earth sweltered to a record hot September last month, with climate officials saying there’s nearly a two-to-one chance that 2020 will end up as the hottest year on record.
6 years ago
Will my ballot get counted? How the Supreme Court decision impacts voting in Pa.
A pair of GOP court challenges have had Pa. voters wondering whether their mail ballots will be counted. Here’s what you need to know.
6 years ago
Pa. has more than 1,000 COVID-19 cases for ninth day in a row
Pennsylvania health officials say they’re prepared to handle a resurgence of COVID-19 in the fall.
6 years ago
Currently, the district does not have a time frame for resuming face-to-face instruction for students in grades 3-10, and 11-12.
6 years ago
Philly FOP sues over City Council hearings on proposed contracts
Philadelphia police union wants to keep their bargaining efforts private and are against hearings on city proposals with public input.
6 years ago
Prosecutor says police justified in fatal Lancaster shooting
The officer acted appropriately last month in shooting to death a Lancaster man who was wielding a knife at the officer and chasing him after his sister called 911 for help.
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