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Unionizing would allow the players to negotiate not only over salary but working conditions, including practice hours and travel.
1 year ago
Pennsylvania Capitol protest against state investing in Israel bonds ends with arrests
The event was organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, the Philly Palestine Coalition and the Pennsylvania Council on American-Islamic Relations.
1 year ago
Pa. Gov. Shapiro seeks billions for schools and development in budget that envisions legal weed
For public schools, of the $1.1 billion increase, about $872 million would go toward helping the state’s poorest districts provide a better education for its students.
1 year ago
Want speed cushions on your street? Philly is making it easier to request them
The city has also expanded the program to more blocks.
1 year ago
Listen 1:12Extreme rain and rising tides threaten Philly’s Revolutionary War-era Fort Mifflin
Fort Mifflin sits right along the Delaware River. It’s one of many historic sites across the country at risk from climate change.
1 year ago
Listen 5:44Historical Society spotlights a century of Philly public art by women
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania partnered with the Association for Public Art for their exhibit, "Public Art in Philadelphia: A Legacy Shaped by Women."
1 year ago
Irving, Doncic power Mavericks past 76ers without injured Embiid, 118-102
Embiid is set for surgery this week to address an injury to the lateral meniscus in his left knee.
1 year ago
Philly sheriff’s campaign takes down bogus ‘news’ stories posted to site that were generated by AI
Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal's campaign is acknowledging that a series of positive “news” stories posted to her campaign website were generated by ChatGPT.
1 year ago
Philadelphia Eagles will play as home team in first-ever regular season game in Brazil
According to the NFL, this is the first Friday night game on opening weekend in over 50 years.
1 year ago
‘The icing on the cake’: Philly officials and organizers react to 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule
Lincoln Financial Field will play host to a Fourth of July round-of-16 game during the semiquincentennial, as well as five group games in June.
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Listen 1:21Parker splits job of Philly streets commissioner, with new role focused on sanitation
Parker also made two key appointments to her education team: Sharon Ward as deputy chief education officer and Debora Carrera as chief education officer.
1 year ago
Listen 1:07Pennsylvania statewide court agency’s website hit by disabling cyberattack, officials say
The courts agency, the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, did not immediately identify the attackers or a motive.
1 year ago
Raising taxes on the table as Pa. weighs how to pay for education court ruling
Gov. Josh Shapiro is set to give his budget address, kicking off a debate over how Pennsylvania should pay for additional investments in education required by a court ruling.
1 year ago
Gov. Shapiro to deliver budget while seeking money for higher education and public transit
Shapiro's first budget proposal disappointed many allies who felt it wasn't bold enough.
1 year ago
Police confirm sexual assault charges against 5 members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team
The investigation, reopened in 2022, found reasonable and probable grounds to bring the charges, which could bring jail time if there are convictions.
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