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Councilmember Kendra Brooks, organizers, and workers say the proposal is needed to strengthen enforcement of the city’s existing labor laws.
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Listen 1:22Organizations led by millennials and Gen-Z Philadelphians are now turning their attention toward Philly’s next mayor for more support.
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Listen 1:19Quaker Oats recalls granola products over concerns of salmonella contamination
The company is asking customers to throw out certain types of granola bars and granola cereals to avoid infection.
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Eagles’ Jalen Hurts questionable for Monday night vs Seahawks because of illness, AP source says
he Eagles have lost two straight games but would secure the NFC East title if they beat the Seahawks and win their final three games.
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Israel faces new calls for truce after killing of hostages raises alarm about its conduct in Gaza
The deadly shooting of three hostages who waved a white flag has added to mounting concerns about Israel's wartime conduct.
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‘It makes a difference’: Delaware family’s heartfelt toy drive follows life-saving hospital stay
This Wilmington family rushed to Nemours Children’s Hospital during a life-threatening emergency. Now, they’re returning to give toys and hope to young patients.
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Listen 1:17NFL bans Eagles security chief Dom DiSandro from sideline for rest of regular season, AP sources say
Both people, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the league hasn’t announced its decision, said DiSandro can return to the sideline for the playoffs.
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SEPTA transit police union reaches tentative agreement to end strike
Officials now say the tentative agreement will go to both the FOTP and the SEPTA Board for approval.
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A Bucks County attraction is decked out for the holidays — and helping local families in need
Peddler’s Village is teaming up with the United Way of Bucks County for a special toy drive.
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‘The least of us’: The Crossing premieres hymns written for an imagined religion
Composer David Lang wrote “poor hymnals” for a congregation solely focused on helping the less fortunate.
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Rt. 202 in King of Prussia closed in both directions due to new sinkhole
Both directions of Rt. 202 will remain closed until further notice.
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The legislation offers a second chance for citizens caught in the cycle of the criminal justice system.
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Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia awards millions of dollars to Philly students
It’s not too late to apply for thousands of dollars in scholarships for K-8 education in Philly.
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Listen 1:04Bridging Blocks program at WHYY News promotes civil debate among neighbors
The discussions have tackled everything from voter turnout and preservation to ATVs and motorbikes.
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Fuming over setback to casino smoking ban, workers light up in New Jersey Statehouse meeting
Members of the UAW union disrupted a meeting of a state Assembly committee that had been scheduled to take a preliminary vote on a bill to ban smoking in the casinos.
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