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‘We’re burned out’: Philly nurses raise concerns over hospital jobs and workplace safety
About 900 unionized registered nurses at Einstein Medical Center in North Philadelphia are in contract negotiations with parent company, Jefferson Health.
2 years ago
Philadelphia City Council calls for hearing on prisons after two men escape
One Philly council member called the escape of two inmates “predictable,” citing ongoing concerns with the prison system.
2 years ago
EPA: New pollution limits proposed for US coal, gas power plants reflect ‘urgency’ of climate crisis
A rule announced Thursday could force power plants to capture smokestack emissions using technology that isn't in widespread use in the U.S.
2 years ago
Jacklyn Zeman, longtime ‘General Hospital’ cast member who played nurse Bobbie Spencer, dies at 70
Her family confirmed the news Wednesday and says she died after a short battle with cancer.
2 years ago
Elon Musk says he’s found a woman to lead Twitter as new CEO
Shares of Tesla rose about 2% Thursday after Musk made the announcement.
2 years ago
Republicans continue push to restrict teachings on race in South Carolina
South Carolina Republicans are one step closer to restricting how race gets taught in K-12 classrooms.
2 years ago
Tesla shouldn’t call driving system Autopilot because humans are still in control, Buttigieg says
Secretary Buttigieg says he’s concerned about Tesla’s marketing of the system, which is being investigated in crashes that have caused at least 14 deaths since 2016.
2 years ago
New blood donation rules allow more gay men to give in U.S.
The new approach does away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.
2 years ago
Woman charged in connection with Philadelphia prison break; 2 prisoners remain at large
According to Philadelphia police, there is evidence of communication between the woman and one of the escaped inmates.
2 years ago
Peloton is recalling more than 2 million exercise bikes in the U.S., Here’s why
Peloton is recalling more than 2 million of its exercise bikes in the U.S. because the bike’s seat post assembly can break during use, posing fall and injury hazards.
2 years ago
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is open to teachers, librarians, nurses, public interest lawyers, military members and other public workers.
2 years ago
MVP Joel Embiid leads All-NBA team; runner-up Nikola Jokic lands on 2nd team
It was a reversal of the results from 2021 and 2022, when Jokic was MVP over Embiid, who then had to settle for the second-team All-NBA center spot.
2 years ago
9 railcars from Norfolk Southern train derail in Pennsylvania, no hazardous chemicals on board
The rail company said in a statement that the derailment happened late Wednesday outside of New Castle, Pa.
2 years ago
Pennsylvania GOP puts clout back on line in primary after losing ’22 Senate, governor races
In 2022, riven by loyalties to candidates, party committee members stepped aside without endorsing in a nine-person field for governor and seven-person field for U.S. Senate.
2 years ago
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour makes 3-night stop in South Philadelphia: What to know ahead of the show
Taylor Swift's much-anticipated Eras Tour arrives in South Philadelphia this weekend.
2 years ago