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Members of Philadelphia’s largest city workers union vote to authorize strike
The more than 9,000 city employees represented by AFSCME District Council 33 have been working without a contract since July.
7 months ago
Mysterious Trump statue appears near Art Museum, then carted away
The statue was similar to one discovered in Portland, Oregon, earlier this week.
7 months ago
Burlington County breaks ground on its first emergency shelter
The new shelter to help those with emergency housing needs will take 16–20 months to build.
7 months ago
Listen 1:01Carpenters’ Hall celebrates First Continental Congress’ 250th anniversary
The historic building is part of plans for America’s big birthday in 2026, too.
7 months ago
Día de Los Muertos 2024: 6 Philly celebrations for people of all ages
Day of the Dead events will continue across two weekends.
7 months ago
Speed-enforcement cameras coming to Broad Street next year, PPA ads warn
Philadelphia Parking Authority Executive Director Rich Lazer told WHYY News the public service announcements show the impact of deadly accidents on families in Philadelphia.
7 months ago
Listen 1:09‘No somos ninguna basura’: Philly-area Puerto Ricans react to ‘racist’ joke at Trump rally
Philly Puerto Ricans on both sides of the political spectrum condemned a comedian’s remarks — and said it could have an impact at the polls.
7 months ago
Listen 1:08‘We need our library’: Nicetown-Tioga branch reopens after 6-month closure due to earthquake damage
After a magnitude 4.8 earthquake in April, inspectors declared the building unsafe. The branch reopened just in time to serve as a polling place for the election.
7 months ago
Philly organization gets financial boost for victims of violence
Uplift Center for Grieving Children will be awarded $50,000 by District Attorney Larry Krasner and the Philadelphia Foundation as part of its violence prevention microgrants.
7 months ago
Listen 0:59DIY Philly Halloween costumes guide: 2024 edition
Struggling to imagine a good idea to dress up this year? We’ve got you covered.
7 months ago
Change will simplify applications for utility assistance in Pennsylvania
Utility customers applying for LIHEAP can now check a box that will allow their information to be shared with participating gas and electric utilities.
7 months ago
Pa. state troopers will take over Collingdale’s nighttime police calls
The Borough of Collingdale does not have enough resources to safely staff its police department overnight.
7 months ago
Gov. Phil Murphy convened an Expanding Access to Public Contracting Opportunities roundtable discussion with legislators and stakeholders to address the issue.
7 months ago
Listen 1:16Soccer community mourns the death of Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Holden Trent
Trent’s current and former teams, coaches and teammates sent tributes after his family announced his passing on Saturday.
7 months ago
Historic Longwood Gardens in Chester County readies for its next modern chapter
A $250 million renovation updates the century-old, 1,100-acre showcase garden in Kennett Square.
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