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Domestic workers in Philadelphia fight for rights, recognition
What will the Philadelphia Domestic Worker Bill of Rights change — and why has it taken so long for one of the fastest-growing sectors in the U.S. to have labor protections?
6 years ago
NWS: Frost advisory for interior Atlantic, Monmouth, Ocean counties
Some spots at the Jersey Shore will see some frost overnight.
6 years ago
A missing Korean War soldier honored with Delaware monument
A Delaware soldier missing for 69 years will be permanently remembered with a memorial unveiled in New Castle Friday morning.
6 years ago
N.J. sued for requiring credit reports in Spanish, 10 other languages
The trade group representing Equifax, Experian and TransUnion sued N.J. to avoid providing credit reports in Spanish, 10 other languages.
6 years ago
Philly’s new work-to-college pipeline gives first gen students a second chance
HospitalityTogether helps young adults hold down restaurant jobs while also attending school.
6 years ago
Toxic chemical in Bellmawr well topped N.J. health limit for a year, officials say
Residents of Bellmawr spent the last year drinking water from a public well that was contaminated by a toxic chemical at levels beyond state health limits.
6 years ago
Creepy crypt: A dozen dead bodies are in the basement of this North Philly church
There’s even a complicated pulley system for lowering them down.
6 years ago
Activists urge Gov. Wolf, again, to shut down the Mariner pipelines
They’re pointing to sinkholes and contaminated wells they’ve seen throughout the building process, and say they’re worried about explosions.
6 years ago
FOP loses decision over Philadelphia police department’s tattoo policy
The Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board has upheld the Philadelphia Police Department's unilateral decision to institute a policy regarding officers' tattoos.
6 years ago
Adapted for the stage: Glasses that stream captions in real time improve access for hearing impaired
At People’s Light, a first for the U.S.: tech that times captions to live action and stage delivery that might vary slightly from performance to performance.
6 years ago
Forecasters expect ‘widespread’ power outages Thursday at the Shore
Jersey Shore residents should be prepared for power outages Thursday as gusty winds continue to whip through the region.
6 years ago
Investigation in hand, South Philly residents blame refinery for putting their lives in jeopardy
After learning the results of the Chemical Safety Board investigation into the June 21 fire, many blame the refinery for putting their lives in jeopardy.
6 years ago
Listen 1:48Glowing pumpkins, Witches and Warlocks, and Philly Film Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Philadelphia and South Jersey host festivals with a witchy bent, musicians Sabrina Claudio and Toto are in town, and pumpkins glow in Fairmount Park.
6 years ago
Listen 4:14Chemical Safety Board says PES refinery explosion ‘did not have to happen’
The Chemical Safety Board says if recommendations made after a California refinery explosion had been followed, the South Philly site might not have burned.
6 years ago
WHYY reporters, producers to vote in SAG-AFTRA union election this month
WHYY management agrees to October date for union election, disputes which employees should be represented by SAG-AFTRA
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