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Community
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SEPTA negotiations with city, suburban unions to continue Wednesday

The transit agency is negotiating contracts between TWU Local 234, which represents workers in the city, and SMART Local 1594, which represents workers in the suburbs.

1 year ago

District 33 union workers
Community
6abc

Philadelphia’s largest city workers union votes to authorize strike; no walkout at this time

District 33 represents at least 9,000 mostly blue-collar employees, including sanitation workers.

1 year ago

Kenyatta Johnson in a council hearing
Money

Sports complex concession workers could get assistance from City Council in contract dispute against Aramark

The proposal would mandate wage and benefits for stadium workers similar to what’s in place at the airport.

1 year ago

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the ferris wheel and flying chair ride
Community
6abc

Ocean City developer hopes to turn shuttered Wonderland Pier into 252-room hotel

Plans are in motion to save the iconic Ferris wheel and carousel and turn the land into a 252-room hotel along the oceanfront.

1 year ago

a rendering shows an entrance to the expansion, with the Linc in the back
Community

Xfinity Live! getting $15 million in upgrades to expand plaza, outdoor backyard area

Cordish Companies and Comcast Spectacor unveiled concepts showcasing additions to its plaza and outdoor area.

1 year ago

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Drexel University
Arts & Entertainment

Arts and culture leaders to gather at first-ever Cultural Dynamics Summit at Drexel University

The day-long event, hosted by the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, will explore the intersections of culture and politics in the city.

1 year ago

Bridging Blocks discussion
Community

Aspiring entrepreneurs learn from business owners at Bridging Blocks and Free Library event

Bridging Blocks event focused on small businesses in Philadelphia, bringing together small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.

1 year ago

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Members of Philadelphia's largest city workers union
Community
6abc

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.

1 year ago

Crozer-Chester Medical Center is one of the Crozer Health's four hospitals
Health

Pa. AG sues Prospect Medical Holdings for ‘corporate looting’

Attorney General Michelle Henry said Crozer Health, Delaware County’s four-hospital system, is suffering from the ill effects of private equity.

1 year ago

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Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Health

CHA Partners deal to acquire Crozer Health collapses

CHA Partners had signed a letter of intent to purchase the embattled four-hospital system from Prospect Medical Holdings.

1 year ago

Jeff Bezos
Politics & Policy

Over 200,000 subscribers flee ‘Washington Post’ after Bezos blocks Harris endorsement

Over 200,000 people canceled their subscriptions in the first few days following news that The Washington Post would not endorse any presidential candidate.

1 year ago

Gov. Murphy leading a roundtable discussion
Community

Expanding access to public contracting opportunities to help New Jersey minority-owned businesses get a fair shake

Gov. Phil Murphy convened an Expanding Access to Public Contracting Opportunities roundtable discussion with legislators and stakeholders to address the issue.

1 year ago

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COnstruction project underway
Science

Real estate developer aims to control flooding and erosion in Exton

Hankin Group aims to restore the floodplain along the Lionville Run in Exton, Chester County.

1 year ago

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Proposed 76ers arena rendering
Urban Planning

No more apartment tower in Sixers arena plans, but another could rise not far away

Councilmember Squilla, who controls the fate of the bill, says the original proposal was insulting to residents who couldn’t afford the rent.

1 year ago

Capitol building
Politics & Policy

Pension raises for some retired Pennsylvania teachers and state workers move ahead in Legislature

The proposal applies to municipal police officers and firefighters who have been retired for at least five years, as well as some retired teachers and state employees.

1 year ago

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