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Community

Starbucks workers kick off strike in Philadelphia, other U.S. cities on company’s busy Red Cup Day

Starbucks Workers United says the walkout will impact stores in 45 cities, including New York, Philadelphia, Minneapolis and Dallas.

3 days ago

Philadelphia City Hall
Health

Philadelphia is considering adding menopause, menstruation health issues to workplace anti-discrimination laws

The legislation would require employers to provide reasonable accommodations for disruptive symptoms of menstruation and menopause.

4 days ago

Sasha Suda smiles
Arts & Entertainment

Recently fired CEO of Philadelphia Art Museum sues over her ousting

Days after being terminated “for cause,” Sasha Suda described the museum board as “corrupt” and “dysfunctional.”

6 days ago

Train from SEPTA’s Regional rail service arrives at Suburban Station, in Center City (photo by/Bastiaan Slabbers)
Urban Planning

Contract with SEPTA’s largest workers’ union is set to expire this week. Members have been told to stay on the job

This situation may feel familiar: The union and SEPTA agreed to a new contract at this same time last year.

2 weeks ago

TSA workers and air traffic controllers just missed their first full paycheck
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Billy Penn

‘On a scale of 1 to 10, we’re a negative-2’: Airport workers struggle amid shutdown

As the federal government’s shutdown continues into a fourth week, TSA workers in Philly are feeling the effects.

3 weeks ago

Laborers District Council business manager Ryan Boyer
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Labor leader Ryan Boyer says he wants detente with teachers union

The close ally of Mayor Parker says teachers aren’t “a big fan of mine.” Their union says no meeting is scheduled.

3 weeks ago

A sign that reads
Politics & Policy

When the government shutdown will affect SNAP, Head Start and military pay

According to the Trump administration, funding will run out for the food assistance program that is relied upon by 42 million Americans to supplement their grocery bills.

3 weeks ago

Sean Duffy walks with Mike Johnson
Politics & Policy

Flight disruptions continue as air traffic controllers brace for their first full missing paychecks

The FAA reported issues at Newark's international airport, as well as in Los Angeles, Texas and Florida. Air traffic controllers are working without pay during the shutdown.

3 weeks ago

Jefferson Health's Einstein Philadelphia Hospital
Health
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Jefferson Health to lay off hundreds of employees, impacting 1% of staff

Jefferson Health says it is reducing its workforce by 1%, affecting between 600 and 700 of its 65,000 employees.

1 month ago

US Capitol with American Flag in view
Politics & Policy

Furloughed federal workers in Pa. may be eligible for unemployment during shutdown

Some employees have been instructed to continue reporting for duty, though they are not being paid for time worked after the shutdown began Oct. 1.

1 month ago

Teachers, wearing red, are seen at the Haverford school board meeting on Oct. 9, 2025
Education

Haverford school district is at odds with teachers union over wage increases. A resolution could be on the horizon

Staff in Delaware County’s second-largest school district have been working without a contract since Sept. 1. The two sides are finally getting closer to a deal.

1 month ago

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The Sheraton hotel in Center City
Community

Strikes begin at 2 Center City Philadelphia hotels

Union contracts have expired at eight Center City hotels, with picket lines forming over the weekend outside the Sheraton and the Hampton Inn.

1 month ago

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A close-up photo of the Liberty Bell
Politics & Policy

What happens to Independence Park during the government shutdown? No one seems to know

Union leaders in Philly say the Trump administration has not provided guidance for a shutdown, as employees worry that their jobs could be permanently cut.

2 months ago

Matt Meyer
Politics & Policy

El gobernador de Delaware, Matt Meyer, veta el proyecto de ley contra el robo de salarios, argumentando posibles consecuencias no deseadas

El gobernador Matt Meyer dijo que apoyaba abordar el robo de salarios, pero que le preocupaba responsabilizar al contratista en vez de los malhechores.

2 months ago

Some mothers wish to return to work as soon as possible, while others prefer to stay home and care for their children; their reasons for these choices differ greatly.
Studio 2
Money

Why are more moms quitting their jobs?

More than 200,000 women have quit this year alone. That’s the steepest decline in four decades and washes away many of the job gains from the pandemic.

Air Date: September 18, 2025 12:00 pm

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