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Community

Retirement among Philadelphians not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ experience, new Pew report shows

Daily costs of living, health insurance, workplace changes and caretaking responsibilities are among factors in retirement decisions.

2 months ago

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Politics & Policy

‘Severe appearance of impropriety’: Nonprofit run by Delaware senator gets millions of dollars a year from state grant, contracts

Jobs for Delaware Graduates hired Nicole Poore in 2014. Watchdog groups say lawmakers shouldn’t run agencies that get taxpayer money.

3 months ago

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Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania House advances bill to increase minimum wage to $15 by 2029

Democrats previously failed in their efforts to pass similar legislation in 2023, 2024 and last year.

3 months ago

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Education

Delaware obtiene una subvención nacional de $1.5 millones para fortalecer las trayectorias profesionales: desde la escuela secundaria hasta el mercado laboral

Rodel obtiene una subvención nacional de $1.5 millones para ampliar las trayectorias profesionales, aumentar la inscripción dual y fortalecer la orientación universitaria.

3 months ago

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Politics & Policy

Philadelphia prisons report a boost in staffing as Council considers new oversight board

More corrections officers should give incarcerated people more time outside their cells and reduce costly mandatory overtime for prison staff.

3 months ago

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Education

Delaware lands $1.5M national grant to strengthen career pathways — from middle school to workforce

Rodel secures a $1.5M national grant to expand career pathways, grow dual enrollment and strengthen college and career advising statewide.

4 months ago

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Lifestyle

Job jolts: when to quit and when to stay

Anthony Klotz joins us to talk about his new book "Jolted: Why We Quit, When to Stay, and Why It Matters"

Air Date: March 6, 2026 12:00 pm

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Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia pension system to be fully funded by 2032; officials hail progress as a success

Philadelphia officials say the city’s pension system is recovering and is now on track to reach full funding ahead of schedule.

4 months ago

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Community
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An uphill climb: Union workers at Philly climbing gym struggle to ink their first contract

The outcome of negotiations in Philly and New York will shape the climbing industry, union says.

4 months ago

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Health

Penn graduate workers reach historic tentative agreement with university, averting strike

Union organizers say the contract will transform their quality of life. Efforts to unionize graduate students started more than 20 years ago.

4 months ago

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Health

Pennsylvania workers spend larger cut of income on employer-sponsored health benefits, new report shows

Some Pennsylvania workers spend about one in every $10 on employer-sponsored health insurance, according to The Commonwealth Fund.

4 months ago

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Wilmington City Councilwoman Shane Darby
Community

‘Setting them up for failure’: Wilmington community members vow to fight closure of long-standing prison jobs program

Former graduates of Wilmington’s work release program say it saved their lives. It’s set to close next month.

4 months ago

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Community

Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments is being laid off

The newspaper’s books department will be closed, and its Washington-area news department and editing staff will be restructured, Murray told staff members.

5 months ago

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Ask Governor Meyer
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Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 01/29/2026

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us for this January edition to address top issues for residents of the first state.

Air Date: January 29, 2026 9:00 pm

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Health

Medicaid cuts ahead: ‘It’s going to affect everyone,’ Philly health care workers warn

PASNAP unions and 10 partner organizations have introduced a “Healthcare Bill of Rights” and are urging lawmakers to pledge support for safety net programs.

5 months ago

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