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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.

7 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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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.

7 months ago

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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.

8 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.

8 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.

8 months ago

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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.

8 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.

8 months ago

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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.

8 months ago

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Politics & Policy

Philly Saves retirement program will go to voters for approval on May ballot

The program would automatically sign people up without a company-supported retirement program and deduct 3–6% for a Roth or traditional IRA.

9 months ago

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Money

New Jersey’s business outlook for 2026: What you need to know

With rising unemployment and higher energy costs, Garden State businesses are expressing concern about what the new year has in store for them.

9 months ago

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Gen Z college graduates in Philadelphia are facing tough odds in the job market

With a historically bad job market, phantom job listings and a loss of entry-level positions due to AI, young Philadelphians are sounding the alarm.

9 months ago

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Urban Planning

Philadelphia schools warn of transportation disruption as union leaders say a SEPTA strike is ‘imminent’

In the event of a strike, students will not be marked late due to “SEPTA-related travel challenges,” Superintendent Watlington said Sunday.

10 months ago

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‘A strike is imminent’: SEPTA’s largest workers union poised to hit picket lines

Union leaders say they are seeking modest raises, pension increases, changes to working conditions and health care improvements.

10 months ago

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