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Jennifer, on the left, and Midline, on the right, from La Esperanza presents findings from the Thriving Newcomers Project at Delaware Technical Community College. Their work focuses on addressing the unique challenges faced by Latino and Haitian communities in Sussex County. (Johnny Perez-González/WHYY)
Community

Haitian and Latino immigrants in rural Delaware confront housing, employment and child care challenges

A new report shows how Haitian and Latino immigrants in southern Delaware are often caught in an economic divide.

9 months ago

Listen 1:40
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Politics & Policy

Judge temporarily blocks Trump plan offering incentives for federal workers to resign

The ruling came hours before the midnight deadline for workers to apply for the deferred resignation program, which has been commonly described as a buyout.

9 months ago

The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane
Lifestyle

Do you have to love your job?

Psychology professor Tessa West on why job satisfaction doesn't mean you have to love for your work. Her new book is "Job Therapy: Finding Work that Works for You."

Air Date: January 31, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 50:15
the sign at a Whole Foods Market
PlanPhilly
Money

Center City Whole Foods workers vote in favor of unionizing

Philadelphia union organizers say the vote is about more than just higher wages and better benefits. The store is on track to become the first in the U.S. to unionize.

10 months ago

Dr. Sarah Qadir speaks to a crowd
Health

Einstein and Temple resident doctors in Philadelphia vote to unionize; CHOP residents narrowly vote against union

Resident doctors at major Philadelphia-area hospitals voted whether to form unions.

10 months ago

Listen 1:46
President Joe Biden speaks during the first day of Democratic National Convention, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago.
Politics & Policy

Biden rejects Nippon Steel’s proposed deal to acquire Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel

The proposal raised concerns about what the transaction could mean for unionized workers, supply chains and U.S. national security.

10 months ago

Adam Goldman, executive director of the Philadelphia Unemployment Project, left, with volunteer Jacqueline Chapman in their office
Money
The Philadelphia Tribune

Special report: Pennsylvania failing the unemployed in not meeting standards with claims

For much of the year, unemployed Pennsylvanians waited weeks to have claims approved or denied, and many who filed appeals waited as long as five months for a decision.

11 months ago

a gate inside the barn
Money

How Philly gamblers helped raise $500K toward a fresh horse barn for kids in Fairmount Park

A $15 million indoor polo arena and renovated horse barn is coming to a corner of the Fairmount Park forest.

11 months ago

Listen 1:10
A scene from the opera, with actors on stage
Arts & Entertainment

From side gigs to center stage: How OperaDelaware’s groundbreaking program gives singers stability and a creative home

OperaDelaware offers salaried positions, helping reshape artists’ careers and making opera more accessible to the community.

11 months ago

Listen 1:22
a light shines on an ark in a hand
Arts & Entertainment

The Newark ark and its mysterious creator are revived at Philly’s Theatre Exile

The enigmatic story of Kea Tawana and her visionary, defiant ark is the basis of a poetic theater piece at Theatre Exile.

11 months ago

Listen 2:00
Welcome to Upper Darby sign
Community

Upper Darby reaches agreement with municipal workers, staves off potential strike

The township said the agreement it reached with the union Tuesday evening includes wage increases and other compensatory benefits.

11 months ago

A view of the Upper Darby Township building
Community

Upper Darby municipal workers to hold strike authorization vote

If Transport Workers Local 234 votes to give their leaders the power to call for a strike, a possible walkout could happen as soon as New Year’s Day.

11 months ago

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Supporters standing and clapping in the audience
Urban Planning

New Sixers arena could improve diversity in Philly construction, union says

The arena proposal is expected to receive full City Council approval this week.

11 months ago

people marching on a picket line holding up signs
Health

Chestnut Hill Hospital workers say persisting staffing shortages put patient care at risk

Hospital nurses and technicians held a rally to demand better working conditions and staffing levels.

11 months ago

Listen 1:14
DEI - Is it a truly beneficial practice, or just empty corporate jargon?
Studio 2
Courts & Law

Do racial minorities, women, other groups benefit from DEI efforts?

Walmart announced it would roll back its DEI policies - and others did the same earlier this year. We discuss why some major employers are shifting away from these policies.

Air Date: December 4, 2024 12:00 pm

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