
Philadelphia
Philadelphia union workers have standoff with authorities at trash dump amid second day of strike
Residents dropped off both trash and recycling outside a locked city-run sanitation center in Northwest Philly flanked by striking union members, police and city workers.
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‘America’s greatest flop’: How the nation’s 150th celebration went so wrong
Philadelphia had killed it as host of the nation’s 100th birthday in 1876; the 1926 event went very differently.
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America has a major birthday coming up — here’s what to expect for the big 2-5-0
It's the nation's semiquincentennial! July 4, 2026, is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here's how the U.S. is planning to party.
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If passed, the bill would benefit thousands of renters across the state who struggle to find safe housing because of their record.
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Listen 1:14The district’s agreement with DOJ to delay prosecution of criminal charges describes asbestos issues at 31 schools.
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A 2025 Procrastinator’s Guide to Fourth of July events in Philly
From fireworks and backyard BBQs to museum days and star-powered concerts, make your holiday plans now.
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Penn to update swimming records set by Lia Thomas, settling with feds on transgender athletes case
Under the agreement, the university agreed to restore all individual Division I swimming records and titles to female athletes who lost to Thomas.
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PPA on-street parking rates have gone up in Center City
The Philadelphia Parking Authority expects the rate increase to generate an additional $4 million in revenue.
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New poll shows parents hold improved perception of Philly school district
Parents are split on whether city schools are improving, but that’s better than 2022, when their take was decidedly negative.
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Day 8: Philadelphia’s largest city workers’ union is on strike. Here’s the latest
AFSCME District Council 33 represents 9,000 employees ranging from sanitation workers to crossing guards. Trash pick-up, pools and 911 calls are among the services impacted.
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Philly’s Federal Reserve is getting a new leader for the first time in a decade
Anna Paulson will become president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia on July 1. She replaces Pat Harker.
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Listen 1:06The union represents 9,000 blue-collar city employees ranging from sanitation workers to crossing guards.
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What we know so far about the Nicetown fire and explosion
Investigators await clearance to enter site where one person died after three rowhouses collapsed Sunday morning.
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Philly’s U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans says he’ll retire at end of term
Evans, who had a stroke last year, won’t leave office until 2027. His announcement will likely set off a primary scramble to find his successor.
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Listen 1:16At last! Philly to get WNBA franchise in 2030
The expansion team will be co-owned by Sixers owners, with Comcast holding a minority stake. It’s slated to play in same arena as the 76ers.
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