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The U.S. Supreme Court is seen, Nov. 15, 2023, in Washington.
Courts & Law

Supreme Court blocks order requiring Trump administration to reinstate thousands of federal workers

The effect of the high court’s order will keep employees in six federal agencies on paid administrative leave for now.

1 month ago

A masked federal employee protesting
Courts & Law

Judge who ordered fired federal workers to be reinstated now says ruling applies to 19 states and D.C.

New Jersey, 18 other states and the District of Columbia challenged the Trump administration's mass dismissals at more than a dozen agencies across the country.

1 month ago

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Community
Billy Penn

Free Library of Philadelphia wants to help federal workers hit by DOGE cuts

The Federal Employee Transition Workshop will provide career tips and résumé help to laid-off workers and those facing potential job loss.

1 month ago

Mo Rushdy speaks
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Philly developers can build workforce housing, but they say eliminating delay in acquiring land is key

A Philly developer says affordable housing can be built quickly, but delays in acquiring land can derail city efforts to do more.

2 months ago

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a sign for Community College of Philadelphia
Education
Billy Penn

‘All of our members stuck together’ says union co-president after strike averted at Community College of Philadelphia

After reaching a tentative agreement on a new contract with the faculty and staff union, the college said today’s classes, work and activities will continue as scheduled.

2 months ago

The Community College of Philadelphia
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6abc

Community College of Philadelphia strike averted after tentative deal reached

Union members had recently voted to authorize a strike Wednesday morning if an agreement had not been reached.

2 months ago

Superintendent Katrina McCombs hugs her mom
Education

Camden Schools Superintendent Katrina McCombs to step down July 1

The Camden native, who led the state-run school district for the last seven years, will transition to a state role.

2 months ago

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Community
Billy Penn

Community College of Philadelphia’s union sets Wednesday strike date

CCP administration says it has been consistently negotiating and is committed to reaching an agreement.

2 months ago

Kendra Brooks speaks
Politics & Policy

Philly on track to get more worker protections while federal policies are rolled back under Trump

Philadelphia labor laws may become stronger while federal level worker protections have been weakened this year by Donald Trump’s appointees.

2 months ago

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The Stormwater Authority
Politics & Policy

Chester receiver demands stormwater authority stop paying board salaries

Michael Doweary, Chester’s state-appointed receiver, reserved his right to recoup the "unauthorized" salary payments.

2 months ago

Black smoke rising in the sky from the fire
Community

SPS Technologies in Jenkintown lays off 250 employees following four-alarm blaze

Montgomery County Commissioner Neil Makhija wrote to Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffet asking for expanded severance packages for SPS employees.

2 months ago

The exterior of the Community College of Philadelphia
Education
Billy Penn

Faculty and staff at Community College of Philadelphia voting to authorize strike

The union members’ action comes after more than a year of unsuccessful contract talks.

2 months ago

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Studio 2
Politics & Policy

How the pandemic changed us

On the 5-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, we reflect on how the pandemic reshaped our personal lives, communities and democracy.

Air Date: March 11, 2025 12:00 pm

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Politics & Policy

Shapiro visits Temple Health to promote budget proposals to tackle nurse shortage

The governor’s plan tackles the growing nursing shortage by paying students part of their tuition back if they stay in Pennsylvania to work.

2 months ago

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Crozer Health staff protesting with a sign reading PATIENTS OVER PROFITS
Health

Prospect to file ‘preliminary’ requests to close remaining Delco hospitals; leaders say ‘no final decision has been made’

Prospect Medical Holdings says it only has enough cash to keep the hospitals up and running through March 14.

2 months ago

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