Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly’s striking workers don’t earn a living wage, according to MITMembers of DC 33 earn an average annual salary of $46,000, a pay rate more than $2,000 below Philadelphia’s “living wage."
Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly’s striking workers don’t earn a living wage, according to MITMembers of DC 33 earn an average annual salary of $46,000, a pay rate more than $2,000 below Philadelphia’s “living wage."
Philadelphia PoliticsDC 33 made concessions in 1992. Decades of resentment since led to Philadelphia’s current city worker strike.
Philadelphia PoliticsDC 33 made concessions in 1992. Decades of resentment since led to Philadelphia’s current city worker strike.
EducationTrump administration restores $175 million to Penn after deal reached on trans athletesPenn agreed to apologize to members of its women's swim team over Lia Thomas' participation in 2021-22. A Penn gender studies professor, called the deal reached with Trump 'a betrayal.'
EducationTrump administration restores $175 million to Penn after deal reached on trans athletesPenn agreed to apologize to members of its women's swim team over Lia Thomas' participation in 2021-22. A Penn gender studies professor, called the deal reached with Trump 'a betrayal.'
Philadelphia PoliticsState Sen. Sharif Street launches campaign for Congress, vying to replace retiring Dwight EvansStreet, the state party chairman, launched his bid with a simple message: “I’m all in.”
Philadelphia PoliticsState Sen. Sharif Street launches campaign for Congress, vying to replace retiring Dwight EvansStreet, the state party chairman, launched his bid with a simple message: “I’m all in.”
Philadelphia PoliticsSlashed tires, open fire hydrants, picket line dust-ups: Tensions rise on the first day of Philly’s city worker strikeMinor confrontations captured on video spread across social media, highlighting the tensions of Philadelphia’s first major city worker strike since 1986.
Philadelphia PoliticsSlashed tires, open fire hydrants, picket line dust-ups: Tensions rise on the first day of Philly’s city worker strikeMinor confrontations captured on video spread across social media, highlighting the tensions of Philadelphia’s first major city worker strike since 1986.
EducationPenn strikes agreement with Trump administration over trans athletesPenn will send letters of apology to female athletes who swam with Lia Thomas and restore their Penn records and honors, according to a deal reached with the Trump administration.
EducationPenn strikes agreement with Trump administration over trans athletesPenn will send letters of apology to female athletes who swam with Lia Thomas and restore their Penn records and honors, according to a deal reached with the Trump administration.
PhiladelphiaOn strike: DC 33 members share stories of ‘poverty wages’ and struggle, asking people not to cross picket linesUnion members walking picket lines talked about low wages and fair treatment while residents tried to figure out what to do with their garbage.
PhiladelphiaOn strike: DC 33 members share stories of ‘poverty wages’ and struggle, asking people not to cross picket linesUnion members walking picket lines talked about low wages and fair treatment while residents tried to figure out what to do with their garbage.
Philadelphia PoliticsWhy Philadelphia isn’t likely to get ranked-choice voting anytime soonHere’s what you need to know about why Philadelphia doesn’t use ranked-choice ballots, and what it would take to adopt the approach.
Philadelphia PoliticsWhy Philadelphia isn’t likely to get ranked-choice voting anytime soonHere’s what you need to know about why Philadelphia doesn’t use ranked-choice ballots, and what it would take to adopt the approach.
Philadelphia PoliticsThousands of Philadelphia city workers are officially on strikeMore than 9,000 city employees are on strike after contract talks fell apart between AFSCME District Council 33 and Mayor Parker’s administration, the first major city worker strike since 1986.
Philadelphia PoliticsThousands of Philadelphia city workers are officially on strikeMore than 9,000 city employees are on strike after contract talks fell apart between AFSCME District Council 33 and Mayor Parker’s administration, the first major city worker strike since 1986.
PhiladelphiaDistrict Council 33 is on strike. Here’s what the union does and what is impacted.AFSCME District Council 33 represents a wide swath of city employees who perform manual labor and skilled trades.
PhiladelphiaDistrict Council 33 is on strike. Here’s what the union does and what is impacted.AFSCME District Council 33 represents a wide swath of city employees who perform manual labor and skilled trades.
Philadelphia PoliticsPhiladelphia braces for major city worker union strike as contract talks continue and deadline draws nearerRepresentatives from AFSCME District Council 33 and Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration resumed talks Monday night to avert the first major city worker strike since 1986.
Philadelphia PoliticsPhiladelphia braces for major city worker union strike as contract talks continue and deadline draws nearerRepresentatives from AFSCME District Council 33 and Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration resumed talks Monday night to avert the first major city worker strike since 1986.
Pennsylvania PoliticsU.S. Rep. Dwight Evans announces his retirement from Congress in 2027The announcement sets up the potential for a crowded race to fill his seat in 2026.
Pennsylvania PoliticsU.S. Rep. Dwight Evans announces his retirement from Congress in 2027The announcement sets up the potential for a crowded race to fill his seat in 2026.
EducationPhilly has 3 librarians for 218 district schools. People from across the U.S. held a ‘read-in’ to call out problem. “It’s just unconscionable, inequitable,” Arizona librarian Judi Moreillon said of Philadelphia's poor school library record.
EducationPhilly has 3 librarians for 218 district schools. People from across the U.S. held a ‘read-in’ to call out problem. “It’s just unconscionable, inequitable,” Arizona librarian Judi Moreillon said of Philadelphia's poor school library record.
Philadelphia PoliticsMayor Cherelle Parker said she’s optimistic Philly will avert a major city worker strike next weekThe president of AFSCME District Council 33 insists Tuesday is the deadline for the city and its largest union to reach a deal.
Philadelphia PoliticsMayor Cherelle Parker said she’s optimistic Philly will avert a major city worker strike next weekThe president of AFSCME District Council 33 insists Tuesday is the deadline for the city and its largest union to reach a deal.
NewsPhilly is getting 15 new extended-day, extended-year schoolsMayor Cherelle L. Parker said people had been “confused” about what year-round school means. It’s not 365 days of school, but traditional school with extra childcare and enrichment on breaks.
NewsPhilly is getting 15 new extended-day, extended-year schoolsMayor Cherelle L. Parker said people had been “confused” about what year-round school means. It’s not 365 days of school, but traditional school with extra childcare and enrichment on breaks.
Philadelphia PoliticsPhiladelphia is making it easier for nursing parents to find the city’s 26 lactation spacesThe city announced the launch of its "lactation space finder" to help parents locate dedicated spaces for municipal employees and members of the public to pump or breastfeed.
Philadelphia PoliticsPhiladelphia is making it easier for nursing parents to find the city’s 26 lactation spacesThe city announced the launch of its "lactation space finder" to help parents locate dedicated spaces for municipal employees and members of the public to pump or breastfeed.
Pennsylvania PoliticsTired of getting taxed on overtime? Here’s what you need to know about the bill that’s got bipartisan support in Pa.State Rep. Morgan Cephas is the primary sponsor of a bill that would create a tax deduction for overtime pay in Pennsylvania. She is joined by 10 Democrats and Republican Rep. Robert Leadbeter.
Pennsylvania PoliticsTired of getting taxed on overtime? Here’s what you need to know about the bill that’s got bipartisan support in Pa.State Rep. Morgan Cephas is the primary sponsor of a bill that would create a tax deduction for overtime pay in Pennsylvania. She is joined by 10 Democrats and Republican Rep. Robert Leadbeter.
