EducationSwarthmore and Bryn Mawr no longer have to pay tax on their endowments thanks to Trump’s budget bill. Penn will pay more. The two highly selective, small private colleges no longer will pay a federal excise tax on their endowment earnings under the budget bill signed by President Donald Trump.
EducationSwarthmore and Bryn Mawr no longer have to pay tax on their endowments thanks to Trump’s budget bill. Penn will pay more. The two highly selective, small private colleges no longer will pay a federal excise tax on their endowment earnings under the budget bill signed by President Donald Trump.
PoliticsMeet Dave Oxman, the Philly doctor running for Congress who says healthcare is ‘broken as hell’
PoliticsMeet Dave Oxman, the Philly doctor running for Congress who says healthcare is ‘broken as hell’
Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly’s city worker strike ends after Mayor Cherelle Parker strikes deal with AFSCME District Council 33
Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly’s city worker strike ends after Mayor Cherelle Parker strikes deal with AFSCME District Council 33
Philadelphia PoliticsSharif Street announces early endorsements from 10 Philly unions — surprising one of them
Philadelphia PoliticsSharif Street announces early endorsements from 10 Philly unions — surprising one of them
Elections175 Pennsylvanians discussed controversial policies. Some left happier with the state of American democracy.Before the "America in One Room" experiment in Philadelphia, 75% of participants said they were dissatisfied with American democracy. After the event, that number decreased to 54%.
Elections175 Pennsylvanians discussed controversial policies. Some left happier with the state of American democracy.Before the "America in One Room" experiment in Philadelphia, 75% of participants said they were dissatisfied with American democracy. After the event, that number decreased to 54%.
Philadelphia PoliticsMayor Cherelle Parker turned to nonunion city workers and sanitation trainees to help with trash removal during the DC 33 strike To some, the nonunion city workers were relieving a messy situation. To others, they were simply scabs caught in difficult circumstances.
Philadelphia PoliticsMayor Cherelle Parker turned to nonunion city workers and sanitation trainees to help with trash removal during the DC 33 strike To some, the nonunion city workers were relieving a messy situation. To others, they were simply scabs caught in difficult circumstances.
PoliticsVA cancels mass layoff, saying enough workers have left. Here’s what that means in Philadelphia.Amid agency changes, some VA workers in Philadelphia were looking to leave their jobs. The agency says enough have left across the country to avoid a reduction in force.
PoliticsVA cancels mass layoff, saying enough workers have left. Here’s what that means in Philadelphia.Amid agency changes, some VA workers in Philadelphia were looking to leave their jobs. The agency says enough have left across the country to avoid a reduction in force.
EducationThe Trump administration is withholding $230 million in education funding from Pa. schoolsThe cuts have left school districts in the Philadelphia area in limbo after they already approved budgets relying on that funding.
EducationThe Trump administration is withholding $230 million in education funding from Pa. schoolsThe cuts have left school districts in the Philadelphia area in limbo after they already approved budgets relying on that funding.
New Jersey PoliticsN.J. Attorney General Platkin sides with progressive Democrats on Cherry Hill ballot controversy"No one gets to change the rules after the election and subvert the will of voters," Platkin said. "We’re committed to protecting the integrity of elections in Cherry Hill and across New Jersey.”
New Jersey PoliticsN.J. Attorney General Platkin sides with progressive Democrats on Cherry Hill ballot controversy"No one gets to change the rules after the election and subvert the will of voters," Platkin said. "We’re committed to protecting the integrity of elections in Cherry Hill and across New Jersey.”
ObituariesLatanya Byrd-Attaway, education administrator and cofounder of Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia, has died at 58 Colleagues at Families for Safe Streets said in a tribute: “Latanya turned unimaginable grief into tireless advocacy.”
ObituariesLatanya Byrd-Attaway, education administrator and cofounder of Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia, has died at 58 Colleagues at Families for Safe Streets said in a tribute: “Latanya turned unimaginable grief into tireless advocacy.”
Philadelphia PoliticsState Rep. Chris Rabb, an anti-establishment progressive, is running for Dwight Evans’ Congress seatRabb, who represents Mt. Airy, is jumping into the race to fill the seat of retiring U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans.
Philadelphia PoliticsState Rep. Chris Rabb, an anti-establishment progressive, is running for Dwight Evans’ Congress seatRabb, who represents Mt. Airy, is jumping into the race to fill the seat of retiring U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans.
National Politics‘Overly ambitious’: New book about the 2024 election details why Kamala Harris passed over Gov. Josh Shapiro for VPThe new book, "2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America," details how close Shapiro came to being Harris’ running mate.
National Politics‘Overly ambitious’: New book about the 2024 election details why Kamala Harris passed over Gov. Josh Shapiro for VPThe new book, "2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America," details how close Shapiro came to being Harris’ running mate.
BusinessThe ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ may create big ugly problems for small businesses While the law provides some benefits for businesses, those may be outweighed by significant risks, small-business consultant Gene Marks writes.
BusinessThe ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ may create big ugly problems for small businesses While the law provides some benefits for businesses, those may be outweighed by significant risks, small-business consultant Gene Marks writes.
Philadelphia PoliticsIt’s not just wages. Mayor Parker and DC 33’s contract talks have ‘several’ sticking points.The city and the union’s original proposals show that the two sides also began negotiations with major differences over issues including healthcare, pensions, work rules, and residency.
Philadelphia PoliticsIt’s not just wages. Mayor Parker and DC 33’s contract talks have ‘several’ sticking points.The city and the union’s original proposals show that the two sides also began negotiations with major differences over issues including healthcare, pensions, work rules, and residency.
Philadelphia NewsTrash and tensions grow as talks between DC 33 and the city are expected to resume TuesdayCity officials warned against illegal dumping that could slow collection efforts at temporary trash drop-off sites.
Philadelphia NewsTrash and tensions grow as talks between DC 33 and the city are expected to resume TuesdayCity officials warned against illegal dumping that could slow collection efforts at temporary trash drop-off sites.
Philadelphia PoliticsMayor Cherelle Parker wants striking city workers to see the big picture of what she’s done for them. So far, it isn’t working.Parker is asking AFSCME DC 33 to consider the 5% raises they won last year and her signature housing plan as part of her commitment to city workers.
Philadelphia PoliticsMayor Cherelle Parker wants striking city workers to see the big picture of what she’s done for them. So far, it isn’t working.Parker is asking AFSCME DC 33 to consider the 5% raises they won last year and her signature housing plan as part of her commitment to city workers.
Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly is in its first municipal strike in the social media age. Does that affect how events are unfolding? So far, the national press has largely ignored Philadelphia's first strike by city workers since 1986.
Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly is in its first municipal strike in the social media age. Does that affect how events are unfolding? So far, the national press has largely ignored Philadelphia's first strike by city workers since 1986.
Philadelphia PoliticsMayor Cherelle Parker’s administration and AFSCME DC 33 met for the second time since the strike began. There’s still no deal.A union proposal sparked cautious optimism as negotiations resumed, while another municipal union voted on authorizing a stoppage.
Philadelphia PoliticsMayor Cherelle Parker’s administration and AFSCME DC 33 met for the second time since the strike began. There’s still no deal.A union proposal sparked cautious optimism as negotiations resumed, while another municipal union voted on authorizing a stoppage.
Philadelphia Politics‘Check your freaking ego at the door:’ Philly Democratic Party leader Bob Brady wants the city worker strike to endBrady said he hasn't been able to reach Mayor Cherelle L. Parker. She disputed his narrative.
Philadelphia Politics‘Check your freaking ego at the door:’ Philly Democratic Party leader Bob Brady wants the city worker strike to endBrady said he hasn't been able to reach Mayor Cherelle L. Parker. She disputed his narrative.
