Philadelphia PoliticsA Philly white-collar city workers’ union is at a standstill on contract negotiations as members vote on authorizing a strikeLocal 2187, which represents administrative assistants and professionals, is holding a strike authorization vote until July 15. DC 47 leaders will then assess the union's next steps.
Philadelphia PoliticsA Philly white-collar city workers’ union is at a standstill on contract negotiations as members vote on authorizing a strikeLocal 2187, which represents administrative assistants and professionals, is holding a strike authorization vote until July 15. DC 47 leaders will then assess the union's next steps.
Pennsylvania PoliticsThere’s hope again for Pennsylvanians who want recreational marijuana legalized in the state. Maybe.
Pennsylvania PoliticsThere’s hope again for Pennsylvanians who want recreational marijuana legalized in the state. Maybe.
Pennsylvania PoliticsGisele Fetterman on why Trump’s crackdown on immigrants is a ‘heartbreak,’ her husband’s health, and ‘radical tenderness’
Pennsylvania PoliticsGisele Fetterman on why Trump’s crackdown on immigrants is a ‘heartbreak,’ her husband’s health, and ‘radical tenderness’
National PoliticsJD Vance will visit Pennsylvania next week to celebrate Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
National PoliticsJD Vance will visit Pennsylvania next week to celebrate Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
Pennsylvania PoliticsTrump praises Fetterman for saying calls to abolish ICE are “inappropriate and outrageous”President Donald Trump praised "the new John Fetterman" for his comments supporting ICE enforcement.
Pennsylvania PoliticsTrump praises Fetterman for saying calls to abolish ICE are “inappropriate and outrageous”President Donald Trump praised "the new John Fetterman" for his comments supporting ICE enforcement.
National PoliticsNew Hampshire judge pauses Trump’s birthright citizenship order nationwide via class action lawsuitA federal judge in New Hampshire has issued a ruling pausing President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship from taking effect anywhere in the United States.
National PoliticsNew Hampshire judge pauses Trump’s birthright citizenship order nationwide via class action lawsuitA federal judge in New Hampshire has issued a ruling pausing President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship from taking effect anywhere in the United States.
Philadelphia PoliticsHow the AFSCME DC 33 strike exposed fault lines in Philly’s labor movementSome unions had to balance supporting the striking AFSCME DC 33 workers with maintaining their relationships with Mayor Cherelle Parker.
Philadelphia PoliticsHow the AFSCME DC 33 strike exposed fault lines in Philly’s labor movementSome unions had to balance supporting the striking AFSCME DC 33 workers with maintaining their relationships with Mayor Cherelle Parker.
Philadelphia PoliticsAfter eight days on strike, DC 33 members will vote on a new contract with the city next weekA union spokesperson told The Inquirer that the vote on DC 33's contract with the city will begin next week and stretch over multiple days.
Philadelphia PoliticsAfter eight days on strike, DC 33 members will vote on a new contract with the city next weekA union spokesperson told The Inquirer that the vote on DC 33's contract with the city will begin next week and stretch over multiple days.
Pennsylvania PoliticsThis group helped Pennsylvania Democrats flip the state House. Now its founders have launched a new policy forum in Philly.Gov. Josh Shapiro and speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Joanna McClinton both delivered speeches at the Philadelphia launch.
Pennsylvania PoliticsThis group helped Pennsylvania Democrats flip the state House. Now its founders have launched a new policy forum in Philly.Gov. Josh Shapiro and speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Joanna McClinton both delivered speeches at the Philadelphia launch.
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’Dave Oxman is the first political outsider to join the race to represent the heavily Democratic district that U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans has represented since 2019.
PoliticsMeet Dave Oxman, the Philly doctor running for Congress who says healthcare is ‘broken as hell’Dave Oxman is the first political outsider to join the race to represent the heavily Democratic district that U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans has represented since 2019.
Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly’s city worker strike ends after Mayor Cherelle Parker strikes deal with AFSCME District Council 33Trash collection is set to resume Monday after Philadelphia’s first major strike of city workers since 1986.
Philadelphia PoliticsPhilly’s city worker strike ends after Mayor Cherelle Parker strikes deal with AFSCME District Council 33Trash collection is set to resume Monday after Philadelphia’s first major strike of city workers since 1986.
PoliticsAt least 7 environmental workers in Philly’s EPA office placed on leave over critical letterWorkers across the EPA recently signed a letter expressing concerns about how administrator Lee Zeldin is leading the agency.
PoliticsAt least 7 environmental workers in Philly’s EPA office placed on leave over critical letterWorkers across the EPA recently signed a letter expressing concerns about how administrator Lee Zeldin is leading the agency.
Philadelphia PoliticsSharif Street announces early endorsements from 10 Philly unions — surprising one of themAnnouncing endorsements this far out from the 2026 primary reflects a strategic push to show consolidated support for the Third Congressional District seat, a race which could see a lot of interest.
Philadelphia PoliticsSharif Street announces early endorsements from 10 Philly unions — surprising one of themAnnouncing endorsements this far out from the 2026 primary reflects a strategic push to show consolidated support for the Third Congressional District seat, a race which could see a lot of interest.
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.
Pennsylvania PoliticsPennsylvania ends 152-year-old law banning hunting on SundaysThe state legislature passed a bill to end Pennsylvania's Sunday hunting ban with bipartisan support, and Gov. Josh Shapiro plans to sign it on Tuesday.
Pennsylvania PoliticsPennsylvania ends 152-year-old law banning hunting on SundaysThe state legislature passed a bill to end Pennsylvania's Sunday hunting ban with bipartisan support, and Gov. Josh Shapiro plans to sign it on Tuesday.
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.
