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President Of PA AFL-CIO Addresses Verizon Strike
Rick Bloomingdale, the President of Pennsylvania's AFL-CIO, defended striking Verizon workers while criticizing the company's executive compensation package.
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Rick Bloomingdale, the President of Pennsylvania's AFL-CIO, defended striking Verizon workers while criticizing the company's executive compensation package.
About 39,000 Verizon landline and cable workers on the East Coast walked off the job Wednesday morning after little progress in negotiations since their contract expired nearly eight months ago.
Local non-profits are receiving grants to help their communities learn the fine points of finance in daily life.
A ratings agency has downgraded Atlantic City's low-rated debt once again.
Today is the 25th anniversary of the last time the tipped minimum wage was raised.
Doug Harbach, spokesman for the Gaming Control Board, says he does not see the ruling as a major roadblock.
The Sweet 16 and Elite 8 brought fans from all over the country to town.
According to the survey, two out of every five people will use a card to make a purchase of less than $5.
Officials are working on contingency plans when, or if, Atlantic City runs out of money early next month.
Christie said at a news conference Tuesday that the state won't loan the city money.
It's new day for vegans in West Philadelphia, with the grand opening of a...donut shop.
If Mayor Jim Kenney's three cents-per-ounce sugary drink tax proposal is approved, city budget makers expect a 55 percent decline in sales the first year, followed by annual one percent drops.
This is a five-phase project replacing seven blocks of boardwalk.
Gas prices have taken a double-digit jump.
There are some things businesses need to consider before posting "specials" online.
High humidity will combine with heat for feels-like temperatures in the triple digits today, and we're expecting afternoon storms each day through the weekend.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is among six candidates who had calls with Vice President Kamala Harris' vetting team this week.
Water ice — sorry, wooder ice — is a Philly staple, especially on a sweltering day. We threw on the puffy coats and got inside the Philadelphia Water Ice factory.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
At Pop In Artisan Pops in Middletown, Delaware, Janine Crawford is transforming a summer staple dessert into a hand-crafted artisanal treat.
Water ice — sorry, wooder ice — is a Philly staple, especially on a sweltering day. We threw on the puffy coats and got inside the Philadelphia Water Ice factory.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
High humidity will combine with heat for feels-like temperatures in the triple digits today, and we're expecting afternoon storms each day through the weekend.
For fans, the Philadelphia Eagles open practice is a chance to see the Birds ahead of preseason and get excited for football to begin.
The major merger could affect how you get health care in the future.
Delanco, New Jersey man Eric Gapco is facing multiple federal charges over alleged "life-threatening behavior" aboard a Seattle to Dallas flight.
High humidity will combine with heat for feels-like temperatures in the triple digits today, and we're expecting afternoon storms each day through the weekend.
Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter and Princeton, N.J. native, was released from a Russian prison on Thursday.
Meteorologist Tammie Souza explains just how hot this summer has been and what to expect in August and September.
Thousands of people gathered Thursday for the seasonal grand opening of Spirit Halloween's flagship store in Egg Harbor Township — including one man from Los Angeles.
At Pop In Artisan Pops in Middletown, Delaware, Janine Crawford is transforming a summer staple dessert into a hand-crafted artisanal treat.
High humidity will combine with heat for feels-like temperatures in the triple digits today, and we're expecting afternoon storms each day through the weekend.
Meteorologist Tammie Souza explains just how hot this summer has been and what to expect in August and September.
Thursday and Friday look even hotter than Wednesday, and the humidity may make those days feel near 100 degrees.
Passengers flying out of PHL can board a bus to the airport in Wilmington, Delaware or vice versa.
August 1 is PA Donor Day, encouraging Pennsylvanians to register as an organ and tissue donor. One donor tragically killed at age 22 was able to save six people's lives.
Portion control is key, say researchers in examining levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic in cocoa-laden products.
A South Jersey student was able to get his wisdom teeth removed free of charge in a Gloucester County practice's new program called Wisdom for Wisdom.
When a wildfire rips through your community, your life and home are likely top of mind, but what about your brain health?
A father-son team, bonded for life by a kidney transplant, is making their greatest trek yet to help raise awareness about life before and after a transplant.
A beloved pizza shop is closing after nearly 30 years. Owners say they can't afford a rent increase.
The Burlington County Farmers Market is up for best in the state of New Jersey, and hoping for your vote.
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
Philadelphia police say they have seen an increase in accidents and fatalities since 2020 and they are trying to decrease it.
Passengers flying out of PHL can board a bus to the airport in Wilmington, Delaware or vice versa.
Two people were killed and five were taken to hospitals after a multi-vehicle crash on the Black Horse Pike in Atlantic County, New Jersey Friday evening.
SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is getting a much-needed upgrade to its aging fleet of railcars. On Thursday, SEPTA agreed to a contract with Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc. to purchase up to 240 new railcars.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Authority is rolling out "open road tolling" across the eastern portion of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and on the Northeast Extension.
For fans, the Philadelphia Eagles open practice is a chance to see the Birds ahead of preseason and get excited for football to begin.
Players from the Philadelphia Union made a special visit Thursday to a camp for children fighting cancer and their siblings.
Angels star Mike Trout needs a second surgery for a torn meniscus in his left knee.
Former All-Pro James Bradberry is competing for a roster spot at Eagles training camp while learning a new position.
Swim legend Katie Ledecky earned her 13th Olympic medal in the women's 4 x 200m freestyle relay on Thursday, making her the most decorated female U.S. Olympian of all time.
Justin Timberlake's license was suspended Friday, as the singer pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Mullica Hill, New Jersey bakery Cake Boutique is making Dubai chocolate bars with pistachio butter creme just like from the viral trend on social media.
The number of visitors to the Stone Harbor Museum has quadrupled this summer, thanks to a new exhibit all about Taylor Swift.
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
"Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day," Jennifer Aniston said.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
A major merger could impact how you get health care in the Philadelphia region. Jefferson Health and the Lehigh Valley Health Network announced a merger.
Any Philadelphian knows water ice is perfect for a hot day, especially in a heat wave. Jan Carabeo threw on a big puffy coat and stepped inside the freezers at the Philadelphia Water Ice factory to hear about the staple Philadelphia business and how it's grown over the past three decades.
On this week’s Focusing on the Future, middle schoolers interested in career and technical education explored a variety of courses offered in high schools throughout the city, Wakisha Bailey reports.
Janine Crawford's Middletown, Delaware business, Pop in Artisan Pops, offers three types of ice pops: fruity, creamy and boozy. This Black Business Month, Marcella Baietto shares Crawford's story.
A newly built helicopter touched down in a Philadelphia parking lot for an emergency landing on Friday, according to police.