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Another 3 Million Americans File For Unemployment Benefits Last Week, Bringing Total To 36.5 Million
Another 3 million people filed initial unemployment claims last week on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the Department of Labor.
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Another 3 million people filed initial unemployment claims last week on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the Department of Labor.
Problems are persisting in New Jersey as more people say they are unable to file their unemployment claims.
First-time claims for unemployment benefits totaled 3.8 million in the week ending April 25, after factoring in seasonal adjustments, the US Department of Labor said.
For the fifth week in a row, millions of American workers applied for unemployment benefits, seeking financial relief as businesses remained closed during the coronavirus pandemic.
The spike in claims reflects the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on the state's economy, according to the Labor Department.
The single highest day, going back to March 15, was Friday, when more than 90,000 people filed claims.
According to a new report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employers were advertising openings for 6.55 million positions in March. The May 8 release adds that 6.59 million Americans were unemployed at that time
New data shows New Jersey added 200 jobs in August and the unemployment rate rose to 4.5 percent from 4.2 percent in July.
Pennsylvania's auditor general says the state's unemployment compensation system has suffered from incompetent management.
A spokesman says Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf will sign a bill headed for his desk intended to be a short term fix for problems with the state's unemployment compensation processing system.
Hundreds of state employees caught in an unemployment compensation program funding dispute between Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf's administration and Senate Republicans spent their last day on the job Monday before they qualify for jobless benefits themselves.
A pilot program aimed at getting long-term unemployed back to work was so successful, officials in Chester County are bringing it back for another round.
A unique pilot program in Chester county that's aimed at getting long-term unemployed workers lined up with potential employers kicked off on Tuesday.
New Bureau of Labor Statistics figures released Thursday show the state's the rate has fallen 0.2 percentage points compared with last month.
Chester County becomes the 14th community, nationwide to run Platform to Employment.
As the Jersey shore prepares for another summer season, Atlantic City and South Jersey continues to wrestle with massive unemployment in the wake of last year's closure of four casinos.
A number of job training programs are now in place, but they only go so far, according to Atlantic City mayor Don Guardian.
A new study shows the job market for high school students is sharply dropping, especially for teenagers in Philadelphia.
It was 40 years ago this week that we reported the stunning news that Philadelphia unemployment had grown to a staggering 10%.
That's the takeaway from a new report from Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce.
With the closure of possibly five casinos this year, more than 10,000 workers will or have faced layoffs.
Tourism officials in Atlantic City are hoping for some positive attention and energy as Miss America contestants arrive on the same day the Revel Casino closed.
The Showboat will close Sunday followed by the Revel on Monday with the Trump Plaza slated to close in mid-September affecting nearly 6,000 workers.
The state Department of Labor and Industry reported Friday that June's labor force dropped by 28,000 to 6.4 million.
JobCompass lets you instantly search for job openings near your current location.
Outdoor grilling season is here, and if you're shopping for a new propane grill, we've round up the best options.
The five-minute rule for hearing aid batteries can allegedly extend your device's battery life by up to three days.
Wondering if it's time for a new pair of hearing aids? Here are three things to look out for.
Based on our research and testing, these our picks for the top five TVs you can get right now.
"That's a search that's obviously significant in terms of his state of mind," FBI Director Christopher Wray said.
Nick Sirianni described his relationship with Jalen Hurts as "good" and said he doesn't "put much stock" into reports suggesting a disconnect between the two.
"That's a search that's obviously significant in terms of his state of mind," FBI Director Christopher Wray said.
Court documents say 47-year-old Matthew Gagat was arrested twice for lewd incidents, one in Montgomery County and another in Bucks County.
These will be President Biden's first on-camera remarks since he decided to end his reelection campaign.
A Pennsylvania State Police corporal assigned to the Special Emergency Response Team was shot while serving a warrant in the city of Lancaster Wednesday morning.
A Pennsylvania State Police corporal assigned to the Special Emergency Response Team was shot while serving a warrant in the city of Lancaster Wednesday morning.
Here are the athletes from the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware who've earned their spots to represent the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Court documents say 47-year-old Matthew Gagat was arrested twice for lewd incidents, one in Montgomery County and another in Bucks County.
In testimony on Capitol Hill, Col. Christopher Paris of the Pennsylvania State Police said the agency "met or exceeded expectations" in security at the July 13 Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
The muggy air and unsettled weather pattern kicks up a bit on Wednesday with mostly cloudy skies, temps in the 80s and showers.
Here are the athletes from the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware who've earned their spots to represent the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The muggy air and unsettled weather pattern kicks up a bit on Wednesday with mostly cloudy skies, temps in the 80s and showers.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is planning to resign in August, following last week's conviction on federal bribery charges.
Morey's Piers and Water Parks in Wildwood, New Jersey announced that second-generation partner Jack Morey has died.
After President Biden dropped out of the race, he quickly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee.
The muggy air and unsettled weather pattern kicks up a bit on Wednesday with mostly cloudy skies, temps in the 80s and showers.
A special mission for a family of doctors in Delaware is they're raising awareness about facial differences that millions of children are born with including their own. Meet the Catersons.
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Wilmington, Delaware, to meet with campaign staff. Delawareans shared their reactions to President stepping aside.
The Philadelphia region is back to a typical summer pattern today with sunshine, highs near 90 and increasing humidity.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Doctors say now is the time to start making appointments for back-to-school vaccinations. Here is a vaccine reminder for parents.
A special mission for a family of doctors in Delaware is they're raising awareness about facial differences that millions of children are born with including their own. Meet the Catersons.
The number of Lyme disease cases last year in Montgomery County was over 7,000. Those numbers are on the rise.
An Instagram account that started as a tribute to her mother is now helping millions support each other with the struggles of Alzheimer's disease.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
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.
Many people have to work in blazing hot temperatures from the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore. But others get to work in the freezing cold to bring joy to their community.
An Upper Merion, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges he defrauded hundreds of customers through his multiple businesses selling cemetery headstones.
Sheetz will now deliver beer to Pennsylvanians, the Altoona-based convenience store chain announced on Tuesday.
Most airlines are bouncing back, but Delta canceled more flights at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday, days after the CrowdStrike outage.
Pennsylvania State Police say a driver was seriously injured after a tree fell on their car on I-476 north in Delaware County on Thursday morning.
Norwegian Cruise Line will begin offering trips out of the Port of Philadelphia starting in 2026, the cruise line announced Wednesday.
The Delaware River Port Authority voted Wednesday to reduce the scheduled toll increases on four bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey from $6.50 to $6.
A tractor-trailer crash is blocking the I-676 ramp to enter I-76 in Philadelphia.
Nick Sirianni described his relationship with Jalen Hurts as "good" and said he doesn't "put much stock" into reports suggesting a disconnect between the two.
Here are the athletes from the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware who've earned their spots to represent the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The IOC also voted on Wednesday to name the French Alps as the host of the 2030 Winter Games.
Nick Castellanos hit a two-run double to cap a three-run ninth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 3-0.
Reggie Jackson will add more depth to Philadelphia's backcourt, which features Tyrese Maxey, Kyle Lowry, Jared McCain, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Eric Gordon.
Creator of the former HBO show remarked on the similarities between its fictional storyline and current political reality.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
From Kevin Hart at the hard rock Casino in Atlantic City to Lucy the Elephant's birthday bash in Margate, here's everything you need to enjoy your weekend.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it.
Tuition will be a few hundred dollars more for students attending Penn State in the 2025-26 school year. The university's Board of Trustees agreed to hike in-state tuition 2% while non-resident tuition will increase 4% at the main campus in State College.
Heavy rainfall is in the Philadelphia area on Wednesday, with a flash flood warning now in effect until 4:15 p.m., Grant Gilmore reports.
In his first press conference of training camp, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts discussed his relationship with head coach Nick Sirianni, life after Jason Kelce and more from the NovaCare Complex.
In his first press conference at training camp, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni described his relationship with quarterback Jalen Hurts as good, and said he doesn't "put much stock" into reports claiming otherwise.
Court documents say Matthew Gagat, 47, was arrested twice for lewd incidents. One occurred in Bucks County and the other occurred in Montgomery County.