After eight days of halted trash pickup, closed libraries, and disrupted public services, Philadelphia’s largest municipal union, DC 33, has reached […]
Powerful PA board shielded from state’s public records law
The powerful board that oversees how Pennsylvania counties and other local governments spend opioid settlement money operates outside one of […]
Delco man sentenced to probation in $1,300 Target theft case
A Sharon Hill, Delaware County man has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty in a 2024 retail theft case […]
State Board of Pardons streamlines clemency process with online tool
The Pennsylvania Board of Pardons has launched a new online clemency application and a Spanish-language version to simplify the process […]
PA officials warn of inheritance scam seeking upfront payments
Pennsylvania officials are alerting residents, particularly older adults, about a fraudulent email scam in which victims are falsely promised a […]
Second round of state checks returning unclaimed property to rightful owners mailed last week
Checks are arriving in mailboxes across the state as the Pennsylvania Treasury continues its Pennsylvania Money Match program that is […]
New teacher shortage is hurting PA kids’ academic prospects, report says
When D’Arcy McQuoid was hired to teach special education in Philadelphia public schools 32 years ago, it took a year […]
Safe2Say Program receives 32,000 tips during 2024-2025 school year
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that the state’s Safe2Say anonymous reporting program received more than 32,000 tips during the […]
DC 33 strike: What Philly residents need to know about city’s contingency plans
AFSCME District Council 33, Philadelphia’s largest city workers’ union, followed through with their threats, as thousands went on strike Tuesday […]
More than 9,000 city workers are on strike
AFSCME District Council 33, representing 9,000 Philadelphia city employees, rejected Mayor Cherelle Parker’s wage proposal Monday night, leading to the […]