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Strike over: After eight days, Philadelphia and city workers forge new three-year deal

Philadelphia’s largest municipal workers union, DC 33, has ended its eight-day strike after reaching a tentative deal with the city.

Garbage piled up during the DC 33 strike. Here’s what happens next.

Amid public health concerns from mounting trash piles, the city begins the process of resuming regular trash collection.

Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ reshapes endowment tax: Four local universities impacted

Swarthmore and Bryn Mawr will be exempt from the new tax rate structure, while Penn and Princeton take a bigger …

What the REAL ID delay tells us about implementing proof-of-citizenship laws

The failed rollout of REAL ID is a warning sign for what could go wrong if the U.S. imposes proof-of-citizenship …

White-collar union DC 47 reaches deal with city, averts strike

AFSCME District Council 47, representing more than 7,000 public service workers, reached a tentative agreement with the Parker Administration after …

Trump, McCormick unveil $90B AI and energy investment pledge for Pennsylvania

President Trump and Sen. Dave McCormick unveiled a $90 billion private-sector pledge to transform Pennsylvania into a national hub for …

PA lawmakers propose eliminating school property taxes — without another funding plan

A proposed constitutional amendment to prohibit school property taxes draws support for tax relief and criticism over its risks to …

With state budget delayed, SEPTA cuts could impact Philadelphia students

Pennsylvania’s state budget is now more than three weeks overdue, with no clear timeline for when lawmakers will reach a …

Pennsylvania’s fastest-growing political group can’t vote in primaries

Independents now total more than 1.4 million voters, a steadily increasing number as registered Democrats and Republicans decline.

The 'Angel of the Desert,' Stacy Garrity, potentially eyes the Governor's mansion

How Stacy Garrity became Pennsylvania's most formidable GOP Challenger to Josh Shapiro — And why labor unions are panicking