By Jared Shelly – Paid sick leave legislation has gotten one step closer to becoming a reality. A City Council committee unanimously passed an ordinance that would require paid sick leave for some workers in the city. They would be…
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Chris Matthews writes Washington Post op-ed on why Philly should host DNC
By Jared Shelly – It’s no secret that Chris Matthews is a Philly boy. A graduate of La Salle College High School, the Hardball host always seems to be an ardent supporter of his hometown. So it shouldn’t be a…
Report: The School District has cut librarian population by 94 percent
By Josh Kruger – In a startling analysis for the Inquirer, Kristen Graham reports that over the course of 24 years, the Philadelphia School District has destroyed its librarian population by a stunning 94 percent. A thorough look at the…
Raise The Wage PA 2015 Kickoff To Coincide With PA AFL-CIO Legislative Conference & Lobby Day On Feb. 9
By The PA. AFL-CIO – Due to the snowstorm that hit earlier this week, and in the interest of public safety, the Raise The Wage PA Kickoff that had been scheduled for Tuesday was postponed, and will now happen on…
Variety The Children’s Charity….“Changing the lives of children with disabilities
one bike, one child, one family at a time.” Variety, is a children’s charity that provides children with disabilities unique programs, experiences, and equipment, so they may live life to the fullest. Variety’s latest initiative, which began in November of…
