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Biden makes 4 million more workers eligible for overtime pay
The US Department of Labor says updated regulations will increase income thresholds to ensure lower-income salaried employees are fairly compensated when they work more than 40 hours per week.
Malcolm Kenyatta makes history after winning primary for Pa. Auditor General
State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta (D-Philadelphia) became the first openly gay man to be nominated by a major party for statewide office in Pennsylvania on Tuesday.
Biden administration bans noncompete clauses for workers
The new rule bans new noncompete agreements for the vast majority of American workers and requires employers to let current and past employees know they won’t enforce them going forward. Companies will also be required to throw out existing noncompete agreements.
Where are the best budget-friendly vacation spots in Pennsylvania?
Cast your vote for your favorite affordable vacation destination in Pennsylvania. Together, let’s uncover the best escapes the Keystone State has to offer.
Philadelphia DA cancels arrest warrant for state Rep. Kevin Boyle on eve of Pa. primary
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said a detective had sought the warrant against Boyle, whose district includes a section of Northeast Philadelphia, with information that was not false or fake but had “a piece missing.”
Influencers and creators find new ways to engage young Philadelphia voters
Hundreds of young Philadelphians and creators gathered at Rec Philly, a creative space tucked away inside the former Gallery Mall, last Friday for a day-long event that’s designed to get millennials and gen zers engaged in the political process.
New Biden rule protects privacy of women seeking abortions
Under the new rules, state officials and law enforcement cannot obtain medical records related to lawful reproductive health care with the goal of pursuing legal action.
Biden marks Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in solar grants
Forty-nine of these grants are state-level awards, five are multi-state awards, and six are going to Native American tribes. The administration also announced its plans to expand its American Climate Corps green jobs training program on Monday.
6 terrifying things that could happen if the Comstock Act is used to target abortion
If interpreted literally, the Comstock Act could use antiquated legal code to effectively ban abortion by severely limiting the types of medical tools that can be sent via mail—even in states where abortion remains legal.
Sheetz hit with lawsuit for allegedly discriminating against minority job applicants
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed suit against Sheetz and two subsidiary companies, alleging the Altoona-based chain discriminated against Black, Native American and multiracial job seekers by automatically weeding out applicants whom the company deemed to have failed a criminal background check.
Headed to Fan Expo Philadelphia? Here are 10 celebs you could meet IRL
Thousands of fans will descend on Philadelphia Friday, May 3, through Sunday, May 5, when the Philadelphia Convention Center hosts an event for fans of all sorts of media, from science fiction movies and fantasy TV shows to gaming and comics.
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Biden makes 4 million more workers eligible for overtime pay
Biden administration bans noncompete clauses for workers
Opinion: After years of advocating, families of disabled feel hopeful
Pennsylvania’s Whole Home Repairs program goes national
Casey introduces Shrinkflation Prevention Act to rein in corporate profits
How much is the cost of living in Pennsylvania’s top 10 metropolitan areas? Here’s the breakdown
VIDEO: Project 2025 can strip rights away from millions of Americans
Project 2025 is a 920-page right-wing manifesto written by top national conservative organizations like the Heritage Foundation and Turning Point USA, and it serves as a blueprint to radically transform the federal government by firing half of all government workers...
Where are the best budget-friendly vacation spots in Pennsylvania?
Cast your vote for your favorite affordable vacation destination in Pennsylvania. Together, let’s uncover the best escapes the Keystone State has to offer.
Philadelphia DA cancels arrest warrant for state Rep. Kevin Boyle on eve of Pa. primary
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said a detective had sought the warrant against Boyle, whose district includes a section of Northeast Philadelphia, with information that was not false or fake but had “a piece missing.”
Influencers and creators find new ways to engage young Philadelphia voters
Hundreds of young Philadelphians and creators gathered at Rec Philly, a creative space tucked away inside the former Gallery Mall, last Friday for a day-long event that’s designed to get millennials and gen zers engaged in the political process.
New Biden rule protects privacy of women seeking abortions
Under the new rules, state officials and law enforcement cannot obtain medical records related to lawful reproductive health care with the goal of pursuing legal action.
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VIDEO: Project 2025 brings nuclear armageddon back into vogue
Project 2025 is a titanic document, with plans ranging from cutting half of all government employees to targeting reproductive rights on a scale never seen before, but did you know it also details a return to fears of mutual nuclear annihilation? On page 399 the...
Biden makes 4 million more workers eligible for overtime pay
The US Department of Labor says updated regulations will increase income thresholds to ensure lower-income salaried employees are fairly compensated when they work more than 40 hours per week.
Stelson: Protecting reproductive rights “is not something that is negotiable”
Protecting reproductive rights and abortion access were at the top of Janelle Stelson’s mind on Tuesday after she was nominated by Democratic voters to challenge embattled Republican incumbent Congressman Scott Perry (R-York) this fall.
Malcolm Kenyatta makes history after winning primary for Pa. Auditor General
State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta (D-Philadelphia) became the first openly gay man to be nominated by a major party for statewide office in Pennsylvania on Tuesday.
Biden administration bans noncompete clauses for workers
The new rule bans new noncompete agreements for the vast majority of American workers and requires employers to let current and past employees know they won’t enforce them going forward. Companies will also be required to throw out existing noncompete agreements.
VIDEO: Project 2025 can strip rights away from millions of Americans
Project 2025 is a 920-page right-wing manifesto written by top national conservative organizations like the Heritage Foundation and Turning Point USA, and it serves as a blueprint to radically transform the federal government by firing half of all government workers...
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A Philly native is now the highest ranking woman in the Pirates’ baseball ops department
Sarah Gelles, whose data mining helped the Astros beat her hometown Phillies in the 2022 World Series, has been hired by the Pittsburgh Pirates as assistant general manager, becoming the highest ranking woman in the team’s baseball operations department.
Meet 7 women who broke barriers in the field of astronomy and beyond
These seven women broke barriers in astronomy and beyond. Here’s everything you need to know about seven women who contributed to astronomy.
Play ball: The 2024 guide to Minor League Baseball in Pennsylvania
From Erie to NEPA, Pennsylvania has plenty of minor league ballparks where families can cheer on the stars of tomorrow for a fraction of what it costs to see a big league game.
8 things you may not know about Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie has been receiving a fair amount of attention recently, as Pennsylvania’s northwestern corner is the only spot in the state where the full totality of next month’s total solar eclipse will be visible. But Pennsylvania’s fifth-largest city remains a mystery to many others throughout the commonwealth.
House fire in Western Pa. kills man, 4 children as 3 other family members are rescued
Investigators were searching Thursday for the cause of a fire that tore through a house in the Pittsburgh suburbs, killing a man and four children and spreading to another house before the flames were extinguished.
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VIDEO: Project 2025 brings nuclear armageddon back into vogue
Project 2025 is a titanic document, with plans ranging from cutting half of all government employees to targeting reproductive rights on a scale never seen before, but did you know it also details a return to fears of mutual nuclear annihilation? On page 399 the...
Biden makes 4 million more workers eligible for overtime pay
The US Department of Labor says updated regulations will increase income thresholds to ensure lower-income salaried employees are fairly compensated when they work more than 40 hours per week.
Stelson: Protecting reproductive rights “is not something that is negotiable”
Protecting reproductive rights and abortion access were at the top of Janelle Stelson’s mind on Tuesday after she was nominated by Democratic voters to challenge embattled Republican incumbent Congressman Scott Perry (R-York) this fall.
Malcolm Kenyatta makes history after winning primary for Pa. Auditor General
State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta (D-Philadelphia) became the first openly gay man to be nominated by a major party for statewide office in Pennsylvania on Tuesday.
Biden administration bans noncompete clauses for workers
The new rule bans new noncompete agreements for the vast majority of American workers and requires employers to let current and past employees know they won’t enforce them going forward. Companies will also be required to throw out existing noncompete agreements.
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VIDEO: Project 2025 brings nuclear armageddon back into vogue
Project 2025 is a titanic document, with plans ranging from cutting half of all government employees to targeting reproductive rights on a scale never seen before, but did you know it also details a return to fears of mutual nuclear annihilation? On page 399 the...
Biden makes 4 million more workers eligible for overtime pay
The US Department of Labor says updated regulations will increase income thresholds to ensure lower-income salaried employees are fairly compensated when they work more than 40 hours per week.
Stelson: Protecting reproductive rights “is not something that is negotiable”
Protecting reproductive rights and abortion access were at the top of Janelle Stelson’s mind on Tuesday after she was nominated by Democratic voters to challenge embattled Republican incumbent Congressman Scott Perry (R-York) this fall.
Malcolm Kenyatta makes history after winning primary for Pa. Auditor General
State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta (D-Philadelphia) became the first openly gay man to be nominated by a major party for statewide office in Pennsylvania on Tuesday.
Biden administration bans noncompete clauses for workers
The new rule bans new noncompete agreements for the vast majority of American workers and requires employers to let current and past employees know they won’t enforce them going forward. Companies will also be required to throw out existing noncompete agreements.
VIDEO: Project 2025 can strip rights away from millions of Americans
Project 2025 is a 920-page right-wing manifesto written by top national conservative organizations like the Heritage Foundation and Turning Point USA, and it serves as a blueprint to radically transform the federal government by firing half of all government workers...