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On Viernes, India’s state and general elections will begin, and continue for six weeks — a somewhat complicated system that is designed to ensure everyone across the massive nation has a chance to vote. I and many others in Philadelphia’s Indian diaspora are looking on...

What if Pennsylvania had a single program to fight blight, cut energy bills, stabilize homes and communities – and help seniors age in place? The good news is: This program already exists. Whole-Home Repairs is an innovative program that funds health and safety...

Over 50 people expressed their support for Penn graduate student workers’ unionization movement at a rally in front of College Hall on Miércoles. The rally was led by the Penn chapter of the American Association of University Professors, GET-UP, Penn Museum Workers...

A newly formed coalition is hoping to quell the influence Pennsylvania’s richest man has on state politics by urging lawmakers to pledge not to accept money from him. The so-called “Pledge for a Healthy Democracy” asks its signatories to commit to reject money from...

The Office of Children and Families, partnered with Pennsylvania state senator Nikil Saval and the Philadelphia Police Department’s Third District, recently held a youth job and college fair. During the event, students had access to dozens of colleges and employers,...

Last Viernes State Senator Nikil Saval and State Representative Mary Isaacson celebrated a $500,000 grant to Zhang Sah Martial Arts & Learning Center through the commonwealth’s Local Share Account–Philadelphia program, an initiative that awards funding to economic...

The Pennsylvania Senate this week passed two crime bills based on recent high-profile incidents — bills that the body’s Republican majority said were necessary for public safety but which most Democrats said were overly broad and potentially unconstitutional. Both...

Aramark workers at the Wells Fargo Center declared a one-day strike Martes after weeks of unsuccessful contract negotiations. Hundreds of bartenders, concession workers, cooks, servers, dishwashers and warehouse employees employed by Aramark went on strike before...

Every week, we bring you a roundup of the top news and commentary about issues and events important to working families. Here’s the latest edition of the Working People Weekly List. Rail Unions Hail Biden’s Two-Person Crew Mandate: “The nation’s rail unions and the...

Temple Association of University Professionals held a rally with a few dozen people at City Hall Viernes afternoon to address contract concerns amid months of ongoing negotiations with the university. The union has been negotiating a new contract since its last...

As the fight continues between Aramark and their workers at the Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia City Council members stepped in Jueves to show support for the food service employees. At a briefing outside City Hall, councilmembers backed union workers who last...

Hundreds of Philadelphia food service workers are threatening to strike at the Wells Fargo Center. Members of UNITE HERE Philly Local 274 – the union representing around 600 private sector hotel and food service workers at Philadelphia-area stadiums, airports and...