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Thousands of Philadelphia city workers are back in the office full time after judge rejects lawsuit
Thousands of Philadelphia city employees are back in their offices full time after a judge rejected a union’s request to block Mayor Cherelle Parker’s requirement that they return. District Council 47 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees had sued the city. It says the mandate violates its contract and would harm city workers. But a two-day hearing held last week on the lawsuit concluded when the judge ruled Friday night that the city could impose the mandate. Workers had to return to the office Monday. Parker announced the mandate in May and said she wanted to create a more visible and accessible government.
82nd Adams County Fair kicks off July 24
Adams County, Ill. (KHQA) — "Experience the Difference," at the 2024 Adams County Fair as it kicks off July 24th at the fairgrounds north of Quincy. The 82nd Adams County Fair runs Wednesday, July 24th through Tuesday, July 30th. Highlights of this year's fair include concerts by legendary country...
Salvation Army invites local jiu-jitsu practitioners to ‘Sweep Away Hunger’ tournament; early registration ends July 31
QUINCY — Martial arts enthusiasts and community supporters are gearing up for a day of competition and compassion at the Sweep Away Hunger Jiu-Jitsu Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 26. Sponsored by the Salvation Army at the Kroc Center, this event invites jiu-jitsu practitioners to showcase their skills while supporting...
City Council votes to create new taxing district for 54th Street development
QUINCY — After the city tabled a proposed sales tax for an Omaha developer to build a new restaurant hub complex at 54th and Broadway, the Quincy City Council voted to create a new $1 million tax incentive to support the effort. The resolution will create the 54th Street...
Quincy Tree Commission presents Landscape Award to St. Peter Parish
QUINCY — The Quincy Tree Commission (QTC) presented the Quincy’s Prestigious Landscape Award to St. Peter Parish during a ceremony on Thursday, July 11. The award recognizes the Parish’s efforts to beautify its campus along Maine Street and the entire neighborhood. QTC chair Sarah Michaels said in...
Area businesses to ‘paint the town purple on Saturday for Alzheimer’s Association
QUINCY — The Alzheimer’s Association is painting Quincy, Jacksonville and Macomb purple the weekend of July 20. This is awareness event will have participating organizations distributing information about the Alzheimer’s Association’s free services that support people dealing with all types of dementia and their loved ones.
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