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Pennsylvania Democratic lawmaker denies writing racist, homophobic tweets
PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania Democratic state senator denied claims from Republicans that he made racist and homophobic remarks about Black, Asian and LGBTQ people on social media more than a decade ago. On Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Pennsylvania Senate Republican Campaign Committee released a statement accusing Sen. Jimmy Dillon...
Philly Concession Workers Strike as Playoffs, Seasons Ramp Up
Concession workers for the three primary Philadelphia sports venues have gone on strike this week against their employer, Aramark, in hopes that the company will provide wage increases and stronger benefits.Philly Mayor Supports 76ers' $1.3 Billion Downtown Arena Plan Members of Unite Here Local 274, which represents food and beverage workers at the Phillies’ Citizens Bank Park, the 76ers’ and Flyers’ Wells Fargo Center and the Eagles’ Lincoln Financial Field, have been picketing since Monday, when the Phillies hosted the Chicago Cubs to kick off their final home series of the regular season. The union said that despite all being managed by...
Russian pianist, protester of war brings talents to South Jersey
Mikhail Voskresensky, a Russian pianist with more than 60 years of experience around the world, will perform at Rowan University this weekend.Voskresensky will take center stage at Boyd Concert Hall on Saturday, September 28th, at 7:30PM. He has also provided a master class to Rowan University students.See why the musician left his home country, and not just to perform, by watching the video above.RELATED: German-born glass artist crafts delicate masterpieces in Chester CountyGlass artist Sandra Jahn brought her magic touch to the WGK Glass Art workshop, where visitors can catch a glimpse of this timeless tradition.
Pennsylvania's lead pipe problem one of the worst in the nation
(The Center Square) — Few states have as many miles of lead pipes for water service as Pennsylvania. But cleaning up the problem isn’t so simple, even with more federal funding. Pittsburgh and Philadelphia alone report 29,000 and 25,000 lead pipes, respectively, and a report from the Natural Resources Defense Council noted that its numbers underestimate the problem due to a lack of data. ...
Events in Philly this weekend – Sebastian Maniscalco, Vampire Weekend, Teddy Swims
With impacts from Tropical Depression Helene trickling into the Philadelphia area this weekend, it's not too surprising to assume many of us will want to stay inside. Lucky for us, this weekend, the Philadelphia area will host A-list comedian, Sebastian Maniscalco, Vampire Weekend, Teddy Swims and several fun festivals like Philly Beer Fest and the Arts After Dark Festival in Eastampton.So just because it looks to be a cloudy, potentially rainy weekend, it doesn't mean you still can't kick back and celebrate your hard work week. Read about all those events and more as we break down what's going on around...
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