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HACC professors make case for strike in town hall meeting
Hundreds of HACC staff are ready to strike if the union and administration cannot reach an agreement next week.
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Feathery fall migrations: Keep your eyes peeled for these traveling birds
Spot the birds making their way across Pennsylvania during their autumn migrations south.
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Food pantry to feed Philadelphia International Airport federal workers gains momentum
The airport is setting up food aid for federal workers who are affected by the government shutdown.
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As interest in women’s sports grows, new bars in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh reflect the shift
In Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, new women’s sports bars Marsha’s and Title 9 are redefining the game-day experience, by offering spaces where fans can cheer on their teams in an inclusive environment.
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A new car vs. health insurance? Average family job-based coverage hits $27K
With the federal shutdown entering its fourth week, spurred by a stalemate over the cost of health insurance for 22 million Americans on Affordable Care Act plans, a new report shows that over 154 million people with coverage through an employer also face steep price hikes — and that the situation is likely to get…
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Plan to help domestic violence victims collect unemployment frozen in the Pa. Senate – again
Unemployment recipients eligible for benefits under the legislation would have to provide a recent protective order or other reasonable evidence.
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Senate Republican budget plan draws criticism from Democrats, as ‘unserious’
The $47.9 billion proposal passed with a party-line vote on the 113th day of the impasse.
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Will the government shutdown 2025 impact my Social Security check? See if you’ll get paid
The shutdown is not to impact the third wave of Social Security payments for the month of October, with this month marking the first under the agency’s new paperless policy.
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Perry says Democrats ‘hate the military’ and serve to get a credential to run for office
Discussing the government shutdown on a conservative podcast, Republican U.S. Rep. Scott Perry argued that Democrats “hate the military” and only serve in the armed forces to “get the credential” to run for public office.
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2 million Pa. residents poised to lose SNAP benefits in November if shutdown drags on
Roughly 2 million Pennsylvanians will not get their food benefits in November if the federal shutdown continues and government support for the program falters, state officials have announced.
