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Philly hotel workers use World Cup to win $30 minimum wage
Plus, Pennsylvania Senate Republicans skip town without passing a budget. Share with a friend Good afternoon everyone, It’s Tuesday, June 30, and welcome back to another edition of the Keystone Labor Report. You can find Thursday’s edition here. I hope everyone is taking care of themselves this week with temperatures across the state getting ready…
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These are Pa.’s real founding fathers
Plus: Wawa is creeping deeper into Sheetz territory Share with a friend Still figuring out how you’re going to celebrate America’s 250th birthday? We’re here to help. Given Pennsylvania’s pivotal role in the American Revolution, it should come as no surprise that the state is hosting a number of exciting events to mark the country’s…
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Pa. lawmakers tackle data center development with new bills
Plus: Know your Pa. fireworks laws Share with a friend In just over a week, our country turns 250. Leading up to America’s milestone birthday, we’re going to highlight the commonwealth’s rich history and the key role many Pennsylvanians have played in shaping our country. Because of all this history, and with Pennsylvania one of…
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Labor leaders call out Rep. Mackenzie’s anti-union past
Plus, Trump stalls popular Whole Home Repairs program for voter suppression scheme Share with a friend Good afternoon everyone, It’s Thursday, June 25, and welcome back to another edition of the Keystone Labor Report. You can find Tuesday’s edition here. If there’s one thing I hate doing the most, it’s moving into a new apartment.…
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6abc asks viewers to help push back on FCC
Plus: Remembering ‘A force of nature’ in York politics Share with a friend WPVI-TV, Philadelphia’s longstanding ABC affiliate, said the Federal Communications Commission is threatening to remove the station from the air, and is urging viewers to submit comments to the agency in support of the station. In a message posted to its website and…
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Confusion as Teamsters endorse opposing candidates
Plus, Sheraton workers in Philly strike during the World Cup Share with a friend It’s Tuesday, June 23, and welcome back to another edition of the Keystone Labor Report. It’s been a couple of weeks since we last published the newsletter, but you can read our previous edition here. One thing I worry about when…
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Report: DHS to sell proposed Pa. ICE detention centers
Plus: What federal shift means for Pa.’s special education needs Share with a friend Welcome to summer, Pennsylvania! Throughout the season, we’ll be highlighting fun things to do around the state, like outdoor adventures, festivals, day trips, and more. Since summer is the season of blockbuster movies, it’s a good time to highlight the many…
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‘Two dads with a pizza problem’
Plus: Watch The Rolling Stones eat pizza Share with a friend Just because school’s out for the summer doesn’t mean class isn’t in session here in Pizzavania. For this edition, I made like Rodney Dangerfield and went back to school—pizza school that is. I attended a class at Jim Mirabelli (aka the NEPA Pizza Review…
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What did Pa. submit for ‘America’s Time Capsule?’
Plus: Train’s new song is all about Erie Share with a friend QUICK PROGRAMMING NOTE: We’re off Friday for Juneteenth. Look for us again in your inbox next Monday, June 22. “America’s Time Capsule” has been officially sealed to commemorate the United States’ 250th birthday. The 900-pound steel cylinder contains over 200 artifacts, records and…
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‘We’re stuck.’ Pa. teens sound the alarm on social media
Plus: How to celebrate Juneteenth in Pa. Share with a friend You may remember that a few years back, we introduced you to Beck Lawrence, owner of the Serpent’s Key Shop & Sanctuary in Hanover. Lawrence was at the center of a viral news story in the fall of 2023 after they were threatened by…
