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Pa. soccer star Christian Pulisic is ready for the World Cup
Plus: What’s your favorite thing about summer in Pa.? Share with a friend A bit of music talk to begin Friday’s newsletter… Berks County native/global pop superstar Taylor Swift has racked up some monumental achievements in recent years. She’s been the most-streamed artist in the world, the focus of a Penn State course, Time Magazine’s…
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Pa. digital advertising tax clears first major hurdle
Plus, Pa. Senate Democrats force a vote on raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour Share with a friend Good afternoon everyone, It’s Thursday, June 11, and welcome back to another edition of the Keystone Labor Report. You can find Tuesday’s edition here. Here’s a bit of housekeeping to go over before we get…
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Pirates’ ace Paul Skenes did the coolest thing
Plus: FIFA, NASCAR, and more Pa. weekend fun Share with a friend Yes, it’s Wednesday, but it’s never too early to begin making weekend plans, especially with so much happening across the commonwealth this weekend, including: ⚽ The opening of the FIFA World Cup Fan Festival in Philadelphia. 🏁 NASCAR’s Cup Series Race Weekend returning…
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Philly hotel workers ready to strike during the World Cup
Plus, Chris Rabb reflects on his rise to Congress while attending Netroots Nation Share with a friend Good afternoon everyone, It’s Tuesday, June 9, and welcome back to another edition of the Keystone Labor Report. You can find last Thursday’s edition by clicking here. I’d like to thank everyone and give a quick shoutout to…
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Who’s up for a kielbasa festival?
Plus: How to make a difference during Pride month in Pa. Share with a friend There is A LOT happening in Pennsylvania this summer, with America250 celebrations across the state and several premier sporting events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Philadelphia, which begins Thursday and Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week, also in Philly,…
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Who wants free donuts?
Plus: More data center pushback in rural Pa. Share with a friend I’m going to attempt to keep things (mostly) light in today’s newsletter, which will feature a fair amount of talk about my favorite of all the food groups: round foods. (That is a food group, right?) Today is a day to celebrate a…
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Poconos pizzerias you need to know about
Plus: One of the country’s best pizzerias is in Pa. Share with a friend We’re here for all your summer vacation pizza needs. For the last edition of Pizzavania, I wrote about some of the best spots for pizza at the Jersey Shore. This time around, Pizzavania correspondent Kalena Thomhave is highlighting her favorite pizza…
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Pa. House Dems promote bill protecting workers from extreme heat
Plus, Philly Defenders Staff Union pushes back against anti-union group looking to decertify their union Share with a friend Good afternoon everyone, It’s Thursday, June 4, and welcome back to another edition of the Keystone Labor Report. You can find Tuesday’s version here. I just want to remind everyone I am at Netroots Nation this…
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Your electric bill is going up. Here’s by how much
Plus: What to know about Pa.’s ‘food deserts’ Share with a friend I’m very fortunate that where I live in the Philadelphia suburbs, it’s no more than a 10-minute walk or drive to major supermarkets, neighborhood food markets, and, from May to November, a robust farmers market. But hundreds of communities across the state simply…
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Pa. Dems target Big Tech in push to tax billionaires
Plus, will Pa. lawmakers pass an on-time budget by the end of the month? Share with a friend Good afternoon everyone, It’s Tuesday, June 2, and welcome back to another edition of the Keystone Labor Report. You can find the previous edition here. Budget season is in full swing at the Pennsylvania Capitol with lawmakers…
