HACC professors strike after years of anti-union pushback
November 3, 2025
HACC staff have been organizing for over five years. Now, they’re on strike.
Shapiro and Garrity spar over Pennsylvania SNAP funding
October 30, 2025
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, running against Josh Shapiro for Governor, believes loans can keep SNAP benefits afloat amid government shutdown. They come at a serious cost.
Why health care costs will skyrocket in Pennsylvania
October 30, 2025
Thousands of Pennsylvania residents are set to see their health care premiums increase as Republicans fail to extend critical tax credits.
HACC faculty members fail to reach contract agreement with strike looming
October 29, 2025
Close to 750 HACC professors and faculty members across south central Pennsylvania are ready to walk off the job after contract negotiations made little progress.
A freeze on SNAP benefits for 2 million in Pennsylvanians is coming
October 28, 2025
President Donald Trump’s administration refuses contingency funds to help SNAP recipients. Up to 2 million Pennsylvanians could be affected.
Billionaire Jeffrey Yass named as donor to Trump’s $250 million White House ballroom
October 27, 2025
This is the latest in a long history between Jeffrey Yass and President Donald Trump.
HACC professors make case for strike in town hall meeting
October 23, 2025
Hundreds of HACC staff are ready to strike if the union and administration cannot reach an agreement next week.
Food pantry to feed Philadelphia International Airport federal workers gains momentum
October 22, 2025
The airport is setting up food aid for federal workers who are affected by the government shutdown.
‘No Kings’ demonstrations revive idea of general strike. Here’s what that is
October 21, 2025
Even though there has never been a nationwide general strike, mass strikes have played a large role in Pennsylvania history.
Unpaid federal workers may be key to ending government shutdown
October 21, 2025
Working without pay, federal employees calling out amid the government shutdown could play a role in ending it.
Doctors skeptical on Pa. governor candidate Stacy Garrity’s abortion pivot
October 20, 2025
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, running against Gov. Josh Shapiro, campaigned with an anti-abortion governor on Sunday.
Best photos from Philadelphia’s ‘No Kings’ rally
October 20, 2025
Tens of thousands of Pennsylvanians turned out for Saturday’s historic 'No Kings' demonstration.