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Calls grow to increase pay for support staff in Pennsylvania’s schools
Education support staff are the “lifeblood” of Pennsylvania’s schools — but are often forced to work a second job due to the low wages. Some state leaders are trying to change that.
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How this Philly mom is getting childcare help through a Biden-Harris initiative
VP Kamala Harris cast the tie-breaking vote that lowered childcare costs for thousands of families in PA
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Apprenticeship programs fast track help for nursing students, thanks to Biden-Harris funding
Nursing is a demanding job in the best of times. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, long hours, illness and stress caused many caregivers to burn out and leave the profession. Pennsylvania’s rural hospitals were especially hard hit, with vacancy rates of 28 percent for nursing support staff and 26 percent for registered nurses. But there’s…
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Opinion: Reset in presidential race gives Pa. young voters chance to refocus on the real issues
In this op-ed, Pennsylvania community leader Kevin Mack discusses how President Biden ending his campaign and the shooting at a Trump rally in Western Pa. have reset the presidential race. He emphasizes the opportunity for national conversation on key issues and the importance of creative voter engagement in the next 100+ days.
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Biden just named Philadelphia a ‘Workforce Hub’. Here’s what it means for you
The White House just designated Philadelphia as a “Workforce Hub.” Here’s what to know.
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A Trump judge just blocked the ban of noncompete clauses
The FTC voted to ban noncompete agreements in April—those pesky clauses that employers often force their workers to sign which effectively bar them from starting their own business or finding a new job in the same field within a certain area or timeframe after leaving their current job.
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Opinion: Green or Greed? The Stark Contrast Between Biden and Trump’s Environmental Policies
As summer arrives and we enjoy more time outdoors, it’s hard not to notice the huge differences in environmental policies between the two presidential candidates. Trump’s focus on fossil fuels and weakening protections has hurt states like Pennsylvania. In contrast, President Biden is investing in clean energy, environmental health, and creating green jobs, offering a…
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Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker wants all city employees back in the office starting in July
Philadelphia has mandated all city employees to return to their offices if employed full-time, as of July 15.
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Opinion: Public school support staff deserve a living wage
PSEA leader and middle school attendance secretary, Yul Holloway, discusses the need to pay education support professionals a living wage.
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Latinos found jobs and cheap housing in Hazleton but political power has proven elusive
Latinos seeking jobs and affordable housing have transformed Hazleton, Pennsylvania, in recent decades, but a federal lawsuit argues the way representatives are elected to their local school board is unfairly shutting them out of power.
