U.S. adds 64,000 jobs in November as unemployment hits four-year high
The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
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The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
A trend that started in the technology sector is spreading to other industries, with businesses cutting workers even as their profits expand.
Job cuts spiked in February, marking their highest point since July 2020, due to firings of government workers directed by DOGE.
Employers in our area are on the hunt for new workers. Nearly 80 employers attended hoping to find candidates that reflect our diverse communities Marcella Baietto reports.
Automated search tools like LazyApply, Sonara and Massive let job hunters fire off hundreds of applications in just a few clicks.
A large trial of a 4-day workweek in the U.K. led to more employee happiness, less burnout and higher company revenues.
The home-improvement store said it is investing $1 billion in pay raises for its employees.
The casino has openings in most of its departments and may even make on-the-spot job offers.
Hiring was stronger than economists had forecast, while the unemployment rate fell to 3.5%.
The agency needs to hire about 100 truck operators with a CDL and 10 mechanics to fix broken-down trucks.
Governor Tom Wolf says PhilaPort is a hub that links all Pennsylvanians to the goods they use every day.
Would you rather get more paid vacation time from your employer, or a raise?
The top 50 places to work have been tabulated and the results may surprise you!
An auto supplier is set to build a new plant in Detroit and create as many as 750 new jobs.
A decade from now, this tech-savvy, team-orientated generation will account for 75 percent of the nation's workforce.
Whether you've never hired employees before, or you have lots of experience in the hiring process, it all starts with a well-written and thorough job description.
While it's no small business owner's idea of a good time, it sometimes becomes necessary to fire an employee.
It's college graduation season and many recent graduates are hitting the pavement looking for jobs. But Philadelphia may not be the best place to start that career.
Economist Chris Butler questions Donald Trump's understanding of manufacturing and companies' decisions to move jobs overseas.
Economist Chris Butler says falling energy prices could potentially coincide with the loss of jobs.
"It may take days or weeks to arrive at a finding, and it may not even be a consequential part of the broader case. But when you find the critical nugget that helps 'crack the case,' it's an awesome and rewarding 'high-five' moment," says Philip Hagen.
"Learning how to prioritize and how to self-direct also are incredibly important. There are so many things to do in a day, you need to determine what truly needs to be done and make sure it actually gets done," says Dr. Buskirk-Cohen.
"You have to be focused on making sure that everyone around the table feels that they are heard. Your job is to empower the team," says Noreen Beaman.
"Getting an additional education and certifications help us find the perfect fit for candidates," says Alex Griffin.
"The HR people like to see a degree because it shows that the applicant can set and achieve a long range goal," says Christopher Porter.
EMR Recycling in Camden, New Jersey, has resumed operations with a number of new safety measures in place after a judge ordered the plant could reopen.
Officials in Camden, New Jersey, announced a $400 million investment to improve the county's water quality.
Winners Ice Cream in Graduate Hospital hopes to draw customers in with familiar and delicious cold treats, while at the same time celebrating life's wins.
Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Bryce Harper says FanDuel SportsBook had "no right" to use its logo on a Cameo video he made.
For the first time in 30 years, the MLB All-Star Game returns to Philadelphia tonight, which caps off a summer of sporting events in the city for the nation's 250th anniversary.
For the first time in 30 years, the MLB All-Star Game returns to Philadelphia tonight, which caps off a summer of sporting events in the city for the nation's 250th anniversary.
EMR Recycling in Camden, New Jersey, has resumed operations with a number of new safety measures in place after a judge ordered the plant could reopen.
Officials in Camden, New Jersey, announced a $400 million investment to improve the county's water quality.
Winners Ice Cream in Graduate Hospital hopes to draw customers in with familiar and delicious cold treats, while at the same time celebrating life's wins.
Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Bryce Harper says FanDuel SportsBook had "no right" to use its logo on a Cameo video he made.
Winners Ice Cream in Graduate Hospital hopes to draw customers in with familiar and delicious cold treats, while at the same time celebrating life's wins.
For the first time in 30 years, the MLB All-Star Game returns to Philadelphia tonight, which caps off a summer of sporting events in the city for the nation's 250th anniversary.
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
A 14-year-old was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a delivery driver in Philadelphia last week, police said.
Four people were hurt in a shooting on South 68th Street in Southwest Philadelphia on Monday night, police say.
EMR Recycling in Camden, New Jersey, has resumed operations with a number of new safety measures in place after a judge ordered the plant could reopen.
Officials in Camden, New Jersey, announced a $400 million investment to improve the county's water quality.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Seven people were hurt when two Atlantic City police officers' vehicles crashed on the boardwalk.
Nadine Menendez is starting her 54-month sentence for her role in a federal bribery scheme with her husband.
Attorneys for the family of Kadir Skinner, the 19-year-old shot and killed by Wilmington police, have released new cellphone video.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
A person with measles passed through Philadelphia International Airport on the Fourth of July.
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
Leonard Abramson, 93, was "a true friend" and major donor to Penn Medicine and cancer care initiatives.
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan can attack the central nervous system and lead to memory loss.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Bryce Harper says FanDuel SportsBook had "no right" to use its logo on a Cameo video he made.
For the first time in 30 years, the MLB All-Star Game returns to Philadelphia tonight, which caps off a summer of sporting events in the city for the nation's 250th anniversary.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
The Phillies and Major League Baseball are teaming up to help veterans in the Philadelphia area this All-Star Week.
For Detroit Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle, the journey to being the youngest player in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game began in Aldan, Pennsylvania.
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
The shooting happened Monday night along South 68th Street near Dicks Avenue.
Part of Route 55 south in Gloucester County, New Jersey, reopened Tuesday morning after the highway was shut down for hours following a bad crash late Monday night. The crash involved an 18-wheeler and a pick-up truck.
Tuesday marks the start of the Delaware Valley's fifth heat wave of the season, where temps will climb into the upper 90s. Tomorrow the dangerous heat ramps up and feels-like temps will be closer to 110 degrees.
Two people are facing charges after nearly 100 kilos of cocaine and fentanyl were seized in a major drug bust, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced Monday.
The 2026 MLB All-Star Game is finally here, and fans can celebrate with specialty food items and merch inside Citizens Bank Park. If you don't have a game ticket, Tuesday is the last day to check out the All-Star Village at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.