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In today's competitive job market, entry-level positions can draw hundreds of applications, and in many cases AI screens resumes before a human hiring manager ever sees them.
The Urban League of Philadelphia is hosting a job fair Thursday at the Police Athletic League on Elmwood Avenue.
The arena is holding a job fair to fill more than 300 part-time positions across various departments, including operations, security, guest services, retail and more.
The School District of Philadelphia is already looking ahead to the next school year in the middle of summer. The district is holding a hiring event on Wednesday morning to find new workers.
The School District of Philadelphia is holding a hiring event Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Kensington to fill positions such as bus drivers, school nurses and food services.
At a job fair Tuesday, Camden City School District principals and district leaders spoke to prospective educators.
At a job fair, prospective educators spoke to Camden City School District principals and leaders. The district is offering a signing bonus for some positions amid a teacher shortage.
Dorney Park is looking to fill thousands of positions with its week-long hiring event starting this Saturday, Feb. 17.
SEPTA says they need more vehicle operators, mechanics, transit police officers and engineers.
From June 20-June 23, the USPS will have five job fairs in the Philadelphia area.
Applicants must apply at this Thursday's job fair to be eligible.
Applicants must apply at this Thursday's job fair to be eligible.
Nearly 80 employers attended Temple University's Neighborhood Job Fair hoping to find candidates that reflect our diverse communities.
Applications are accepted online only and you must be at least 18 years old to apply.
A New Jersey woman is making sure her daughter's voice lives on through a children's book that's touching lives far beyond the pages.
Police are looking for a driver involved in two hit-and-run crashes in West Philadelphia that damaged a police car and sent at least one person to the hospital Monday.
Monday in the Philadelphia region will be sunny and warm, but we're tracking more rain this week.
Philadelphia Flyers coach Rick Tocchet says his team must adjust quickly after losing the opener of its second-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes.
There was no immediate reason given for the 81-year-old's hospitalization.
Police are looking for a driver involved in two hit-and-run crashes in West Philadelphia that damaged a police car and sent at least one person to the hospital Monday.
A New Jersey woman is making sure her daughter's voice lives on through a children's book that's touching lives far beyond the pages.
The Sixers are limiting who can buy tickets to Eastern Conference semifinal games at Xfinity Mobile Arena to "residents of Greater Philadelphia area."
Before you head to the polls – or make a plan to vote by mail – here's what Pennsylvania voters need to know about the 2026 primary election.
Monday in the Philadelphia region will be sunny and warm, but we're tracking more rain this week.
Police are looking for a driver involved in two hit-and-run crashes in West Philadelphia that damaged a police car and sent at least one person to the hospital Monday.
A homeowner shot and killed a woman who was attempting to break into their North Philadelphia home Sunday afternoon, police said.
The Philadelphia 76ers are limiting who can buy tickets to Eastern Conference semifinal games at Xfinity Mobile Arena to "residents of Greater Philadelphia area."
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's "Land of Hope and Dreams" show at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia has been rescheduled from May 8 to May 30.
It was a cloudy and chilly Sunday morning, but that didn't stop some 40,000 runners from making the 10-mile trip through Philadelphia for the 47th annual Broad Street Run.
A New Jersey woman is making sure her daughter's voice lives on through a children's book that's touching lives far beyond the pages.
An investigation is underway after a United Airlines plane struck a light pole and truck on the New Jersey Turnpike as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty Airport on Sunday afternoon, officials said.
After the sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines, a major carrier at Atlantic City International Airport, many are left concered about the region's tourism economy.
Spirit Airlines has been facing financial turbulence, and now it may be grounding its planes for good, causing chaos for many travelers in the Philadelphia area.
Memorial Day weekend is only three weeks away, but some New Jersey beaches are still in rough shape because of extreme erosion.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
Jimmie Hayes was arrested in connection with at least nine burglaries at businesses in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a burglary spree at businesses over a three-week span.
ILC Dover has made spacesuits worn on six moon landings and more than 250 space flights since the first man walked on the moon in 1969.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
The rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects about 1 in every 3,000 people and causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Holly Heenan will represent Team Determination at the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia.
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, has reopened after undergoing a major renovation project.
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass on some of its buses to improve driver safety in the Philadelphia area.
A ramp onto I-95 South in Philadelphia has reopened after a single-car crash.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
Philadelphia Flyers coach Rick Tocchet says his team must adjust quickly after losing the opener of its second-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Joel Embiid, who underwent an appendectomy about a month ago, is listed on the injury report with a right hip contusion for Game 1 vs. the New York Knicks.
Bryson Stott hit a three-run homer to cap a six-run first inning, Jesús Luzardo pitched into the seventh, and the Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 7-2.
The Philadelphia 76ers are limiting who can buy tickets to Eastern Conference semifinal games at Xfinity Mobile Arena to "residents of Greater Philadelphia area."
The Sixers live to play another day after a Game 7 victory over Boston Saturday night, setting up an Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
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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.
Drivers are waking up to a new national average of $4.46 for a gallon of gas as the war with Iran continues into its third month. In the Philadelphia 5-county area, the average price at the pump is up to $4.50.
Tess Fox wrote the children's book "Cheese Tales: Cheese and the Big Sneeze," but died in a hit-and-run crash before it was published. To keep her daughter's legacy alive, Judi Fox stepped in to publish the story and is helping other young people achieve their dreams through scholarships in Tess' honor.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is hospitalized in critical but stable condition in Florida. A spokesperson did not disclose the 81-year-old's illness.
City Commissioner Omar Sabir is helping Philadelphia residents get registered to vote ahead of the Pennsylvania primary on May 19. Monday, May 4 is the deadline to register to vote if you want to cast a ballot in the primary.
Tammie Souza says it will be mostly clear and pleasant in the Philadelphia region on Monday. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.