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Rocco and Frankie Westfield continue to impress and are making their mark on the Philadelphia sports world.
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Rocco and Frankie Westfield continue to impress and are making their mark on the Philadelphia sports world.
Starbucks Workers United is calling the strike the "red cup rebellion," since it coincides with the coffee chain's annual Red Cup Day promotion.
Temple University's Resident Assistants and Peer Mentors have voted to unionize. The undergraduate student workers agreed to join OPEIU Local 153 by a unanimous vote. Resident assistants and peer mentors are hired by the university to live in the residence halls and assist with student life. Union members want to address compensation, support systems, and the overall work environment.
Thousands of federal workers in Philadelphia could be affected if the government shuts down Wednesday morning. A union leader says the looming shutdown is fueling stress and worry.
Organizers for Philadelphia's Labor Day Parade say it's about celebrating solidarity, while also highlighting the ongoing fight for fair wages and safe working conditions.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers says it could go on strike if the union does not reach a deal with the school district by Aug. 31.
Mayor Cherelle Parker is calling a tentative contract agreement with District Council 47 a fiscally responsible deal for the city. The union represents more than 6,000 city workers, including those at the Philadelphia Parking Authority and the Philadelphia Housing Authority. Union members still need to ratify the agreement.
AFSCME District Council 33, representing more than 9,000 city employees from dispatchers to sanitation, was on strike for eight days.
Here's a timeline breaking down everything we know so far about the labor talks between District Council 33 and the city of Philadelphia.
Negotiations are set to continue on Tuesday between District Council 33 and the Parker administration, union president Greg Boulware said
Sanitation workers in Philadelphia are on strike, and residential trash will not be picked up during the work stoppage.
Workers with District Council 33 could walk off the job Tuesday, stopping residential trash pickup in Philadelphia and affecting several other services in the city. Reporter Nikki DeMentri has the latest from City Hall.
Philadelphia officials and representatives of AFSCME District Council 33 are set to continue negotiating Sunday as a strike looms.
AFSCME District Council 33, the largest union representing blue-collar city workers in Philadelphia, says talks with city officials are set to continue Sunday. If a deal is not reached, workers could strike Tuesday morning.
Members of Philadelphia's largest municipal union said they're prepared to strike at the end of the month if they don't get a contract extension from the city. District Council 33 spoke out after its members voted to authorize a strike. The union, representing more than 9,000 public sector employees in Philadelphia, said it's been negotiating with the city for months.
As a New Jersey Transit rail strike looms, the union representing engineers is demanding higher pay. A strike would not affect Amtrak, NJ Transit buses or the River Line.
Thousands of Costco workers are gearing up to walk the picket lines. Over 18,000 union workers voted to authorize a strike when their current contract expires on Jan. 31. The workers are asking for better wages and benefits. Unless a new deal is reached with the company, the strike will start on Feb. 1.
Nearly 900 doctors at Jefferson Health have voted to unionize. The resident physicians and fellows are the fourth group of doctors in Pennsylvania to unionize. They are now part of the committee of interns and residents union. Leaders said they plan to secure a fair contract that prioritizes safe patient care and improved training.
Workers at the Pennsylvania Avenue Whole Foods store in Philadelphia are trying to join the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1776.
Employees at a Whole Foods at 22nd Street and Pennsylvania Avenue in Philadelphia held a rally on Monday seeking higher pay and better protections from Whole Foods' parent company, Amazon.
Philadelphia's largest municipal workers' union, AFSCME District Council 33, reached a one-year contract agreement with the city.
The largest city workers' union in Philadelphia reached a deal preventing a possible strike, which could have halted trash pick-up along with other key services. The agreement was announced at a press conference held at City Hall Friday before 8 p.m. Kerri Corrado explains what's in the deal for members of District Council 33.
The president of the Municipal Union Workers of District Council 33 has signed off on a 1-year extension with the city. This includes city sanitation workers. A strike was previously authorized on Nov.14. For now, the union and its members continue to seek a long-term deal that includes pay raises.
Three unions representing SEPTA and city workers could go all on strike at the same time.
Thousands of Philadelphia city workers have voted overwhelmingly to approve a strike.
Organizers say more than 3,100 events have been registered in the U.S., with more than 9 million people expected to participate.
Philadelphia shut down streets on Saturday for a large rally on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City.
The truck, transporting 413,793 KitKat bars, was stolen during transit in Europe, Nestle said.
After an unseasonably cold Saturday, warmer temperatures will return to the Philadelphia area next week.
Parts of Ocean City and Strathmere are due for a beach replenishment project, but there's no timeline and uncertainty over federal funding.
Organizers say more than 3,100 events have been registered in the U.S., with more than 9 million people expected to participate.
Philadelphia shut down streets on Saturday for a large rally on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City.
The truck, transporting 413,793 KitKat bars, was stolen during transit in Europe, Nestle said.
After an unseasonably cold Saturday, warmer temperatures will return to the Philadelphia area next week.
Parts of Ocean City and Strathmere are due for a beach replenishment project, but there's no timeline and uncertainty over federal funding.
Philadelphia shut down streets on Saturday for a large rally on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City.
Tacony Academy Charter High School junior Jaheim Warner helped save a woman who appeared to be having a seizure in her truck.
A 15-year-old boy was found shot multiple times in North Philadelphia on Friday afternoon, police said.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill into law allowing Philadelphia bars to stay open until 4 a.m. for about a month this summer.
Parts of Ocean City and Strathmere are due for a beach replenishment project, but there's no timeline and uncertainty over federal funding.
A South Jersey basketball coach has been developing the next generation of basketball players for over half a century.
Eight people were hospitalized after a March 4 explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township, New Jersey.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
Strathmere has been one of the hardest hit Jersey Shore towns by erosion, and it remains under a local state of emergency.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
A South Jersey basketball coach has been developing the next generation of basketball players for over half a century.
Alex Bump and Sean Couturier scored in the first three minutes of the game and the Philadelphia Flyers used the fast start to cruise to a 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Justin Crawford lined the first pitch he ever saw in the major leagues straight up the middle to get his first career hit out of the way in a matter of seconds.
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm is suing his parents for millions of dollars.
Kyle Schwarber and Alec Bohm both went yard, and Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 batters as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Texas Rangers, 5-3, on Opening Day.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
A "No Kings" protest got underway in Philadelphia on Saturday, March 28, one of thousands around the country. Jan Carabeo and Eva Andersen report as Chopper 3 is live over the demonstration.
Temperatures will feel like the 20s and 30s in the Philadelphia area on Saturday, but a warm workweek is ahead. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast.
A new app called "Access Philly" is designed to help residents, community groups and businesses be prepared for Philadelphia's 250 celebrations.
A high school basketball coach in New Jersey has been making a difference and working hard to develop the next generation of ballers for over half a century. CBS News Philadelphia's Krystle Rich reports.
CBS News Philadelphia New Jersey reporter Ryan Hughes has the details on the effort to get beaches at the Jersey Shore ready for the summer.