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Something stinks in Philadelphia – and it’s not just the uncollected garbage

The city won’t give its sanitation workers the rise they are asking for. But there’s no shortage of money for the police or mayor Cherelle Parker and her inner circle, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

Philadelphia workers and city reach a deal to end strike that halted residential trash pickup

Officials say a union representing thousands of city workers in Philadelphia and the city have reached a deal to end a strike that halted residential curbside trash pickup and affected other services

The Independent UK

How Philadelphia’s current sanitation strike differs from past labor disputes in the city

As the Philadelphia municipal workers strike enters its second week, so-called “Parker piles” – large collections of garbage that some residents blame on Mayor Cherelle Parker – continue to build up in neighborhoods across the city.

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Trash and tension mount in Philadelphia on Day 8 of workers strike, while some seek pop-up haulers

Philadelphia faces mounting trash and tension as a strike by many of the city's blue-collar workers enters its eighth day

The Independent UK

Sanitation workers remain on strike with mounds of trash piling up in several cities

Sanitation workers on strike across Philadelphia and greater Boston area

The Independent UK

10 Best Philadelphia Eagles Jerseys, Ranked from Reggie White to Jason Kelce

It’s time for the reigning Super Bowl champs to step into the limelight again, as we’re going to take a look at the best Philadelphia Eagles jerseys available on Fanatics right now. The Eagles have some of the coolest apparel in the league if you ask me, and Eagles uniforms…

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3 Dead, 10 Injured In South Philadelphia Mass Shooting — Teens Among Victims

Victims included a 15-year-old girl, two 17-year-old boys, and several adults. Three men — ages 19, 23 and 24 — were killed. A 19-year-old man who was shot twice in the head remains in critical condition.

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Three dead and ten hurt after gunmen start firing randomly in Philadelphia neighborhood

The shooting took place shortly before 1 a.m. along a residential street in the Grays Ferry neighborhood

The Independent UK

3 dead, 10 injured in South Philadelphia shooting and a person is in custody, police say

Authorities say three people were killed and 10 others injured in a shooting

The Independent UK

Trial to begin for man charged with decapitating father and posting gory video

Prosecutors say he cut off his father’s head with a kitchen knife and machete

The Independent UK

‘A Lot of Hype’—Man City Prospect Cavan Sullivan Makes More MLS History

Philadelphia Union head coach Bradley Carnell had a word of warning for the 15-year-old record breaker.

Sports Illustrated

Enzo Maresca says Chelsea Club World Cup win over Palmeiras was ‘perfect night’

A deflected late Malo Gusto cross saw the Londoners snatch a 2-1 victory in their quarter-final against Palmeiras in Philadelphia.

The Independent UK

Palmeiras 1-2 Chelsea: Club World Cup quarter-final – as it happened

Chelsea scored a fortuitous late own goal to snatch a 2-1 victory over Palmeiras and reach the Club World Cup semi-finals

The Guardian - US

LL Cool J says he won't perform at Philadelphia's July Fourth festival in support of workers strike

Rapper LL Cool J says he will not perform at a Fourth of July festival in Philadelphia in support of a strike by nearly 10,000 city workers in Philadelphia

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LL Cool J refuses to perform at Philadelphia’s 4th of July concert until workers’ strike ends

Nearly 10,000 city workers are on strike to demand better pay

The Independent UK

Philadelphia aims to control trash pileups ahead of holiday weekend as city workers strike continues

A strike by nearly 10,000 city workers in Philadelphia has stretched into a third day

Latin Times

WATCH: Piles of Trash Bags, Overflowing Dumpsters Lining Philadelphia Roads Stun Locals as Sanitation Workers Strike

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is overflowing with trash as the city's biggest municipal workers' union strike enters its fourth day, triggering viral outrage.

The Conversation

Philadelphians with mental illness want to work, pray, date and socialize just like everyone else – here’s how creating more inclusive communities is good for public health

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The Independent UK

Thousands of city workers are on strike in Philadelphia but judge orders some back to work

A strike being staged by nearly 10,000 city workers in Philadelphia has entered its second day

The Conversation

Philadelphia’s $2B affordable housing plan relies heavily on municipal bonds, which can come with hidden costs for taxpayers

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker’s Housing Opportunities Made Easy initiative, which was included in the city budget passed June 12, 2025, is an ambitious effort to address the city’s affordable housing challenges.

The Independent UK

Live 8 – 20 years on: how the Pink Floyd reunion topped a miraculous line-up

PLAYBACK: Macca played with Bono and George Michael, Elton John with Pete Doherty, but getting Roger Waters and David Gilmour together for the final time really took some doing. Mark Beaumont remembers a history-making day, with the help of Razorlight and UB40

The Independent UK

Philadelphia city workers strike after contract talks fail

Nearly 10,000 city workers in Philadelphia have gone on strike, halting trash collection and other services

The Independent UK

1 dead, 2 injured in Philadelphia explosion that damaged several homes

One person is dead and two others have been injured in an explosion that damaged several homes on Philadelphia's north side

Roll Call

Ways and Means member Evans says he will not seek reelection - Roll Call

First elected in 2016, Evans' retirement will likely spur a crowded primary for the heavily Democratic Philadelphia-area seat.

Sports Illustrated

WNBA Reveals Its Timeline, Locations for Three Expansion Teams

Three current NBA cities, two of which previously served as home to WNBA franchises, will add teams in the next few years.

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