Philadelphia

A “Philly style” welcome: Cantor cancels appearance at Penn

October 24, 2011 By Ben Sears

Cantor's appearance had been planned for 4:30, but the news came earlier in the day that the Congressman had cancelled when told that the general public would be admitted as well as Penn students.

Supreme Court says Mumia death sentence is unconstitutional

October 12, 2011 By Joe Sims

Philadelphia prosecutors now have a choice of holding a new sentencing hearing or allowing the former Black Panther to serve a life sentence without parole.

Philadelphia says: Heal America, tax Wall Street

September 2, 2011 By Ben Sears

Over 100 rallied outside the downtown office of Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Penn., Sept. 1 to deliver the message.

Philly Council passes paid sick days, will mayor sign?

June 20, 2011 By Ben Sears

Around 40 percent of all the hourly-wage workers in Philadelphia have no sick days. The bill, if it becomes law, would enable workers to earn one hour of paid sick time for every 40 hours worked.

Philadelphia principals join teachers to slam mass layoffs

June 15, 2011 By Ben Sears

Hundreds of school employees and supporters packed the meeting of the School Reform Commission to protest the district's announced 1,500 layoffs.