Transgender bathroom fight: AG Shapiro adds Pa. as supporter of teen who sued his Florida school
The lawsuit, which could set nationwide precedent, has been going on for almost four years.
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Wawa ranks as Pennsylvania’s largest privately-owned company
Customers spend nearly double the industry average per visit.
40 years ago, a legendary Philly columnist helped defuse a prison hostage situation
The Graterford crisis was one of many negotiated by well-trusted Chuck Stone, who spent two decades at the Daily News.
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Victims of Philly police cash grabs tell their side of the story in new civil forfeiture survey | Opinion
One resident said that after officers snagged thousands of dollars, they sat in his kitchen and ate hoagies from his fridge.
No, restaurant workers don’t want to work (for long hours with low pay) | Opinion
A longtime Philly cook describes the industry's employment conundrum.
Beware the ‘naked ballot’: Follow these steps to make sure your mail vote counts
If you don't know about the rule, it's easy to mess this up.
Philly trans artist who depends on Facebook for income has accounts suspended for a week, despite providing documentation
The social media platform promised reforms back in 2014, but they’ve been unevenly implemented.
A history of strikes at SEPTA, called the nation’s most strike-prone transit agency
Union leadership and transit officials have announced a settlement.
Philadelphia’s eviction diversion program is a national model — let it continue | Opinion
The program could abruptly end if the Pa. Supreme Court doesn’t extend its waiver.
Temple University student diversity is increasing, but the proportion of Black undergraduates is down 40% since 2002
Hispanic and AAPI enrollment is up.