Ryan Boyer has plans to diversify Philly’s unions and rehabilitate the labor movement’s image
The first Black leader of the powerful Business Trades Council is known for steady coalition building.
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Guilty of conspiracy: What happened in the federal bribery trial of Johnny Doc and Bobby Henon
A jury had to decide if the arrangements between the men were a "corrupt agreement’ or "lawful lobbying."
Penn Medicine’s new $1.5 billion tower is ready to accept patients
Construction was accelerated to make 120 new beds available for a possible COVID surge.
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North Philly street celebrates free bullet hole repairs — and braces for gentrification
After being rocked by the August police shootout, this Nicetown community is stronger than ever.
Building trades to donate repairs for houses damaged in North Philly police standoff
The city offers few options for assistance in making needed repairs when property is damaged by bullets.
Could cost overruns in Philly push the NFL Draft away next year?
Building trades spokesman denies rumored overages: “There was no budget. None.”