Philadelphia explosion kills 1, injures 2 and damages a number of houses

Philadelphia explosion kills 1, injures 2 and damages a number of houses

One person died and two others were injured after an explosion damaged several homes on Philadelphia’s north side early Sunday, according to authorities.  Firefighters responded to a report of an explosion just before 5 a.m., according to the Philadelphia Fire Department.  Daniel McCarty, the department’s executive officer, said there was extensive damage to about five … Read more

Philadelphia metropolis employees strike after contract talks fail

Philadelphia metropolis employees strike after contract talks fail

PHILADELPHIA — Nearly 10,000 city workers in Philadelphia who collect trash, answer 911 calls, maintain city pools and perform other jobs went on strike Tuesday after contract negotiations broke down. District Council 33 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees announced the strike on its Facebook page early Tuesday, saying “HOLD THE … Read more