Jazmine Sullivan Withdraws from July 4th Philly Concert

PHILADELPHIA, PA – In a stunning development just hours before the event is scheduled to begin, GRAMMY® Award-winning singer and Philadelphia native Jazmine Sullivan has announced she is withdrawing from her headlining performance at the Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert. Citing solidarity with the ongoing District 33 sanitation workers' strike, Sullivan's decision follows an identical move by co-headliner LL Cool J earlier this week, leaving the city's marquee Independence Day celebration without its two biggest stars.

What's The Largest Outdoor Restaurant in Philadelphia?

Philadelphia, PA - The largest outdoor restaurant in Philadelphia. The restaurant is located along the Delaware River Waterfront and offers panoramic waterfront views. With a seating capacity of 1400 people, the restaurant is designed to embrace the seasonal outdoor environment while providing casual dining and refreshing drinks.

Court Orders Philadelphia 911 and Water Dept. Staff Back to Work

PENNSYLVANIA - A Philadelphia court has issued several critical orders that significantly reshape the landscape of the ongoing municipal workers' strike. On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, a judge mandated that all 911 dispatchers and essential Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) employees must return to work immediately. The ruling, a victory for the City of Philadelphia in its effort to maintain critical public safety functions, also placed strict new limits on picketing activities by striking members of AFSCME District Council 33.

Philly Mayor Rescinds Early Dismissal For City Employees

PENNSYLVANIA - Negotiations between Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration and AFSCME District Council 33, the union representing thousands of Philadelphia's blue-collar city workers, have yet to produce a new contract agreement, ensuring the ongoing strike will continue. The immediate impact of the stalled talks was felt by city employees Thursday, as a previously planned early dismissal was rescinded.

Philly Trash Drop-Off Sites Overwhelmed as Strike Continues

PHILADELPHIA - Just one day into the city-wide sanitation strike by AFSCME District Council 33, Philadelphia's contingency plan is already showing signs of being overwhelmed. Residents attempting to follow the city's directive to bring their household waste to designated drop-off locations are being met with overflowing dumpsters, long lines of cars, and growing frustration, highlighting the immense challenge the city faces as the work stoppage continues.