Specter and Sestak collide in Delco

Commonwealth Confidential: Party-switching Sen. Arlen Specter and U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak previewed the themes of their probable primary battle in back-to-back appearances at a meeting of the Delaware County Democratic Party’s executive committee in Broomall.

Storm brewing over city budget

It's Our Money: It's becoming more and more clear that Council is dissatisfied with Mayor Nutter's budget proposal. Based on the tone set by City Council's first hearing on the plan today, there will be a lot of resistance.

"No Contract, No Peace" say city workers at LOVE Park rally

In the recession aisle, next to the tuna

I've been watching with interest the battle heating up between Acme and the United Food and Commercial Workers union Local 1776. On June 9, Acme presented its "last, best offer" to the union's 4,500 supermarket workers in southeastern Pennsylvania. This "last, best" is a legal term. It essentially means take it or leave it. There's no more opportunity for bargaining and Acme has said so in a letter to the union. Both sides accuse the other of unresponsive bargaining and delays, which gives me comfort because it probably means that no one is more at fault in that regard than the other.

Legislation to Change City Pension Program Introduced in Council

Nutter seeking reduced pension benefits for new hires

City workers: Be flexible on summer vacation plans

City Warns Employees that Vacation Plans Could Change if Unions Strike

Mayor Says Unions Must Make Sacrifices