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The ‘Parker piles’ of trash take their toll as residents navigate pest control and dumpster feuds in the DC 33 strike
Across the city this week, residents stared down the long, hot holiday weekend, worried about the fresh feasts that would ...
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City moves trash collection sites as images of garbage pileups go viral
Shortly after the city announced 63 temporary sites for residents to drop off garbage while municipal workers strike, ...
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Strike continues as negotiations stall between Philadelphia leaders, union; crews start moving trash
Negotiations have stalled between Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration and leaders of AFSCME District Council ...
Philly strike updates: Trash piling up; Parker says DC 33 leaders declined to negotiate today; protesters block Eakins Oval
Trash has continued to pile up around Philadelphia ahead of July Fourth celebrations as the strike by AFSCME District Council ...
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Piled up trash is more than just gross — it's also a public health risk
Breathing gases emitted by rotting plant and animal products can cause respiratory ailments, and rodents attracted to garbage ...
Philadelphia strike enters day 3 as city, DC 33 plan to resume talks Thursday
Philadelphia's largest union representing trash collectors, police dispatchers and more — and the Parker administration as ...
Philly strike updates: Negotiations end with no deal; trash sites frustrating residents; free kid lunch program paused
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker's team ended negotiations with AFSCME DC 33 leaders with no deal as strike continues.