Some Philly-area firms say AI is replacing workers or changing their jobs
AI has already replaced some workers at Philly-area firms, a new report says. But the bulk of the AI-related job loss is yet to come, the Federal Reserve Bank of…
Mamdani slams Adams outreach efforts at 3-K, pre-K application launch
As New York City opened enrollment for 3-K and pre-K on Wednesday, Mayor Mamdani took a swipe at Eric Adams for cutting funds and outreach efforts, accusing his predecessor of…
Kevin Hart, Dawn Staley, and WURD are among Philadelphia area NAACP Award nominees
Several Philadelphia-connected entertainers have been nominated for the 57th NAACP Image Awards. The nominees, announced on Monday, include Philly-based filmmaker Chisom Chieke and WURD Radio. Advertisement Chieke, whose projects explore…
Mamdani directs NYC agencies to find ways to cut small business fines
Mayor Mamdani is directing his city agencies to work toward cutting down fees and fines for small businesses. Small businesses in New York are required to fork up cash for,…
Boy, 14, had gun at Harlem school, third gun found in NYC schools this week: NYPD
A 14-year-old boy was taken into police custody after staff at a Harlem middle school recovered a .380 semiautomatic firearm from the teen’s backpack Wednesday, the third gun found in…
Michigan mom charged with murdering daughter now accused of killing infant son
A Michigan woman previously charged with murdering her young daughter is now accused of killing her 2-month-old son and abusing her now 6-year-old daughter, officials said Tuesday. Irene Whitehead, 27,…
Julio Iglesias accused by former employees of sexual and physical abuse
Spanish singer-songwriter Julio Iglesias has been accused of sexual and physical assault by two women who previously worked for him. The results of a joint investigation by elDiario.es and Univision…
Timothy Busfield accused of additional sex abuse of girl in California
“West Wing” actor Timothy Busfield is also accused of sexually abusing a 16-year-old girl in Northern California several years ago, authorities said in court documents seeking to keep him behind…
Kennedy Center’s Martin Luther King concert changes locations
The annual “Let Freedom Ring” concert honoring the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. is leaving the Kennedy Center after more than 20 years. Since 2003, artists including the Gladys Knight…
It’s time to address ICE activity at the Philly courthouse, elected and community leaders say
Some elected city officials and community leaders called for ICE to get out of Philadelphia on Wednesday, saying agents had become a threat to safety and to the orderly administration…