Philadelphia International Airport employees express severe distress as they face the impact of the ongoing federal government shutdown, with many missing their first full paycheck. Union VP Joe Shuker rates employee morale as a “negative-2” on a 10-point scale, highlighting the urgency of the situation as workers grapple with financial uncertainty and potential fallout for airport operations.
Simultaneously, Governor Josh Shapiro joins a multi-state lawsuit against cuts to public safety programs linked to SNAP funding, which could jeopardize assistance for vulnerable communities. With over one billion pounds of pumpkins ending up in landfills each year, the article also explores creative ways to minimize waste this Halloween, making it a timely read as festivities approach.
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