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Teacher union leaders earn half a million; critics say it's at taxpayers' expense

(The Center Square) – Top teachers union leaders make more than $500,000 a year in pay and benefits, leaving critics to say that taxpayer-funded membership dues allow for the high compensation, an investigation by The Center Square found.

The Center Square

Aug 17, 2026 1:30 PM

Teacher union leaders earn half a million; critics say it's at taxpayers' expense

69 WFMZ

Aug 17, 2026 1:30 PM

Sandpiper Café brings breakfast and lunch favorites to Graduate Hospital neighborhood

At Sandpiper Café is a daytime destination for comfort food, coffee drinks and smoothies. The refreshing space is a bright new addition to the Graduate Hospital neighborhood with grab-and-go options or tables to sit and work or hang with friends.

6 ABC

Aug 17, 2026 1:27 PM

2 hygiene officers under investigation for smoking in public while in uniform

Hong Kong’s hygiene authorities are investigating two officers caught smoking in public while in uniform, an act that is strictly prohibited, adding that such behaviour will result in disciplinary action. A viral clip circulating on social media platform Threads shows two men in uniform smoking cigarettes in what appears to be a back alley during daytime. The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department confirmed on Monday evening that the men seen in the video clip belonged to one of its district...

South China Morning Post

Aug 17, 2026 1:20 PM

Sports Jawn brings Philly sports treasures to the National Liberty Museum

Sports fans can now check out the new pop-up exhibit inside the National Liberty Museum in Old City called Sports Jawn. The collection features about 100 pieces of memorabilia, including Mike Schmidt's locker, jerseys worn by Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarb.

6 ABC

Aug 17, 2026 1:20 PM