February 2026

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Philadelphia’s Quarterly Labor Market Report

In the third quarter of 2025, Philadelphia’s labor market continued to soften, with the unemployment rate rising to 5.7%, up from 4.9% in Q2 and notably higher than both Pennsylvania and the United States. The labor force expanded to 788,581, but total employment declined to 743,889, with 44,691 residents unemployed—an increase of over 6,000 from

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What Pennsylvania Leaders Are Saying About Gov. Shapiro’s 2026-27 Proposed Budget That Builds on Three Years of Progress, Cuts Costs, Creates Opportunity, Strengthens Public Safety, and Funds Education

growth.”Patrick Clancy, President and CEO, Philadelphia Works: “Governor Shapiro’s budget sends a clear signal: workforce development is

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Philadelphia Works Hospitality and Entertainment Industry Partnership [H&EIP] Upcoming Events

Partner Announcements & Opportunities Harrah’s Philadelphia – Hiring EventDate: February 19, 2026Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMLocation: On-site (see attached flyer) Harrah’s Philadelphia is actively hiring and has an immediate need for cooks and dealer trainees. Paid training is available to become a dealer, and the HR team will be on site. They are in immediate need of

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