Investigation continues into explosion that injured 6 workers in Manayunk – Metro Philadelphia

Investigation continues into explosion that injured 6 workers in Manayunk – Metro Philadelphia

Federal regulators are investigating an explosion at a construction site that left six workers injured Wednesday in Manayunk. Preliminary information indicates that, at around 3:15 p.m, a generator blew up inside or near a trailer for workers hired for a Philadelphia Water Department project at the Flat Rock Dam, along the Schuylkill River, fire department officials said. Six men, ranging in age from 22 to 48, suffered burns and were taken to Te…

Six workers injured in generator explosion at Philadelphia construction site

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Working Families Party to Hold First National Convention in Philadelphia

The Working Families Party will hold its first-ever national convention on Oct. 6-8 in Philadelphia, as elected officials, labor representatives, organizers, activists, and artists from around the country come together to chart the next chapter of the growing political force.Members of the media may RSVP to join for the opening ceremony on Friday evening to take footage and interview attendees and leaders from the Working Families Party.WHAT: Th…