Philadelphia’s streets and sidewalks are piling up with garbage after the union of municipal employees went on strike in a city that is already facing acute budget pressures.

With negotiations at a standstill, the big question remains: How will Philadelphia clean up a potential mess after the concert and fireworks?

City officials in Philadelphia are urging residents not to hang up on 911 as thousands of city workers go on strike. “We will answer those lines,” Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel ...

As trash and tempers heat up across Philadelphia on Day 8 of a strike by blue-collar city workers Tuesday, some residents and small business owners are hiring pop-up hauling services to clear ...

Philadelphia streets overflowed with trash as a city worker strike entered its second week, with negotiations with the city set to resume.

Philadelphia's largest blue-collar union has been on strike since June 30.

Trash and tension mount in Philadelphia on Day 8 of workers strike, while some seek pop-up haulers The two sides have met only intermittently since the strike began, but there was hope they would ...

Trash is cleaned up at a drop-off site in Philadelphia as thousands of city workers remained on strike Tuesday, July 8, 2025. (WPVI-TV via AP) ...

Philadelphia officials and members of the city's union representing blue-collar workers resumed negotiations Tuesday as residents grew increasingly frustrated with garbage piling up on the streets.

Photos showed piles of trash along streets and vacant lots during the strike. The city set up a webpage with live updates for residents who have questions or concerns about the strike's impact.

Thousands of city workers are on strike in Philadelphia, affecting trash pickup, pools and 911 calls after mayor announces majore changes.

Sanitation workers in Philadelphia are on strike, and residential trash will not be picked up during the work stoppage.