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On July 4, 2025, rapper LL Cool J announced he wouldn't perform at Philadelphia's Wawa Welcome America Festival to support nearly 10,000 city workers on strike. The strike, in its fourth day, has led to trash piling up and medical examiner backlogs. Mayor Cherelle Parker and the union are in talks, with the city offering a 3% annual raise. both sides said they were willing to continue negotiations.

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