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Philadelphia city services reach crisis point as 1 in 7 municipal jobs sit vacant

Nearly 1 in 7 municipal jobs are vacant, and the shortages are complicating the delivery of basic city services.

Librarian Rachel Hludzinski poses for a portrait at the South Philadelphia Library. Many departments, like the Free Library, are understaffed.
Librarian Rachel Hludzinski poses for a portrait at the South Philadelphia Library. Many departments, like the Free Library, are understaffed.Read moreMONICA HERNDON / Staff Photographer