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Philly Sheriff Bilal touts progress, state Sen. Street slams PICA at presser

At the event, which served as a “State of the Sheriff’s Office," Bilal provided plenty of numbers while Street blasted the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority for exceeding its remit.

Capitol Beat

3 things to watch in the aftermath of arson attack on Shapiro, family

Cody Balmer, 38, of Harrisburg, was arraigned Monday evening and is charged with attempted murder and setting fire to the governor’s residence.

News & Politics

Horror, relief and support: Social media reactions to arson attack on Gov. Shapiro and family

Social media condemnation of the arson attack that could have claimed the lives of Shapiro and his family was widespread and bipartisan, both across the commonwealth and the nation.

News & Politics

Gov. Shapiro, family safe after arsonist targets governor's mansion

State Police say an arsonist set fire to the governor’s residence early Sunday morning.

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Transportation

From Philly to Pittsburgh, mass transit leaders sound the alarm on funding shortfalls

Hearings in the commonwealth’s two largest cities highlight growing public transportation needs

Philadelphia

As brutal service cuts and fare increases loom, Philly-area officials demand solutions for SEPTA

With House Democrats and Senate Republicans both holding a slim majority in their respective chamber, a bipartisan deal is needed to get funding back on track.

Capitol Beat

PA House passes bill creating criminal offense for tracking device-based stalking

The legislation heads to the Senate after passing with a 201-2 vote.

Philadelphia

Philadelphia among the U.S. cities preparing for ‘quite epic’ 2026 World Cup

The tournament will bring millions of fans and 48 teams to 11 cities in the U.S. – and Philadelphia’s Lemon Hill Park’s Fan Fest expects 25,000 people

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Winners & Losers

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

Winners & Losers

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

Interviews & Profiles

Q&A with former Judge and Philadelphia District Attorney candidate Patrick Dugan

The Northeast Philly native is pitching himself as much-needed alternative to DA Larry Krasner.

Personality

Meet the Pennsylvania timber mills behind Louisville Slugger

Lumber mills in Galeton and Akeley fuel the iconic baseball brand.

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Trailblazers

The CSPA 2025 Black Trailblazers

Meet the difference-makers in politics, policy and beyond.

Who's Who

The CSPA 2025 Government Relations 100

In Harrisburg and beyond, these are the commonwealth’s most effective advocates

Power List

The CSPA 2024 Power of Diversity: Women 100

Meet the women who are powering change throughout the commonwealth

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Health Care

Opinion: It’s time to Washington-proof your health care

State Rep. Tarik Khan explains how Democrats in Harrisburg are working to protect access to health care.

News & Politics

Opinion: SNAP judgment: We aren’t doing enough to help food-insecure Pennsylvanians

Taking the challenge to live on the average $6/day food benefits program underscores the struggle faced by millions of Americans to feed themselves and their loved ones.

Capitol Beat

Opinion: Paid leave for Pennsylvanians is an opportunity to put politics aside

A bipartisan duo makes the case for the General Assembly to pass the Family Care Act.

Criminal Justice

Opinion: Investing in public defenders is essential for justice to be served

Providing additional resources to represent indigent people is a cost-effective way to improve lives and communities.

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