Philadelphia
Politics
76ers arena plan OK’d by Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker despite opposition
The Sixers’s 76 Place proposal has drawn both excitement and criticism since its unveiling in 2022
Capitol Beat
Policy
Rep. Manny Guzman discusses state House Dems’ Central PA Delegation, recent budget wins
The chair of the General Assembly’s Central Pennsylvania Delegation says this year’s state budget contains lots of good things for residents across the commonwealth.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The Forward Party’s Eric Settle makes the case for an ‘independent’ attorney general in PA
November’s election could also set the stage for the centrist party to grow in the commonwealth.
News & Politics
Capitol Beat
Policy
Shapiro asks administration to develop statewide housing action plan
The governor signed an executive order Thursday aimed at addressing housing shortages in Pennsylvania.
Winners & Losers
Events
Personality
Energizing the economy
PA leaders convene in Harrisburg for CSPA summit focused on economy, workforce issues
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Philadelphia’s presidential debate covers plenty of ground – and digs into PA fracking
Harris and Trump met for what’s expected to be the lone debate between the two major party presidential nominees
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Pre-debate, Philly becomes ground zero for press, protests and profit
The city center may have been shut down to vehicles on Tuesday, but that just meant more room for people to espouse causes, candidates and casualwear.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
4 key issues for Tuesday’s presidential debate
Here is a quartet of focal points impacting and influencing the primetime faceoff between the candidates at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
Transportation
Policy
‘License plate flippers’ help drivers evade police, tickets and tolls
A few states and cities are cracking down on the devices, which obscure or conceal license plates.
Politics
Politics
‘We won’t be displaced’: Thousands march through Center City Philadelphia protesting proposed Sixers arena
Increased traffic and Chinatown’s survival were among the concerns driving people to protest in a downpour.
News & Politics
Policy
Four for Friday: What to expect from Philadelphia City Council
Council members returned to City Hall for legislative session Thursday
Winners & Losers
Healthcare
Opinion
Opinion: Congressional priorities need to include Pharmacy Benefit Manager reform
A state senator lays out the case for reining in the outsized power that pharmacy benefit managers have over prescription drug prices for Americans.
Personality
Personality
A Q&A with David Brigham, CEO of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Brigham discusses the exhibits and programming the society has planned for its 200th anniversary.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Law enforcement endorsements split between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick
The Guardian Civic League endorsed Casey Friday in Philadelphia
Winners & Losers
Healthcare
Policy
At Philly Y, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, Early Learning Investment Commission, spotlight child care barriers in PA
Advocates said accessibility, affordability and quality are the three barriers to care most families face
Transportation
Policy