Events
Winners & Losers
Donald Trump
Politics
Pennsylvania donors give $8.6M to Trump inaugural committee
Prominent donors included Comcast, FedEx and Jared Isaacman, Trump’s nominee to lead NASA.
Philadelphia
Policy
SEPTA service cuts would cost hundreds of millions in property value, revenue losses, study shows
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia held a webinar Wednesday to highlight the widespread regional impact of SEPTA’s proposed service cuts
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
No screen time: Philly DA race goes on without televised matchup
Patrick Dugan’s campaign said he would’ve participated Tuesday night if Krasner agreed to other events
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: First responders are sounding the alarm on opioids
The executive director of the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association makes the case for taking the next step to save lives.
Capitol Beat
Politics
30 things we know about the arson attack at the Pennsylvania governor’s residence
More information is coming to light daily about the attack and suspect Cody Balmer.
Winners & Losers
General Assembly
Policy
‘AI is not the future; it is current’: Lawmakers examine how to make Pennsylvania an AI powerhouse
GOP lawmakers traveled to Pittsburgh for a hearing focused on all things artificial intelligence.
Transportation
Policy
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
News & Politics
Politics
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
Politics
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
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
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.
Philadelphia
Policy
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.
Winners & Losers
Capitol Beat
Policy
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
Policy
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
Health Care
Opinion
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.
Capitol Beat
Policy