Winners & Losers
Economic Development
Policy
Do opportunity zones work? Erie is beginning to find out
The jury is still out, but recent research has provided new insights into the tax incentive meant to lure investment to distressed areas
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Working Families Party endorses McCaffery in Supreme Court race
The endorsement comes amid an influx of contributions to the race from groups across the political spectrum who see the state’s highest court as a significant battleground
First Read
First Read
First Read PA – Oct. 5, 2023
DuBois city manager facing more charges … Supreme Court seat spending heats up … Tax code bill draws mixed reactions … and more
Capitol Beat
Policy
8 things to know about the new tax code bill passed by the PA House
The legislation would speed up the state’s corporate tax reduction and expand existing programs, among other things.
First Read
First Read
First Read PA – Oct. 4, 2023
House moves ahead with primary day change … Lawsuit over solitary confinement conditions… Second Allegheny County executive debate… and more
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
PA House committee advances bills to change 2024 primary date
Both bills await further action by the chamber.
First Read
First Read
First Read PA – Oct. 3, 2023
Rise in Philly overdose deaths … Primary Day change in the House … Gainey unveils budget priorities for 2024 … and more
Philadelphia
Politics
Overdose deaths among Black Philadelphians rose by nearly 20% in 2022
The city announced there were more than 1,400 overdose deaths last year
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Donor organs: The unions behind the checks to the candidates
See which union PACs sent money to Cherelle Parker and Sara Innamorato
First Read
First Read
First Read PA – Oct. 2, 2023
RGGI up in the air … Trump attacks AVR … Shapiro speaks at New Hampshire convention … and more
Education
Politics
Strike averted: Local 634 reaches tentative agreement with School District of Philadelphia
The union’s 1,900 members work in food service, climate and safety throughout the district
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Q&A with PPA Executive Director Rich Lazer
The executive director of the Philadelphia Parking Authority talks about workforce issues and fixing the agency’s reputation
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Five for Friday: Row Office Rumble
What we know about the races for auditor general, attorney general and treasurer – and why you should care
Winners & Losers
News & Politics
Politics
Philly school staff strike could begin Saturday
Nearly 2,000 cafeteria workers and climate staff, members of Unite Here Local 634, are seeking a new contract
News & Politics
Politics
The City & State Election 2023 Preview
Part one of our look at the races to watch out for in November
Policy
Policy
Shapiro announces development of new statewide economic development plan
The governor also announced the creation of a $10 million pilot program to spur business growth.
News & Politics
Politics
Philadelphia judge dismisses all charges against police officer Mark Dial
A Philadelphia judge ruled Tuesday that prosecutors had not presented evidence that Dial had committed a crime when fatally shooting Eddie Irizarry in August
News & Politics
Politics