Education
Opinion
Editor's Note: The Temple graduate student strike exposes educational fault lines
This has proven to be the most contentious and fractured fight in the union’s 30-year history.
News & Politics
Politics
PA House starts special session as Dems, GOP spar over operating rules
House lawmakers returned to Harrisburg Tuesday to approve special session rules after an impasse stalled action in the chamber.
News & Politics
Politics
State officials ramp up scrutiny on Norfolk Southern’s handling of Ohio train derailment
Democrats and Republicans have called for the company to be held accountable for the incident.
Winners & Losers
News & Politics
Politics
Fetterman checks into hospital for help with clinical depression
The U.S. Senator has experienced depression off and on throughout his life, it only became severe in recent weeks, his office said.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Josh Shapiro calls on General Assembly to abolish the death penalty
The governor said he would grant a reprieve to any capital punishment warrant that comes across his desk.
Education
Politics
Philly’s Board of Education mayoral appointment process: A City & State analysis
Philadelphia’s school board is appointed, not elected – for better and for worse.
Education
Opinion
Editor’s Note: Philadelphia could use a lesson in school board transparency
A mayor-appointed BOE gives the impression that board members are beholden to the mayor and his interests.
News & Politics
Policy
Bill to end medical co-pays for incarcerated Pennsylvanians to be reintroduced
State Rep. Amen Brown sponsored the same bill in last year’s legislative session, which ultimately failed.
News & Politics
Politics
A Q&A with state Sen. Sharif Street
The Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chair discussed constitutional amendments in Harrisburg and much more.
Personality
Personality
The making of K. Leroy Irvis, the nation’s first Black speaker of the House
His legacy lives on as the architect of important programs – and as a consensus builder who united the chamber in trying times.
Power List
Power Lists
The 2023 Power of Diversity: Black 100
The most influential Black leaders in Pennsylvania politics and beyond.
Capitol Beat
Personality
From Walt Wit beer to Angus beef – here are Josh Shapiro and Jim Kenney’s major Super Bowl bets
Leaders from around Philadelphia and Kansas City are making friendly wagers ahead of the big game.
News & Politics
Politics
Mark Rozzi says House will vote on rules, reforms on Feb. 21
Gridlock has prevented the chamber from approving rules and holding votes.
News & Politics
Opinion
Opinion: Republican Party leaders deserve blame for 2022 midterm losses
Former JAG officer Sean Duffy calls for a leadership change at the Pennsylvania Republican Party.
Winners & Losers
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Here are the candidates running to run Allegheny County
Multiple Democrats and one Republican are on the ballot to replace Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald.
News & Politics
Politics
Democrats sweep special elections to take majority in state House
House session days were scheduled immediately after the elections were called.
U.S. Congress
Politics
PA lawmakers take to Twitter after Biden’s SOTU
Here are the best reactions from Tuesday night’s speech.
News & Politics
Personality