News & Politics
Politics
‘I feel the weightiness of the moment,’ Shapiro says, as governor race enters its final days
Dems are putting a lot on the candidate’s shoulders – but is he up to it?
Philadelphia
Politics
Committee investigating Larry Krasner releases interim report without recommendation to impeach
The Philly DA maintains that the panel’s efforts are politically motivated.
Labor
Policy
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate drops to 4.1% in September
The state unemployment rate is at its lowest level since April 2000.
Capitol Beat
Politics
‘They want to erase Philadelphia’s votes’: Krasner calls out lawmakers for impeachment probe
The Philadelphia district attorney said he wouldn’t be surprised to see an impeachment vote this month.
Campaigns & Elections
Personality
Zodiac bares grisly predictions for Pennsylvania pols this November
We looked into what astrology can (maybe) tell us about Pennsylvania’s midterm elections.
Winners & Losers
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Community. Safety. Education. One Reading nonprofit is working to build all three.
Michael Toledo, who leads Centro Hispano, says his organization provides a safety net for people in the Latino community.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Fetterman’s doctor says he is ‘recovering well’ and has ‘no work restrictions’
The Democratic Senate candidate’s campaign released a new letter from his doctor detailing his health on Wednesday.
Capitol Beat
Policy
City & State explores the potential for high school athletes selling their name, image and likeness (NIL)
As the PIAA considers a new policy for these athletes, experts question the legality and purpose of the proposal.
Elections (Archived)
Policy
State Senate panel unanimously approves ballot security legislation
The legislation would require counties to adopt specific safeguards for the transportation of ballots.
Policy
Opinion
Editor’s Note: What happens when the levies break homeowners
An argument for seriously considering doing something about the dreaded property tax.
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Can Pennsylvania erase property taxes without wiping out education?
The long, difficult and ongoing quest to reduce property taxes in Pennsylvania: A City & State analysis.
Power List
Power Lists
The 2022 Pennsylvania Nonprofit Power 100
Recognizing the nonprofit leaders serving the most vulnerable people in Pennsylvania.
News & Politics
Politics
Poll shows Democrats still leading races for governor, U.S. Senate
Republican Mehmet Oz now trails John Fetterman in the state’s U.S. Senate race by less than 3 points, according to a new Trafalgar Group poll
Winners & Losers
Events
Personality
City & State honors difference makers at Fifty Over 50 event in Philadelphia
The first-class event celebrated the most distinguished people in Pennsylvania who have reached the half-century mark.
News & Politics
Politics
State senator wants to use Constitution to ban insurrectionists from office
State Sen. Art Haywood is looking to enforce an existing ban in the U.S. Constitution
Criminal Justice
Policy
The push to compensate those who were wrongfully convicted gets a bipartisan backing in Harrisburg
New bill would award damages to individuals based on the number of years they spent incarcerated.
News & Politics
Politics
Chapman: Future undated ballots should still be counted following SCOTUS ruling
The nation’s high court vacated an order pertaining to undated mail-in ballots in Lehigh County
News & Politics
Policy