Politics
Campaigns & Elections
Bob Brooks wins Lehigh Valley’s hotly contested PA-7 primary
The handpicked candidate of Gov. Josh Shapiro beat out a diverse, energetic four-candidate field to face GOP incumbent Ryan Mackenzie in November.
Campaigns & Elections
Chris Rabb wins Democratic primary for deep blue PA-3 seat
The progressive legislator–turned-congressional candidate beat out well-funded and well-established candidates in Sharif Street and Ala Stanford
U.S. Congress
‘Game on’: Janelle Stelson advances to general election rematch against Scott Perry
Democrat Janelle Stelson will face U.S. Rep. Scott Perry in a rematch of their 2024 contest, which Perry won by 5,133 votes.
2026 Primaries
The 2026 Pennsylvania congressional primaries to watch
Contested congressional primaries have drawn lots of attention, and money, to the Keystone State.
Campaigns & Elections
Updated
PA-3 Democratic primary tracker: Each candidates endorsement
Major labor unions continue to throw their support behind Street in the race
Interviews & Profiles
Justin Douglas leans on his experience in PA-10 Democratic primary race
The Dauphin County Commissioners chair hopes to bring a local perspective to Washington, D.C.
Campaigns & Elections
Candidate questionnaire: Shaun Griffith
The PA-3 Democratic candidate answers our questions about his policy priorities, politics and more
Campaigns & Elections
Candidate questionnaire: Chris Rabb
The PA-3 Democratic candidate answers our questions about his policy priorities, politics and more
News & Politics
Janelle Stelson works toward a November rematch with Scott Perry
After coming thisclose to beating the Republican incumbent in 2024, the Democratic candidate for PA-10 is hoping to punch her ticket to the general election on May 19
Transportation
Philadelphia International Airport prepares for a summer like no other
With a full slate of marquee events on the calendar, PHL officials expect record international travel and the highest domestic volume in two decades
Campaigns & Elections
Candidate questionnaire: Sharif Street
The state Senator-turned-congressional candidate answers our questions about policy priorities, politics and more
Campaigns & Elections
Candidate questionnaire: Ala Stanford
Stanford answers our questions about her policy priorities, politics and more
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Campaigns & Elections
Meet the longshot in the PA-3 Democratic primary
Shaun Griffith believes his “people over profit” message is louder than the ones coming from seasoned politicians
General Assembly
The City & State Guide to Pennsylvania’s 2026 Primary Elections: The U.S. House of Representatives
Pennsylvanians will vote in more than 40 contested primary elections this May.
General Assembly
The City & State Guide to Pennsylvania’s 2026 Primary Elections: Senate Districts
Pennsylvanians will vote in more than 40 contested primary elections this May.
Campaigns & Elections
PA-7 Dem rivals take aim at Brooks in wake of his bombshell claim about 2024 state treasurer race
After Democratic PA-7 candidate Bob Brooks told a Lehigh University audience that Gov. Josh Shapiro asked him to endorse Republican Stacy Garrity over Democrat Erin McClelland in the 2024 treasurer race, other candidates were quick to react.
General Assembly
The City & State Guide to Pennsylvania’s 2026 Primary Elections: House Districts
Pennsylvanians will vote in more than 40 contested primary elections this May.
Interviews & Profiles
‘I’m the only one that’s ever been an elected official’: In PA-7 Dem primary, Lamont McClure runs on his record
The former Northampton County Executive emphasizes his Carbon County roots – and his singular position as the only locally elected politician
Campaigns & Elections
Sans Stanford, Dems Rabb and Street meet for PA-3 debate on Wednesday
Ala Stanford dropped out of WHYY’s Democratic primary debate hours before it was set to begin
Philadelphia
Report: Center City Philadelphia is ‘on a roll’ despite concerns with taxes, transit and homelessness
The Center City District released its annual report on Wednesday showing growth in multiple areas
